Any good tool requires a good motor, and Makita makes every effort to make sure the motors powering their tools are the best. They are known for their high-quality brushless motor technology making them perfect for both professional and casual work. Their high standards go a long way, which is why Makita Power Tools are loved globally. The vibration reduction feature touted in the sander's spec certainly does its job. The sander is pleasant to hold during multi-hour sanding sessions. On the flip side the tool fails to distinguish itself from the competition. Built-in vibration reduction or not, the sander feels about the same in your hand as the others do. Being average is not a bad thing, as the sanders on the short list all performed admirably. The sander performs admirably in the shop. The flat foam covered sub base creates an even surface for the sandpaper to lay on. The results is a perfectly flat surface on the material you are sanding. There is some uplift in the corners, like there is on any palm sander.

Makita BO4556K 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander, with Tool Case Makita BO4556K 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander, with Tool Case

The base plate of the sander is made from plastic. A metal sanding plate covered with foam attaches to it with four screws. While the base does not leave one with the best of impressions, it follows the trend among 1/4 sheet sanders towards the economical end of the spectrum. As you have read in this Makita Palm Sander review, the Makita BO4556 Palm Sander is a disc sander of comfort and convenience. Makita is a well-known manufacturer of tools around the world. With 100 years of experience and their strive for innovation, they are at the forefront for new design and functionality. The Makita Bo 4556 follows the knob-style design common among 1/4 sheet sanders. Thankfully this tried and true design gives the sander excellent handling. The power switch at the front of the sander is covered in a protective clear rubber casing to keep the dust out. The switch is the only control found on the BO4556. It's motor always turns at its maximum speed of 14,000rpm. The BO4556 Sander Fits your palm perfectly - Also provides more control and comfort while minimizing hand fatigue and pain when gripping the tool from the side.Starting with selling and repairing lighting, motors and transformers over a century ago, Makita Corporation has grown into one of the most trusted makers of power tools. In line with the reputation, Makita offers you the BO4556 Palm Sander for your sanding and polishing ease. The BO4556 has a Conveniently located on / off switch for one-handed operation - Rubber switch cover prevents ingress of dust. Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. Makita BO4556 240v Palm Finishing Sander The BO4556 Palm Sander Makita is designed to be used for finishing surfaces. These Makita palm sanders feature double insulation and a built in dust collection system.

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The BO4556 does produce a visible scratch pattern, if you are not careful to move it around a bit as you sand. With some care a finish-ready surface can be produced with very little effort. If you are looking for a mirror flat finish, however, you need to move on to an orbit sander. The BO4556 cannot help you here. This Palm Sander has a slimline body for comfortable working whilst providing efficient dust extraction on a range of sanding applications In use the efficiency of the dust collection is measured. Dust collection performance with the bag attached seems to be slightly worse than on competing models with a 8 hole layout. The tool does an admirable job drawing air in, but it cannot keep up with the larger surface area of the intake holes on other sanders. The dust bag does not help the situation. While it does filter the air, it is clearly inferior to the paper filter design found other sanders like the Bosch. It's as if Makita threw the bag in as an emergency measure in case a dust collector is not available.Many would say the best disc sanders should be able to give the wood they are working of a clean, smooth finish with as little hassle as possible; no matter how rough the wood may be. The Makita BO4556 Palm Sander gives you a lush, luxuriant finish with its all-ball-bearing construction. The Makita BO4556 Palm Sander features a sleek, slim design that allows the user to have an easy-grip. This is helpful for one-handed use of the tool as it fits your palm wonderfully, a pleasing feature for any user in most power tools. 2. Through-the-pad dust collection system High dust extraction is a key feature on the BO4556 Sander - Dust is extracted through 6-hole under pad and collected into dust bag. Also, instead of dust bag, makita vacuum cleaner can be connected to the tool using adapter.

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The slim line body makes for a smaller, more comfortable hand grip. This feature will particularly appeal to those with smaller hands who want to use this for decorating preparation but will also be greatly appreciated by professional decorators as it will be much more comfortable in extended use.

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Sand paper changes are exactly what you'd expect from a sander that uses clamp arms. The small dust port at the rear of the tool does make the process a little easier on the BO4556 than it is on most other machines. Dust collection Working our way through the lineup of 1/4 sheet palm sander Makita's offering has found its way into our shop. The BO4556 made a great first impression when it arrived in a rugged and stylish looking carrying case. The sander concealed within, however, was very pedestrian looking. Knowing that looks can be deceiving, we put the BO 4556 through its paces. Let's see if the tool was able to impress, or sink to the level of mediocrity that is so common with palm sanders. The Makita BO4556 Palm Sander This BO4556 Sander Enable Freestyle sanding - Ergonomically contoured grip with non-skid elastomer covered surface. You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-2-Amp-Corded-1-4-Sheet-Finishing-Sander-with-60G-Paper-100G-Paper-150G-Paper-Dust-Bag-and-Punch-Plate-BO4556/202312080" on this server.