Orbital Sanders

[sofc]

Any suggestions?

Doing kitchen cabinets and coffee table.
Like to keep it as cheap as possible cause of the little use it will get. But want decent/not job site quality.

Looking at
http://www.cpoindustrialpowertools.com/makita-bo5041-3-0-amp-variable-speed-5-in--random-orbit-sander/mktnbo5041,default,pd.html

as my number one choice right now. Any thoughts?

 

[Jfire]

I sold them for 5 years before putting wet stuff on the red stuff. Makita, Bosch and HDs Rigid line are always a great DIY best buy imo.
Edit:
Those little baggies are on there for decoration. Wear a hepa mask and goggles.
May want to look into this guy Ara.

 

[mcroom]

The Makita you have found should do a nice job for you. The random orbital is much better than a standard orbital. Good luck on your project and post some photos.

 

[sofc]

Thanks for the responses. @jolietilfire , what's the benefit of the one you recommended?

 

[bassboat]

I've been using RO sanders since they replaced the air line with a power cord. I have an earlier version of that Makita (been through a couple pads and brake bands, but it just won't die), it's my "everyday" sander. Also have the Porter Cable and spent a lot of time behind the Dewalt. All three are solid tools. The Makita is the fastest (love it for cabinet face-frames). The Porter Cable is the slowest/most controllable and ideal for flat work (desk tops, etc).