Makita 5021

[FRS]

Hi guys, what do you think about this machine?

Any positive experience with it and what pads should be used for swirl removing/polishing. It has 125mm plate.

Thanks


Cheers!

[FRS]

Re: Makita 5021

And herewith the specs:

Features:
• Dual mode selector for ‘random orbit’ action (finishing) and ‘random orbit with rotation’ action (coarse and polishing)
• Complete the job from rough to a high finish with one tool
• Variable speed control
• Very low vibration
• Recommend this sander to be connected to dust extraction system
Specifications:
• Pad Size: 123mm
• Abrasive paper size: 125mm
• Orbits per Minute: 4,000-12,000
• Overall length: 288mm
• Net weight: 1.4kg
• Power supply cord: 2m

[Mary S]

Re: Makita 5021

It looks to be mostly geared for sanding from what I can tell.

I think you would be better looking at the dual action polishers like the G110V2. It may cost a bit more, but it is the right size and has the right speeds set up for the kind of polishing or compounding that you would be doing for car paint.

[FRS]

Re: Makita 5021

Thanks for your reply.

Anyone who actually own/use this thing at all?!?

[Lasthope05]

Re: Makita 5021

It doesnt matter so much if its a sander or polisher. After all the PC 7424/Megs G100 and the other DA polishers were all originally sanders until people started to use them on cars.

• Pad Size -- 4-13/16"
• Abrasive Disc Size -- 5"
• No-Load OPM -- 4,000-12,000
• Amps -- 2.0
• Size (LxWxh) -- 11-11/32" x 4-13/16" x 5-11/16"
• Tool Weight -- 3.1 lbs.
• Shipping Weight -- 6.4 lbs.

Digging a little deeper into his machine I find that it doesnt contain enough power to as effective the polishers that are currently out on the market. With only 2.0 amps of power I dont believe it will be able to put out much torque when pressure is applied.

[FRS]

Re: Makita 5021

It doesnt matter so much if its a sander or polisher. After all the PC 7424/Megs G100 and the other DA polishers were all originally sanders until people started to use them on cars.



Digging a little deeper into his machine I find that it doesnt contain enough power to as effective the polishers that are currently out on the market. With only 2.0 amps of power I dont believe it will be able to put out much torque when pressure is applied.

Good point there about 2.0 amps of power.

G110 and PC both have 4.5 amps.

Any other opinions?