Review: Makita PO5000C Orbital Polisher - Gear-driven and Free Spinning - Mike Phillips

[Mike Phillips]

From the way you're holding the machine, it appears, the machine spins counter clockwise as viewed from the top in the forced rotation mode. So?

RSW

Clockwise



EDIT: I made a mistake in my initial answer.


The backing plate and the pad in the gear driven mode spins counter clockwise.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Although, the Rupes Mille looks fantastic, this has a bit more appeal in that you can go back and forth with random and forced. I wonder if Makita will ever release a 6" backing plate?

Clockwise

Awesome! How about in random orbital mode? Did you use the MF pads in forced mode?

[Meghan]

[dlc95]

Although, the Rupes Mille looks fantastic, this has a bit more appeal in that you can go back and forth with random and forced. I wonder if Makita will ever release a 6" backing plate?


Awesome! How about in random orbital mode? Did you use the MF pads in forced mode?

I don't know man... I could see having both. On at my house, and one at the shop/mobile.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I don't know man... I could see having both. On at my house, and one at the shop/mobile.

True.

The Mille looks absolutely fantastic, too. Same orbit stroke and similar OPM in forced between the Mille and Makita, so I'll probably spring for the Makita since I can buy it way sooner..lol

[JustJesus]

Great write up, Mike. Thanks for the post.

The machine looks good, and sounds like it performs as well as it looks. Another great option for the masses.

[david b]

What's the price tag? Or did I miss that?

David

[VISITOR]

i'm curious if in the free spinning mode if it bogs down very easily. if so, the forced rotatiom aspect alone may not be worth it the upgrade if one owns a flex 3401 already...

[derass]

Hi Mike, great review!

I notice the unusual shape of the Makita backing plate. How did you find its interaction with standard, round pads?

[custmsprty]

Great write up Mike. That looks like a real winner, 2-n-1.

Just curious, how long did it take you to do the entire detail on the Duster?