Makita GV-5010 5in Disc Sander

by Makita

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Makita GV5010 3.6 amp 5-inch disc sander is the perfect tool for paint removal and sanding applications of almost any kind. Powerful and lightweight, this sander features a ball and needle bearing construction for a long, reliable life and it's double insulated for extra durability and protection.

This versatile sander has a no-load speed of 4,500 rpm, and it includes an abrasive disc (#80), a plastic pad, a side handle, and a hex wrench. It features a lock-on button for continuous use, and a rugged 3.6 amp motor for fast sanding in a wide variety of applications. Use it to sand house siding or for paint preparation, to prepare a piece for finishing, or to smooth wood floors.

Product Description

Lightweight for easy operation. Ball and needle bearings for long tool life.
Weight 2.6 lb, 3.6 AMP, 4,500 RPM. (No load speed)

Product Details

Product Manual [544kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YOKT
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: GV-5010
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,043 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #51 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders > Disc Sanders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well built and useful tool, June 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Makita GV-5010 5in Disc Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used this tool for sanding down paint on houses, a job it is particularly well suited for. The features I appreciated most were:
- Light weight (much lighter than a disc grinder - but it still feels well built)
- Great balance (making it much easier to use one-handed than a grinder)
- Durability and suitable power

Overall, this is a great tool for painters, which is why it seems to be standard issue with many pros. If I were using it for anything else (sanding or grinding fiberglass, for instance), I would personally prefer a sander that has speed control (such as the 7" sander/polishers from Makita or Milwaukee) so that I could have better control of the amount of material being removed. But for painting houses, I consider it a must-have. The only thing I have come across that could use improvement (and it is a bit nit-picky) is that the trigger lock is difficult to operate with the left hand - I am right handed, but sometimes need to use the tool with the left when up on a ladder, etc. I have also seen it cheaper than Amazon's current price ($99) at a local home superstore...

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little labor saver, January 29, 2003

By 

Jon M. Hager (Grand Prairie, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Makita GV-5010 5in Disc Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you need to remove paint from a house, barn or old garage, buy this thing before you start. It does an excellent job without marring the work surface. Considering the amount of effort it saves (esp. over using a scraper), it's dirt cheap. It's also very durable (I've had mine 7+ years). I only wish their orbital sanders held up this well. With a coarse grit sanding disk you can quickly and easily take an old painted surface down to bare wood. I learned about the tool from a house painter who told me it was invaluable. One warning though, be sure to use the side handle that comes with it. It runs at high speed and if you're using it in only one hand, it can get away from you if the disk gets wedged in a crack or caught between two boards. The bottom line is, unless you really enjoy scraping paint (in which case you're a little weird), you'll want this tool - it's a MAJOR labor saver.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A handy,versatile tool., February 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Makita GV-5010 5in Disc Sander (Tools & Home Improvement)

I do alot of metal fabrication and welding,and I recently purchased one of these sanders. It is one of the best purchases I have made.I find myself reching for it more and more in place of my usual grinder.It leaves a much nicer finish than a disc grinder,and it is perfect for dressing welds without having them look like they have been hit with a grinder. It removes material rapidly,and is very good for removing paint prior to welding. I use either 36 or 50 grit discs,and they seem to last very well.This tool is highly recommended.