Makita PW5001C 4-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Wet Stone Polisher

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Makita's 4-Inch Electronic Wet Stone Polisher is a favorite for professional stone work. The PW5001C combines 7.9 AMP power and variable speed control with optimum speed settings, soft start for smooth start-ups, and more. The result is a fast and powerful stone polisher with precision engineering for professional stone finish work.

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PW5001C Features POWER - 7.9 AMP motor delivers 4,000 RPM PERFORMANCE - Speed dial for optimum speed control and setting (2,000 - 4,000 RPM) COMFORT - Soft Start for smooth start-ups CONTROL - Solid brass water feed valve for controlled rate of flow INCLUDES - Pad, side handle, head cover, front grip, wrenches and dust cover

Tool Specifications Polishing Disc 4" No load speed 2,000-4,000 RPM Spindle thread 5/8" - 11 UNC AMPS 7.9 Overall length 14-1/8" Net weight 4.6 lbs.

7.9 AMP Power with Variable Speed Control
The PW5001C is powered by a 7.9 AMP motor with variable speed dial that provides optimum speed settings from 2,000-4,000 RPM. The electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load, and the soft start feature ensures smooth start-ups. It also includes a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) plug, and an overload switch to protect from armature failure.

Comfort and Ergonomics
The PW5001C weighs just 4.6 pounds and is built with ease-of-use features for extended operation. The durable housing cover protects the industrial die cast aluminum gear housing. The common fitting accepts the most popular water hose connections, and the three holes at the spindle top evenly spread water to the pad and prevent the pad from clogging. A side handle is included.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
Makita's PW5001C is precision engineered for professional stone polishing applications. The PW5001C is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Hook and Loop Accessories and Attachments
Makita's 4-Inch Electronic Wet Stone Polisher is a favorite for professional stone work. The PW5001C combines 7.9 AMP power and variable speed control with optimum speed settings, soft start for smooth start-ups, and more. The result is a fast and powerful stone polisher with precision engineering for professional stone finish work.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita PW5001C 4-Inch Electronic Wet Stone Polisher, rubber pad, side handle, head cover, wrenches, front grip and dust cover.

Product Description

This wet stone polisher is precision engineered for a professional finish every time it makes contact with granite, marble, limestone and more. With a 7.9 Amp motor, soft start and variable speed control, it can handle the most demanding polishing, sanding, shaping and light grinding jobs with ease. Amps: 7.9, Variable Speed: Yes, Disc Diameter (in.): 4, OPM: 2,000 - 4,000

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Product Details

Product Manual [357kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 16 x 6 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002HC2HU
• Item model number: PW5001C
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,465 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Polishers

Customer Reviews

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for many applications, June 2, 2006

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J. Kindseth (Argentina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita PW5001C 4-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Wet Stone Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this polisher to finish concrete countertops I poured for my kitchen. I had never used a wet grinder, and the Makita was surprisingly easy to handle. The hose adapter doesn't come with the polisher, but a tool store in town supplied me with that no problem ($2.00 if I remember correctly).

I've used the Flex polisher since I completed my countertop, and I must say that I prefer the Makita. The speed and water supply controls are on the body of the grinder, making it easy to change water pressure and speed as you polish - very important for getting concrete polished right. I've also used this polisher to finish stainless steel and aluminum to a mirror and/or scratch finish. Since these grinders work in a RPM range below the 11-13k of a standard angle grinder, they work great for certain metal polishing pads that require lower RPMs.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value with many features, February 16, 2006

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M. Thomas (DC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita PW5001C 4-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Wet Stone Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

There are several features that I liked on this. The variable speed dial is great. Being able to set it for specific RPMs is mandatory. It's quality is great and so far has held up to my abuse. It has a flexible rubber splash guard on the back that keeps you from getting too wet. Also the water valve is variable which is useful for the lower speed RPM work. It has GFCI built into the power cord which is a must when working with electricity and water. The only downside was having to buy the special adapter for the water hose. I had read where others had made a make-shift solution but I found that the one designed for it is worth the money. It can be bought for about $8 and it has a quick release feature which is key during cleanup. Having nothing to compare this to, as I have only owned this one wet grinder, I like it alot. I have compared it to several others and found that it was the best value out there.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great grinder for concrete countertops, May 13, 2007

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W. Gold "concrete guru" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita PW5001C 4-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Wet Stone Polisher (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this grinder and used it to grind and polish a concrete countertop. The grinder works really well. I had no experience at all in grinding and polishing, but this grinder made it easy. The countertop turned out better than I could have hoped.

I used six diamond pads with the grinder (50 grit up to 1500 grit). The grinder comes with a flexible backer pad which works well for grinding and smoothing the concrete (50 grit to 400 grit). But I found a ridid pad (which you have to buy separately) worked better for polishing (800 and 1500 grit).

Based on other reviews, I was a bit worried about the water connection. I did have to spend some time figuring out what kind of connection was needed, but it turned out to be fairly simple. A "quick connect" hose end connector is all that is needed. You can find them in the lawn and garden section of almost any hardware store (I bought one at Home Depot), and it only costs $2 to $5. (Now, why Makita just doesn't include one of these I do not know!) This will connect the grinder to a standard garden hose. You can also get one of these off of Amazon. I put a product link to the connector needed. Quick Connect Hose Outlet End Connector (36918-12)

Other than that, my only complaint about the grinder is that the power on/off switch is a bit tough to use at times. A better trigger mechanism would be nice.