In use the efficiency of the dust collection is measured. Dust collection performance with the bag attached seems to be slightly worse than on competing models with a 8 hole layout. The tool does an admirable job drawing air in, but it cannot keep up with the larger surface area of the intake holes on other sanders. The dust bag does not help the situation. While it does filter the air, it is clearly inferior to the paper filter design found other sanders like the Bosch. It's as if Makita threw the bag in as an emergency measure in case a dust collector is not available.

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The vibration reduction feature touted in the sander's spec certainly does its job. The sander is pleasant to hold during multi-hour sanding sessions. On the flip side the tool fails to distinguish itself from the competition. Built-in vibration reduction or not, the sander feels about the same in your hand as the others do. Being average is not a bad thing, as the sanders on the short list all performed admirably. The Makita Bo 4556 follows the knob-style design common among 1/4 sheet sanders. Thankfully this tried and true design gives the sander excellent handling. The power switch at the front of the sander is covered in a protective clear rubber casing to keep the dust out. The switch is the only control found on the BO4556. It's motor always turns at its maximum speed of 14,000rpm. The sander performs admirably in the shop. The flat foam covered sub base creates an even surface for the sandpaper to lay on. The results is a perfectly flat surface on the material you are sanding. There is some uplift in the corners, like there is on any palm sander.The BO4556 has a Conveniently located on / off switch for one-handed operation - Rubber switch cover prevents ingress of dust. The base plate of the sander is made from plastic. A metal sanding plate covered with foam attaches to it with four screws. While the base does not leave one with the best of impressions, it follows the trend among 1/4 sheet sanders towards the economical end of the spectrum. This Palm Sander has a slimline body for comfortable working whilst providing efficient dust extraction on a range of sanding applications With the BO4556 Makita aimed for and hit the center of the 1/4 sheet palm sanders market. In a competitive environment the sander finds itself surrounded by competitors that look and perform almost identically. Being built economically the BO4556 stays with its competition in the price race. Build quality is good for a tool in this category. This sander won't serve you for a decade, but it won't break the bank either.

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The Makita 240v Palm Finishing Sander has an ergonomically contoured grip with a non-skid elastomer coated surface for ultimate comfort while working. What's more, it has an easy installation/removal of paper with rolled clamper's edges, making it ideal for professionals and DIY enthusiasts who want to work with ease. Not only this, but it also features a built-in dust collection system to produce minimal mess for added convenience. Features and Benefits Sand paper changes are exactly what you'd expect from a sander that uses clamp arms. The small dust port at the rear of the tool does make the process a little easier on the BO4556 than it is on most other machines. Dust collection This BO4556 Sander Enable Freestyle sanding - Ergonomically contoured grip with non-skid elastomer covered surface.The BO4556 does produce a visible scratch pattern, if you are not careful to move it around a bit as you sand. With some care a finish-ready surface can be produced with very little effort. If you are looking for a mirror flat finish, however, you need to move on to an orbit sander. The BO4556 cannot help you here. The BO4556 Sander Fits your palm perfectly - Also provides more control and comfort while minimizing hand fatigue and pain when gripping the tool from the side. Many would say the best disc sanders should be able to give the wood they are working of a clean, smooth finish with as little hassle as possible; no matter how rough the wood may be. The Makita BO4556 Palm Sander gives you a lush, luxuriant finish with its all-ball-bearing construction.

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Working our way through the lineup of 1/4 sheet palm sander Makita's offering has found its way into our shop. The BO4556 made a great first impression when it arrived in a rugged and stylish looking carrying case. The sander concealed within, however, was very pedestrian looking. Knowing that looks can be deceiving, we put the BO 4556 through its paces. Let's see if the tool was able to impress, or sink to the level of mediocrity that is so common with palm sanders. The Makita BO4556 Palm Sander The Makita BO4556 Palm Sander features a sleek, slim design that allows the user to have an easy-grip. This is helpful for one-handed use of the tool as it fits your palm wonderfully, a pleasing feature for any user in most power tools. 2. Through-the-pad dust collection system High dust extraction is a key feature on the BO4556 Sander - Dust is extracted through 6-hole under pad and collected into dust bag. Also, instead of dust bag, makita vacuum cleaner can be connected to the tool using adapter.

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