Question 1

How is the vibration on this sander, can you barely feel it?

Accepted Answer

Mine is a very low mileage model. But I can say it is a pleasure to use after having some low cost sanders in the past. I think, even with extended usage, the vibration level is low enough to not cause any stress from using it.

Question 2

The first picture shows a plastic type "dust bag," while the other pictures show a cloth type bag.  Which bag is included?  Does it fall off easily?

Accepted Answer

I bought mine about 6 months ago.  The dust bag is cloth and the attachment does not fall off but could be better designed.  I am on by 5th or 6th sander is about 15 years and all handled dust about the same.  All of my previous sanders broke or stopped working after about a year and the 2 different Rigid models only lasted about 6 months.  This is why I bought this more expensive model.  So far it is working great.

Question 3

how easy is it to connect this to a shop-vac?  What is the size/shape of the port on the sander than a shop vac hose would connect to?

Accepted Answer

Very easy with Ridgid Shop Vacs.  Size and shape is a 7/8" outer diameter circle.  To connect to Ridgid brand shop vacs, simply use a Carlon 3/4 in. PVC conduit box adapter from Home Depot's electrical department - the inner diameter is a direct fit for the sander's dust port and the outer diameter is a direct fit for the nozzle end of the 1-1/4 inch hoses.  The conduit adapter is 50 cents and there is also a Ridgid 3-piece adapter kit for $8.50 to step down to the conduit adapter from the 2-1/2 inch hoses.  No glue, no tape, no hose clamps - just press the adapter in and get to sanding.

Question 4

How well does it collect dust when attached to vacuum system? I'm comparing this with Festool sander.

Accepted Answer

I have four 5 inch and one 6 inch random orbit sanders by makita.  They all do an excellent job of catching the dust made.  I am sure festool is a good product.  But, for the price, you can have two maks that give you excellent collection.

ASIN	B0076I69H2
Amperage Capacity	4.8 A
Battery Description	Corded Electric
Best Sellers Rank	#122,637 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #91 in Power Random Orbit Sanders
Brand Name	Makita
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,801)
Global Trade Identification Number	00088381607315
Grit Number	120
Grit Type	Medium
Included Components	Manufactuered Brand Product
Item Dimensions L x W x H	10.8"L x 4.8"W x 6"H
Item Type Name	Tools
Item Weight	1.4 kg
Manufacturer	Makita
Manufacturer Part Number	BO5041K
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1-year warranty
Maximum Rotational Speed	12000 rpm
Model Number	BO5041
Number of Items	1
Power Source	AC adapter
UPC	088381607315
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	110 volts

BO5041 5" Random Orbit Sander, Variable Speed

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