As surely as night follows day, Makita has added yet another useful tool to its 40VMax XGT lineup - this time with the BS001G cordless belt sander.
The BS001G features a 76 x 533 mm sanding belt, making sanding large surfaces quicker and easier. Toolless belt-changing means it is simple to switch between sanding grades when moving from course to fine sanding tasks.
The BS001G is comfortable to use horizontally or vertically, depending on the task, and has been engineered for an optimal weight balance to deliver even sanding. It has a variable speed control conveniently located beside the rear handle, allowing the user to select the required belt speed from 120 to 470 metres per minute (2.0 to 7.8 metres per second). There is also a lock on button for more comfortable use when sanding large areas.
The BS001G includes the option for use as a stationary bench sander due to the completely flat top of the housing. Using specially designed clamps, available separately, it can be securely fitted upside down to a solid surface to act as a bench-top sander for smaller workpieces.
Tye new tool has Makita’s Auto-Start Wireless System (AWS) technology built-in. This connects the sander to compatible dust extractors via Bluetooth to run the dust extractor automatically when the tool is in use. It also has the option to use the on-tool dust bag, which includes an anti-drop feature. When used vertically, the newly designed lock mechanism prevents the dust bag dropping off under its own weight.
Further easing use, the BS001G has an adjustable front handle, with four positions from 30 degrees backward to 60 degrees forward. This allows the sander to be held in the most effective position for the task at hand. The design of the BS001G also allows sanding flush to edges on the right side of the tool. Additionally, the sander has a LED work light, the angle of which can be adjusted to better illuminate the surface of the material.
Finally, the BS001G is compatible with the Makita PDC1200 or PDC1500 portable power packs. These backpack-mounted power sources feature 33Ah and 43Ah batteries respectively and can be used with a wide range of Makita’s twin 18V (36V) LXT and 40VMax XGT tools.
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