The Makita DBO480Z is a cordless quarter sheet finishing sander powered by Makita's 18V LXT platform. Designed for fine finishing on wood, metal and painted surfaces, it accepts both clamped abrasive sheets and hook and loop paper for fast change-overs between grits. Electronic two-speed control and a 1.5mm orbit make it suitable for both stock removal and final finishing passes.
Key Features
- Electronic two-speed control: 11,000 and 14,000 orbits per minute
- 1.5mm orbit diameter for fine finishing performance
- Accepts both clamped abrasive sheets and hook and loop paper
- Large clamping lever for quick paper changes
- 112 x 102mm sanding pad (114 x 140mm clamped sheet) covers one quarter of a standard 230 x 280mm abrasive sheet
- Compact, lightweight body at 1.0kg bare for one-handed operation
- Conveniently located slide on/off switch for sustained use
- Dust extraction via supplied dust bag
- 17 / 22mm vacuum cleaner port for connection to extractors
- Compatible with optional triangular base plate (191Y22-2) for corner detail sanding
- Battery protection system guards against overload and over-discharge
Typical Applications
- Fine finishing of furniture, doors, cabinetry and joinery
- Smoothing between coats of paint, varnish or lacquer
- Paint and primer preparation before top coating
- Light stock removal on softwood and hardwood
- Sanding skirting, architrave and trim
- Sanding metal sheet and plate
- Site-based finishing where corded supply is impractical
- Corner and edge detail with optional triangular pad
Specifications
- Brand: Makita
- Model: DBO480Z
- Voltage: 18V LXT
- Orbits per minute (OPM): 11,000 / 14,000 min⁻¹
- Strokes per minute (SPM): 22,000 / 28,000 min⁻¹
- Orbit diameter: 1.5 mm
- Sanding pad: 112 x 102 mm (1/4 sheet)
- Clamped abrasive sheet: 114 x 140 mm
- Optional triangle pad: 94 x 94 mm
- Paper attachment: Hook and loop AND clamped abrasive sheet
- Vacuum port: 17 / 22 mm
- Sound pressure level: 75 dB(A), K = 3 dB(A)
- Vibration sanding metal plate: 2.5 m/s² or less, K = 1.5 m/s²
- Dimensions: 171 x 112 x 152 mm with 6.0Ah battery
- Net weight (bare): 1.0 kg
- Weight with battery: 1.4 to 1.7 kg
- Barcode: 0088381760720
What's in the Box
- 1 x Makita DBO480Z Finishing Sander (bare unit)
- 1 x Dust bag (Makita part 166078-4)
- 1 x Dust nozzle adapter ring (Makita part 257202-1)
- 1 x Hole punch plate (Makita part 450066-4)
- Battery, charger and abrasive paper NOT included, sold separately
Compatible Batteries and Chargers
Compatible with all Makita 18V LXT slide-type batteries including BL1830B (3.0Ah), BL1840B (4.0Ah), BL1850B (5.0Ah) and BL1860B (6.0Ah). Works with all Makita 18V LXT chargers including DC18RC, DC18RD twin-port rapid, DC18SD, DC18SE in-car and DC18SF four-port. All UK orders ship trade priced with fast delivery.
