LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B, features an integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator One homeowner wrote, “This product works! It decreased the dust down to 96% and dust did not enter other parts of my home,” and another added, “This sander works great to minimize the dust while sanding drywall. Make sure to use a good filter in your vac. The better the vac filter, the less dust produced.” Makita® 18V LXT® Brushless Cordless Drywall Sander Kit, AWS® Capable (XLS01T) delivers increased efficiency and mobility for drywall finishers. The compact and lightweight design make the XLS01 easier to use for extended periods of time. The XLS01T delivers up to 35 minutes of run time on a single charge of an 18V 5.0Ah battery. Users can match the speed to the application with a variable speed control dial (1,000 - 1,800 RPM), and Constant Speed Control automatically provides additional power to the motor to maintain speed under load for consistent performance. Owning the right sander for sanding tasks can help eliminate unsightly grooves in a newly finished gypsum board wall surface. In addition to using a sanding sponge to wipe down dust which can make any sanding job easier to clean, choosing a sander with a hook and loop disc, or one that can be connected to a vacuum hose to collect drywall dust can make sanding faster and less messy. Drywall sanders help create a smooth finish

Direct drive brushless motor positioned at the sanding head for increased sanding efficiency and reduced maintenance This powerful drywall sander from Makita is one of the best orbital sanders for smoothing round edges. The sanding head moves in a ⅛-inch random orbit to provide rapid and smooth sanding of larger areas while the dust collection system works directly through the pad to more effectively collect drywall dust. The motor speed rating is also one of the highest in its class, with a 3.0-AMP motor, making it perfect for professional use. Fantastic random orbital sander,” one buyer raved. “It has a ton of power and collects up a higher percentage of dust than my old PORTER-CABLE.” Another happy shopper added, “The bearings in this sander are better... It is quieter than my old ones were. And it does the job.”

LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B provides up to 65% more run time per charge compared to BL1830

One shopper described, “Excellent product design that has proven its durability to this point. Easy to swap sandpaper and stupendous for detail work.” Another added, “Perfect for sanding joint compound on drywall seams in [the] ceiling.” Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the chargerThe dust port is two inches wide and can be attached to a vacuum hose or other rubberized hose for easy dust removal. There is a large paddle-shaped safety switch and a detachable key for added safety. Many customers praised its versatility and felt that, for a small shop, this does all you need. Variable speed control dial allows manual RPM adjustment (1,000-1,800) to match the speed to the application

Some brands use their own specialized sized discs that you have to buy from them. they are more expensive and harder to get, so avoid that. Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film & video editing, color correction, and digital video & MPEG compression. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified. Overload sensor is designed to alert when excessive load is applied and protect from damage due to overheat Auto-Start Wireless System (AWS) - connects to compatible dust extractors with Bluetooth. The dust extractor automatically runs while the switch is onEquipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating Like an orbital sander, this power tool uses a sanding pad to polish drywall, but instead of a square sanding head, random orbital sanders have a circular sanding disc. Disc sanders are hand sanders that are designed to be used as an attachment to a drill. The round sanding head spins once mounted to a drill and is ideal for creating a smooth finish to large, flat surfaces. Detail Sanders With all of the options available for sanding drywall and each model designed for a specific sanding surface, it's essential to know the different types of drywall sanders and their uses for each sanding project. The Makita XLS01T drywall sander uses a direct-drive brushless motor that sits right at the sanding head. A single 18V LXT 5 Ah battery lets the sander operate for up to 35 minutes when using 120 grit sandpaper.