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Makita BO4556 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander

1/4 sheet sander uses cut standard sandpaper -- no proprietary pads to purchase

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Makita BO4556 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander
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Makita BO4556 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander

Makita

1/4 sheet sander uses cut standard sandpaper -- no proprietary pads to purchase

  • 1/4 sheet
  • Palm grip
  • Straight orbital action
  • Standard sandpaper

Pros

  • 1/4 sheet sander uses cut standard sandpaper -- no proprietary pads to purchase
  • Straight orbital action for corners and edges of flat panels
  • Palm grip for comfortable hand positioning during extended use
  • Makita quality at a lower price than their random orbital sanders

Cons

  • Straight orbital leaves a pattern in the surface -- less clean than random orbital
  • Not as pointed as Mouse-style sanders for tight inside corners
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