Makita 18V Li-ion Cordless Brushless 1/3 Sheet Finishing Sander Skin DBO381Z

The Makita DBO381Z 18V LXT Brushless 1/3 Sheet Finishing Sander is engineered for woodworkers who demand consistent, swirl-free results with the freedom of cordless operation. Powered by any Makita 18V LXT battery, it delivers up to 50 minutes of runtime on a single 6.0Ah battery and pairs brushless motor efficiency with three selectable speed settings for precise control across a wide range of sanding applications.

Three speed settings (4,000 / 8,000 / 12,000 OPM) are changed with a one-touch electronic control switch, while Constant Speed Control automatically maintains motor speed under load for consistent performance. The 2.0mm orbit diameter ensures fast material removal and a flawless finish, and the 185 x 92mm pad with spring-loaded paper clamp accepts both 93x228mm and 93x185mm abrasive sheets. For dust management, the DBO381Z is compatible with Makita’s Auto-Start Wireless System (AWS), which uses Bluetooth to automatically power a compatible dust extractor on and off with the tool trigger.

Key Features

• 3-speed electronic control: 4,000 / 8,000 / 12,000 OPM with one-touch switching
• Constant Speed Control maintains motor speed under load for consistent finish quality
• 2.0mm orbit diameter for efficient material removal and swirl-free results
• 185 x 92mm pad with spring-loaded paper clamp — accepts 93x228mm and 93x185mm sheets
• AWS Bluetooth compatibility — auto-starts compatible dust extractor with tool trigger (AWS receiver sold separately)
• Ergonomic grip design for comfortable single or double-handed use
• Brushless motor for extended runtime and reduced maintenance
• Compatible with all Makita 18V LXT batteries (battery not included)

Specifications

• Voltage: 18V LXT
• Abrasive paper size: 93x228mm / 93x185mm
• Orbits per minute — Low: 4,000 | Med: 8,000 | High: 12,000 OPM
• Sanding strokes — Low: 8,000 | Med: 16,000 | High: 24,000 SPM
• Orbit diameter: 2.0mm
• Overall length: 336mm | Weight: 1.6kg (skin only)
• SKU: DBO381Z