Description
Overview:
This Front Grip is a Genuine Makita part for random orbital sanders, designed to restore safe, controlled handling. Made from tough moulded plastic with a textured, rubberised outer surface, it provides a secure, comfortable hold at the front of the machine for precise guidance across the workpiece. The grip mounts to the sander's nose position and is engineered for an exact, OEM fit, ensuring the correct balance and feel are maintained. Suitable as a direct replacement when the original handle is worn, cracked, or missing, it helps you keep your sander performing as intended. Compatible with Makita BO5021 and BO6030 models, and supplied under OEM No. 168324-1, this black front handle supports consistent, accurate sanding in both workshop and site conditions.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita OEM part (168324-1) for assured compatibility and performance
- Durable moulded plastic with a rubberised grip for secure, comfortable handling
- Improves control, stability, and accuracy during fine finishing and heavier passes
- Helps reduce hand fatigue by offering a natural second handhold
- Direct replacement that aligns with the existing front mounting point
- Maintains original machine balance and clear sight of the working area
- Resistant to workshop wear, dust, and common cleaning products
- Quick to fit using standard tools and the sander's original fixings
- Suitable for trade, DIY, and professional maintenance schedules
- Genuine Part for long service life and dependable operation
Typical Applications:
Replacing a damaged or missing front handle to restore safe, controlled operation of your orbital sander. Useful for wood sanding, paint and varnish preparation, furniture restoration, joinery work, and general finishing tasks where steady two‐handed guidance improves surface quality and consistency.
Also known as:
Front handle, auxiliary handle, auxiliary grip, sander handle, sander front knob, top handle, front support grip, control handle for orbital sander.
Fits Models:
BO5021, BO6030
Alternate Part Numbers:
168324 1, 1683241
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