Genuine Makita front grip — part 168324-1. Replacement front/auxiliary handle designed to restore the original feel and control of your Makita random-orbit sander. The part is moulded plastic with a textured, rubberised outer surface for a secure, low‑fatigue hold; it mounts at the sander’s nose/front position and lines up with the factory mounting point so balance and sightlines are unchanged. The spare is supplied as the original Makita front grip used on several of the BO5xxx/BO6030 series and is intended to replace worn, cracked or missing handles to keep sanding accurate and safe.
Compatibility (example models): Makita BO5020, BO5021 (including BO5021K variants/Type 1–3), and BO6030. These models show part 168324-1 in the manufacturer parts breakdowns and service lists. If your sander is one of these, this grip is the correct Makita replacement.
Fit & installation details: the grip replaces the factory front handle and secures to the same nose mounting hardware (the parts breakdown for BO6030 shows the grip as item 168324-1 alongside the M5 square nut used at the mounting point), so it installs with the original fasteners or equivalent M5 hardware. No modification to the tool body is required when fitted to compatible models.
Use this part when you need to restore two‑hand control for fine finishing, reduce hand fatigue, or replace a damaged front handle so your sander performs as intended.
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