Makita 9924DB 7.8 Amp 3-Inch by 24-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag
Makita 9924DB 7.8 Amp 3-Inch by 24-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag
Overview
This belt sander has a low-profile, balanced design with a powerful 7.8 Amp motor delivering 1300 feet per minute. Extended base allows flush sanding, and the replaceable ceramic wear plate is easy to maintain. Ball-bearing construction for long tool life. Features a highly efficient dust collection system for a cleaner work environment. Amps: 7.8, Belt Size (in. x in.): 3 x 24, Belt Speed (ft./min.): 1,300, Dust Bag Included: Yes
Feature
- Extended base to allow flush sanding
- Replaceable ceramic wear plate for easy maintenance
- Extra long cord for operator convenience
- Easy lever control to change belts
- Ball bearing construction for long tool life
Customer Review
When you consider most belt sanders on the market and then go out and take a close look this one surpasses many others .
Most outside of a few have the motor set 90 degrees to the belt , while this is not the most balanced desigen Makita has come up with a design that almost eliminates tipping and gouging .
Another thing to look at is the flatness of the base and how sturdy it is secured to the motor .
This sander has a flat base and it does not flex or give at all and it is set 90 degrees to the base of the motor .
A friend of mine got the porter cable and one of the first things I noted was the base appeared bend so the sander leaned to the right ( viewed from the handle end) this was before I got the makita and when I did check others in stores all where the same way .
The one I got has the dust collection and it works very well , one thing to keep in mind is that all belt snaders pickup from the rear so if you have the rear off the work area dust will drift and blow on all belt sanders .
This sander also has a rather long cord so for me most of the time I don’t need an extension .
Some conplain that it seems to be a 4″ base on a 3″ sander and in a way it is and it can be used to run the belt to the edge for flush sanding . More important is that this wider base gives the sander stability and helps a great deal to keep the sander from tipping .
I do have a bosch 3×21 inch inline belt sander with variable speed and use it for most jobs requiring a belt sander and for light duty work .
But if I do need to remove wood fast and stay in control put a 150 grit belt on this sander and work with ease and control plus fast stock removal .
There are not alot of things that can go wrong with this tool . It is well designed and simple to adjust , the tracking works very well and there is also a replaceable belt stop to keep form cutting the housing through with the belt and it is made to last a very long time . Everything about it is heavy duty .
Makita 9924DB 7.8 Amp 3-Inch by 24-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag
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