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Makita 9903 8.8 Amp 3-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

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Publisher: Makita

Brand: Makita
List Price: $346.20
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3" x 21", Variable Speed Belt Sander With Electronic Speed Control, Power 8.8A Motor, Auto Tracking Belt System, Front Grip Design For Comfortable Operation, Dust Bag For A Cleaner Work Environment, Sander Includes Abrasive Belt & Dust Bag.


DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Makita
EAN: 0088381032674
Feature: Variable speed belt sander with powerful 8.8 amp motor
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Makita
Manufacturer: Makita
Model: 9903
Publisher: Makita
Studio: Makita


FEATURES:

• Variable speed belt sander with powerful 8.8 amp motor
• Quietest sander in its class at 85 decibals; unique design allows flush sanding to the corner of the wall with nose and side of sander
• Auto-tracking belt system tracks belt without adjustment
• Include (1) 80 grit sanding belt
• 9.5 pounds; 1-year warranty



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SIMILAR ITEMS:

• Makita 742309-1 3-Inch x 21-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 100 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742308-3 3-Inch x 21-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 80 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742310-6 3-Inch x 21-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 120 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742311-4 3-Inch x 21-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 150 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742307-5 3-Inch x 21-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 60 Grit (10/Pk)


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great belt Sander
Comment: After owning a Black and Decker sander, the MAKITA sander was a welcomed relief. It sands quickly and evenly throughout any project. I can also clamp it in a vise for stationary work and the extra long cord is handy for larger projects. The belt STAYS tracked once its set. This a a great sander!
Customer Rating:
Summary: A nice one
Comment: I gave up on belt sanders years ago after several cheap ones gave me trouble to the point of tossing them. I've been using a power planer since, until my wife suprised me with a new fridge that was 1/4" too tall. The planer has a hard time getting in tight. I got the 9903 and took it out to the shop to fine tune and learn it's personality. I didn't need to; plugged it in, hit the trigger and it just tracked straight with the belt that was on it. It's a little heavy, but not so bad that I can't use it overhead. I'm used to a lot of dust with these things, but very little isn't trapped by the bag. A good buy out of the box.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great sander
Comment: I bought this sander about a month ago and am very pleased with it. I bought the Dewalt about three years ago and am throwing it away to use the Makita. Belt tracks smoothly, dust collection is best I've ever seen on a belt sander. It's well balanced, lighter than the DeWalt and a great value for the price. The DeWalt didn't pick up dust well, belt wouldn't track right and dust collection bag kept falling off. I'm staying with Makita from now on.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Power and reliable tracking
Comment: I bought the 21" Makita 9903 Belt Sander after my old Skil 18" sander's on/off switch stopped working for the umpteenth time, and my other el-cheapo 21" belt sander was stolen (thank goodness for small favors).

I've used the sander now for a month to sand down 2x6 and 4x4 rough sawn surfaces on redwood and doug fir I've used for finishing a deck (railings, fascia, stair trim). Absolutely perfect tracking all the time, no matter how hot the belt gets, no matter how much pressure I apply, no matter how long I've used the belt. I start with a 50 or 80 grit, then shift directly to a 120 grit belt for final finishing. I've sanded approx. 20 4x6 16 ft boards, both sides and edges, plus another 10 4x4 8ft posts... all 4 sides, among other things this far.

Power galore and perfect belt tracking, simple adjustment to bring belt to edge if needed (and it stays there)... what more could a belt sander need to do? Changing belts is just as simple as with any other belt sander I've used over the years --- pull back on the clamping lever (it says open), slip belt on, close clamping lever... and let 'er rip.

I also very much like the flat 'top' which allows you to turn the sander over and sit it on it's 'top' to use the belt surface as the stationary member while holding the work piece by hand to shape edges, corners, etc. with much greater precision of cut (hand held piece, as opposed to holding the sander).

I also own a Makita sawzall (or whatever they're called) and have owned and used it extensively for several years (purchased in 1992? or '95? or somewhere in that time-frame). It's been extremely reliable, never any problem in the most demanding work I have thrown at it... so I decided to buy the Makita belt sander as well for the hoped for reliability and trouble-free use. Normally I opt for Dewalt power tools... still own and use my Dewalt Professional Radial Arm Saw that I bought in '75... never had a problem with it and I have used it extensively and in heavy work-loads over the years.... it's still as stong, steady, & precise as it was in '75. But, in the belt sander catagory, I didn't like the Dewalt design as much as the Makita (turning the sander over and using it as a stationary sander while holding the work piece by hand is a great feature).

I've used other 21" sanders borrowed from contractors from time to time, and though power was alway's great, the tracking deteriorated greatly with with the belt's use or the temperature/pressure I applied.

I couldn't be more satisfied.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Makita 9903 belt sander
Comment: I was going to purchase a Bosch that was similar to the Makita. The reviews were less than favorable for the Bosch. I have used the Makita in my handyman business. The long cord that comes standard is so convenient, it is about 20' long. I don't have to look for an extension cord every time I want to use it. It has plenty of power, the dust collection bag is good, it will hook up to my collection system I have in my shop with no modifications. Belt changing is a breeze. This is one fine tool that is ready to work from the moment you remove it from its packaging. I'm sure happy with it and would buy another one if the need arises.

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