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Makita 9920 8.8 Amp 3-Inch by 24-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander

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Publisher: Makita

Brand: Makita
List Price: $348.20
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Average Customer Ratings:

3" x 24" Belt Sander, 8.8A Motor For Powerful Performance, Quiet 84 Decibles, Variable Speed, 690-1440 FT/Min, With Electronic Speed Control Dial That Allows Pre-Setting Maximum Belt Speed, Auto-Tracking Belt System Tracks Belet Without Adjustment, Unique Design Allows Flush Sanding To Corner Of Wall With Nose & Side Of Sander, Dust Bag For Cleaner Work Environment, Long 16.74' Power Cord For Easy Maneuverability, Optional Sanding Shoe Available For Precise Sanding Depth Control, Double Insulated, Includes Abrasive Belt, Dust Bag.


DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Makita
EAN: 0088381032759
Feature: Variable speed (690-1,440 ft.min.) and electronic speed control.
Label: Makita
Manufacturer: Makita
Model: 9920
Publisher: Makita
Studio: Makita


FEATURES:

• Variable speed (690-1,440 ft.min.) and electronic speed control.
• Auto-tracking belt system tracks belt without adjustment.
• Front grip for comfortable operation and dust bag for cleaners work environment.
• Unique design allows flush sanding to a wall with nose and side of sander.
• Includes abrasive belt and dust bag.



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SIMILAR ITEMS:

• Makita 742312-8B 3-Inch x 24-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 60 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742312-8D 3-Inch x 24-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 100 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742312-8E 3-Inch x 24-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 120 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742312-8F 3-Inch x 24-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 150 Grit (10/Pk)
• Makita 742312-8A 3-Inch x 24-Inch Abrasive Sanding Belt, 40 Grit (10/Pk)


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Sander
Comment: I was originally going to buy a Poter Cable sander. Everyone said they are the best. I have used several different brands and the Makita just felt right. Using a belt sander is something that may involve several minutes of continuous use, so tool comfort is important. This sander tracks well, as another reviewer mentioned - it doesn't drift or make depressions in the wood. I have had mine for 3 years and it works as well as the day I got it. There is another plus: the flat top allows me to turn it upside down and put it in a jig to use as a bench sander - very handy. I did this for a couple of years before my father-in-law bought me a nice sander for this purpose.

This sander is very well constructed. It has great form and function and is well priced. Buy it! You will not be sorry.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Review of 3 X 24 Makita belt sander
Comment: The tool is an excellent sander. It was priced comparably with the smaller 21" sanders. The extra 3" of footprint is a significant upgrade from the more-standard 21"models. Machine work is of high quality and the sander has proved to be very durable. The dust catcher design is outstanding. It vacuums most all of the dust and is exceptionally easy to empty and clean.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Best 3" x 24" belt Sander I have ever used!
Comment: I have had this sander for about 3 months now.. I am a 25 year self employed cabinet and furniture maker.. I have had and or used almost every belt sander known to man.. This is the best 3x24 belt sander I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and it is becoming apparent to me that it may be the best belt sander of any brand I have ever used. Hard to know the whole scoop until I see how long it will hold up. But in my experience Makita's generally do a pretty adequate all around job anyway. So it may just be the sander of sanders.

I normally wouldn't choose Makita as my number one choice, but after some serious shopping a few months ago it seemed the only way to go. This little machine has everything that counts and except for my one complaint it is missing nothing. Compare this to any other belt sander to see if the other one you're looking at has got everything is should have... Then buy this one, cause you won't find it.

This is an exceptional belt sander with only one flaw in my opinion.. I think the handle grip should have a little more tilt downward toward the back and not be such a flat a grip. It seems to cause my wrist to bend unnecessarily and I find it a bit tiring, noticed more when sanding on a higher table... My wrists aren't the greatest though, so you may not even notice it.

But besides that one "flaw"?? It is the best balanced belt sander I have ever used, It is compact in design. It has a low center of gravity. It sands flat with no dimples. It never, and I mean never goes off track. Put the belt on, adjust it once maybe, and don't touch it again until you change belts; amazing.

The bag is in the most logical place it can be, on the inside towards you, not hanging up in the air like some models which always irritated me anytime you did anything other than use the sander on materials that you lay flat on a table to sand. If you need to use it side ways, or in awkward positions or even not so awkward positions out on the job or in the shop, that design of bag is really quite stupid to have. There are a few models made by Makita that have that terrible bag location as well as other brands. But not this model 9920.. This is the bag of bags.. This Makita has a sturdy enough bag, that when full, it does not drop below the sanding surface and it never falls off. It doesn't sway in the wind either like the others I just mentioned. It stays firmly in place even when full without ever getting in the way. It is easy to empty as well. What more could you want.??

One of the very most important design details in my opinion for any belt sander is the ability of the belt to sand flush right up next to a wall. This one does it best. The motor housing is wisely and logically designed in far enough from the open belt side to let you put that baby right next to something with great precision... Can you tell I like this sander?

Yep,, lightweight, yet sturdy. Plenty of power, quiet, It is very quiet for any belt sander. It also comes with a 15' cord. What a great idea huh? Don't need to drag around an extension cord. To bad many other manufacturers don't see the simple genius in that longer cord. The variable speed works superiorly. This is a superior belt sander! $200 bucks,, or more, what a steal.... I am seriously considering buying another one because you know how it is, you find something you love and then they stop making it.. Problem is, it feels like this little baby will last this one man shop for 15 years.. I hope to retire by then and I bet this thing just may get me through my tinkering. I will let you know in 15 years....

Sincerely,,
Barry

Thank you Lord for the blessings.. Praise Yahaveh through in our Lord Jesus Christ
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Best 3" x 24" belt Sander I have ever used!
Comment: I have had this sander for about 3 months now.. I am a 25 year self employed cabinet and furniture maker.. I have had and or used almost every belt sander known to man.. This is the best 3x24 belt sander I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and it is becoming apparent to me that it may be the best belt sander of any brand I have ever used. Hard to know the whole scoop until I see how long it will hold up. But in my experience Makita's generally do a pretty adequate all around job anyway. So it may just be the sander of sanders.

I normally wouldn't choose Makita as my number one choice, but after some serious shopping a few months ago it seemed the only way to go. This little machine has everything that counts and except for my one complaint it is missing nothing. Compare this to any other belt sander to see if the other one you're looking at has got everything is should have... Then buy this one, cause you won't find it.

This is an exceptional belt sander with only one flaw in my opinion.. I think the handle grip should have a little more tilt downward toward the back and not be such a flat a grip. It seems to cause my wrist to bend unnecessarily and I find it a bit tiring, noticed more when sanding on a higher table... My wrists aren't the greatest though, so you may not even notice it.

But besides that one "flaw"?? It is the best balanced belt sander I have ever used, It is compact in design. It has a low center of gravity. It sands flat with no dimples. It never, and I mean never goes off track. Put the belt on, adjust it once maybe, and don't touch it again until you change belts; amazing.

The bag is in the most logical place it can be, on the inside towards you, not hanging up in the air like some models which always irritated me anytime you did anything other than use the sander on materials that you lay flat on a table to sand. If you need to use it side ways, or in awkward positions or even not so awkward positions out on the job or in the shop, that design of bag is really quite stupid to have. There are a few models made by Makita that have that terrible bag location as well as other brands. But not this model 9920.. This is the bag of bags.. This Makita has a sturdy enough bag, that when full, it does not drop below the sanding surface and it never falls off. It doesn't sway in the wind either like the others I just mentioned. It stays firmly in place even when full without ever getting in the way. It is easy to empty as well. What more could you want.??

One of the very most important design details in my opinion for any belt sander is the ability of the belt to sand flush right up next to a wall. This one does it best. The motor housing is wisely and logically designed in far enough from the open belt side to let you put that baby right next to something with great precision... Can you tell I like this sander?

Yep,, lightweight, yet sturdy. Plenty of power, quiet, It is very quiet for any belt sander. It also comes with a 15' cord. What a great idea huh? Don't need to drag around an extension cord. To bad many other manufacturers don't see the simple genius in that longer cord. The variable speed works superiorly. This is a superior belt sander! $200 bucks,, or more, what a steal.... I am seriously considering buying another one because you know how it is, you find something you love and then they stop making it.. Problem is, it feels like this little baby will last this one man shop for 15 years.. I hope to retire by then and I bet this thing just may get me through my tinkering. I will let you know in 15 years....

Sincerely,,
Barry

Thank you Lord for the blessings.. Praise Yahaveh through in our Lord Jesus Christ

Customer Rating:
Summary: Makita 9920
Comment: I just recently purchased the Makita 9920 3"X24" belt sander and have already begun to take a serious liking to it. I bought it to replace an old B&D Industrial 3X24 I'd had for years. It is just the right size and weight for most of the work I do and I prefer the 24's extra belt length to a 21".
For me, a larger 4X24 would just be too heavy and aggressive for use as an all around general-purpose sander. I am glad to see that Makita has taken the 1/2" of motor housing that used to overhang the right side of their old belt sanders, and moved it over to the left side where the drive belt is making it easier to sand up close to objects. I also like the new positioning of the dust bag. An adapter is available for attaching a vacuum to the dust port. The 9920 also makes much less noise than my old belt sander did.
The Makita's weight and power are just right for medium to heavier sanding jobs. A sanding frame is available for more delicate work. The body is compact with good balance and comfortable handles. The large trigger switch is easy on the fingers. The trigger lock and variable speed control dial are easy to get at. The belt release handle is large and easy to lift. Motor brushes are externally accessible for easy replacement. This tool performs very well, seems very well made and since I have experienced very good reliability from all of my other Makita tools, I feel confident that this tool will turn out to be no exception.

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