Makita 9903 8.8 Amp 3-Inch-by-21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag
- 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, Country of origin – Japan
- Powerful 8.8 AMP motor; only 85dB
- Variable speed control dial (690-1,440 ft./min.) enables user to match the speed to the application
- Innovative design for sanding flush to wall with nose and side of sander
- Front grip design for comfortable operation
- Dust bag for a cleaner work environment
- Long 16.4 ft. power cord for easier maneuverability
- Optional sanding shoe available for precise sanding depth control
- Sands wood or metal and removes paint and rust
- Double insulated
- 1 ea. Abrasive Belt (#80; 742308-3)
- Dust Bag (122591-2)
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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.Makita’s 3 x 21-Inch Belt Sander, model 9903, combines power and speed with ease-of-use features and less noise for fast and efficient stock removal. The 9903 is ideal for woodworkers, carpenters, furniture makers, floor installers, deck builders and general contractors who require a best-in-class belt sander.
View larger9903 FeaturesEFFICIENCY – Powerful 8.8 AMP motor turns 3″ wide belt (690-1,440 ft./min.) for fast material removal
ACCURACY – Auto-tracking belt system tracks belt without a
List Price: $ 346.20
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Power and reliable tracking,
I’ve used the sander now for a month to sand down 2×6 and 4×4 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 4×6 16 ft boards, both sides and edges, plus another 10 4×4 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.
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I highly recomment this belt sander and 3M (purple) sanding belts. You can turn 9903 over and clamp it to the bench, great feature. It has a very nice trigger lock button, easy to set when you want to set it – but not so easy to lock when you don’t want it locked (with either hand). An added benefit is that this belt sander is that it is very quiet (as belt sanders go).
My only complaint is with the availability of accessories. I can’t find a sanding frame or a vacuum attachment. When I went to an authorized dealer for Makita and asked for a quote on a sanding frame they quoted the housing of the 9903.
Buy this one, you won’t be disapointed.
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