Makita - 3-in. by 21-in. Belt Sander 9903
Makita’s 3-in. by 21-in belt sander features a variable-speed motor and auto tracking to keep the sanding belt in line.According to belt-sander manufacturers, the biggest sellers are the 3-in. by 21-in. models, so we decided to take a close look at what’s available. The good news is that we didn’t find any glaring performance problems, which made it difficult to pick clear winners. To rate stock-removal and dust-collection effectiveness, each sander and sample board were weighed before and after a timed run. At the end, the difference between the weight of the board and the machine (plus dust bag) indicated how much sawdust was collected, expressed as a percentage. The Makita features a comfortable front grip, an easy-to-use belt-tensioning lever, and a variable-speed control that was simple to adjust. An aggressive sander with excellent dust-collection efficiency, it sanded flush on the right side of the machine. Dust collection effectiveness was 94%.
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