Makita Corded Belt & Straight Sander: 21" Belt Length, 3" Belt Wi…
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This is the first belt sander I've ever owned - and I'm glad it's this one. Great little sander that does a great job. I was a little concerned at … Read full review
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Used it to sand my deck for staining The belt sander work out great. Yes I would tell anyone that I would order it again. … Read full review
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My Porter-Cable belt sander finally died after a painful life. Painful to me because it was terribly loud, overheated repeatedly requiring multiple … Read full review
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Great belt sander! I was a little worried paying the price for it considering it was about $100 more than other sanders. But it was worth it, its … Read full review
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Very well built and offers precise control. Surprising for a belt sander. The speed control allows you to be in charge. Flat sides allow me to … Read full review
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The Belt Sander from Hell! Gotta sand it? Gotta remove wood? Or anything else, this is the tool! … Read full review
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This saw fetches a premium price compared to others but it is well worth it if you do a lot of woodworking as I do. Easy to use and great … Read full review
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I really like this belt sander. It is well designed. Being able to mount the sander upside down is real convenient. The dust bag is easy to … Read full review
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I've burned my way through several beltsanders, and actually this is the second Makita belt sander I've owned. This sander is a … Read full review
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Solidly built, tracks well, and tracking was easy to adjust. Lever makes it easy to change belts. It will sit on its back if you want to sand … Read full review
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This Makita sander is a real work horse , tracks fine, belt changing a cinch, with only one negative comment. Makita you folks really need to … Read full review
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I choose this belt sander as I was looking for one to replace a sander that broke and is no longer made. My new sander had to be constructed … Read full review
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This sander works great for a couple of years but then it starts to fail. Miss track or just poor tension on the belt. I think is way over price. … Read full review
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Having tried 2 refurbished Porter Cable sanders, both of which were returned as the belt tracking did not work and the belts worked their way … Read full review
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The only thing missing was a tool case and a decent manual with parts list and exploded views, etc. No info on accessory products … Read full review
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Seems to be a great little sander. … Read full review
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Great Sander, powerful and removes wood fast; rather heavy but all belt sanders are heavy tools. The attached bag works well and has to be … Read full review
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Very impressed overall with this sander. After reading many reviews on other sanders, I decided to go with model. Very powerful and … Read full review
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The product is everything said about it. No problems. Light weight and fairly quiet. Use good sanding belts and you get good results. … Read full review
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I'm refinishing the woodwork in my home. I ordered this to save time in sanding the jams, casings and baseboard. This sander works like a … Read full review
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Had to replace my Craftsman sander of twenty plus years and find this one at least as good and probably better! At my age it will probably last … Read full review
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I just received this and plugged it in to make sure it worked. It looks very durable and was in perfect condition. Now I just need to test it on … Read full review
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This sander was used to prepare a very large table top for my family that was made from old 8/4x 10' oak. My existing wookworking … Read full review
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I'm a hobby woodworker and just starting to add to my tool collection. This is my fist belt sander and I while I don't have experience with any other … Read full review
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This sander does a nice job. Seems very solidly built and has a strong motor. Just realize that it is the smaller size if you are looking at doing … Read full review
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One of the best tools I have ever purchased!! Quiet, strong, well balanced and smooth!! … Read full review
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I had a rockwell/porter cable classic 3x21 belt sander for 40 years, and I thought I really liked that heavy old thing, but when it finally quit, I … Read full review
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Bought this sander 1 year ago to back up my Porter-Cable 352vs (I have since grown so tired of repairing the Porter-Cable that the last time it … Read full review
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I got tired of dealing with my old Skill 18" sander. I could never keep more than half the belt on its track. The bottom plate would also collapse on … Read full review
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We bought this after doing much reviews as we were starting a major hardwood floor restoration project. Having this sander truly and I mean truly … Read full review
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Expensive but worth every penny if you have a lot of projects going on at your house. This effective and reliable product will pay for itself … Read full review
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I debated between this Makita and a Rigid $99.00 belt sander. I have had great experiences with both brands. I chose to save a few bucks … Read full review
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No regrets buying this. Works as expected and tracking stays very true. Happy to have another makita tool in my shop … Read full review
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This sander has plenty of power for its size, and the vacuum bag actually sucks up quite a bit of the dust without spraying it right back in your … Read full review
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Love the sander! The dust bag really works. … Read full review
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I really like this sander. It lived up to what others have said about it. It's belt tracks wonderfully. I made a low profile stand to help support it in … Read full review
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Great tool. I've made a base for it (see you tube) and use it primarily as a shaper. So the belt is always up or horizontal. It's a bit too aggressive … Read full review
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Another high-quality Makita tool. I used it for some heavy-duty deck and railing sanding and it did a great job. It's got a enough weight … Read full review
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Makita continues it's slow decline on tool quality with this sander. Sander does track well, has a long cord, but lacks power when using coarse grit … Read full review
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Well engineered and built. High quality in all respects. Robust and strong. Sanding belt (3M) tracks well and needs minimal adjustment. Has … Read full review
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As others have mentioned, this sander is on the heavy side. But it's also built like a tank. It's fairly quiet for a belt sander. My only gripe is in … Read full review
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I purchased the Makita 9903 belt sander to remove paint from my home that I am repainting. I am totally happy with my purchase. The … Read full review
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Unit is powerful and light to handle. The best feature for me is the ease of changing the belt. Completed with the flick of a lever. Tracks true. … Read full review
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Bought the belt sander after reading reviews and features. I opened the box and pulled it out, tested it and then bought some more belts to … Read full review
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I bought this sander to replace a burned out 20 year old AEG belt sander that I thought was great. This Makita may even be a finer machine, it … Read full review
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I read lots of helpful reviews on line before ordering this model and have not been disappointed in this purchase. My experienced … Read full review
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Nice tool easy to use. Happy user! … Read full review
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No problems at all with this sander. It's a little heavy, but I guess that's to be expected. There was no problem with drift, which seems to … Read full review
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Variable speed, long cord, powerful motor. Very easy to handle and change belts. Worth every penny I spent on it. … Read full review
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After going through a couple of $50-$60 belt sanders I decided to spend the big money and get something where (hopefully) all the … Read full review
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Very pleased with the construction and performance so far. Purchased after my porter cable gave it up like so many others I read about on … Read full review
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This is the quietest Belt Sander I've ever used, I didnt think i would ever find one better than my old Porter Cable but this Makita is GREAT … Read full review
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I'm a retired contractor who has used tools, good and bad all my life. I,ve owned several belt sanders both 3x18 and 3x21 inches. I've … Read full review
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This belt sander is awesome. Belt tracks very good plenty of power. Pay attention or it'll sand a hole right through your project before you can … Read full review
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Great tool, we researched all products and selected this unit because of the reviews. It has preformed exceptionally well an well worth the price. … Read full review
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The Makita 9903 seems to be one fine sander. It is a little pricey when compared to others but after reading most of the reviews, my … Read full review
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I have replace a 20 year old Craftsman belt sander with the 9903 Makita. I always fought with the Craftsman's tracking. I could only go 5 … Read full review
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I love this thing. It tracks well, keeps the dust down (in the bag), and feels very well made. … Read full review
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Does what it's made to do. Works perfectly. Otherwise I cannot mark it down. The Best. … Read full review
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This was an upgrade from a less expensive Makita that needed to be replaced. It had a smaller motor and was primarily plastic. I was pleased with … Read full review
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Bought this belt sander to sand top rail on my deck and eventually resurface my kitchen table. It made fairly quick work of smoothing and … Read full review
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Does a great job - well made, belts easy to align and track true. … Read full review
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The vacuum bag system on this Makita works better than all the other sander brands that I've tried. You can use an attachment to … Read full review
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This sander is all it's cracked-up to be. Though heavy, with regular use, your arms get stronger and it is easier to control. I bought this to … Read full review
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This is the third 3" belt sander I've owned and it is by far the best. The 9903 is fairly light and the handles allow good control. It is indeed very … Read full review
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had an old craftsman for many years and it finally gave up the ghost while refinishing an old deck. this sander is very powerful, well made and … Read full review
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Finally, a solid, well built belt sander! I had owned a DEWALT DW433 belt sander for years which I purchased on the recommendation … Read full review
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This is my first belt sander and I bought it because I needed to refinish some walnut paneling. It makes stripping old finishes a breeze! I've even … Read full review
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i was expecting shipping to be much longer; so i was bowled over at the tracking that said my makita 9903 beltsander was on it's way. i just spent … Read full review
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well constucted, easy to operate, gets the job done with little effort and did i mention it's a great buy.... … Read full review
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On the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. For that price a case would have been nice. … Read full review
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quality sander. You get what you pay for … Read full review
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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 … Read full review
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Zowie! What a powerhouse this unit is. My old B&D made lots of noise and took forever to sand anything. This Makita cuts the sanding time … Read full review
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good product, only just begun to use it, but it seems well made … Read full review
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This summer I chemically stripped the varnish off 100+ year-old maple flooring and needed to sand the floor boards. The room is really … Read full review
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Works great love the extra long cord … Read full review
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After renting a drum sander to sand the main areas of our guest bedroom and hallway, I used this sander for the hard to reach areas … Read full review
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Great product and was exactly what I expected! … Read full review
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This sander is top shelf stuff. It balances in your hand and hums along while maintaining the belt tracking setting without walking. You can … Read full review
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After owning a Black and Decker sander, the MAKITA sander was a welcomed relief. It sands quickly and evenly throughout any project. I can … Read full review
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I received this product very timely from Amazon. If you have never used Amazon,,do not be afraid to try them. Of course, always … Read full review
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Just like described and works great! Price was very good also. I really like the variable speed option. Thank you. … Read full review
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excellent tool user friendly, good dust capture, reliable, easy to adjust belt tracking … Read full review
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Replaced a 30 year old steel cased Craftsman. About the same weight, easier to control, and tracks better; belt change is effortless, much … Read full review
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I bought a Rockwell 3x24 sander from Menards. What a waste of money. Would not keep track and would only use about 1" of the belt to … Read full review
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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 … Read full review
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we did research on manufacturers reliability and performance and this came out with high scores. It's heavy, which only I noticed, not my husband. … Read full review
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Great quality but if you have never owned a belt sander it is something you need to practice with or you will probably destroy your project. It is … Read full review
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Sander arrived in perfect condition. The belt that comes with the sander should go straight into the garbage can! Once I put a good belt on, it … Read full review
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About half of the time I use a belt sander downside up in the bench vise. Most belt sanders are not made for a vise so they are little use to me. … Read full review
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THIS IS THE RIGHT SANDER FOR THE PROJECTS I'M DOING. … Read full review
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I had an old Craftsman belt sander before and it didn't have a dust bag. It made a mess all over my workshop. I've read in several … Read full review
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The flat top allows you to lay the sander upside down and clamp it to a surface so you have a stationary sander. The variable speed allows the … Read full review
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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 … Read full review
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I like versatility in my tools and this one is great. As a contractor, I can use this sander in the field inverted on a sawhorse or in my hands. Belt … Read full review
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This sander replaced a crappy DeWalt that lasted for 2 seconds. And all I can say is: AWESOME! The only thing I can think of that would … Read full review
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This is the best sander I have ever used. Efficient, easy to use and quiet. Especially like the variable speeds. … Read full review
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I bought this for my dad to replace his ancient belt sander with its constantly drifting belt. He hasn't had any complaints about it so far … Read full review
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I love this sander. I read up on it at beltsandereviews.com I'm not at all disappointed. Works very fast, easy to manage. Dust … Read full review
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So, I got mine and the first thing I said to myself is Amazon sent a used sander. I called Amazon and they immediately said they would send … Read full review
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The sander works well. Bought it to sand a cedar deck and the width is just right. THe deduction of one star is for the dust bag. It's really useless … Read full review
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I got this because I needed to refinish a gazebo. The old finish was peeling off and I wasn't going to get it done with my finishing sander. This unit … Read full review
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lots of power and the bag works very effectively for me. Cord is SUPER long (which is fine with me). I highly recommend this unit. … Read full review
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I have owned this sander for a few months. Bought it for remodeling work I'm doing to my house but I also have a little work shop where I make … Read full review
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I replaced an older Makita of the same size that cut itself apart due to unnoticed poor tracking (it was manual). The old one was a good unit and … Read full review
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If in need of belt sander this is the one to have. A lot better than the one it replaced. … Read full review
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Looked like a good product, but was clearly used and the belt was worn so I returned it. Amazon won't let you exchange this product, so I … Read full review
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Used this to sand down a dozen window screens. The speed control is great and with a little practice, I was turning out very professional … Read full review
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We used it for a prolonged use many times now. Pretty much figured run it like a rental car- we could return it if it crapped out. After using an old … Read full review
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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 … Read full review
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I used the Makita 9903 to sand down 2 loft beds that I built and it worked just fine. Very easy to use freehand or clamped down to be used as table … Read full review
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He loves using it in his garage for multiple things. He previously owned other ones which for the price was a waste of money and this does all … Read full review
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I bought this for a gift for my son's birthday. It came quickly, in time for his birthday and I assume all is well. … Read full review
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I've had a chance to use this belt sander now, and I can say it does a terrific job! … Read full review
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This thing is a beast and works great. It even sucks up most of the sawdust. Great tool to have in your shop. … Read full review
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Tracks excellent even on it's back. Can run the belt right to the edge for tight corners. Recommended despite the price. … Read full review
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Burns my wood...it may be that I don't know how to use it...but I have a rotary sander that out performs this one. … Read full review
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Used this item to finish-sand some wide and uneven chestnut floor boards. Did great with a wide variety of grit paper. Easy to adjust … Read full review
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The quick background...I'm more diy than a serious woodworker/builder. I have an old old house so lots of things I have to make, molding is a big … Read full review
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The Makita 3 by 21 belt sander is a big improvement over my old 3 by 21 Sears (junk) Craftsman belt sander that I gave away. After … Read full review
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Works very well and easy to handle. … Read full review
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A pleasure to use. Relatively quiet. Belt tracks flawlessly. Adequate power. Can clamp upside down in a wood worker's bench vice to … Read full review
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Fantastic belt sander for the price. … Read full review
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This sander works great, is easy to use, and has plenty of power to get any sanding job done fast. … Read full review
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I looked at many reviews and comments about belt sanders. Important factors to me were size (3x21 belt), dust control, noise, belt tracking and … Read full review
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I run a small professional woodworking shop and have owned many belt sanders. I've had mixed results over the years. But I love this … Read full review
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A great tool. Can be used upside down with a little clamping. … Read full review
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top product if you wont professional belt sender this is only one choice. Expensive but worth this money. Cabinetmaker choice … Read full review
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This tool is awesome. If you need to sand a large flat wood surface this is the only tool you should use. It will get the job done in a fraction of the … Read full review
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Dust bag falls off but it has a nice long cord. … Read full review
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Very nice sander. Variable speed, very stable belt tracking, quiet. Only negative is that it does not come with its own case, and for the price it … Read full review
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I love the Makita 9903. I spent a bit more money on this than i'd planned because i'd read that the belt doesn't slip (like on EVERY belt … Read full review
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It's a Makita. That's really all that needs to be said. Extremely powerful and easy to use. After using other brands of belt sanders, this one … Read full review
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This sander is a brute. Very heavy - but removes material like a champ. … Read full review
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I love this one. I've had the Dewalt belt sander for some time now. That thing just sucks. The makita has a long cord which is nice too. … Read full review
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I couldn't be happier with Makita's 9903 sander. The belt tracking on this sander is unparalleled by any other I've used. In addition, the … Read full review
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I must admit that I was a bit disappointed with the lack of a "do not lick the belt when the tool is operating" warning... … Read full review
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I needed to resurface a cupped and warped porch deck, a bigger job than my PC rotary sander could handle. I decided on this sander. I initially … Read full review
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I had high hopes since I believe porter cable quality has gone down over the years and was happy to purchase another Makita product (VERY … Read full review
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Best sander I've every owned. Powerful, so be cautious when sanding wood with a 50 Grit belt. It is a bit heavy for one-handed sanding (on a … Read full review
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Great belt sander, 1000% better than the POS Dewalt I had previously. This one doesn't eat belts, easy to adjust the tracking, and has … Read full review
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After searching for various belt sanders on the Webb, I chose the Makita 9903. Using it was relatively easy, on hands and knees, but with 3M … Read full review
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