|
Makita 9920 8.8 Amp 3-Inch by 24-Inch Variable-Speed Belt Sander |  | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $348.20
Buy New: $198.34
as of 9/10/2010 05:26 PDT details
You Save: $149.86 (43%)
New (11) from $185.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 3548
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.9
Dimensions (in): 16 x 6.8 x 8
MPN: 09920
Model: 9920
UPC: 088381032759
EAN: 0088381032759
ASIN: B000056NOD
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| 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. |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
8.8 Amps, Long 16.4 ft. power cord for easy maneuverability, Quietest sander in its class (84dB)
Amazon.com Product Description
Makita's 3 x 24-Inch Belt Sander, model 9920, combines power and speed with ease-of-use features and less noise for fast and efficient stock removal. The 9920 is ideal for woodworkers, carpenters, furniture makers, floor installers, deck builders and general contractors who require a best-in-class belt sander.
View larger | |
| 9920 Features | EFFICIENCY - Powerful 8.8 AMP motor turns 3" wide belt (690-1,440 ft./min.) for fast material removal
CONTROL - Variable speed with electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load
ACCURACY - Auto-tracking belt system tracks belt without adjustment
PERFORMANCE - Innovative design for sanding flush to wall with nose and side of sander
INCLUDES - Abrasive belt and dust bag |
| | Tool Specifications |  | | Belt size | 3" x 24" | | Belt speed | 690 - 1,440 ft./min. | | AMPS (120V) | 8.8 | | Overall length | 13-1/8" | | Net weight | 9.9 lbs. |
|
The 9920 features a powerful 8.8 AMP motor with electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load. The variable speed control dial allows the user to match the speed (690-1,440 ft./min.) to the application. The 9920 also features less noise: at only 84dB, it is one of the quietest sanders in its class.Ease-of-use features include an auto-tracking belt system that tracks the belt without adjustment, and a front grip for comfortable operation. The low profile design provides better balance, and the extended base allows sanding flush to wall with nose and side of sander. The 9920 is easily maneuvered with the long 16.4 foot power cord, and the highly efficient dust collector reduces dust in the work area. The Makita 9920 is engineered for cabinetry and woodworking, and is ideal for wood panels, furniture, closets, and more. The 9920 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering. About Makita's Power Tools
Makita delivers precision, accuracy, capacity, and innovation to woodworkers. Makita has full range of miter saws, jig saws, circular saws, routers, planers, sanders, nailers and staplers, blades, compact cordless drills and impacts, and more. Makita's woodworking solutions are engineered for pro contractors, for use in high production settings and in home shops.  About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details. What's in the Box
Makita 9920 3 x 24-Inch Belt Sander, abrasive belt and dust bag.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
Makita 9920 - it's everything I expected! January 1, 2010
tjr28602 (Houston, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have purchased numerous tools from Amazon. In most cases the ability to see others reviews strongly influences my tool purchases. I purchased the Makita 9920 3x24 belt sander after reading the reviews of dozens of belt sanders. I was not initially looking for a 3x24 inch sander but purchased it anyway because of the positive remarks.
I recently used it to sand rough cut 2x4 and 2x6 pine. I needed a sander to do a good enough finish job on the wood so that it could be stained. I used the sander for a few days sanding a few dozen boards with little rest in between. Since I did my sanding outdoors dust collection was not that important to me but the bag system seemed to do an adequate job. Also, the ability to align the belt with one simple knob was nice. After sanding numerous boards the sander did seem to generate alot of heat but it was never what I would call excessive. This sander worked flawlessly and I would definitely make this purchase again. The reviews of this sander on Amazon led me to another positive purchase.
One Fine Belt Sander... December 2, 2009
J. FOLSOM (West of Boston, MA USA)
...with nice features - simple, not sexy - no frills. This is a powerful, quiet machine. Delightfully quiet. It has an effective, easily emptied dust bag. There's an easy-to-reach variable speed control. OK, there's that awkward trigger lock - So what? And let's not overlook the 8 - foot cord!
I've always used 3X21 sanders, but the extra few inches of the 3X24 belts add stability with no noticeable increase in unit weight.
I'm delighted.
A1 All Around-- Solid, Quiet, Powerful, Easy to Use, Well Priced November 23, 2009
S. Potter
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There are lots of belt sander choices in 9920's price range. I seriously considered sanders with higher amp ratings from Porter-Cable and Bosch. Everything I read about Makita belt sanders, though, convinced me to look at this unit. I still am not sure why the 9920's 21" little brother, the Makita 9903 8.8 Amp 3-Inch-by-21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag, costs more. It appears to be identical; excepting its shorter belt. I wondered (and still wonder why) the 9920 has so few reviews compared to the 9903. Now that I've seriously put the 9920 to the test, though, I don't care about the 9903.
Here's why: This "Made in Japan" masterpiece, at about 10.5 pounds, has the heft needed to grab stock but is light enough to sand vertical surfaces with ease. Its 8.8 amp motor is easy on ones hands and ears. It has plenty of get up and go but is incredibly smooth and relatively quiet. I used it for hours on end, stripping paint off 130 year old boards, with great results. The belts track true and last much longer than my experience with other belt sanders would have led me to believe.
The 9920 really showed it mettle, though, removing stock. Replacing windows on an old house can present lots of issues. Varying window opening sizes comes to mind. The Makita, though, makes short work of openings not quite big enough. For the most part, I simply left the boards in place in the opening. Sanding upside down and vertically was easy and effective. It's design allows one to operate the sander virtually flush against a right angle.
Obviously, there are dust collection issues in those situations but I would not expect otherwise. Overall, dust collection was good. The manual recommends an accessory vacuum to improve collection. I have no plans to purchase the vacuum, though, because because the Makita's dust collection met my expectations.
The 9920 is great sander. I have no second thoughts about this purchase. If you need a tough, strong belt sander, the 9920 is an excellent choice.
 Makita 9920 Belt Sander November 19, 2009
AEROKO
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a strong, relatively quiet sander. Seems well designed and easy to use. One complaint though, it would be really nice if Makita offered this sander with a carrying/storage case. If they do, I missed it.
This thing just won't die. October 26, 2009
W. Dorland (Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned my Makita 3 x 24 belt sander for at least 20 years and have abused it in every way. I've dropped it, run over the cord and ran it until it was too hot to handle. After all this, it just keeps going. This thing has paid for itself over and over again.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.  | |
