Makita 9403 11 Amp 4-Inch-by-24-Inch Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

by Makita

• Quietest belt sander in its class: only 84 decibals
• 4-inch-wide belt with a speed of 1,640 feet per minute for fast material removal
• Labyrinth construction seals motor and bearings from contamination
• Large front grip is positioned for operator comfort
• 9.8 pounds; 1-year warranty

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This belt sander features an extended base to allow flush sanding. Its 4" wide belt with a speed of 1,640 ft./min. makes for fast stock removal while its 84 dB keeps the chatter down. The large front grip ensures operator comfort and control and an easy lever control makes changing belts a snap. The replaceable ceramic wear plate keeps maintenance time to a minimum and the low profile provides solid balance and less gouging. With a highly efficient dust collector, the grit stays contained. This sander is double insulated.

FEATURES

• Quietest belt sander in its class (only 84dB)
• 4" wide belt with a speed of 1,640 ft./min. for fast material removal
• Labyrinth construction seals motor and bearings from contamination
• Large front grip is positioned for operator comfort
• Cord is located on the upper portion of the handle for operator convenience
• Dust bag swivels 360° for more convenient operation
• Unique design allows flush sanding to walls
• Double insulated

What's in the Box

• 1 ea. Abrasive belt (#80; 742322-9)
• Dust bag (122562-9)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Belt size: 4" x 24"
• Belt speed: 1,640 ft./min.
• Amps: (115V) 11.0
• Overall length: 13-7/8"
• Net weight: 13.0 lbs.
• Shipping weight: 15.4 lbs.

Product Description

This powerful belt sander features an extended base to allow flush sanding to walls. The wide belt removes material quickly for high production. And it's quiet, only generating 84dB in use. Belt Size (in. x in.): 4 x 24, Noise Level (dB): 84, Amps: 11, Dust Bag Included: Yes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More power arrr arrr arrr ! November 25, 2000

By Toolpig

I love power ! This tool delivers boat loads of it. But you know what ? It doesn't sound like it. I was never able to use a belt sander before without earplugs. This one runs at only 84 Db. It's the quietest on the market. It's also the smoothest I've used.I've used all of the 4x24 sanders and the Makita just seems to do more work faster. Maybe it's the fact that it has the highest speed of any , maybe it's the high tech , powerful motor ,the efficient drive train. Whatever it is , it kicks butt . The dust collection system is also top notch. For small jobs and fine work , I prefer my Bosch 1274 dvs. It's much lighter ,compact and easy to control. For extended use or heavy sanding though , you cannot beat this tool.

58 of 61 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best 4"x24" sander on the planet July 10, 2000

By Shooter

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One great sander. This sander is quiet, it starts soft, the belt stays centered, it has comfortable handles, the cord is very long (What a concept, put on a long cord so you don't have to use an extension most of the time.), it only draws 11 amps so I can run it with my shop vac with out tripping the breaker. They spent time at the drawing board no this one. A tool thats a joy to use, at a good price.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Stock remover, extraordinaire!... March 30, 2006

By HG fan

Belt sanders may be one of those power tools that aren't pulled out often, but when you need to remove large quantities of stock, you will want to have one. The 9403, 4x24 sander is powerful, has good balance, good belt tracking and easy belt change. This Makita also picks up a very decent amount of sanding dust, has comfortable handles, a nice soft-start, and, most importantly, chews through stock with ease. This belt sander is possibly the best 4x24 on the market. I am very, very pleased with it.

It is a genuine pleasure to operate this Makita, compared to my old Craftsman 3x21 which I had received as a gift years ago. I spent as much time adjusting the belt tracking on the Craftsman as I did sanding, but since I used it infrequently, I just put up with the excessive noise and generally less than stellar performance. After using the 9403 for 2+years, I shake my head everytime I use it, wondering why I waited so long to replace my old one. I find myself pulling this sander out and using it more often. Long cords are always a big plus for me, often eliminating the need for extension cords in the shop. I just can't find anything negative to say about this machine yet.

Note: Being advertised as 'quiet' at 84dB is pretty relative since >90dB for sustained periods will deafen... hearing loss is cummulative over time around high dB power tools (routers, table and miter saws, plate joiners, etc.) even if rated under the 90dB threshold... wear ear protection [Check out Peltor H10A Professional Earmuff Hearing Protectors].