Makita 9911 5.6 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag

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Makita's 3 x 18-Inch Belt Sander, model 9911, combines power and speed in a compact size with ease-of-use features and less noise for fast and efficient stock removal. The 9911 is ideal for woodworkers, carpenters, furniture makers, floor installers, deck builders and general contractors who require a best-in-class belt sander.

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9911 Features EFFICIENCY - Powerful 5.6 AMP motor turns 3" wide belt (250-900 ft./min.) for fast material removal ACCURACY - Auto-tracking belt system tracks belt without adjustment CONVENIENCE - Large front grip and low noise level (82dB) for operator comfort PERFORMANCE - Innovative design for sanding flush to the wall with nose and side of sander INCLUDES - Abrasive belt and dust bag

Tool Specifications Belt size 3" x 18" Belt speed 250-900 ft./min. AMPS (115V) 5.6 Overall length 10-3/8" Net weight 6.0 lbs.

The 9911 features a powerful 5.6 AMP motor with electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load. The variable speed control dial allows the user to match the speed (250-900 ft./min.) to the application. The 9911 also features less noise: at only 82dB, 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. In addition, the flat top design allows sander to be turned and used as a bench top tool. The 9911's highly efficient dust collector reduces dust in the work area.

The Makita 9911 is engineered for cabinetry and woodworking, and is ideal for wood panels, furniture, closets, and more. The 9911 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 9911 3 x 18-Inch Belt Sander, abrasive belt and dust bag.

Product Description

This belt sander has a powerful 5.6 Amp motor that can deliver belt speeds of 250 to 900 feet per minute for fast yet controlled stock removal. Compact, lightweight and well-balanced for easy operation, its unique design allows for flush sanding to a wall. Automatic belt adjustment requires no adjustment after installing belt. Low noise of only 82dB is easy on the ears. Flat-top design allows sander to be turned and used as a benchtop tool. Features a superior dust collection system. Amps: 5.6, Variable Speed: Yes, Belt Size (in. x in.): 3 x 18, Belt Speed (ft./min.): 250 - 900, Noise Level (dB): 82, Dust Bag Included: Yes

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Product Details

Product Manual [714kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000223IV
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 9911
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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113 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inexpensive, lightweight sander with heavyweight features, December 29, 1999

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Garr Ovard (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 9911 5.6 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

Need a lightweight, powerful sander with few frills and many positive features? Makita's inexpensive sander fills the bill nicely. I had some very rough walls and ceilings that I needed to paint and wallpaper, I was becoming increasingly frustrated as to how I would smooth out these walls, until I found Makita's sander. The unit is ruggedly constructed of premium quality plastic, thus it is very light, has a vacuum bag that really works, plenty of power, easily switches belts, and is quiet and runs more vibration free than I'd have thought. But its lightweight aspect allowed me to run it for hours up the walls, over my head, without wearing me or my tiny wife out, and without burying us in dust. It truly is a marvel and appears to be up to years of heavy duty work. I was looking at much more expensive metal (heavier) sanders, but this one did all I could ask and more. Its lightweight price also makes it a very good deal!

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After a lot of research . . . this is the one!, October 1, 2001

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M. Dileo "mdileo" (Columbus, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita 9911 5.6 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I researched a lot of belt sanders before deciding on this unit. I checked out various sanders at my local Home Depot and talked with some local contractors.I narrowed down my choice to this or the Porter-Cable. In the end I decided on the Makita for the following reasons:1. The Porter-Cable is simply too heavy. I use this sander in the vertical as well as horizontal positions. It is heavy enough to be substantial and has a powerful motor, but is still easy enough to use with one hand in many different positions.2. The dust collector is in a very unobtrusive location compared to the Porter-Cable, in addition it really works. There really isn't much dust produced when using this sander.3. The flat back allows it to be clamped to a table and used as a parts sander. The variable speed control really comes in handy here.4. Price wasn't a big concern for me, I was going to buy the sander that fit my needs. For someone who needs a medium duty belt sander that will be used in a variety of job I recommend this one highly! Some other larger/smaller units may be better at specific jobs, but this one is really a jack of all trades.5. The motor is good, not a monster, but powerful and able to sustain heavy sanding for long periods of time without excessive heat. In addition, the brushes can be easily replaced.6. Belt tracking mechanism worked flawlessly. One person in one of the reviews here complained about belt tracking. If you adjust the belt carefully it stays on track for a looong time. Maybe that person had a defective unit, or more likely, a belt that wasn't perfectly square. There is no way a non square belt will track correctly no matter how much you adjust the tracking screw.Congratulation to Makita on a job well done!

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makita 9911 3x18" Sander, January 16, 2000

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Dennis Beach (Kansas City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 9911 5.6 Amp 3-Inch by 18-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

This sander comes in very handy for dressing up the edges of wood trim to the ends of a door. It is light weight and I like it best because it sands flush to its edge. This tool gets a thumbs up in my book.