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    Default Which Belt Sander?

    Am looking to get a belt sander, to work on benchtops and other items which need a bit of depth to be "eaten" away.

    Would like something that's reasonably solid (ie. prefer to avoid GMCs or Ryobis) but one that's not too noisy ... unfortunately, many of the professional ones like Hitachi can be a bit loud. Budget ideally $200 to $350.

    I'm considering the Makita 9924dB, Bosch GBS75AE ... salivating over the DeWalt DW433K but a bit $$$$.

    Any suggestions or feedback on what you have or would like to have?
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    I have the Makita - yes noisy but so are all of them - don't think you will get a quiet belt sander. Use good quality earmuffs or get yourself moulded ear plugs - the essential here is good quality ear protection - unfortunately, in most cases $$$ = quality.

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    They are all pretty loud. I have an earlier mod Makita 9910 and it does a great job - particularly when I need to be agressive. Work through the grits and it produces a really well finished result to the etent that on some projects finish sanding has not been necessary. DeWalts are fantastic - have you contacted one of their outlets to source a rebuilt. I have quite a few DeWalt tools all purchased as rebuilds and I can't fault them.

    Good luck

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    Makita 9924DB, chose it because of 75 & 100 belt options (and advice here), paid $298.00.
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    I agree with Outbackrr

    I have the Makita and am very pleased with it. I have used it on a regular basis since new (approx 2 months ago) and its performed well.

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    I've had a Makita since late '80s, it has never missed a beat. (looking a little the worst for wear, mind you.)
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    Go the 9924DB, you wont regret it. They are a workhorse. I work in the cabinetmaking industry and they are the units used in 9 out of 10 factories. You pretty much have to drop one off the roof to wreck it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by martrix View Post
    Go the 9924DB, you wont regret it. ........

    . You pretty much have to drop one off the roof to wreck it.
    I bet that this would not even kill it.

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    OK, seems like this is a unanimous view. Thanks.

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    Go the Bosch GBS75AE Best budget belt sander going around.

    Always scores top marks in the overseas magazine tests (i think it got a wrap in the wood review test? issue 55 ) It has its roots in the AEG sanders that Festo also use (Best belt sanders ever made). I own both the the huge Festool BS105 and smaller Bosch and love them both.

    The platten is dead flat giving an almost perfect sanding footprint, More power that is needed for its size and it fits so well with just one hand (not using the handles) making it the perfect small sander for edges, corners and verticle surfaces. You also get a great sanding frame that actually works, and the bonus is with the flat top, it sits upside down on a bench so it can be used as a small linisher. Great sander

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    I agree with Lignum. What he did not say is the Bosch lets you sand right up to an edge which not all sanders allow. Mine didn't come with a frame (8 yrs old?) but it has a ton of grunt and does its job very well.


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    Should have mentioned what Groggy said. I have taken the front handle off.

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    That Bosch is the model is what I used to use at home.It died in the ????? twice after being repaired and the belt drive broke twice whilst the nut that holds the drive wheel on was always releasing. Also felt terribly unbalanced when compared to the Makita (even worse when sanding a 19mm door on edge). 75mm wide belt ain't much chop either, 100mm belts are more common (cheaper) and is much more useful (and faster).

    Anyway, not having a dig at you Lig or Groggy, just my experience and opinion.....
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    Another makita owner 20plus years and still going strong.
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    A good edge takes a little sweat!!

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    Martrix Ive had my Bosch 4 years now and it has been used in the last 2 and a half in a commercial environment and hasnt put a foot wrong. Maybe you were just unlucky to get a dodgy one. It happens (even with Festool)

    And the 100mm is the big difference. Im more than happy with the Bosch as i have a 100mm sander

    Pic below is the mighty BS105 from Festool and it shows the similarity with the Bosch.

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