Thread: looking for old Makita belt sander - for the motor housing only

Hi,
I had a similar problem with a 9401 sander that was almost new and had melted in a fire. To buy the new replacement parts was more than a new sander. Found a second hand case, same model number, started to rebuild and there was a difference in the housing, early/late build. I shelved the project for around twelve years, then recently wanted to get the thing going. I had to make some parts to adapt the early case, and ended up having to buy the missing cover that goes over the handle covering the wiring. When I received that, it was also a later build and didn't fit, requiring more mods. Anyway, got it finished finally, but you may have the same problems with a case for your 9900 if you can find one. Check very carefully for differences, but they will probably not be obvious till you try and reassemble. Good luck.

I found an identical sander second hand off Gumtree cheap and it's in good condition. So plan B is now in action: my old one has become spare parts instead....

Check ebay used. I just sold a made in England 3x18 makita 9911 on ebay yesterday for about $40, almost unused. I suspect there are plenty of other people like me who found a deal at one point and then haven't used them.

I checked ebay looking for more bits after I had already spent some time and money on my sander and discovered Makita sanders of the same model that had been sold recently for next to nothing, which would have been a cheaper alternative to repairing mine. I did have a sense of satisfaction from making something usable that had been in a box collecting dust for more than ten years though.