MAKITA M9400B – BELT SANDER

Description

Makita M9400B Belt Sander operates with sanding belt 4″ x 24″. Makita belt sanders are multiuse tools. They are commonly used for trimming to a scribed line, sanding very rough surfaces, leveling surfaces (like a replacement board in a hardwood floor) and freehand rounding and shaping. Because they have a lot of power and can handle coarse grits, they excel at the rapid removal of wood. Also, unlike orbital and vibrating sanders, the sanding action is linear, so even with coarse grits you can sand with the grain and get a good-looking result. Though a belt sander isn’t an essential tool in the homeowner’s arsenal, you won’t find many experienced DIYers or carpenters without one.

The unique design of Makita Belt Sander M9400B allows for flush sanding next to walls as the belt tracks inline with the edge of the housing. The flat top design enables upside down application. It has built in dust extraction for efficient dust extraction of large amounts of saw dust. The large lever – is used to quickly and easily change the sanding belts.

How to pick a sanding belt for Makita Belt Sander M9400B?
Pick a belt, but not any belt Personally, I use 80- and 120-grit belts regularly, and rarely, 50-grit. Grits coarser than 50 leave deep scratches that are difficult to remove. And if you’re doing finer sanding, you’re better off using a random-orbit sander. Remember one of the rules of sanding: You can skip one grade of grit, but it wastes time and you’ll just wear out belts skipping two. For example, you can go from 80 to 120, skipping 100 grit, but don’t go from 50 to 120.

Tips of using Makita Belt Sander M9400B
Don’t push down on the sander; let its weight do the work. Go slowly, overlap passes and allow the tool to go past the end without dipping. Be careful not to tip the sander or change speed or direction. Put the cord over your shoulder so it’s out of the way.