If you had money, but there would be a product - how to choose a good belt sander from the variety offered

If you are tired of cleaning surfaces from unevenness and roughness by hand, I recommend purchasing a belt sander. With the help of correctly selected accessories, the tool will allow you to perform both rough and finishing processing of various surfaces.

Determining the model

Before purchasing, the following characteristics should be considered:

· Type of processed surface - straight, concave, convex;

· Frequency and intensity of use;

· Power (sometimes from 500 to 1500 W, but up to 800 W is enough for domestic needs);

· weight.

Another important condition is working comfort. Therefore, before buying, be sure to take the tool in your hands and check the convenience of the handle and button location, the material from which the handle is made.

Why I chose the Makita 9910 belt sander

This is not the first time I have dealt with Makita tools. I am satisfied with the quality of the purchased model. Having compared the options and prices, this time I also decided to buy the products of this brand. For several years of use, I can note the reliability of the Makita 9910 grinder - I changed consumables many times, but the motor sounds the same as on the first day of use. There is a dust collector in the kit and the ability to connect a vacuum cleaner, which is important if the work needs to be done not in the garage, but in the apartment. I recommend it to both experienced craftsmen and beginners due to its simple operation.

When choosing consumables for a belt sander, it is worth deciding on the material of the workpieces. For wooden blocks, it is better to use 60 grit for coarse work, 80 grit for finishing work. For chipboard blanks, tapes with grain sizes of 80 and 120, respectively, can be purchased.

How did you choose your belt sander and what consumables do you usually use?