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Makita 9911/2 240V 76mm Belt Sander

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To verify the performance of the belt sanders, they have been exposed to several different types of material and tested with different grit sizes of sandpaper. The paper for our test was from the Mirka brand and the grit sizes were 80, 100 and 120. The Festool BS 75 E-Plus is quite heavy, but this helps it stay stable on the material to be sanded. As we’ve mentioned above, it’s well-balanced. If you’re going to be sanding above your head or on other awkward angles, the weight can get tiring. One of the best choices is the Makita 9911 76mm Belt Sander. This is a durable tool that, when combined with genuine Makita sand-paper, will ensure that you have the best sanding job possible. It is lightweight at only 2.6 kg, and is designed to resist noise and vibration. When turned on to any setting, it has a vibration K factor of just 15 m/sec, while the vibration sanding is 25 m/sec. In turn, this sanding belt offers a noise sound pressure of 83 dB, a noise sound power of 94 dB and a noise K factor of just 3 dB. Makita have taken the time to deliver a powerful tool that will withstand frequent use, and deliver the smoothest finish possible. The mini RYOBI R18BS belt sander is a neat battery-powered belt sander. Because the dust extraction is so poor, however, the fact that it's not mains powered doesn't help much, at least not indoors. You'll still need to attach a vacuum cleaner to get a healthy working environment as it produces a huge amount of dust even under straightforward conditions. The actual dust bag lets small particles through. This also negates a good part of the advantage of a battery-powered machine because you're limited by the vacuum hose. The battery is slightly in the way when you come to connect the hose. Once you've installed it, however, it works well. An aspect that's considerably better designed is how you adjust the sandpaper. There's a large and clear adjustment button, which is much more functional than many other manufacturers' solutions where you sometimes have to use a screwdriver. It's also very easy to replace the sandpaper; you simply have to release a spring. The design is well thought out. The belt sander is very well balanced, which makes it easy to keep an eye on the material to be sanded. There are six different settings for speed, so you can adapt the sanding to the material. For example, some materials can’t tolerate the heat generated by high speeds.

It does produce a lot of dust despite the filter bag. The dust extraction is too poor for you to use it in an enclosed environment for long periods, particularly if you're going to sand tougher materials such as epoxy adhesive. Because it produces a lot of dust, we'd have preferred it to include an adapter so you could connect different types of vacuum nozzles.

Technical info

The AEG BHBS18 75BL is a powerful cordless belt sander with a brushless motor, solid build quality and a long guarantee. The fact that it doesn't have a power cable gives you greater freedom while you work. The front handle is made of hard plastic, but it’s comfortable to hold. The only thing that feels a bit limiting is that can’t get right into edges. If the Festool BS 75 E-Plus had had adjustable handles, it would have worked better on closed surfaces, such as worktops that are already installed. But on open areas, such as tables, it works fine.

However, the belt sander is very well built. It feels stable and robust in the hand and makes no worrying noises. The charging station is also robust and stable. It has large, clear indicators and can even be mounted to a wall. In terms of performance, the BHBS18 75 BL is very powerful. It removes 2 mm of pine in approximately 10 seconds, which is very good. If you apply too much pressure, it shuts down. This can be seen as a disadvantage, but it's actually a useful feature. The motor is protected, and it prevents the machine from digging itself into the material and creating an uneven surface. Our tests are independently conducted and reflect the test editor's honest and objective opinions. Selection of products and test results are in no way influenced by manufacturers, retailers or other internal or external parties. We measure the cable as a full 3.8 metres, so you rarely need to plug in an extension cable. It’s also flexible and doesn’t get tangled. Another positive aspect is that the sander has cruise control, which is very convenient because you can concentrate fully on guiding it.

The Festool BS 75 E-Plus is a high quality machine that sands really well. It takes about 6-10 seconds to sand off 1 mm of pine, depending on which sandpaper you use. The box it comes in is quite big, but it’s part of Festool’s own system so you can connect it to other boxes if you have other tools from the same manufacturer. Given the price, it could have included a frame.

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