- What is the Makita 9031 best used for?
- Detail work: deburring metal, blending welds, shaping curves and sanding in tight corners. It is not the tool for flattening large panels.
- Does it have variable speed?
- Yes. The variable speed dial lets you match belt speed to metal or wood and to the finish you want.
- What belts does it take?
- 1-1/8-inch by 21-inch belts. It ships with abrasive belts in grits 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120.
- Can I connect a dust collector?
- Yes. The sander has a port for a dust collector or vacuum, which keeps the work area cleaner.
- How does it compare with a 3x21 belt sander?
- The 9031 is smaller and far more agile in corners and on curved shapes, but a 3x21 sander removes material much faster on flat surfaces.
- Is it good for wood as well as metal?
- Yes. Variable speed and the narrow belt make it useful for shaping wood curves as well as metal finishing.
- Where is the Makita 9031 1-1/8" x 21" Belt Sander (Variable Speed) cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $220.00, 47% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Makita 9031 1-1/8" x 21" Belt Sander (Variable Speed)?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, misterworker.com, Zoro, Würth Baer Supply Company, ToolUp.com.