FrosBros82 Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Any opinions on the best belt sander? I hear a lot about Porter Cable and Makita on this! Also, what is the way to go... 3x21 or 3x24? Thanks, FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 bigger is better..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 what you wanna do with it? belt sander take off lots of material in a short time, really have to watch out while using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I just build a lot of furniture when I am messing around a night. Little bit of log stripping, pallets, countertops, etc. I have one currently, but it is a piece of junk. An upgrade is much needed at this point. Fb82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 if you are good with a belt sander like I said bigger is better..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns221 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've heard great things about the ridgid sander but i have a 30 year old craftsman that still works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 your on track with both the porter cable and the makita.. i had done some serious research at one point on belt sanders and those were the two brands i landed on.. im pretty sure i was leaning towards the makita in the end.. i didnt end up with either, put it on hold for a while and eventually i went with the Festool Rotex sanders.. now i dont even keep a belt sander in my trailer.. but for your uses (other than furniture) it sounds like a belt is a better choice for you.. the 3x21 is a much more common belt size, the bigger 3x24 belts should only last a little bit longer. with the 3x21 you are at a 8amp motor for PC and a 8.8amp for Makita, makitas 3x24 is also 8.8amp.. which is probably more than enough for all these units.. if you want to stay in the 3x belt size but get more power im pretty sure PC has a 3x24 with 12amp.. thats most likly overkill for anything other than heavy duty use.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks! They are both similar prices... and I am leaning towards the Makita to be honest. However, the trim carpenters that I know swear by the Porter Cable (and of their wood working tools actually). I'm sure I won't go wrong with either, just need to fork over the dough and buy one! FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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