Top 5 Best 8 Amp Motor Sanders

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These Are Some Of The Highest Rated 8 Amp Motor Sanders Available Today
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2. PORTER-CABLE 352VS Belt Sander

  • (141 Points)
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It is very maneuverable and the dust catcher works great also. The brushes are replaceable in the event that they wear out. All the others died completely after about a floor and a half. I will have no problem buying from this seller again! Pair with the new 9ah batteries it's well worth the money.

The Makita 9903 was definitely our preferred 8 Amp Motor Sanders. Having said that, there were several other really high quality 8 Amp Motor Sanders we wanted to showcase here that just barely missed the mark.

PORTER-CABLE is an additional leading maker of Sanders. They produce the tool next on our list. PORTER-CABLE's Belt Sanders are also top quality. I was ready to have a go at the model 352VS and I was not disappointed!

The PORTER-CABLE 352VS Belt Sander, at $169.00 is an especially exceptional Sander for the money. The PORTER-CABLE 352VS is definitely a sound alternative. Of you are uncertain about our number one pick, I'd suggest you opt for this Sander.

Full PORTER-CABLE 352VS Review

PORTER-CABLE 352VS Features

Variable-speed belt sander with cloth dust bag; variable-speed dial 850-1,300 SFPM

Belt and gear drive system transfers power from the motor to the sanding belt

Designed for flush sanding up to vertical surfaces; dust bag swivels 360 degree

Fingertip belt-tracking knob; quick-release belt-change lever

Motor is located over platen for maximum performance and perfect balance

8 Amp motor, ac only

variable-speed dial 850-1,300 SFPM

Belt and gear drive system transfers power from the motor to the sanding belt

Aside from the selections we already covered, I would check out the 9404 by Makita and the Makita 9920. Both these tool manufactures are thought to be some of the best suppliers of high quality Sanders. Both of these two options are top rated as well. The Makita boasts a score of 4.4/5 as compared to 3.6/5 star rating for the Makita 9920.

The 9404 by Makita has a few features you might not experience on competing Belt Sanders. One example is Power Tools and Accessories. The 9920 by Makita although, is hard to beat offering Power Tools and Accessories and even Country of manufacture: Japan.

I can easily endorse both of these 8 Amp Motor Sanders
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3. Makita 9404 Belt Sander

  • (116 Points)

I highly recommend for home Makita for occasional use. About a half hour of effort after identifying the problem. When I used the Makita belts I had not problems with shredding. Also take a short break every 15 minutes to let belt cool off. Lots of good sandpaper later and I'm thrilled with the result.

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4. Makita 9920 Belt Sander

  • (57 Points)

This unit was well packaged and arrived on time and undamaged. The variable speed is amazing for the serious wood worker. Tool should last a lifetime with routine care and maintenance. I compared several other units and decided on this one. All minor issues for an overall fantastic belt sander.

Honorable Mentions

If the 8 Amp Motor Sanders we rated above don't do it for you, here are several additional selections that may offer a better fit. We found quite a few great Sanders during the course of our analysis. The Sanders we evaluated above are the best we could find. Having said that, the Sanders shown below offer some unique features and are each premium 8 Amp Motor Sanders.

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5. WEN 65812 Disc Sander

  • (2 Points)

For small projects and working with small parts, this is the sander to get. The wheel does not have any wobble to it and is very flat. There priced between $25k to $125k, and I only make 1 a year. The power switch also has a tab lock that works fine. The motor spools up like some I've heard in big factories & runs very smooth.