Makita M9204 125MM Random Orbit Sander - Episode 183

[@ThePino154]

*Works really **MyBest.Tools** well, and fits hand perfectly.*

[@PaulLockwood]

This one’s a sander! Still great for the price.

[@sawdustandsurvival]

Love this video! Just the info I needed. I did laugh at the start though "I borrowed this one from my brother... 23 years ago" 😂 And that's why you don't lend out your tools! 😂

[@PaulLockwood]

lol, well that's what family are for. I hate to imaging where some of mine have gone over the years, I know I'm missing some. Hope the review helped anyway.

[@sawdustandsurvival]

😄 I know I'm only kidding. It was a good video. I do want one but I'm finding I use speed control quite a bit now so I think when I have to get one I'll push the boat out for the variable version of this.

[@saulwest8254]

Great review, I ordered one 2 days ago from screwfix. I'll only be using it a few times per month. So this sander will be ideal for me. 👍

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you, hope you have many trouble free hours with yours too.

[@p166mx]

I am looking at buying one of these myself. Just thought I would point out it does come with a full three year warranty like most of the proper Makita stuff but you have to register it on the website. I have a lot of the cheaper Makita stuff and I find they are very basic and low spec for the price but they are extremely good quality.

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Ian. That's good to know as there is nothing about registering for the 3 year warranty. Yes low spec but it works so well.

[@hraun2berg]

Thank you for your demonstration. I have had one on my wish list for a while now. Cheers, Júlíus

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Julius. I had been thinking about one for a few months too and decided to take the plunge.

[@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi]

Fantastically helpful review . thank you very much

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Dave

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Cracking bit of kit. I bought the titan 18 months ago it's a brilliant sander excellent dust collection as well same as your makita. But it's really heavy. So when it gives up I may get one if these cheers for the review. Subscribed.

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you. To me the weight was an important factor, plus I think this had the least negative comments.

[@barrycook4690]

Looks a ok bit of kit Paul I might in the market for a new sander soon good review 👍👍

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Barry. So many choices, great to get as many videos out there on the different tools as we all have our own requirements and thoughts.

[@george-1961]

I adapted the sander to the vacuum via a washing machine waste pipe. It's the perfect fit on the machine and an adapter on the other end to fit on my Henry. To be honest it made no difference regarding the dust going everywhere. Today I swept up more than was in the dust bag and same for the vacuum bag. I was sanding plaster filler and probably that's why the dust was going everywhere to to shading upright

[@PaulLockwood]

The collection is done via the holes on the insides of the disc, so I would have thought that any sanding on the edges would and could only go our away from the sander. Mine does collect a lot of dust but not sure how much it spits out. As with any sanding you can't expect it to get everything.

[@george-1961]

@@PaulLockwood I will invest in a drywall sander that collects from the sides as well. As you say a good machine but there is only so much that can be collected

[@owdjockey4459]

Hi Paul, 23 years?? I mean 23 years!! remind me never to lend you any tool. LOL. Seriously mate, a good, honest and fair assessment of a power tool that I also have never used or owned. I've got a couple of sanders- a handheld belt sander and what I call the "jigger-jigger" sands like the one you borrowed (and now own) from your bro. LOL. Like you I also check out the negative reviews first before deciding to purchase. Looking for common themes. The only Makita product I own is a Lawn Mower, which was over-priced and poorly designed and if not for the Briggs and Stratton engine would have been binned years ago!. I tend to go, but not always, for the Titan range and usually buy from Screwfix (who generally swap out without quibbling). Most of the power tools available at these prcies are badge engineered in the far east. Refreshing to see a good working cord length.Thanks for the review - much appreciated.

[@PaulLockwood]

Don't worry, I'm sure my brother has a few more of these anyway. He has tools and space I can only dream of. Even at this budget range I was surprised by the choices. To me the main factor was the lighter weight, I don't think variable speed would be much benefit.

[@alexwild4350]

Thanks for your review and pointing out this was a fixed speed sander, and the comparison of other cheaper ones from screwfix. This was all most helpful. I'd looked at Argos range where I found this model, but your mention of Screwfix, even though there is a depot half a mile from me, hadn't crossed my mind. Variable speed would be most useful to have on a delicate job I have, so I've set off to check out the cheaper Titan model you mentioned, screwfix is £5 cheaper than Argos for the same demonstrated model, and I think I'll end up with the cheaper option. Many thanks for taking the time to make this video, its all been informative and helpful to me.

[@PaulLockwood]

Most welcome Alex.I can only compare the specs but give a review on what I bought. So many of the budget tools don't have these sort of reviews and for me it's still a lot of money to spend so would like as much information as possible to make my own choice. I hope your choice works well for your needs.

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Seems a good honest review paul well explained it seems very similar in design to my draper expert apart from mine has a dust box. Great video mate thanks

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Warren. Was amazed by the dust collection on this one. There is a lot of air being pushed in that bag too.

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

@@PaulLockwood my clarke is the same it pushes a lot off dust inside the box there basically all made the same just in different factories no doubt

[@n0spam911]

I've seen somebody mentioning that after little use discs fly off and you have to replace Velcro pad, is that true?

[@PaulLockwood]

I’ve not had any issues so far. Certainly read all the comments on screwfix to get a general idea. I know some of the cheaper models had issues like that which is why I went for this model.

[@georgioacronimakis8434]

Does it have it pulse or it's only orbital?

[@PaulLockwood]

Just orbital as far as I'm aware. Pretty standard.

[@hariszervoudakis9679]

Hello...will be there any update about this sander?

[@PaulLockwood]

Yes I do plan to do an update, will try and get one on the channel in a couple of weeks time.

[@hariszervoudakis9679]

@@PaulLockwood How is its performance so far if I may ask?

[@woodturningwithDave]

hi Paul great reveiw ps loving the beard

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Dave. It's all been trimmed now but you won't see that on here for another month or so.

[@korosu2203]

Great review/video. Been looking at this sander on Screwfix unsure of what to do. Came across your video. You have made my mind up. Thanx....

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you. Hopefully you will like it as much as I do.

[@alanmullock381]

It's Makita so should be pretty much bomb proof!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Alan. I'm hoping but I suspect these are made somewhere cheap like China.

[@Rain-uh4us]

Great vid review would you say this is better than black and decker palm sander 🤔

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you. I have no idea what the Black & Decker is like, you would need to compare specs etc. and decide what you need. This is well built, small and light. From where I've used it so far it's been great to have.

[@frankymal8640]

Hi Paul, what are your thoughts on this little ROS now you've had it for a few months?

[@PaulLockwood]

Hi, I've not used it a lot and having no other to compare it too. For what I have used it on it's been very good and I'm certainly pleased with the purchase.

[@JedPh]

Hello sir Is it low vibration?

[@PaulLockwood]

This is the only Orbital sander I have ever used. It's certainly comfortable to use for a period of time but how it compares to others I don't know.

[@matijastipic103]

Hi, is she good for car sanding ? Thanks

[@PaulLockwood]

I have no idea, just use it in my shed.

[@nkmk76]

Hi Paul - How is it holding up, now you've had it over a year?

[@PaulLockwood]

Hi Nick. This is still working very well I've been using it a reasonable amount lately on a few pallet wood projects. I've found it really does collect the dust a lot. It's a sander so it will also throw some out. When I first had this I did sand own a door and partially wrecked the edges of the hook and loop pad with it butting the edges of the door. Even with that visible damage the paper still holds extremely well. I'd certainly still recommend this item, it's been great for me.

[@JBEAN]

@@PaulLockwood how's the velcro base holding up? I need to buy a new sander because the base of mine has worn smooth. Any tips for preventing that from happening and can you get a replacement base for this Makita sander?

[@PaulLockwood]

@@JBEAN Hi, I have no idea about spare parts, you would need to search for those and maybe contact a supplier. Contacting Makita direct on their website may also help. This is holding up really well, just as good as when I first got it. It doesn't get a lot of use but does get used from time to time. I ruined the edges a little when I first got this by sanding down a door where the edges were hitting edges on the door, however it still holds the paper really well.

[@Serega_Siniy]

Dear friend, thanks for the video !! Like !!! I want to buy this model makita m9204 in Belarus. Please tell me, is it suitable for home use? I am a woodcarver. Thank you!

[@PaulLockwood]

Hi Sinly, I only use this for light use in my shed. I mainly do woodturning with some woodwork. This would be ideal for non professional use. I've had this a few months now and very pleased with how it works.

[@gustavohenriqueF1]

Here in Latin America, the MT series is gray. The red MT series is more beautiful.

[@PaulLockwood]

That's interesting to know.

[@VISATcomms]

Same here in Australia, we get the Grey - the red looks nice!

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very good tips thank you for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@PaulLockwood]

Thank you Tomas

[@malcolmjames7388]

Worst thing to buy these type of sanders, soon has the pad wears out, and that won't take long, It's down at the shop to buy another pad , about 15 to 25 pounds

[@PaulLockwood]

This one I've used for several hours. It was used to sand down a door over a couple of hours. Actually wrecked some of the edge of the pad as it was butting against an edge which you shouldn't do. Was using it Sunday for about 2 hours non stop and still works just as well. I'm sure some cheaper models will have that issue but so far this has been working very well. I do plan to do a follow up video on this in the next few weeks.

[@cathedralImages]

Loud as hell ..

[@PaulLockwood]

Not really, I think this us about normal. Don’t forget a lot of sound Will come from the friction of the sandpaper.