Review on 🛠️ Makita 9031 8 Inch 21 Inch Variable - Efficient and Versatile Power Tool by Robert Yates

Another great tool from Makita besides the dust bag (more on that below). The negative reviews seem to be from people who probably jumped at the lower price point of Japanese label outfits - ignore them. Scroll down to Revain for sale for $229 (not "made by Revain"). It comes with the correct voltage and an English manual. As previously mentioned, the dust port does not fit US sizes. Makita of course planned to use it with their own dust extraction, which is the best for sure, but the same goes for my Shop Vac and I'm not switching to it. I have expressed my dissatisfaction with Makita USA's work numerous times over the past 10 years, but with no visible consequences. Here's a workaround: Get the Shop Vac Universal Tool Adapter 906-87-00. It is made of rubbery plastic and fits very well. The small end of the adapter fits snugly in the trash can, and the middle end fits Shop Vac 1-1/4" hose. Cut the rest off with a hacksaw, so the tool works just as cleanly as you would expect from a grinder (i.e. there is some dust on the surface but very little in the air.) With this you can also remove the pen and cover - they serve no useful purpose. Put them in an envelope and mail them. It is at Makita USA, 14930 Northam St., La Mirada, CA 90638 (with a curse of your choice) for the belt to start slipping.Without the handgrip and handgrip lever, you have a clear view of the nose and still have precise control - grab just use your other hand to find the motor housing.Now look at the front pulley - if the belt is trying to push it means you're pushing too hard.After all, the manual doesn't mention adjusting the tension of the front pulley by turning the large knurled nut that holds the spring and pulley arm together. See photos.