{"product_id":"makita-ga7911","title":"Makita Angle Sander GA7911 15 Amp 7 or 9 Inch Corded Power Tool (7000 RPM Heavy Duty Motor Metal Surface Finishing Steel Fabrication)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/brand-makita\" title=\"Link to the Makita Tools homepage.\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/MakitaLogo3.png?v=1772837021\" alt=\"Makita Logo Logout\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eMakita GA7911 15-Amp 7\" \/ 9\" Heavy-Duty Angle Sander \u0026amp; Grinder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Makita GA7911 15-amp heavy-duty angle sander and grinder executes high-production surface sanding, heavy stock removal, and weld smoothing on structural steel, castings, and metal fabrications utilizing a powerful 15.0-amp motor delivering 7,000 RPM. Engineered with rugged all-ball-bearing construction, spiral bevel gears for efficient energy transfer, and protective labyrinth dust channels with zig-zag armature varnish, this corded power tool withstands continuous industrial workloads. Outfitted with a lock-on switch for extended continuous operation, AC\/DC switch compatibility for alternative generators, an 8-foot power cord, and a two-position adjustable side handle, it equips metal fabricators, shipyard welders, and industrial contractors with uncompromising production endurance and high-torque sanding performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipyard and Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removing thick mill scale, smoothing large weld seams, and finishing massive steel plates in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Body and Collision Restoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stripping paint, leveling body filler, and smoothing large metal surfaces using 7-inch or 9-inch backing pads and sanding discs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundry and Casting Defect Removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grinding away surface imperfections, sand inclusions, and excess material on iron and steel casting runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eKey Performance \u0026amp; Safety Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Production 15.0-Amp Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial motor delivers 7,000 RPM of relentless rotational power designed specifically for continuous heavy-duty sanding and grinding tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Wheel \u0026amp; Disc Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versatile spindle design accepts 7-inch or 9-inch grinding wheels and sanding discs when installed with the correct protective guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Metal Housing Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty metallic gear case safeguards internal bearings and spiral bevel gears against severe jobsite impact and thermal stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth Dust \u0026amp; Debris Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized internal channels prohibit abrasive metal dust from penetrating the motor windings and ball bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Zig-Zag Armature Varnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-temperature epoxy coating seals the armature coil wires against abrasive particles during high-speed rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC\/DC Switch Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrical switch versatility allows operation using alternative power sources and portable jobsite generators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Spindle Washer (261039-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Two-Position Adjustable Side Handle (152492-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eMakita (Makita U.S.A., Inc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eGA7911\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Wheel\/Disc Diameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e7.00 Inches or 9.00 Inches (177.8 mm \/ 228.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Electrical Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e15.00 Amps (120V AC\/DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo-Load Rotational Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e7,000 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle Thread Pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e5\/8 in. - 11 UNC Spindle Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eLock-On Trigger Switch (AC\/DC Compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Protection Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eLabyrinth Dust Construction \u0026amp; Zig-Zag Varnish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Cord Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e8.00 Feet (2.44 Meters) Double-Insulated Cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Tool Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e16.25 Inches (412.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Tool Body Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e12.20 lbs (195.20 oz \/ 5.53 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Source Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eCorded Electric (AC\/DC Generator Compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Product Code (UPC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e088381001267\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for material type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eStructural Steel, Cast Iron, Carbon Steel, Weld Metal, \u0026amp; Castings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #004b87;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e When operating a heavy 15-amp angle sander with 9-inch wheels, maintain a two-handed grip using the adjustable side handle and support body weight evenly; let the weight of the sander do the cutting work to prevent motor overheating and operator fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Makita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52912105095479,"sku":"GA7911","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Makita_Angle_Sander_GA7911_15_Amp_7_or_9_Inch_Corded_Power_Tool_7000_RPM_Heavy_Duty_Motor_Metal_Surface_Finishing_Steel_Fabrication.png?v=1788237894","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/makita-ga7911","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}