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mdf

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#214007 23-Apr-2017 19:36

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This belt sander is older than I am, but I am quite attached to it (it was my Dad's favourite tool).

https://www.youtube.com/embed/IfWoe95AH1k

Is this likely to be terminal, or is it conceivable it could be fixed for something less than twice the original purchase price? Any suggestions on where to start (even if that is the name of a Wellington Makita service agent)?

EDIT: grumble. Can't get the embedded video to play.

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#1769346 23-Apr-2017 19:39

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Wellington Makita agents are the powertool centre in Lower Hutt.

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#1769347 23-Apr-2017 19:42

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Video finally published. Have you checked the brushes?

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#1769348 23-Apr-2017 19:42

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sounds like the brushes are worn out, problem is it may have already damaged the armature, this is not really a DIY fix, take it to a service agent, may not be worth fixing

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#1769349 23-Apr-2017 19:44

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Superb, thanks guys.

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#1769384 23-Apr-2017 21:20

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All my woodworking power tools have had bearings that clogged up with dust before the brushes wore out. The seal that keeps grease in doesn't seem to manage to keep Rimu or Customwood dust out.

One cheap $39 sander had a bearing that would have cost $20 to replace at Wellington prices. It got parked until another supplier turned up.

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