Repairing a Makita 9401 belt sander. One of Makitas flagship tools, that truly lasts a lifetime.

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@joelkton1 11 ай бұрын

That's her, Dean! I just fixed my grandfather's 9401. Couldn't have done it without your video. I ordered a couple of bearings to replace two that had seized. Ordered a bearing puller as well. Managed to press them on with a vice. Anyway, all of it was possible due to watching your videos. Really appreciate it!

@TheSumo1955 11 ай бұрын

best sander ever, mine is 50 years old and has only ever had bearings replaced once 20 years ago and I was a builder so has had plenty of use

@DRJMF1 11 ай бұрын

Best industrial sander ever. I sanded my whole house with a 9401, not even broken in. £150 secondhand, in excellent condition. Thanks for video.

@joeeisen6867 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, man. Just what I needed to FINALLY change the bearings in my Makita and stop the horrible squealing.

@caskwith 7 ай бұрын

I've got the Wolf version of this sander, identical as far as I can tell to the Makita. Great bit of kit but it's like going to the gym to actually use it. Rarely need to do such heavy work that it's required but shines when you do.

@tomthompson7400 Жыл бұрын

Its nice to see quality , and things that last , then can be repaired and still go on .

@davidquirk8097 3 ай бұрын

A definite beast of a machine. One of the things I really like about this machine is that you can lay it on its back on the bench and use it as a static belt sander.

@neillscannell9278 5 ай бұрын

Fair fecks I was just about to lob mine out and watching you changed my mind.I have a sander,circular saw,planer all bought in 2006 built one has and never used them. Thanks I realise their value now.

@garyrhodes7089 Жыл бұрын

I inherited my dads belt sander exactly like this but it is branded as a wolf still made in Japan it really is a solid built tool

@mmeijer635 2 ай бұрын

No, assembled by Wolf in London; the parts came from the East of course. Same story with their planer ( the Makita equivalent model 1100). Both these models put Makita on the map in the 70's, and today the Wolf versions especially can be picked up for a song.

@indianatone218 3 ай бұрын

Got one of these given its built like a tiger tank and just as heavy lol , thanks for the review and strip down very helpfull ,ive liked and subd you ,greetings from Wales .

@deandohertygreaser 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoy the videos

@Saltyscavenger Жыл бұрын

Used to race them across the joinery shop floor in the 90s😂

@tomgrantham9992 7 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks 👍

@Tadders Жыл бұрын

12:52 "It's really hard to burn them out, unless you're leaning on them, or sitting on top and driving across the floor on them" LOL

@AndrewBrowner Жыл бұрын

good stuff nice to see a tool that has actually had its moneys worth pulled from it, i buy these types of tools off marketplace all the time for 20-60$ canadian in working order, theyre typically physically beat up but you can tell they dont have but a dozen hours use on them im sure youve done enough of the repairs to know the exact issues with each model, and a little sound narrows it right down, but might catch a larger audience if you run through the trouble shooting a bit, i would have pulled off the belt and gave it another run just to confirm it was in the motor and not the drums or belt i imagine comparison videos would grow the channel too, old vs new, this brand vs that, technical breakdowns what are the materials used where are the weak points, which is better designed ect

@deandohertygreaser Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip. i plan to move into this type of content more then i get the time. At the minute im simply filming the repair process as i work. cannot spend extra time on a given machine as i have a lot of tools to repair. Need to invest in a computer and produce more dedicated professional videos at some point in the future and also start into comparison videos. But the comparison videos will require more funding for buying the tools to compare.

@stauker.1960 Жыл бұрын

Between the chunky bearings, polycarbonate housing, and the proper steel nuts that hold the clamshell. Wow, guess they do make em like they used to

@robertrada4783 Жыл бұрын

We reap the benefit of Makita not updating many of their corded planers and sanders.

@NewWorldHoarder 8 ай бұрын

@@robertrada4783which Makita planer would you recommend for being built to this standard? 🙏

@robertrada4783 7 ай бұрын

@@NewWorldHoarder I use electric hand held planers just as much as I use wall chasers and given I live in America…never. However, I reckon anything 4-3/8” wide and larger. They’ve only updated the compact planers (and maybe those are good too?). Makita has A LOT of products they have not changed.

@MrPamurphy09 Жыл бұрын

An Irish AVE 😂 keep up the good work. Love your videos 👍

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

Please don't compare this fine gentleman to that avvax cringelord, thanks!

@MrPamurphy09 Жыл бұрын

@riba2233 That's your opinion. I'm a fan of them both. You dont have to be , thanks!

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

@@MrPamurphy09 that is my correct opinion, ave has totally ruined his reputation

@MrPamurphy09 Жыл бұрын

@@riba2233 🤣🤣🤣👍

@riba2233 Жыл бұрын

@@MrPamurphy09 classic laughing like a 'sycho when you don't have any arguments

@johnmorrissey1675 Жыл бұрын

The were a great sander 👋

@trappermario40 9 ай бұрын

I have the exact same machine. About 45 years old. I really need a new dust bag and the rear roller but can't find them in Australia.

@bristdav1 Жыл бұрын

So funny to watch how you just chuck the components around 😂

@markcollins708 Ай бұрын

Fab video, Dean! I am now the proud owner of an 'old dinosaur' a used Makita 9401. I am not sure I currently have all the tools needed to refurbish or maintain this belt sander. I'd really appreciate it if you could recommend a bearing puller brand or model? Are there any other specialised tools required?

@matthewmabbott6912 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@deandohertygreaser Жыл бұрын

Thank you Matthew

@nathankostelecky419 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video, how do you remove the larger aluminum belt roller when it is tight without ruining the teeth on the gear?

@aubreykloppers9202 10 ай бұрын

Hi Dean, thank you for a very insightful video. I am from South Africa and just bought a second-hand 9401 for a steal! I do however need some assistance. I see 2 types of bearings listed in the parts list (both 6200). the one being a 6200DDW and the second a 6200LLB. Do you have any idea what the difference might be? (I can only get "6200 - LLB C3" and "6200 - ZZ C3") I find no comparison online on these bearings...

@RogerEbert-vy5pv Жыл бұрын

Perhaps you might do a tool review based on what you see most often. Keeping in mind of my location.🇺🇸

@Tadders Жыл бұрын

I didn't realize combars or whatever they're called wore down. Must be from the brushes. I always figured the brushes were too soft to wear it down. Anything wears with enough time.

@mo3bius58 Жыл бұрын

I guess arcing does the damage. This can wear down anything.

@azamonable3492 Жыл бұрын

how long did you sit on that plate with the torch before you grabbed it 😮😮😮

@jason-hh6lu 9 ай бұрын

That is definitely an old war horse.

@tomicemcgrath Жыл бұрын

I came here to see how you got the bearings off! You skipped that part out, that's the tricky part isn't it?

@Mark5mith Жыл бұрын

He's got other videos where he uses a press to remove armature bearings, you need a puller that is thin enough to get under them, two and three leg pullers are usually too chunky.

@ritchierennie8556 Жыл бұрын

@@Mark5mith He heats them and most just fall out or he uses his 3 leg puller after the heating.

@johnmorrissey1675 Жыл бұрын

You can see where the had the top vent taped off it used to blow up into your face