Your split screens are very helpful, especially the one at the end showing the before and after. Also, how cool that you were doing this repair for the first time! Felt like I was right there with you and we were solving the problem together. Thanks!
I am going to try ordering these 2 parts for my sander, though just at a glance on Amazon the brake seems quite expensive! I have replaced the Velcro pad once before. Last week my husband replaced it again, but after reassembly it is quite loud! I went searching for an answer, and this seems like my next obvious step. I am compelled to use the Ryobi battery sander in the meantime. Not casting any shade, because it is also a nice tool but the weight of the battery tires my forearms! Funny/not funny story, the off/on switch was getting cranky, I went and ordered one ( which I have misplaced😡) but while waiting for it to arrive I went ahead and opened it to see if it would be easy to replace, obviously information that would have made more sense before ordering, and found the switch area was pretty full of sawdust. I blew it out and it works perfectly now.
Good luck! The brake pad I linked in the video is less than $8, so it's not too bad. I need to look at cleaning the dust from my on/off switch. I never thought of the possibility of it having sawdust in it.
I have the same sander D26453K and it had the weak spin and wobble. Just watched your repair tonight (9/15/2023) went out to the garage, took apart the base and saw that the springs had worn down at the ends👍 Thanks to you I ordered the parts you listed…👍 Have a question for you; the back of the pad plate has a thin (aluminum foil thick) surface. Do you recall if the new pad you ordered came with that Surface? THANK YOU for this repair 👍🇺🇸
You should try the Bauer orbital. I've had mine for 4 years, it is better than my old DeWalt. It's slightly older than yours. 20$ at sale time, which is 50% of the year. Can't go wrong, baby.
I want to ask for how long it lasted before this repair months or years ? And how much was the repair cost on parts only that’s awesome they sell those parts
I have had it for many years before this fix was needed replacing the brake and springs. It's a great little sander. I cant tell you how many times i have dropped it by tripping over the cord and yanking it off the workbench. The velcro pad does need to be replaced more often but that depends on the use it gets. I do alot of edge sanding on plywood doing yard art so that puts a lot of wear on that velcro pad.
That is odd. I wonder if something is wedged in it or a piece of the spring is broken off inside and causing it. Haven you taken it down to the same level I did in this video and taken a peek?
Ok so I need some help please! If you take off the pad there is 1 machine screw in the center. (It's #34 in the diagram I have) it's literally the only screw with a washer when you undo the 3 screws that hold the pad/hook&loop on and remove it... there is the seal/brake(cfs disk) (#26 on diagram) the fan(#10) 2 bearing retainers(#21&22) and ball bearing (#23) THIS SCREW IS WHAT IS IN THE CENTER OF ALL OF THESE... I GOT THIS SANDER USED AND WENT TO REPLACE THE SEAL/BRAKE (CFS DISK) (#26) BECAUSE IT WAS SPEWING SAWDUST EVERYWHERE. AFTER TALKING OFF THE 3 SCREWS HOLDING THE PAD I NOTICED THAT CENTER SCREW UNDER IT (PART #98012-11 "MACHINE SCREW) IS REALLY LOOSE! IS IT MEANT TO BE LOOSE OR SHOULD IT BE TORQUED DOWN? IT JUST DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT BUT I DON'T WANT TO TIGHTEN IT IF IT'S MEANT TO BE LOOSE AND HAVE SOME PLAY. I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION ONLINE ABOUT IT AT ALL! ONLY PICTURES OF THE OWNER MANUAL (COMPLETELY USELESS!) AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME ASAP! I'M SITTING HERE TRYING TO DO A JOB AND THIS ISH IS HOLDING ME UP. I GUESS IF I DON'T HEAR FROM ANYONE I'LL JUST GO WITH MY GUT TIGHTEN IT AND HOPE IT DOESN'T OVERHEAT OR SOMETHING STUPID!
This is normal wear. This is the first time i had to do this after many years of ownership and MANY hours of use. All machines require maintenance, and this is an easy fix.
@@MonkeyWoodworks If it was the wear of a poorly maintained bearing I would accept it with some difficulty. But reading the comments it is easy to conclude that this is a manufacturing defect because the problem exists in many owners. I had bought a used KRESS a decade ago and every spring I scrubbed about a thousand cells new and old for maintenance. Unfortunately yesterday as soon as I pulled the trigger it blew smoke and blew the fuse. No maintenance, lots of work. At the shop I went to drop it off for possible repair I was told that the old models of all the companies were better.
Your split screens are very helpful, especially the one at the end showing the before and after. Also, how cool that you were doing this repair for the first time! Felt like I was right there with you and we were solving the problem together. Thanks!
Glad to hear it was helpful for you.
OMG… Thank you so very much… With your help great granny will be back in business. My DeWalt is an oldie but a goodie!
Glad to hear it and you are welcome!
I am going to try ordering these 2 parts for my sander, though just at a glance on Amazon the brake seems quite expensive! I have replaced the Velcro pad once before. Last week my husband replaced it again, but after reassembly it is quite loud! I went searching for an answer, and this seems like my next obvious step. I am compelled to use the Ryobi battery sander in the meantime. Not casting any shade, because it is also a nice tool but the weight of the battery tires my forearms! Funny/not funny story, the off/on switch was getting cranky, I went and ordered one ( which I have misplaced😡) but while waiting for it to arrive I went ahead and opened it to see if it would be easy to replace, obviously information that would have made more sense before ordering, and found the switch area was pretty full of sawdust. I blew it out and it works perfectly now.
Good luck! The brake pad I linked in the video is less than $8, so it's not too bad. I need to look at cleaning the dust from my on/off switch. I never thought of the possibility of it having sawdust in it.
I have the same sander D26453K and it had the weak spin and wobble. Just watched your repair tonight (9/15/2023) went out to the garage, took apart the base and saw that the springs had worn down at the ends👍
Thanks to you I ordered the parts you listed…👍
Have a question for you; the back of the pad plate has a thin (aluminum foil thick) surface. Do you recall if the new pad you ordered came with that Surface?
THANK YOU for this repair 👍🇺🇸
Sorry, i do not recall if it did or not.
You should try the Bauer orbital. I've had mine for 4 years, it is better than my old DeWalt. It's slightly older than yours. 20$ at sale time, which is 50% of the year. Can't go wrong, baby.
I was going to go that route due to costs but i felt bad for my old gal and decided to fix her up instead.
Awesome video pal!!! Very helpful. Your the man!!! 💪
Glad you liked it!
I want to ask for how long it lasted before this repair months or years ? And how much was the repair cost on parts only that’s awesome they sell those parts
I have had it for many years before this fix was needed replacing the brake and springs. It's a great little sander. I cant tell you how many times i have dropped it by tripping over the cord and yanking it off the workbench. The velcro pad does need to be replaced more often but that depends on the use it gets. I do alot of edge sanding on plywood doing yard art so that puts a lot of wear on that velcro pad.
Thanks that helps
Your welcome!
I'm confused....it only spins when flat and touching the wood? Thank you
For the most part yes. The brake makes it stop when it is not touching the surface. I do not fully understand how it works lol.
I have the same sander and I noticed even if I run it on no2 speed it's jumping erratically on the surface what is the problem there 🤔
That is odd. I wonder if something is wedged in it or a piece of the spring is broken off inside and causing it. Haven you taken it down to the same level I did in this video and taken a peek?
Ok so I need some help please! If you take off the pad there is 1 machine screw in the center. (It's #34 in the diagram I have) it's literally the only screw with a washer when you undo the 3 screws that hold the pad/hook&loop on and remove it... there is the seal/brake(cfs disk) (#26 on diagram) the fan(#10) 2 bearing retainers(#21&22) and ball bearing (#23) THIS SCREW IS WHAT IS IN THE CENTER OF ALL OF THESE... I GOT THIS SANDER USED AND WENT TO REPLACE THE SEAL/BRAKE (CFS DISK) (#26) BECAUSE IT WAS SPEWING SAWDUST EVERYWHERE. AFTER TALKING OFF THE 3 SCREWS HOLDING THE PAD I NOTICED THAT CENTER SCREW UNDER IT
(PART #98012-11 "MACHINE SCREW) IS REALLY LOOSE! IS IT MEANT TO BE LOOSE OR SHOULD IT BE TORQUED DOWN? IT JUST DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT BUT I DON'T WANT TO TIGHTEN IT IF IT'S MEANT TO BE LOOSE AND HAVE SOME PLAY. I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION ONLINE ABOUT IT AT ALL! ONLY PICTURES OF THE OWNER MANUAL (COMPLETELY USELESS!) AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME ASAP! I'M SITTING HERE TRYING TO DO A JOB AND THIS ISH IS HOLDING ME UP. I GUESS IF I DON'T HEAR FROM ANYONE I'LL JUST GO WITH MY GUT TIGHTEN IT AND HOPE IT DOESN'T OVERHEAT OR SOMETHING STUPID!
Sorry for the late reply. Did you ever find an answer to your question? I have not gone past what you see here in the video as far as taking it apart.
I changed the pad .. and now the sander starts but then slows down ... looks like it jams somewhere .. Ideas?
Hmmm. My first thought would be to re-trace your steps. Take it apart again and put it back together.
Unacceptable damage to an expensive tool of this company.
This is normal wear. This is the first time i had to do this after many years of ownership and MANY hours of use. All machines require maintenance, and this is an easy fix.
@@MonkeyWoodworks If it was the wear of a poorly maintained bearing I would accept it with some difficulty. But reading the comments it is easy to conclude that this is a manufacturing defect because the problem exists in many owners. I had bought a used KRESS a decade ago and every spring I scrubbed about a thousand cells new and old for maintenance. Unfortunately yesterday as soon as I pulled the trigger it blew smoke and blew the fuse. No maintenance, lots of work. At the shop I went to drop it off for possible repair I was told that the old models of all the companies were better.
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