Thanks for the video. I own a number of old (30+ years) Makita power tools, including a 9401 sander. One thing learned early on is to hang onto the thing when the switch is pressed. A friend borrowed mine to work on his floor and really didn't appreciate the warning. Thing (switch locked on) took off and went through a wall. Same with a lot of old routers that are neither soft-start nor variable-speed. I have an old Bosch router that you'd better hang onto when you flip the toggle switch... The old tools may not be as safety-minded, but safety begins between the ears.
I had that big Makita 4x24 sander in the day. I replaced it with the 4x24 Porter cable...35 years ago. Copper windings 3 hp beast. I had it serviced last year...just like new. I've never seen a belt sander as big for sale lately. A couple months ago I picked up a 3x24 25 year old unit for 75$
I have one of those Hitachi routers from the 1980's. Still use it. And a Bosch one from the 1990's that I still use. I also have an Hitachi circular saw from the 1980's that I still use. And a Makita circular saw from the 1980's. Still works but the bearings are gone. And a heavy duty Hitachi Planer. That needs new bearings. I could fill a box for you no worries.
Thanks Dean for another great video. Your channel has given me the confidence to get out a few old broken machines, find out what’s wrong with them and repair them myself. The biggest challenge sometimes is understanding how they come apart, but most of the faults seem to be with bearings, armatures, fields and switches. So far I’ve got my Bosch gbh 5-40 dce running again and a couple of Bosch grinders. Saved a lot compared to replacing them. Thanks again and keep the videos coming. Alan in Coleraine, N Ireland.
Loving the videos and learning a lot. Awesome stuff Dean 👍 Appreciate the methodical process and the additional explanation for parts that would leave me scratching my head and down an endless google rabbit hole. I don’t have a lot of funds, but hopefully the few Aussie monopoly dollars I can spare helps. Take care and all the best 👍 Edit - also happy new year! 2024 sure came quick 😂
You doing an excellent job. Keep assembling everything as original as possible. In AV trade we follow the service manual as they have more nuts, bolts and levers with complicated electronics stages. The original parts replacement make your life easier. In some countries, the technicians have a hard life as they cannot afford or unavailability of genuine parts and tools. The only thing I prefer. The repair must be clean from dust and dirt.
Just can’t beat the older corded makita stuff for Worksop use. They really do last a lifetime and were built to run all day long! And have much more grunt than the new Eu compliant stuff.
It's good to know with Makita that you CAN get essential service parts. They are relatively serviceable machines. However well made some makes are, without key replacement parts they don't last as long. I love how time efficient you are. Zero time wasted, but still gentile, superb work.
Love the vids.extremely educational & entertaining.Guess you understand the engineering of these tools and I find that cool as a plumber .Keep it up bro
I'm surprised at how well the motor on the plunge router looked. I was expecting some sawdust due to how messy they are while working. Testament to the build quality. Now it can go on for another 15 years before she's back again, lol.
Great content - i'm really enjoying the unedited videos and the landscape orientation compared to the older ones you done in portrait! Just out of interest do you take repairs in when the tools weren't purchased from your store. I have a Makita 459 combi that somehow I managed to seize the chuck. Its 6 months over the 3 year warranty. Thanks, thumbs up.
Love the old machines so simple to repair. I noticed your right hand thumb had a cut on end of it looked very sore and tender. I would have thought you would keep it covered considering the mods you do keep the repairs coming learning so much. 👍😀😀
57:01 Hey Dean. Are those round drill marks spots on the armature removed to balance the shaft as a whole? I've seen other manufacturers armature's have like ground out spots in certain spots - same idea, to balance the shaft? Thanks for the vids, I'm enjoying the long ones too.👍👌🛠️🔩🔧📐📏✏️🦺🧤⚠️🔌⚡💥💨🚧😀🍻
Hi Dean love watching your videos on how to fix tools it has inspired me to tackle some of my own tool your explanation of tools is very clear so keep up the good work and thanks Terry Downpatrick
Where do you order parts from? I’ve googled in the past and not been able to find them. I have a 20 yr old router that my brother borrowed from me 12 yrs ago and when he returned it a decade later it was missing the part that holds the bit
I have(had) the same problem of locks re-engaging on some secateurs, until I started holding them with the lock facing downwards. Felt weird at first but your snips look symmetrical so shouldn't be a problem.
Just bought a 9401 second hand on our version of Flea Bay based on your comments and tear downs, it is a beast, works well but didn't have an earth connected, I do like to fettle and pull things apart. Has an earth wire off the field but wasn't connected to the lead. Couldn't see one on the one you just fixed, is it necessary?
Thanks for that, capacitor is cut on my one, would send it to you for service but shipping from NZ would be more than I paid for it😁@@deandohertygreaser
It fascinates me, that besides metabo i have never seen a thermal sensor / reset at the brush holder. A NTC thermistor part with 2 wires or a resettable thermal fuse would be absolutely the cheapest thing ever and save so much tools from melting brush holders or bearing casings.
you should contact manufacturers and offer to help design 100% of all tools In future or atleast stop them from putting sh**e products out , love watching the videos amazing how fast an hour or so goes in
For the brushless Makita at 26:47, wasn't it good luck that the rotor still kept it's magnetism when the stator was burnt out? Neodymium magnets loose their magnetism at 60+ °C.
I think the "sensitive" equipment is probably the least sensitive to power fluctuations nowadays. Every computer and phone power supply has a gigantic cap in the input and turns the incoming power into a very high frequency pulsed AC to minimize the size of the transformer. The cheap ones are also some of the worst offenders in putting out noise, and can easily give a gigantic router a run for its money .
There is simply no real benefit. Apart from asthetics. The black on the brushes is carbon from the brushes. It will return the second the tool is used again.
Just discovered your videos and like them very much. Wasn’t that circular saw running in reverse though or is that the right direction for metal? Just say if I’m being an end bell…
That Hitachi sounded good after the fix, like it was brand new with soft start and brake. Also, what happened to the heavy belt sanders you could set on a table upside down? Theyve all disappeared, ike thats not a need anymore, but it definitely is!
@@deandohertygreaser I work with a guy that occasionally pulls out this huge old Ryobi belt sander. It's got a pistol grip sticking out one end of a big block, and sits securely on a table upside down or as a handheld
Anybody who has used one of those old Makita belt sanders will swear by them, we’ve also all run over the lead. That’s why they all look like that one. 😂
I wonder if you can help I have a dewalt 625 router it speeds up and slows down what could be the cause..................I dont knowif this is a common problem
Id stick a bit of locktite on that thumb😂😂😂 nothing worse than having a life altering injury, on the end of the thumb,, But im not a wendy i just use a bit of insulation tape an get on with it😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the video. I own a number of old (30+ years) Makita power tools, including a 9401 sander. One thing learned early on is to hang onto the thing when the switch is pressed. A friend borrowed mine to work on his floor and really didn't appreciate the warning. Thing (switch locked on) took off and went through a wall. Same with a lot of old routers that are neither soft-start nor variable-speed. I have an old Bosch router that you'd better hang onto when you flip the toggle switch... The old tools may not be as safety-minded, but safety begins between the ears.
I love to see an ancient tool like that makita belt sander put back into use. Old tools are the best tools. Thanks!
I love the style of 1980s tools and the fact you can effectively still get parts for them is amazing
😂 "end bell not the other way round! " still laughing.👍
Me too!! (Not sure our friends across the pond will get it though!)
🇨🇦 here, put 2 and 2 together, caught on pretty quick lol
I had that big Makita 4x24 sander in the day. I replaced it with the 4x24 Porter cable...35 years ago. Copper windings 3 hp beast. I had it serviced last year...just like new. I've never seen a belt sander as big for sale lately.
A couple months ago I picked up a 3x24 25 year old unit for 75$
I have one of those Hitachi routers from the 1980's. Still use it. And a Bosch one from the 1990's that I still use. I also have an Hitachi circular saw from the 1980's that I still use. And a Makita circular saw from the 1980's. Still works but the bearings are gone. And a heavy duty Hitachi Planer. That needs new bearings. I could fill a box for you no worries.
Cant beat the old makita 9401 belt sander, there just a real bullet proof classic. couldn't do without mine. Love watching your videos.👍
Only just found your channel so starting to go through the videos, great to see a Pro at work 👍.
Welcome aboard!
Love having a beer and watching these videos we live in such a throw away wasteful society great to see tools repaired and put back to use
Learning all the time Dean thanks for sharing 🦘
My pleasure!!
I'm learning a lot from your videos really appreciate learning how my tools work. Thank you from a Carpenter in Northern California
"You gotta take it out to put it in"
Too true my friend, too true lol
Another great video Dean .
Thanks 👍
Thanks Dean for another great video. Your channel has given me the confidence to get out a few old broken machines, find out what’s wrong with them and repair them myself. The biggest challenge sometimes is understanding how they come apart, but most of the faults seem to be with bearings, armatures, fields and switches. So far I’ve got my Bosch gbh 5-40 dce running again and a couple of Bosch grinders. Saved a lot compared to replacing them. Thanks again and keep the videos coming. Alan in Coleraine, N Ireland.
Great way to start a Sunday.
I'm repairing all day and I'm enjoying to watch your videos 😅
Loving the videos and learning a lot. Awesome stuff Dean 👍
Appreciate the methodical process and the additional explanation for parts that would leave me scratching my head and down an endless google rabbit hole.
I don’t have a lot of funds, but hopefully the few Aussie monopoly dollars I can spare helps.
Take care and all the best 👍
Edit - also happy new year! 2024 sure came quick 😂
Glad you like them! Amd thank you
You doing an excellent job. Keep assembling everything as original as possible. In AV trade we follow the service manual as they have more nuts, bolts and levers with complicated electronics stages. The original parts replacement make your life easier. In some countries, the technicians have a hard life as they cannot afford or unavailability of genuine parts and tools. The only thing I prefer. The repair must be clean from dust and dirt.
I've learned more from watching 20 of your videos than my whole life tinkering with tools.
Great vids love watching the tear downs..You make it look so easy and no bits left over at the end lol.
Great channel Dean. Sore looking thumb there.
Thanks 👍
Bravo bravo mate.. you exceptional..🎉🎉
Just can’t beat the older corded makita stuff for Worksop use. They really do last a lifetime and were built to run all day long! And have much more grunt than the new Eu compliant stuff.
You seem to have magical hands.Loved the video
Patience of a saint….great show
Absolutely fantastic, your knowledge is impressive, quality dean lad 👍👍
Really enjoy your videos. Have learned quite a bit. Keep on making them.
Some great info in these videos!
What a satisfying job/trade/profession you have- I hope it pays well too.
It's good to know with Makita that you CAN get essential service parts. They are relatively serviceable machines.
However well made some makes are, without key replacement parts they don't last as long. I love how time efficient you are. Zero time wasted, but still gentile, superb work.
I love your knowledge of these tools. Great videos!
Love your work.
love your videos very helpful for diy stay healthy my friend.
Love the videos honestly makes my day seeing an upload 👍
Love the vids.extremely educational & entertaining.Guess you understand the engineering of these tools and I find that cool as a plumber .Keep it up bro
I'm surprised at how well the motor on the plunge router looked. I was expecting some sawdust due to how messy they are while working. Testament to the build quality. Now it can go on for another 15 years before she's back again, lol.
Great content - i'm really enjoying the unedited videos and the landscape orientation compared to the older ones you done in portrait!
Just out of interest do you take repairs in when the tools weren't purchased from your store.
I have a Makita 459 combi that somehow I managed to seize the chuck. Its 6 months over the 3 year warranty.
Thanks, thumbs up.
That thumb wanted to be part of this repair-a-thon also
He might have a spare in the back
That is why people wear gloves.
It's the "end-bell's" fault 😂
@@Blakes123 a box full of old new stock thumbs
Who else said knuckles on the last one
Love the old machines so simple to repair. I noticed your right hand thumb had a cut on end of it looked very sore and tender. I would have thought you would keep it covered considering the mods you do keep the repairs coming learning so much. 👍😀😀
57:01 Hey Dean. Are those round drill marks spots on the armature removed to balance the shaft as a whole? I've seen other manufacturers armature's have like ground out spots in certain spots - same idea, to balance the shaft? Thanks for the vids, I'm enjoying the long ones too.👍👌🛠️🔩🔧📐📏✏️🦺🧤⚠️🔌⚡💥💨🚧😀🍻
😂😂 Question answered in next few seconds! Sorry I stopped video to post my question. 🤔🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️👍
Great videos 👍👍
Hi Dean love watching your videos on how to fix tools it has inspired me to tackle some of my own tool your explanation of tools is very clear so keep up the good work and thanks Terry Downpatrick
pleez pleez from where you get the parts of tools ????
Hi Dean. Another great vid.For the machines even you can’t resurrect do the customers usually leave the machines in so you can use the parts later ?
Where do you order parts from? I’ve googled in the past and not been able to find them. I have a 20 yr old router that my brother borrowed from me 12 yrs ago and when he returned it a decade later it was missing the part that holds the bit
What router is it ?
Enjoy this nice and informative have you ever done a SDS drill that has a breaker on it to mine has stopped breaking
I have(had) the same problem of locks re-engaging on some secateurs, until I started holding them with the lock facing downwards. Felt weird at first but your snips look symmetrical so shouldn't be a problem.
I'd be breaking or bending the tab out of the way real quickly if it was doing that so often while using it 👍👌
@@tdotw77 tried that too but having them always open triggered my OCD and I ended up putting them back on 😂
Just bought a 9401 second hand on our version of Flea Bay based on your comments and tear downs, it is a beast, works well but didn't have an earth connected, I do like to fettle and pull things apart. Has an earth wire off the field but wasn't connected to the lead. Couldn't see one on the one you just fixed, is it necessary?
No, there is no earth wire, its a double insulated machine. The wire going yo the field is for the noise capacitor. They are normaly cut out
Thanks for that, capacitor is cut on my one, would send it to you for service but shipping from NZ would be more than I paid for it😁@@deandohertygreaser
It fascinates me, that besides metabo i have never seen a thermal sensor / reset at the brush holder. A NTC thermistor part with 2 wires or a resettable thermal fuse would be absolutely the cheapest thing ever and save so much tools from melting brush holders or bearing casings.
Love the vids! Keep ‘em coming! I get so upset when an old beast has to lose some of its original parts 😢
Why? Better to replace some parts and keep it going if its cheaper than buying new
you should contact manufacturers and offer to help design 100% of all tools In future or atleast stop them from putting sh**e products out , love watching the videos amazing how fast an hour or so goes in
For the brushless Makita at 26:47, wasn't it good luck that the rotor still kept it's magnetism when the stator was burnt out? Neodymium magnets loose their magnetism at 60+ °C.
Depends of the grade, you can go over 200 depending on the grade.
I think the "sensitive" equipment is probably the least sensitive to power fluctuations nowadays. Every computer and phone power supply has a gigantic cap in the input and turns the incoming power into a very high frequency pulsed AC to minimize the size of the transformer. The cheap ones are also some of the worst offenders in putting out noise, and can easily give a gigantic router a run for its money .
What are best tools Dean? Cordless 18v that is.
Can you do one of those super old 80’s black and decker 1/2” drills I can’t figure out how to get the switch back together
Do you get some with stripped out screw holes or you strip. How do you fix.
Like kn the plastic
This is not criticism, but whenever I change brushes, I always clean commutator. Is there a reason you do not?
There is simply no real benefit. Apart from asthetics.
The black on the brushes is carbon from the brushes. It will return the second the tool is used again.
why were you able to completely remove the capacitor for the belt sander again?
ahh you answered later. thanks
How do those old style hitachi and makita routers compare to each other ?
Just discovered your videos and like them very much. Wasn’t that circular saw running in reverse though or is that the right direction for metal? Just say if I’m being an end bell…
Might've just been the camera frame rate making it look that way. Cameras do weird things to spinning things on film
That Hitachi sounded good after the fix, like it was brand new with soft start and brake.
Also, what happened to the heavy belt sanders you could set on a table upside down? Theyve all disappeared, ike thats not a need anymore, but it definitely is!
this makita 9401 is actually still available. most people dont buy them as they are expensive. most go for the 9404
@@deandohertygreaser I work with a guy that occasionally pulls out this huge old Ryobi belt sander. It's got a pistol grip sticking out one end of a big block, and sits securely on a table upside down or as a handheld
Any idea where I could get a puller similar to his in the USA.
what chuck are they as need a new one please
Endbell, not the other way around😂
How many CC's are your syringes?
How do you have so many parts
Worth every euro
Don't you have a lathe to turn such a commutator to make it straight?
Anybody who has used one of those old Makita belt sanders will swear by them, we’ve also all run over the lead. That’s why they all look like that one. 😂
Melting the brush holder is a cheaper fix than cooking the windings so not completely bad
Damn! That thumb hurt?
For your thumb laceration, use a rubber band as a tourniquet, squeezeall the blood out, then use a dab of flexible cyanoacrylate glue. works everytime
I use the 'new skin' (derma bond) stuff, kinda clear nail polish like stuff works like the Krazy (CA) glue. 👍👌🤔
I wonder if you can help I have a dewalt 625 router it speeds up and slows down what could be the cause..................I dont knowif this is a common problem
One to take note of for someone else maybe, but you seem to check things before you move on so you don’t per se need to make a note of it
mate your microphone setup comes out only on one ear! just noticed.
Thumb looks sore, good video mate
I swear I just watched a whole a whole ass Werner Herzog flick on TH-cam Movies that had 1/10th of the ads. 😂
Before any viewers get their panties into a bunch, I’m watching in Mach speed, so it only feels that way.
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Id stick a bit of locktite on that thumb😂😂😂 nothing worse than having a life altering injury, on the end of the thumb,, But im not a wendy i just use a bit of insulation tape an get on with it😂😂😂😂
I've experienced that belt sander to the nuts. Sweet machine, but my lower half hates them.
Not too bad I’m seen other makes gone in 8 months or less and brushless is shite and sometimes too expensive to fix
Take care of your finger Dean. Don't get an infection. Just a fan who cares.
It would be awesome if you had the blue paint to spray that belt sander and make it look newer.
But yes I know that you don’t restore, you repair and make it work again
I know exactly it's hertz to much keep it clean 😊
Oh course it’s an endbell, who in their right mind would have it the other way around next to a circular saw!
👍👍
I couldn’t stop staring at his thumb, please put a plaster on!
So you must not have any faulty power tools in your workshop which are for your own use😎
I hate trigger safety, I like the ability to lock the trigger but I hate having to push something to pull the trigger
Hahahaha Endbell
I am doing a kind of the job but the problem is the spare s
Good efficent work! Love watching you fix em as well as learning procedure, thanks.Enjoyed!
fave and comment for end bell
Pump up the volume to hard to hear
"very good" "thank you" "Dean Doherty" from thailand 6 january 2024
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No tool is left behind
I like to fall asleep too this is that weird? Ha
TH-cam care of your finger Dean.
Thats a nasty cut.
Didn’t watch the fingies….