Broke My 20yr old Makita Planer

[iron bark]

I hope the following experience helps someone as careless as me.

Recently did a Western Qld hardwood retaining wall and was puting little 45 deg bevel on the top of the 8"x 3" posts when the planer went over the edge and grabbed a big handful of ironbark.

Result - wrecked the TC blades and grips - they are replaceable - but more importantly broke the main frame of the planer around the planer drum bearings - result huge vibrations and one stuffed planer.

Quote for new planer main body - about $90

About to go buy a new planer - thinks -might ring a powertool repairer on the off-chance he might have an old frame lying around.

YES was the answer - $20

Transferred all my original bits to the new/old main body but did replace a couple of bearings that were due to be replaced anyway- voila - a planer just like I always had.

I know it ain't rocket science, but sure saved a bit of dough.

Hope this might help someone

Cheers,

Ned

[DJ’s Timber]

What a bummer eh, at least you were able to salvage it for a few dollars as opposed to some big dollars for a new one