Makita roller replacement

"Keith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> OUCH!!! I just did a search for a roller replacement on my Makita 2012
> planer and just about fainted. The price at one place was $107 US and I'm
> assuming that was for one. Anyone know of a source where I can get a
better
> price?

That price is fair actually for type 1??? Serial # up to ~63386E
I sell the type 1 rollers for $145 + tax Can ea ($110US approx.) +S&H
OR the type 2 rollers for $120 + tax Can ea ($90US approx.) +S&H

> The front roller pulls the wood through but the second just spins on
> it and the wood stays put. What a pain! Probably no good to replace just
> one, either!!

There has been a recent service change re: the rollers part # 162140-3 has
been changed to part # 162186-9
& the drive shaft, sprockets etc after serial # 63387E~ so make sure you get
the right ones

> Another question is how come the front roller doesn't push the wood on
> through since it goes about 3 inches past roller two anyway?? Maybe I'm
> missing something here because the rollers certainly don't look worn.

> KP

Check the plane bearing compression springs & replace if weak, also there
are different springs available for smaller or narrower work pieces if
required.

**** IF IN DOUBT TAKE IT TO AN AUTHORIZED MAKITA SERVICE CENTER ****
you may not even need new rollers if they dont look worn at all!

Good luck

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