The Makita 2040 was an industrial-grade planer made in Japan in the 1980s and early 1990s. It cost about $2000 new. It is made mostly of cast iron and is very sturdy. Makita also made a smaller version that included a jointer, called the Makita 2030.
The planer can only be switched on once a safety key is inserted. It uses two standard blades which are calibrated by adjusted hex bolts underneath, as is common on machines from this era.
Motor Design
Makita 2040 planer woodnut1 Posted in Power Tools and Machinery on February 27, 2006 10:02am I recently bought a Makita 2040 planer that appears to be in good condition and have a few questions for anyone having experience with one of these machines. Re: Makita 2040 type 1 & 2 diferences - Feed roller adjustment screws Ok, now I'm really confused. The kit I just bought is supposed to be a drop in replacement (see photo below). This page comes from a newer version of the 2040 manual than the one I was working from. So why can't I get the cap screws to go in? I recently picked up a Makita 2040 planer. As expected the rollers were cooked but it was all there and the price was right. I removed the roller cores and sent them out for recovering so I figured I’d clean this beauty up while I’m waiting to get them back.
One design difference of the Makita with many other floor planers is that the universal motor is all the way in the base, driving the arbor with a belt. On many other planers the motor is often integrated in the arbor section, making the top much larger and heavier.
Optional Features
As optional features there was a small stand, and there was an extra sprocket set to allow for a slower feed speed (the standard feed is relatively quick, so may not give the best results on difficult boards).
Feed Roller Issue
One common problem seems to be that the polyurethane or rubber on the feed rollers dries out or disintegrates (normal after such a long time). It can be quite costly to have this replaced, so take that into account when purchasing a used machine.
Replacement Blades: If you’re looking for new blades for the Makita 2040, you can get some original ones from eReplacementParts but they are very expensive. Some more affordable ones by Freud can be found on Amazon here.
Read the Makita 2040 manual - avoid problems
An important point after buying a device Makita 2040 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
Makita Planer Blade Replacement Instructions
- to know how to properly use the device
- to know how to perform maintenance/ periodic checks of correct operation of the product Makita 2040
- to know what to do in case of failure Makita 2040
If you have not bought Makita 2040 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Makita 2040 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Makita 2040 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Makita 2040 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Makita 2040, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Makita 2040.
Makita 2040 Manual
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Makita 2040. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Makita 2040 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center