I have a 5" Makita grinder that I bought in '78 or'79. I have run that grinder doing body work continuously for an hour at a time and the air coming out of it was cool and no part of the grinder got even warm. I had to put a new bearing in the gear head a few years ago. Now the trigger is just starting to stay stuck on. It is the only grinder I have ever owned, and probably will remain so. I enjoyed this video video much.
If I was to show a kid a video today, it would be this one. I agree with you that the kids today (I'm 52, so everyone younger then 30 is a kid to me) have lost the ability to use their hands and develop skills to make thinks and repair the machines and tools they use. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. BTW, I have the same model Makita in my shop in working order.
I have a lot of fun taking something broken, tearing it down, learning how it works, fixing it, and making it run again. I think the best part is discovering how a thing works and how it was made.
+Chris Thompson I do too. You can learn a lot from looking at something I think that's why some many people swear by certain things like: trucks, tools, shoes, ect... because they know what it took to make them what they are. Thanks for the comment.
Like you I was never a fan of but connectors until I bought a good crimping tool. It really does make a difference. I have my grandfathers soldering iron which is older than me and I'm 73 years old. I've never seen one like it or even close, even the Snap On iron didn't measure up. I bought a Record vice one time and the jaw broke the first time I used it. They refused to warranty it so I asked for a price on the jaw that broke. The jaw for my #135.00 vice was $200.00 No damn wonder people no longer fix things. The rheostat on a battery charger at work was $135.00 for a charger that cost $150.00 simply because it had a circuit board attached to it and the warranty service would only replace the whole thing. I found a rheostat for under $20.00 and along with my labour it was done in no time. Another good one bro.
I've rebuilt a few of them myself,you're RIGHT about the older tools.They were built better than today's.Most people would throw them away if they didn't work and go buy a new one.I always check mine out,it could be the plug,led cord,brushes,switch or a wire that came loose.The planet gears take a special grease that come in the kit with your order when you're replacing the ring and pinion gears.Nice video bud
Re: Wiring on the output side of the switch. Back when that grinder was made, "phasing" wasn't a concern. So, those two wires could be reversed with no difference in performance. Another clue is the lack of a 3rd wire ground. Great video, keep 'em coming!
+Classic Work I got a chuckle when you started on the B&D grinder. When I was a kid, (30+ years ago,) Black & Decker was the bomb. Only big time contractors used those other, Asian, brands. Reduced production quality has pretty much relegated B&D to the "homeowner" level, but I always get a thrill when I come across a Classic B&D tool at a yard or estate sale. Definitely worth picking up those tools from the "good old days."
+Frank De Mascio Very true I have only seen a few B&D tools that where awesome. I know the B&D "Wildcat" was the grinder you couldn't kill. It was a beast of a 9" grinder.
Loved the video. The Makita stuff is awesome for sure...I have been wrestling with getting a new cordless drill system lately ..I have a couple of old Makitas that work perfect but need batteries and I have decided to update to the new Porter cable stuff. but I will KEEP the Makitas
+SouthernPioneer1965 Aye batteries kill a lot of good tools by the time they go out the company quit making the batteries a year ago. Porter cable makes some pretty good stuff, and thanks for watching.
I have a vintage 15 Amp black and decker and also a Makita ga7001l and the Makita actually draws a little more current i don't have to lean on it as hard to get a true 15 amps
Super informational video. Extremely helpful. I like how you explain step by step operation to tear down and what and why items are replaced, and how to put back together.
hey i got a bit of a problem the armature fan is preventing me from removing the cover plate that is screwed on to the gear box the problem being there is no hole in the fan that i can use to unscrew the bolts behind it any idea as to what i should do as i need to remove the bearing behind it that has started falling apart my idea drill 2 wholes but yeah i realy should not have to do that stuff to repair a otherwise simple problem
how did u know what size the rear bearing was?,is it a good idea to put some oil or grease in the new bearings before fitting them?,or are they pre lubed when u get them?
+martin blouin I do like them (use them all the time) thought it would be better to have a little better connection for the heat being generated there.
+Classic Work what do you generally use em for? i was wondering if it would be legal to use , with proper gauge ,that for house wiring like switch n outlets, i asked a few renovation center i go, but no one knows
+martin blouin I use them on low voltage stuff all the time (12-24 volt DC) and I have use them on phone cable one time. I think they would work, but over time I think they would melt just to much heat.
Throw away culture brought to you by the corporate bean counters and the lazy. Of course we benefit from this as you can find lots of good industrial refuse that can affordably be repaired.Thanks for the fun video!
i love tools i just dont understand why most of people keep their tools so dirty, is it so difficult to clean everything with a dry brush and a kitchen paper damp with some soap?....tools are so useful remember to keep them clean after every use
came in handy this video..we're forever going threw grinders in are game..yeah cool video..check out my stuff if your interested in a bit of old fashioned hand work..peace
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I have a 5" Makita grinder that I bought in '78 or'79. I have run that grinder doing body work continuously for an hour at a time and the air coming out of it was cool and no part of the grinder got even warm. I had to put a new bearing in the gear head a few years ago. Now the trigger is just starting to stay stuck on. It is the only grinder I have ever owned, and probably will remain so. I enjoyed this video video much.
+dan andy Wow very cool to hear that. Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching.
If I was to show a kid a video today, it would be this one. I agree with you that the kids today (I'm 52, so everyone younger then 30 is a kid to me) have lost the ability to use their hands and develop skills to make thinks and repair the machines and tools they use. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. BTW, I have the same model Makita in my shop in working order.
I'm 28 and for the most part I agree. The situation disgusts me.
Glad to see people still fix tools instead of replacing them.
I have a lot of fun taking something broken, tearing it down, learning how it works, fixing it, and making it run again. I think the best part is discovering how a thing works and how it was made.
+Chris Thompson I do too. You can learn a lot from looking at something I think that's why some many people swear by certain things like: trucks, tools, shoes, ect... because they know what it took to make them what they are. Thanks for the comment.
Like you I was never a fan of but connectors until I bought a good crimping tool. It really does make a difference. I have my grandfathers soldering iron which is older than me and I'm 73 years old. I've never seen one like it or even close, even the Snap On iron didn't measure up.
I bought a Record vice one time and the jaw broke the first time I used it. They refused to warranty it so I asked for a price on the jaw that broke. The jaw for my #135.00 vice was $200.00
No damn wonder people no longer fix things.
The rheostat on a battery charger at work was $135.00 for a charger that cost $150.00 simply because it had a circuit board attached to it and the warranty service would only replace the whole thing. I found a rheostat for under $20.00 and along with my labour it was done in no time.
Another good one bro.
I've rebuilt a few of them myself,you're RIGHT about the older tools.They were built better than today's.Most people would throw them away if they didn't work and go buy a new one.I always check mine out,it could be the plug,led cord,brushes,switch or a wire that came loose.The planet gears take a special grease that come in the kit with your order when you're replacing the ring and pinion gears.Nice video bud
+bob litchko Thanks man.
Re: Wiring on the output side of the switch.
Back when that grinder was made, "phasing" wasn't a concern. So, those two wires could be reversed with no difference in performance. Another clue is the lack of a 3rd wire ground.
Great video, keep 'em coming!
+Frank De Mascio I got ya. I don't know that. Thanks will do man.
+Classic Work I got a chuckle when you started on the B&D grinder. When I was a kid, (30+ years ago,) Black & Decker was the bomb. Only big time contractors used those other, Asian, brands. Reduced production quality has pretty much relegated B&D to the "homeowner" level, but I always get a thrill when I come across a Classic B&D tool at a yard or estate sale. Definitely worth picking up those tools from the "good old days."
+Frank De Mascio Very true I have only seen a few B&D tools that where awesome. I know the B&D "Wildcat" was the grinder you couldn't kill. It was a beast of a 9" grinder.
Great information I have several old tools I have hung on to, I may find the parts needed to fix them at the replacement parts site. Thanks
+Holly Laughter You'll be glad you did. Thanks for watching.
Loved the video. The Makita stuff is awesome for sure...I have been wrestling with getting a new cordless drill system lately ..I have a couple of old Makitas that work perfect but need batteries and I have decided to update to the new Porter cable stuff. but I will KEEP the Makitas
+SouthernPioneer1965 Aye batteries kill a lot of good tools by the time they go out the company quit making the batteries a year ago. Porter cable makes some pretty good stuff, and thanks for watching.
+SouthernPioneer1965 yeah! i got a circular saw my cousin gave to me, he bought it in the early 90's, still works fine.
I have a vintage 15 Amp black and decker and also a Makita ga7001l and the Makita actually draws a little more current i don't have to lean on it as hard to get a true 15 amps
Yeah those are the real good ones the newer models like the speed grinders just don't have the power they used to
Super informational video. Extremely helpful. I like how you explain step by step operation to tear down and what and why items are replaced, and how to put back together.
+Walter B Thanks man.
Thumbs-Up!! Picked up lots of tips again that will come into play very soon. Thanks brother......
+GunsHarleysUSA Your welcome.
Where are you getting your parts for these makitas?
hey i got a bit of a problem the armature fan is preventing me from removing the cover plate that is screwed on to the gear box the problem being there is no hole in the fan that i can use to unscrew the bolts behind it any idea as to what i should do as i need to remove the bearing behind it that has started falling apart my idea drill 2 wholes but yeah i realy should not have to do that stuff to repair a otherwise simple problem
What about new grease for the Makita?
how did u know what size the rear bearing was?,is it a good idea to put some oil or grease in the new bearings before fitting them?,or are they pre lubed when u get them?
I guessed the size, and I was wrong on the back bearing OD. I think they came pre lubed, but it couldn't hurt to put something else on them.
rat tail makita is the best non Hilti power tool IMO. i mean in general quality and function
The 9005b is probably a cooler running motor than a hilti only being 9 amps and alot of copper.
I have an even older makita grinder I can’t find any information on anywhere it’s still in good working shape but idk you’d flip shit seeing it
Can we see a picture
very interesting but would have liked to have seen the greasing part also.
+chess I didn't replace the grease. I would have showed it if I did it. Sorry man.
They still make these
Where did you get the replacement cords?
Replacement parts.com
Great Stuff, Man this is Its very educational.
Great video and seems like everything nowadays are disposable even automobiles
+Charlie Thompson How true that is. It is very sad the way people think nowadays. End of story, goodbye, the end.
why you don
+martin blouin I do like them (use them all the time) thought it would be better to have a little better connection for the heat being generated there.
+Classic Work what do you generally use em for? i was wondering if it would be legal to use , with proper gauge ,that for house wiring like switch n outlets, i asked a few renovation center i go, but no one knows
+martin blouin like the fork ones or C shape
+martin blouin I use them on low voltage stuff all the time (12-24 volt DC) and I have use them on phone cable one time. I think they would work, but over time I think they would melt just to much heat.
+Classic Work allright! thanks for the info!
Throw away culture brought to you by the corporate bean counters and the lazy. Of course we benefit from this as you can find lots of good industrial refuse that can affordably be repaired.Thanks for the fun video!
great video thanks for sharing
Great video Thanks.
i love tools i just dont understand why most of people keep their tools so dirty, is it so difficult to clean everything with a dry brush and a kitchen paper damp with some soap?....tools are so useful remember to keep them clean after every use
Got a makita 9005 b blown up from a kid in my shop class over heated it and from my understanding rekt the armature
came in handy this video..we're forever going threw grinders in are game..yeah cool video..check out my stuff if your interested in a bit of old fashioned hand work..peace
Man, I am lost.
+Gary Mercer What happened?
joke's on you. i have no tools that don't work. i've either fixed them or fucked them up so bad they went straight to the garbage.