Lyle W. Kerr
07-12-2010, 7:23 AM
Hello.
I just picked up a Makita 2040 planer to replace my Delta 22-580. I needed a larger unit, and I have read many good things on it.
I know about the rollers, mine are in good shape, (original rubber), for now. I manufactured a dust collection hood for it yesterday and cleaned/lubed it all up. Finally got to run my fist board through it, pine 2x6 scrap, and noticed it bogged down quite a bit. I was taken off about 1/8" the first run then only 1/16" the second, 1/32" the third.
Any ways, the one weak point on these I have read is the motor, loud, under powered etc. Compared to the Delta and my old Craftsman, this thing is a Lexus.
My question is should I look at the brushes or something else? I have 240V in my work shop can I convert/re-wire it to 240? How feasible is a motor swap? I have read some others have done this but no details on it. I did check the blades and they are in great shape and feel pretty sharp, not sure of the last time they were sharpened though.
Any help would be great, thank you!
I just picked up a Makita 2040 planer to replace my Delta 22-580. I needed a larger unit, and I have read many good things on it.
I know about the rollers, mine are in good shape, (original rubber), for now. I manufactured a dust collection hood for it yesterday and cleaned/lubed it all up. Finally got to run my fist board through it, pine 2x6 scrap, and noticed it bogged down quite a bit. I was taken off about 1/8" the first run then only 1/16" the second, 1/32" the third.
Any ways, the one weak point on these I have read is the motor, loud, under powered etc. Compared to the Delta and my old Craftsman, this thing is a Lexus.
My question is should I look at the brushes or something else? I have 240V in my work shop can I convert/re-wire it to 240? How feasible is a motor swap? I have read some others have done this but no details on it. I did check the blades and they are in great shape and feel pretty sharp, not sure of the last time they were sharpened though.
Any help would be great, thank you!