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   gbmac | Jul 08, 2011 12:28am | #1

   It is a Makita 400MM planer Model 2040. I have two of them - have had them for over 30 years - an excellant planer. I did repairs on some of them - just the feed rollers for $183.00 apiece and have put in a lot of miscellaneous parts. Got the parts from a service center located in Milwaukee, WI. Makita USA is 1 800-4-Makita.

   GBMac - Good luck

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   USMCDENNIS | Jul 10, 2011 08:23pm | #2

   Also check website http://www.owwm.com

   They have a lot of information for older model woodworking machinery.

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   JumpinJack | Aug 06, 2011 10:55am | #3

   I have a very similar one. It is Makita, or was branded and sold my them.
   Mine also needs rollers which apparently cost more than the machine is worth - sad it worked beautifully .

4. 
   mad_scientist | Oct 29, 2011 04:07pm | #4

   If some or all of the major parts you need are going to be so expensive, have a look into privately owned machine shops in your area and have either new parts made or the old ones revived. They can be alot of help with sourcing bearings too. Don't forget, they enjoy a good challenge and a change of pace as much as the rest of us.

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   mclanebo | Oct 30, 2012 09:08pm | #5

   i am looking for Makita 2040 in the Burlington VT area.

   I can be reached at : [email protected]

   Thanks

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   Dave_Calvert | Apr 26, 2013 04:30am | #6

   From the picture. It appears to be a Makita 2040 15"/400mm wide planer. The only thing that throws me is your statement about the three blades. The Makita only had two. I bought one about 30 years ago and have used it more than any other tool. It is now obsolete and parts are hard to find.
   Dave