All too often, the last thing that a person is thinking about when they buy a new power tool is parts. Who can blame them? After all, the tool is new and generally their hopes are that they won't be needing parts for it anyway. Just the same, literally thousands of Makita parts are available for the hundreds of tools that they make.
All Power Tools Eventually Need Parts
Sander Tools
You see, the real truth is that all power tools, just like trucks and automobiles, do wear out in time. Of course you can extend their life with periodic maintenance, but eventually if it receives steady use, it will have to be repaired, rebuilt or replaced. Even then there are parts some parts that need periodic replacing.
Companies That Play Hard to Get With Parts
Batteries and power sander base pads are just two that come to mind, and then there are other parts like saw triggers and heavy use switches that can be expected to go on the blink every four or five years or so. So the last thing that you need is a tool company that makes it difficult to locate replacements.
Spare Makita Parts Online
It just so happens that locating Makita parts online is a slam-dunk deal because Makita has made available complete exploded view maps of every tool that they make. Simply type in model number of your tool then use a simple number identification system to identify the exact part you need.
They Produce Everything "In House"
Also unlike far too many other companies today, you never have to worry about sub-grade replacement parts that have been produced by outsourcing. This is because Makita manufactures all their parts "in house", and in full accordance with the the same exacting standards that your tool was manufactured by.
Keeping Repairs and Rebuilds Cost Effective
Another all too common problem that tool owners can run into, is over-priced parts. Parts that make it financially impractical to do proper timely maintenance and cost effective repairs. Of course the end game there is that you have to go back and buy a whole new power tool. Makita parts on the other hand, are affordable and in line with the overall cost of the original tool