JermFace Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi folks, total novice here, as evidenced by the fact that I broke my buddy's very good and basically unreplaceable old chop saw. It fell and the handle/switch assembly got mashed. Most of it looks like it can be easily reassembled, but the handle assembly got smashed. I've been looking high and low for a replacement handle assembly and have not found one on ebay or on any of the many American online stores I've browsed. I did find the part listed as available from an Australian online retailer, for NINETY BUCKS. Anyone have any advice, or happen to have a spare handle set they'd sell, or know of a seller/reseller who'd likely have the thing in stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Is that price $90 Australian or $90 US. Exchange rate might make a difference. If the part has been discontinued, you are pretty much SOL, and the only option is pay the price or find someone who could 3d print a part, and still pay the price... Wish I could be more encouraging, but I commend you for wanting to do the right thing and fix the issue. The only other possible option I can think of is to find a unit for sale for parts, or bite the bullet and pay for a replacement miter saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 http://www.ereplacementparts.com/makita-ls1211-miter-saw-parts-c-97_98_99_325.html Hope this helps. Welcome to the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, ChrisK said: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/makita-ls1211-miter-saw-parts-c-97_98_99_325.html Hope this helps. Welcome to the forum. Handle set discontinued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermFace Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hey, thanks, y'all. Good questions/suggestions. And yep, that was one of the first sites I found, ChrisK. Called 'em, too. They referred me to Makita, and yatta yatta, you know the rest. The struggle continues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Post pics of the actual saw and part you need. There is an old makita bone yard at work, I'll take a look on Monday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 No, it's not for sale... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 23 minutes ago, JermFace said: Hey, thanks, y'all. Good questions/suggestions. And yep, that was one of the first sites I found, ChrisK. Called 'em, too. They referred me to Makita, and yatta yatta, you know the rest. The struggle continues. Sorry bro! I even went on eBay and kaputz! Gotsta go the extra for a New Englander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 44 minutes ago, JMG said: No, it's not for sale... What is the part you need, where is the handle cracked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, SetBuilder said: What is the part you need, where is the handle cracked? The part he needs is the handle section in the center of the bottom picture. Single assembly that attaches to the front and top of the main housing. These are pics of my personal unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpamatmat Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 57 minutes ago, SetBuilder said: Post pics of the actual saw and part you need. There is an old makita bone yard at work, I'll take a look on Monday. This could be a good avenue to investigate. All tool repair shops have a boneyard, google it and start calling around. I am sure they would ship if needed. Good luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermFace Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Argh, grumble, mutter, etc...yes, that is a fine saw, JMG. So, I've got a link to an exploded view schematic here (altogether the assembly comprises nos. 56-70; I'm looking for 58 & 65, though they seem to be a set, sold together when they're available): http://www.ereplacementparts.com/makita-ls1211-miter-saw-parts-c-97_98_99_325.html And BillyJoeBob/SetBuilder, I will get a photo of the parts and saw themselves up on Monday, thanks a heck of a lot, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrius Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi, hope that will help: http://partssupply.co.uk/index.php?id_product=2429&controller=product&search_query=182597-2&results=1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Maybe check you local Craigslist for a donor saw might be a long shot though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermFace Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 9 hours ago, Andrius said: Hi, hope that will help: http://partssupply.co.uk/index.php?id_product=2429&controller=product&search_query=182597-2&results=1 Well they've got it listed for less than I've seen so far, so thank you for that, definitely. Has anyone located in the USA ever made a purchase from Parts Supply? The website has a UK extension but the company address is Lithuanian. I confess I've never bought anything from Lithuania before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrius Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 2/26/2017 at 11:27 PM, JermFace said: Well they've got it listed for less than I've seen so far, so thank you for that, definitely. Has anyone located in the USA ever made a purchase from Parts Supply? The website has a UK extension but the company address is Lithuanian. I confess I've never bought anything from Lithuania before. Your welcome, This is my store. Normally items to USA arrives in 2-6 weeks... Orders is sent from Lithuania 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Nice @Andrius bros helping bros! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 No go in the bone yard. All of our old Makitas had a different style handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermFace Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 22 hours ago, Andrius said: Your welcome, This is my store. Normally items to USA arrives in 2-6 weeks... Orders is sent from Lithuania 21 hours ago, ChrisK said: Nice @Andrius bros helping bros! 10 hours ago, SetBuilder said: No go in the bone yard. All of our old Makitas had a different style handle. Y'all: Thanks again. I've just ordered the part from Parts Supply (@Andrius, whoot). The internet, comprised of human dudes, actually did a thing. I'm cautiously psyched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermFace Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Brief update here, in the interest of sharing information. I ordered the part set from partssupply.co.uk on 1 March 2017; paid about $32; proceeded to wait the for projected 6 week processing and delivery interim to pass, checking my order status daily. Having noted no change in the status of my order by 27 March (order status read "Processing in Progress"), I sent an inquiry message noting time passed since date of order. The reply I received was as follows: Hello, sorry for late reply. Asked Makita why I still not got handle and they told that they don`t have it in stock now, but I think I will receive it in next week so if you will wait for it I can inform you when it arrives. Is it good for you? At the start of this thread it is acknowledged that Makita no longer supports this model; I contacted Makita before coming to this forum, before looking at the Parts Supply site, before the proprietor of that site contacted me through this very forum. Needless to say, I have not heard from Parts Supply UK since my last follow-up message, which read: I began my search for the part with Makita (i.e.: before looking for another source and finding your online store). The reason I came to you was that Makita has not offered this replacement part for quite some time, and no US aftermarket seller had it in stock (not to put too fine a point on it, but your website lists the part as being in stock). If you have a source about which I don't know, that will be heartening news. If not, I hope we can find a way to rectify the apparent error. I guess that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Well that's pretty crappy of them. I hate when companies let you order something they knowingly don't have in stock and have a poor chance at coming back in stock. They should also have a huge "NOT IN STOCK" displayed. So they didn't refund you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermFace Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Nah, no refund, which is the main reason I posted about it here this last time. Experience, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 5 hours ago, JermFace said: Nah, no refund, which is the main reason I posted about it here this last time. Experience, I guess. How'd you pay? Call your CC company, it's not soo much the money as the principle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 If they do not refund the money Andrius should no longer be allowed to post here. Have you tried sending him a PM though this site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 How about you all chill and give Andrius time to explain Parts availability is different in all countries and as a Makita dealer you can source items from other country ( if your makita rep is feeling up to it ) . Untill explenation is given no-one should jump to conclusions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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