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15-30 minutes
This is a Genuine Manufacturer Sourced replacement part designed for use with Makita Belt Sander. It is Made out of Metal and it is Sold Individually.
Due to constant contact, pressure and vibration this part should be inspected periodically and replaced if showing signs of wear to ensure optimum performance. When replacing Steel Plate it is advised to inspect the Cork Plate and replace it if it shows signs of wear.
To replace this part you will need a Screwdriver.
• Unscrew the Steel Plate that is being held by Three (3) Pan Head Screws.
• Once it is removed simply replace it with the new one
• Reattach it using the same Three (3) screws.
Please note Cork Plate and Screws are Sold Separately.
Steel Plate 344620-3
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 344620-3
$5.65
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- Weight: 0.05 lbs.
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I rolled the dice on Makita parts to fixed my old Stanley branded belt sander. The only Stanley power tool I remember seeing in 50 yrs woodworking. The stainless plate and cork/rubber pad are excellent quality. Plate is 1/4” wider than old plate. Had to drill one new hole in plate and widened 2 other holes with a fine chainsaw file to fit mounting pattern on sander. The Makita pad is self-adhesive so, no mounting holes for screws. When my sander was made, “self-adhesive” was just a concept “stuck” in the back of some innovator’s brain. Exploded views and photos are very helpful. But when I am making machines I often wish dimensional info and specs were available for parts. Great job on ordering/fulfillment/quick shipping.
Jerry -
September 1, 2021
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No problems exactly what I needed
Exactly what I needed
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March 17, 2020
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High Quality & Works on various 4" Belt Sanders !
High quality spring steel. Perfect replacement fit for my old Craftsman 4" x 24" belt sander. NOTE: You will also need to apply a new adhesive-backed Sheet Cork Backing Pad to the new plate when replacing the old plate. Very thankful that "generic fit" parts like this are available to refurb quality old tools like the Craftsman.
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February 5, 2020
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Quick Repair
Original plate was not flat creating huge ugly gouges in sanded surface. New plate and cork backer piece solved. Caution you must buy both.
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Worn steel and cork plate
Mark - May 25, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Remove the three screws and clamp plate holding the old cork and steel plates on. Then just simply placed the cork and steel plates on the sander base and screwed the clamp plate to the base.
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replaced worn steel plate, added carbon/graphite plate to increase life span of new steel plate
ARON - October 3, 2020
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
1. removed phillips head screws
2. removed old steel plate
3 installed new steel plate
4. installed new carbon/graphite plate
5. replaced phillips head screws
2. removed old steel plate
3 installed new steel plate
4. installed new carbon/graphite plate
5. replaced phillips head screws
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Poor sanding quality
Allen - July 19, 2018
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
My Makita belt sander was leaving uneven results. It turned out that there was a tiny bump in the old steel plate, barely perceptible. After installing the new plate and cork, the results are much better.
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Steel plate broken
bob - July 18, 2018
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Remove old plate
Installed new plate & cork plate
Installed new plate & cork plate
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Sander sanded unevenly
Wayne - June 8, 2018
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Replaced steel plate and cork pad, and all is well.
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12 sanders used hard
Wesley - December 6, 2016
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Allen wrench
Parts Used
- Dust Nozzle - 416497-7
- O Ring 28 - 213415-4
- Separator - 416494-3
- Synchro Belt - 225081-5
- Tension Roller Arm - 163398-7
- Tension Spring 4 - 231819-8
- Support Pin - 321980-0
- Tension Roller Shaft - 323829-0
- Tension Roller Comp. - 150978-8
- Pan Head Screw M4x12 - 911118-1
- Steel Plate - 344620-3
- Rubber Cork Plate - 421646-3
I have 12 sanders that are used on glass so parts wear out faster than normal. ereplacement parts supply's us with a full compliment of parts. Most of the parts are very simple to replace, simply undo a few screws pull old part, install new parts, replace screws.
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Bottom plate worn
Doug - November 21, 2015
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Undid 3 screws. Replaced plate and did them back up again.
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