How to Change the Power Cord on a Makita Belt Sander

Sanding by hand can become tiresome, especially if you have a lot of wood to cover. Makita, the manufacturer of cordless drills and other tools, makes an electric-powered, portable, hand-held belt sander. The Makita belt sander comes equipped with two rollers that the sanding belt rotates around. If the power cord on your sander ever becomes cut, sliced or otherwise compromised, it can be changed out with a replacement cord.

Screwdriver
Soldering iron
Needle-nose pliers
Solder
Replacement power cord

Instructions

- 1
  Use a screwdriver to remove the dust bag from the side of the sander.
- 2
  Remove the motor housing plate with the screwdriver.
- 3
  Remove the screws holding the handle together to access the cord assembly.
- 4
  Heat up the soldering iron and touch the tip of it to the power cord solder connections until they melt. Pull the wire leads free with needle-nose pliers.
- 5
  Pull the old power cord out from the sander through the rubber cord support. Slip the end of the new power cord through the rubber cord support.
- 6
  Hold the solder just above the wire connection pads and melt a small amount of solder onto each pad. Place the wire ends onto the pads with the wet solder and allow it to dry.
- 7
  Re-assemble the sander's handle with the screwdriver.
- 8
  Replace the motor housing plate and the dust bag with the screwdriver. Plug in the sander and power it up to test it.

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