WTB Makita GE0600 Die Grinder

[Poink88]

I am looking for a smaller die grinder and of course want the best. I know this is a long shot esp on a bonsai forum but you will never know until you ask. LOL

If anyone have a Makita GE0600 1/4" collet die grinder (new or used) they are willing to part with, please send me a PM.

It should look like this.

Thank you.

 

[Brian Underwood]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-GE06..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item2ecdac57fb&vxp=mtr

 

[Poink88]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-GE06..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item2ecdac57fb&vxp=mtr

Thanks. I've been watching that actually.

 

[Sekibonsai]

See if you can find a refurbishing outlet- that's where I found mine...

 

[Poink88]

Thanks Jim. I checked several (online) and all are out.

I am planning on hitting an area with lots of pawnshops (near a military base) this weekend and see if I get lucky.

 

[Sekibonsai]

There's one here local- or used to be. I've had mine for a looong time!

 

[Ris]

I bought a cheap habor freight one for practice/testing out capabilities, rather get the variable speed grinder...

 

[Poink88]

I bought a cheap habor freight one for practice/testing out capabilities, rather get the variable speed grinder...

I already have a newer Makita die grinder but it is a bit big. I wanted the old smaller version for bonsai.

I actually got one off eBay (Buy it now) this morning.

I do intend to get one more if I can find it. If you know me, you'll know I have this collecting sickness...can't have only one. )

Thanks!!!

 

[Paradox]

I looked that model up and it seems to have been discontinued and replaced with model 601.

Can I ask what the model of the one you have and think is too big is?

 

[Poink88]

Can I ask what the model of the one you have and think is too big is?

It is the Makita GD0600
http://www.amazon.com/Makita-GD0600-4-Inch-Grinder-Paddle/dp/B000I6PIQ2

 

[mcpesq817]

I'm pretty sure that's the model I have. Why do you think it is too big?

 

[Poink88]

I'm pretty sure that's the model I have. Why do you think it is too big?

My exact words are "a bit big". I just want a smaller one just because when working in tight areas (nature of bonsai), a few inches may matter a lot.

Don't get me wrong, I love my newer Makita...it is a beast of a machine (for bonsai work) and the Dremel is a bit lame so I am just filling the (middle) gap.

 

[bonsaibp]

It's larger in size and probably a pound heavier then the older one- that doesn't seem like much but it is when carving for any length of time. I have 5 of the old one's and about a dozen pairs of brushes for them. They really last and put up with abuse. Mine are all at least 10 years old and other then changing out the brushes have had no problems, even with 10 years worth of students use and my abuse.
In this case it's true- they don't make 'em like they used to.

 

[Poink88]

It's larger in size and probably a pound heavier then the older one- that doesn't seem like much but it is when carving for any length of time. I have 5 of the old one's and about a dozen pairs of brushes for them. They really last and put up with abuse. Mine are all at least 10 years old and other then changing out the brushes have had no problems, even with 10 years worth of students use and my abuse.
In this case it's true- they don't make 'em like they used to.

Where did you buy the brushes Bob? I want to stock up since this is a really old model. Thanks!

 

[GrimLore]

I do intend to get one more if I can find it. If you know me, you'll know I have this collecting sickness...can't have only one. )

Thanks!!!

He is actually putting together enough tools to supply a class...

Grimmy

 

[bonsaibp]

Where did you buy the brushes Bob? I want to stock up since this is a really old model. Thanks!

I got them at a local tool repair shop that has gone under.
You can get them here I think.
http://www.toolpartsdirect.com/cgi-bin/schematic.cgi/makita/GE0600

 

[Poink88]

I got them at a local tool repair shop that has gone under.
You can get them here I think.
http://www.toolpartsdirect.com/cgi-bin/schematic.cgi/makita/GE0600

Thanks Bob.

Living to my reputation of impatience, I got on eBay and bought several of it here http://www.ebay.com/itm/221190511868?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Not bad for $3.50 each and fixed shipping of $2.50 no matter how many you buy.

 

[Poink88]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-GE06..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item2ecdac57fb&vxp=mtr

Got this. I am done w/ die grinders (for now). LOL

Thanks!

 

[Poink88]

It's larger in size and probably a pound heavier then the older one- that doesn't seem like much but it is when carving for any length of time. I have 5 of the old one's and about a dozen pairs of brushes for them. They really last and put up with abuse. Mine are all at least 10 years old and other then changing out the brushes have had no problems, even with 10 years worth of students use and my abuse.
In this case it's true- they don't make 'em like they used to.

I learned that there are newer Makita GE0600 Die Grinders out there with black plate. Like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-Die-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Those are made outside Japan like Brazil. The older/good ones are made in Japan with silver, black, and red plate (see sample at OP). However, note some Brazil made may also have silver, black, and red plate. Just FYI.

 

[Poink88]

I found that my latest die grinder have a damaged collet. Seller refunded me partial to cover most of the replacement cost.

Rather than buying one like this for $14.38
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042T1ZAY...UTF8&colid=2WH8THK6RB5OK&coliid=IND2DXBBU2X9V

I am thinking on buying a cheap knock-off for $19.99 (+$10.44 shipping) instead.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E1S1E2...UTF8&colid=2WH8THK6RB5OK&coliid=IPKAV4VAXKSU9

Use it and then cannibalize it for parts later...like the collet and the wrenches.

Your thoughts on this?