Type of machine
Jointer Planer ComboManufacturer
MakitaDesigned in
Japan
Production status
Vintage
User rating (1 vote)
 Jointing width: 155 mm |
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 Max jointing depth: 3 mm |
Tables length: 1500 mm |
| Type of Cutters: 2 standard blades | Fence Tilt: 90-45 ° |
| Fence length: 730 mm |
| Planer width: 304 mm |
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| Max depth of cut: 1 mm |
Table length: 600 mm |
| Feed rate(s): 11m/min | |
The Makita 2030 is a vintage jointer planer made of mostly cast iron. What makes it special is that although it is a single machine, the jointer and planer elements are separate. This means you have no conversion time from one function to the other.
On most modern jointer planers, both the jointer and the planer use the same cutterhead. On the Makita 2030, however, there are two cutterheads. These are driven by a single belt from a motor in the base of the machine.
The planer element is very similar to that of the bigger, industrial-grade Makita 2040, just smaller. The jointer is relatively thin, but with very long (1500mm) tables, making it excellent for edge jointing.
At 125kg the machine is very heavy, probably thanks to it being mostly made from cast iron. Its feed rate is quite high, making it less suitable for woods with difficult grain. However, there was also an extra sprocket set that could be changed to set the feed rate to a lower speed.
Replacement Blades: Finding replacement blades for the jointer of the 2030 is a bit difficult. There were some genuine blades for the jointer available via Amazon, but they seem to be unavailable now.
For the planer there are Freud blades, also on Amazon, that should fit the Makita 2030.
Interesting, solid machine that is great for people who don't need to face joint.
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Reviews and Videos
Makita 2030 in action
youtube.com
Vietnamese woodworker shows off both the planer and jointer functions of the Makita 2030.
Video tour of the Makita 2030
youtube.com
Short video by someone selling a Makita 2030. Simply shows all the elements of the machine.
Repairs
Restoration of a Makita 2030
lumberjocks.com
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Great restoration with truly beautiful result by Lumberjocks user Brazz04.
Replacement parts
ereplacementparts.com
Some replacement parts can still be bought today via this store.
Manuals
Official Manual [PDF]
makita.ca
The official manual for the Makita 2040 Jointer Planer. In English and French.
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All the specs and options for the Makita 2030 Jointer Planer
| General | |
|---|---|
| Weight (standard configuration) | 125 kg |
| Motor | |
| Motor Voltage | 1x 230V 1x 115V |
| Extra Features and Options | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary roller | Option |
| Blade sharpening holder and stone | Option |
| Low speed sprocket set | Option |
| Jointer | |
|---|---|
| Jointing width | 155 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 3 mm |
| Tables length | 1500 mm |
| Type of cutters | 2 standard blades |
| Fence length | 730 mm |
| Fence tilt | 90-45° |
| Planer | |
|---|---|
| Planer Width | 304 mm |
| Max depth of cut | 1 mm |
| Table length | 600 mm |
| Feed rate(s) | 11m/min |
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I can not get the table to adjust the depth. Whenever I try to lower the table something sticks. What do I need to do?
Hi Lowell, if it’s not been used for a long time it could be that the grease has all dried up or dirt makes it stick together. If you’re lucky some lubricant could get it loose, but otherwise you might need to disassemble the table and get rid of all the old grease and dirt.
Hope that helps.
Looking for the 2 feed or drive rollers for makita 2030 planner jointer
Are you looking to replace the rubber tires around them, or for the entire rollers? You can get your rollers refurbished by Western Roller.
If you’re looking for entirely new rollers, you can purchase them here. It’s part number 187. Do double check that it fits your particular model.
Hope that helps!
I can not find blades for my 2030 makita planer/ jointer. There are blades for the 2030n they are 1/2 inch too long. I read that there is a spiral cutter head to replace the original two blade cutter. Does anyone know if they truly exchange? They are pricey and does the motor handle them? I don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on something that doesn’t work or will not work for a long time.
Cut down the 2030n blades work fine. They are a little wider than the originals but that just means they will take more sharpens. Cut down another set for the jointer. A bit wasteful but no other option.
A couple questions about the Makita 2030:
1. Any clues about how to get all four in-feed & out-feed rollers to the same height?
2. What’s the purpose of the “extension guide” that comes in the little kit of extra equipment?
3. What’s the purpose of the small machine screw threaded into the base next to the support leg under the out-feed table of the jointer?
Drive roller is leaving is gummy substance on wood
Your rollers are deteriorating and decompsing. You can have the metal rods refurbished with new rubber and a better material than the original. You need a shop that does Rubber Volcanizing. There are many around So Cal as well as Seatle or anywhere they build airplanes and automobiles. Good luck.
Hola tengo una problema porque el motor dejó de funcionar y deseo sustituirlo, pero no sé dónde puedo conseguir un motor nuevo para esta Cepilladora Jointer Makita 2030 o como podría adaptar otro motor?
Y si alguien sabe en qué año salió este modelo de cepilladora?
je voudrais savoir le prix de vente et ou acheter le planeur makita 2030
Looking for a magnetic switch to fit the Makita 2030n. Makita part is discontinued.
There is a problem with my planer in that it doesn’t turn on. There’s power to the motor, so the switch is good. If I ground one of the brushes to the body, the motor spins. Is this a ground problem? The brushes are good.
bought used, the feed rollers are not contacting the material is there a way to adjust them or is there supposed to be a rubber sleve on them?
How to replace belt