On Wednesday I had a problem with my Makita belt Sander. While taking
the front roller apart the retaining clip that holds the shaft in place
flew thru the air never to be seen again.
I decided to call Makita customer service to find out what size the
clip is, was. Thinking I was in for a long session I made myself a cup
of tea and set myself up with something to read. You know the normal
customer service routine.

Well what a surprise, after one choice for English or Spanish and a
second for sales ot technical assistance I was talking to a live person
after only 2 rings. A plus for Makita!!

I explained I just wanted the size of the clip as I thought I could get
it locally and avoid any shipping charges for a small item. I was told
the clip was 12mm and they had them in stock for 40 cents. I said that
I did not want to purchase and incur any shipping charges. I was told
the would send me the clip without charge for the clip or charge for
shipping. I could hardly believe it. Another plus for Makita.

Today is Friday and when I came home this afternoon the package laying
on my front step contained the clip. Another plus for Makita.

I do not think there are many companies offering that kind of service
today and I felt they deserved some public praise.

"mike" wrote in message
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On Wednesday I had a problem with my Makita belt Sander. While taking
the front roller apart the retaining clip that holds the shaft in place
flew thru the air never to be seen again.
I decided to call Makita customer service to find out what size the
clip is, was. Thinking I was in for a long session I made myself a cup
of tea and set myself up with something to read. You know the normal
customer service routine.

Well what a surprise, after one choice for English or Spanish and a
second for sales ot technical assistance I was talking to a live person
after only 2 rings. A plus for Makita!!

I explained I just wanted the size of the clip as I thought I could get
it locally and avoid any shipping charges for a small item. I was told
the clip was 12mm and they had them in stock for 40 cents. I said that
I did not want to purchase and incur any shipping charges. I was told
the would send me the clip without charge for the clip or charge for
shipping. I could hardly believe it. Another plus for Makita.

Today is Friday and when I came home this afternoon the package laying
on my front step contained the clip. Another plus for Makita.

I do not think there are many companies offering that kind of service
today and I felt they deserved some public praise.


Now the old lost clip will magically reappear. Never fails....

Aloha...
Craig


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You got that right!!! It showed up this afternoon 20 feet away from
where I last heard it hit something.

Gun springs/parts have the same habits...