Makita 231282-5 — Compression Spring (marked “2.4”), genuine Makita replacement part. Small helical compression spring used in the plate/biscuit joiner assembly; Makita lists it as "Compression spring 2.4" and it’s supplied as a single spring for the assembly.
Details you’ll care about:
- Function: small compression spring in the fence/base mechanism where it works with a 3.5 mm steel ball in the parts breakdown.
- Marking: shown in Makita parts lists as “Compression spring 2.4” (part no. 231282-5).
- Quantity: one spring per location in the parts diagram.
Example models this Makita part is used on (for reference): Makita 3901, PJ7000, DPJ140 / DPJ180 and the BPJ-series joiners (BPJ140 / BPJ180) — check your model’s parts breakdown to confirm placement.
If you’re repairing a joiner and want a direct, genuine Makita replacement rather than guessing a generic spring, this original Makita 231282-5 matches the spring called out in the official parts diagrams. It’s a small, specific component — one of those tiny power tool parts that makes the mechanism operate smoothly.
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