kmmcrafts Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 My random orbital sander quit working this morning.. I took it apart to find one of the carbon brushes basically worn gone, LOL other one is probably half gone.. I can order new ones from ereplacement parts for about $14 shipped... just curious though since I don't know much about these.. but can't one just buy carbon material and make their own? This sander has these little holders.. and everything is separated.. ie plastic housing, spring and a blade connector for the wire to plug into so nothing is soldered or connected in any way.. If I could buy the carbon in the correct shap to fit into the holder and cut to length.. Not sure if I could buy these local or not if so where would one find it? I don't mind paying the $14 but would be nice to just put it back together today / tomorrow without having to wait for shipment plus.. they charging over $6 shipping on 1-2 ounce package, LOL that should be able to ship for $2.60 at most. I'll probably go ahead and order then but if I find something local well.. then I'll have some for next time, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Any motor shop should have them. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted September 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Not sure why I didn't think of a motor shop.. I was trying to think if a hardware store would have them.. Thanks for the suggestion... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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