My trusty Bosch belt sander has developed a fault with its toothed belt wheel. It's the larger of the two sprockets, and it looks like the internal flats have worn away and it keeps slipping. I have to stop every so often to tighten up the securing nut for the sprocket. I have tried to find a supplier of a new sprocket, but it seems that it is not just out of stock but also will not be available anywhere! I have tried Miles Tools as my first stop (Bosch PBS 75 / 0603270003 / EU 230 Volt Spare Parts | Miles Tool & Machinery Centre) - 31 - TOOTHED BELT WHEEL Z=19 BSD-1606625026.A161606625026 , and they don't know when it will be available. And lots of other sites just don't have it either.
I am going to ring Bosch tomorrow about this, but don't have much hope.
So will I just have to bite the bullet and buy a new sander? It's seems bonkers really, as the sander is otherwise in good shape for my needs!
I am going to ring Bosch tomorrow about this, but don't have much hope.
So will I just have to bite the bullet and buy a new sander? It's seems bonkers really, as the sander is otherwise in good shape for my needs!