How to get parts for Yoshino belt sander

[Stargazer]

I have a nice strong Yoshino 100x610 belt sander. The graphite backing pad is wearing out, and I’m having trouble finding a source for replacement. The stores that sell them don’t sell parts (what’s new—same in USA) Anyone point me in the direction of a parts source? Reminds me of seeing very nice catamarans on the beach on little islands, disabled by difficulty in getting repair parts!

 

[FERRET]

I have a nice strong Yoshino 100x610 belt sander. The graphite backing pad is wearing out, and I’m having trouble finding a source for replacement. The stores that sell them don’t sell parts (what’s new—same in USA) Anyone point me in the direction of a parts source? Reminds me of seeing very nice catamarans on the beach on little islands, disabled by difficulty in getting repair parts!

Looks like you are screwed, even GOOGLE can't find them.

 

[Stargazer]

Looks like you are screwed, even GOOGLE can't find them.

It turns out that the 4” belt sander graphite pads are somewhat generic, and it’s possible to use Makita ones, which can be bought on Lazada. Workarounds, as we call them in the software world. Graphite is amazing. Without it, belt sanders would not be practical.