bmchan Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have owned on of these for 10+/- years and to be honest it has seen very little use. The styrofoam pad to which the discs attach blew apart on me recently and I have not been able to determine if I can just replace that part. Anyone have experience with this before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have owned on of these for 10+/- years and to be honest it has seen very little use. The styrofoam pad to which the discs attach blew apart on me recently and I have not been able to determine if I can just replace that part. Anyone have experience with this before? I've replaced both the hook and loop pad and the little belt on both of mine a couple times. I bought mine from a local tool repair shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmykx250 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Porter cable has an excellent online parts ordering service. I have replaced the hook and loop on mine 2 x in the 12 years i have had it as well. That says something about the quality of these little sanders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmrys Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have replaced the pad on mine a couple times too. Found one at a local repair shop the first time. Recently I ordered one from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB1 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I haven't had to replace the pad on mine (Model 333) but I have replaced the little o-ring belt which required removing the pad. It's a simple process and Porter Cable parts can be ordered online for pretty reasonable prices. It cost more to get the o-ring shipped then the part cost Here's the link I used, just look up your sander model... http://www.ereplacementparts.com/porter-cable-333-type-random-orbit-palm-sander-parts-c-129_1997_2006.html -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikepdarr Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 They carry them at Woodcraft and the big stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryangel69 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Lowes.com Item #: 269940 It says dewalt in the description because they are stupid. The pic is of the porter cable 5 hole. Dewalts have 8 holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I think HD has them too. Should be about 15 bucks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I had replaced mine about 6trs ago as well, I wonder if the quality on the new ones are the same or if it has deminished? Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmykx250 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I had replaced mine about 6trs ago as well, I wonder if the quality on the new ones are the same or if it has deminished? Nate I would hold on to the one you have. Quality never seems to go in the a favorable direction. I think it's pretty amazing how long ive had mine now and think of all the sanding ive done with it. It has seen quite a few dusty hours of operation! Not always hooked up to the shop vac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryangel69 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have seen those go bad on so many units I just expect it. There is so many things that can effect the foam rubber. Could be sunlight, humidity, or the company that made it. If it was setting outside you expect different wear different than a unit kept in a temperature controlled garage. Just like so many things they are made by the lowest bidder. They order them in massive batches then start the bidding again. The one that came on your unit is most likely the not same one on the shelf. I suspect that this is the difference you find in a festool. Why is the price higher? Quality control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmchan Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks everyone. Off to Lowe's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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