Can't help there, Peter. My tools are all very much hobby use.......
Hi RebelworkIs it the brand that's expensive? What is the brand?
Spare parts for tools are high everywhere. For me in the U.S.A. I did replace a pad on my PC orbital sander for about 1/2 the cost of the sander. About a year later the sander died a valiant death. I got my moneys worth from the sander as it lasted 6 to 8 years? Will I replace the new orbital sanders pad if needed or other parts if they break down? Probably not and would just buy another new one in the $60 to $80 range
Thanks to all who responded to my discussionI've been using PC sanders snce the 90's will replace parts as long as they are available...
Personally I have used pretty much all of them from Dewalt to Festool..
In the US we pretty much use 5" sanders in the shop.