I have numerous shop-built accessories for my Bies fence. It is a popular fence so there are articles on how to build them for a fraction of the cost.
A quickie 'idiot check', to insure the shop dummy hasn't done something stupid, is always in order ... ;)
I had to leave it in the equipment shed over 2 weeks before I could install it in the shop. Mike M
I keep copious quantities around for just this circumstance ... one of the handiest, goto's in the shop: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,43456&p=66917 Rockler also has them.
pretty clever and good for a small shop Two-in-one bench top tool mount that flips over to hide one and reveal the other https://www.youtube.com/embed/yT8Sf06E-6o
Also easier to shop around for a good price if everything white.
Take it to a small motor repair shop and let them show you what's wrong. Most of the time they don't charge much if any for things of this nature.
You could take the old drum out and get a new one from a savage shop that hasn't gone rusty. Then change the felt pads.
I found the one from this hire shop is ace, and
Have you tried: http://www.bshappliancecare.com/Bosch/boschspares.htmlHaven't used them myself though, I get spares from the local shop, they seem to be able to get anything - for a price :) Lee