"Charles" wrote in message
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Case in point. Our Fellowes DM8C shredder died so I took it apart and was
delighted to find that it was easily serviceable. Two stripped gears.
So, I jumped on the Internet only to find that parts are not available.
My delight was short-lived.

So here goes 25 more pounds into a stinking, bulging and leeching
landfill, when it could have been repaired for a few bucks and 20 minutes
of my time.

I usually take stuff apart before I throw it out and about half the time
find that repair would be easy if the parts were available.

I hate the baggage of more legislation but think that something might need
to be done in this arena.


Charles-Might try here, not a "what's your model number" place but a great
source for all kinds of small machine parts:
http://www.smallparts.com/

Also, if you like pulling the things apart, strip the items you can't fix of
bits that may come in handy later for another repair.

Dan