I'm just wondering how many here repair their power tools or replace them as they wear out. We have two Dewalt palm sanders at work that have both broken in the last couple of weeks. I'm not sure if we're going to try to get them fixed or just scrap them and buy new. I know I have repaired some things in the past (drill motors, skilsaws as well as sanders) but it seems that most things are made to just be replaced these days.
I have a craftsman router that the bearings are worn out and there is side by side movement with the shaft. I'd like to just get a new Porter Cable but can't spring the bucks at this time.
How do you guys feel about this, and if you repair, do you do it yourself? or send it out?