I have been wrestling with replacing a sanding sleeve on my General Spindle sander,long enough. Now I turn to the PRO'S. I cannot find replacement sleeves made for the General,so I substuted the Jet sleeves. Measureed out to the same Dia. I.D. and O.D.. They will not just slip on, with out hitting the sleeve. This causes the sleeve to change shapes dramatically. Thus causing more frustration,and the sleeve changing shape even more,when thrown up against the wall. So what is the answer? How is this done with the least amount of damage to the sleeve and the cylinder.