Thanks Norm,
I guess a laser cutter might be able to cut those diamond shaped holes, not sure. But that would have to be flat wouldn't it, not with the centre recessed like the OEM. The original also has the outer edge folded up but that might not matter. Sure would have some spinning mass.
The discs are about $100 plus postage from ODK. That's probably quite reasonable really. although substantially more than the cost of the whole machine in its original state. At least you can get them.
All the best
Jeff