Kevin W Johnson
05-02-2012, 2:42 AM
So I decided to start cutting an ambrosia silver maple bowl blank tonight. I noticed that my blade was way out of adjustment, no where close to the thrust bearings. I open the top door, and the blade is on the front edge of the wheel. I also noticed the back edge of the wheel was rubbing the back cover to the upper wheel. I knew at that moment something was broken, and upon disassembly and inspection I confirmed my suspicion. The hinge assmebly for the top wheel is cracked/broken. I thought to myself, well poo, but then I remembered it's still under warranty.
So I go to Porter Cable's website, only to discover the part I need is backordered and no indication is given on estimated re-stock status. I've looked around online a bit, and a few palces "claim" to sell it, however I get the feeling based on the 1-2 week shipping time, that they are not stocking them, but rather ordering it from PC as needed.
This brings to my question here, knowing that these machines are clones sold under many different names. Does anyone have first hand knowledge what other brand would be a sure fit for this part? I'd willing to buy one, and get my warranty part from PC when they get it in stock. I know can go tomorrow and look at a Jet band saw (maybe a steel city also) and see if it's made the same. But in my area that's about it. It's a 100 mile one-way trip to look at anything else.
The PC part number that I'm looking for is 5140101-03 hinge assembly.
So I go to Porter Cable's website, only to discover the part I need is backordered and no indication is given on estimated re-stock status. I've looked around online a bit, and a few palces "claim" to sell it, however I get the feeling based on the 1-2 week shipping time, that they are not stocking them, but rather ordering it from PC as needed.
This brings to my question here, knowing that these machines are clones sold under many different names. Does anyone have first hand knowledge what other brand would be a sure fit for this part? I'd willing to buy one, and get my warranty part from PC when they get it in stock. I know can go tomorrow and look at a Jet band saw (maybe a steel city also) and see if it's made the same. But in my area that's about it. It's a 100 mile one-way trip to look at anything else.
The PC part number that I'm looking for is 5140101-03 hinge assembly.