Porter Cable Power saw Parts — Browse All Models

Common replacement parts for Porter Cable power saws

• Carbon motor brushes. The spring-loaded motor brushes on the table saw mount against the rotating armature, transferring power to the armature.
• Saw blade. The saw blade is a circular metal disc with teeth mounted to the arbor shaft. The motor spins the arbor shaft which rotates the saw blade to cut the work piece.
• Blade guard. The power saw’s blade guard is a clear plastic cover positioned over the blade. The blade guard prevents accidental hand contact with the saw blade.
• Motor overload. The power saw’s motor overload prevents motor damage by shutting off power to the motor when the blade binds up in the work piece overheating the motor. A reset switch on the overload allows you to restore power to the motor after the motor cools down and you clear the blade.

Troubleshooting tips to follow for your Porter Cable band saw when it won't start

A bad power supply, broken power cord, failed on/off switch or bad drive motor can prevent the band saw from starting.

Check the power supply first. Plug a shop light or other electrical tool into the electrical outlet that you’re using for the band saw to make sure the outlet works. If the electrical outlet is dead, reset the house circuit breaker for the outlet. If the outlet still doesn’t work, try using a different outlet to power the band saw.

If the electrical outlet is okay, unplug the band saw and check the power cord for damage. Replace the cord if it’s damaged.

If the power cord is okay, use a multimeter to check for continuity through the on/off switch with the switch turned on (with the band saw still unplugged). The meter should measure near 0 ohms of resistance through the switch. If the meter measures infinite resistance, replace the switch because it’s preventing the drive motor from getting power.

If the on/off switch is okay, check the wire harness connections between the switch and the drive motor. Reconnect any loose wires and repair any broken wires. If the wiring connections are okay, then you’ll likely need to replace the drive motor because it doesn’t run even though it should be getting electrical current through the power cord, on/off switch and wires.