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Post by garystewart on Oct 18, 2011 22:09:07 GMT -5
My B & D saw of over 30 years has developed about 1/8" of end play at the blade. I suppose I could take it apart and stick some washers in it someplace, or I could use that as an excuse to buy something new.
While at Lowes I stopped by the tool dept and looked at a Porter Cable PC15TCSMK for about $90, didn't really like the looks of the Skil Saw. Anybody have a favorite to suggest? Don't need the best or most expensive, but willing to pay a little more for quality.
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Post by markkw on Oct 19, 2011 11:40:29 GMT -5
Rebuild the old saw, it'll outlast a new one unless you plan on spending like Obama.
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Post by franz on Oct 21, 2011 13:18:08 GMT -5
Still driving mt 1955 Porter Cable 8" saw here.
It really annoyed me to have to buy a new tube of grease a couple years back, the price was through the roof.
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Post by markkw on Oct 21, 2011 14:01:37 GMT -5
Still driving mt 1955 Porter Cable 8" saw here. It really annoyed me to have to buy a new tube of grease a couple years back, the price was through the roof. HAH! You got a "new" one ... my 8" P-C is a 1948  |
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Post by franz on Oct 22, 2011 0:23:56 GMT -5
Does your blade guard roll into the top housing or flip open to the rear?
I have 1 of each, just not sure how old the flip back saw is.
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Post by artisback on Oct 22, 2011 9:35:31 GMT -5
New Porter Cable tools are a perfect example of how the new owners of the name are perfectly happy to ride on the past reputation, while ruining the name and reputation of a once quality tool.
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Post by nutrivet on Oct 23, 2011 2:31:45 GMT -5
Back to PC again. Mine swings back instead of riding into the top cover. "Guild 8" is cast onto it and A-8 is the model on motor plate. it also has the grease cup type lube on the main shaft. Where you twist it slightly and it forces new lube into the bearing.
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