Porter Cable
Band Saw

Model # 728 Official Porter Cable band saw

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Craftsman Power Tool Bearing 855284
#11

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Craftsman power tool bearing

Part #855284

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Gear Nut T1 804301
#131A

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Gear nut t1

Part #804301

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Sears Grnd Screw 844107
#157

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Sears grnd screw

Part #844107

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Jackshaft 691723
#39

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Jackshaft

Part #691723

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Cord Clamp 861434
#156

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Cord clamp

Part #861434

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Router Motor Brush Cap 801538
#3A

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Router motor brush cap

Part #801538

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Gear Ret. Ring 805011
#131

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Gear ret. ring

Part #805011

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Handle Washer 801377
#161

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Handle washer

Part #801377

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Armature T2, T3 692116
#1

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Armature t2, t3

Part #692116

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Armature Seal T2, T3 691809
#22

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Armature seal t2, t3

Part #691809

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Symptoms for band saws

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Main causes: damaged rubber tire, worn wheel bearings, loose blade tension, dull saw blade…

Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, feeding work piece to quickly, loose blade tension…

Main causes: angle indicator needs adjustment, dull blade…

Main causes: dull blade, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide…

Main causes: broken saw blade, bad drive belt, damaged rubber tire…

Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, weak drive motor…

Main causes: lack of electrical power, broken power cord, bad on/off switch, faulty drive motor…

Repair guides for band saws

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your band saw.

How to replace a band saw on-off switch

How to replace a band saw on-off switch

If the switch won't turn the band saw on or off, it could be defective. Replace the switch, using these steps.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a band saw drive belt

How to replace a band saw drive belt

If the motor runs but the blade doesn't move, it could be that the drive belt is broken. Here's how to replace it.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a band saw blade

How to replace a band saw blade

If the saw blade is dull or damaged and isn't cutting cleanly, replace the blade following these steps.…

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Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos for band saws

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How to tell if a fuse is blown

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How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

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