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Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: lptools on July 03, 2020, 04:41:11 PM

Title: Pile of Porter Cable Power Tools
Post by: lptools on July 03, 2020, 04:41:11 PM

Hello, This is all from The American Legion Post Sale. The router is a Porter Cable/Rockwell. made in Pennsylvania. All of the rest are Porter Cable, made right here in Syracuse, NY. I haven't plugged anything in yet, just blew of the dust, checked for bare wires, will probably have to change 3 of the 4 power cords. I also need to open them up and check grease and oil levels.  Former owner was a contractor, so these were probably rode hard, and never saw an air nozzle. I will post pics after I get then running!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Pile of Porter Cable Power Tools
Post by: papadan on July 03, 2020, 05:03:36 PM

Nice looking older model tools, hope they all run good for you.

Title: Re: Pile of Porter Cable Power Tools
Post by: p_toad on July 03, 2020, 05:07:03 PM

Nice collection.  Truthfully, they don't look as beat as a lot of newer tools i see.  Have fun! :smiley:

Title: Re: Pile of Porter Cable Power Tools
Post by: lptools on July 03, 2020, 06:46:06 PM

Thanks, guys!  I am going to wait until our local Porter Cable guy opens up on Tuesday, he knows these tools inside and out. I hope he has the power cords in stock!! I've already found them online, but I try to go local first!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Pile of Porter Cable Power Tools
Post by: lptools on September 13, 2020, 04:00:58 PM

Here is the Porter Cable 548 Bayonet Saw, new cord, gear case dis-assembled and new grease installed. Oil level where it belongs, this tool runs very well for its age, I wish that I could say the same for me!! :cheesy:

Title: Re: Pile of Porter Cable Power Tools
Post by: john k on February 22, 2021, 05:08:24 PM

Have any luck cleaning up the other tools?

Title: Re: Pile of Porter Cable Power Tools
Post by: lptools on March 05, 2021, 01:04:46 PM

Yes, and sorry about the delay. The belt sander got a cord repair, new belt, new oil, checked the grease, good to go!! I don't do much cleaning on the housings, that is up to new owner. Thanks for asking, Lou