Porter Cable
Band Saw

Model # 5038 Official Porter Cable band saw & stand

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Porter Cable 5038 band saw & stand, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Adjusting Screw, 5/16-18 X .875 823193
#21

Bandsaw stand diagram

Adjusting screw, 5/16-18 x .875

Part #823193

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw 861849
#27

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Screw

Part #861849

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Trigger Latch Spring Tube 846231

#NI02

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Trigger latch spring tube

Part #846231

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Saw Arm (5038) 864851
#26

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Saw arm (5038)

Part #864851

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Lock Nut 804469
#11

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Lock nut

Part #804469

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Cap Screw, 1/4-20 X 3/4 824317
#15

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Cap screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4

Part #824317

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Base 846240
#1

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Base

Part #846240

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Lock Nut 822159
#3

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Lock nut

Part #822159

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Segment Washer 801687
#28

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Segment washer

Part #801687

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Lock Washer 822133
#16

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Lock washer

Part #822133

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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, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide…

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

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

Main causes: angle indicator needs adjustment, dull blade…

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 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.…

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

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