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

Chain Anchor 846221
#25

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Chain anchor

Part #846221

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

Bracket (5032) 846246
#10

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Bracket (5032)

Part #846246

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

Jaw 878751
#20

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Jaw

Part #878751

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

Hinge 846242
#8

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Hinge

Part #846242

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Housing Screw 838733
#12

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Housing screw

Part #838733

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

Vise Grip Chain 846234
#23

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Vise grip chain

Part #846234

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

Nut 828811
#6

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Nut

Part #828811

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(not Avail) Switch (627-dc Applications) N/P
#30

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(not avail) switch (627-dc applications)

Part #N/P

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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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