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15-30 minutes
It is a genuine OEM item which is made for Porter Cable drywall sanders. The guide pin is secured to the pivot plate and it helps to hold the vacuum adapter. The adapter is fitted near the sanding pad and is used to reduce the amount of dust in the air. It provides an identical replacement for a missing or a damaged hardware that was installed on a new unit. One durable metal guide pin is included. Check the diagrams of your model for the exact location and application of this component.
Guide Pin 879686
OEM part for: Porter Cable
Part Number: 879686
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This part will fit the following 9 machines
Porter Cable
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i'd lost the pins to keep sanding head in correct alignment
L.A. - August 2, 2023
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
only trouble was un coupling the vacuum hose to the head to get to where the pins screwed in at.
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I lost one pin and the drive shaft end snapped
James - March 23, 2018
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Pulled the old driveshaft out put the new one in greased it and then put the two pins in turn it on ready to go
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Replace guide pins
Thomas - March 30, 2016
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, None
I just replaced the guide pins now the sander works perfect
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