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Discussion
Discussion for the Porter Cable 503 TYPE 1 3x24 Belt Sander
Porter Cable has changed the part number of the 48105 lube to 803442. The Skil lube part number 80111 is a suitable replacement for the Porter Cable lube.
Model 352VS Type 3 Serial No. 121012
Husband removed the cover since a cord was inside and is now having trouble putting the cover back on. Where are the air holes to be located?
Do get it to fit in place except for the bottom of the handle is too tight to slip on down. Don't feel comfortable forcing the plastic form.
Would appreciate any help putting it back on.
Is the worm gear on the PC model 503, type 1, only held in place by friction? One of the end caps, on the side with the friction washer, has threads but I'm not sure if they thread into anything.
Other than that, I hope I can get this thing back together. My bench looks just like your exploded diagram!!!