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15-30 minutes
This is a genuine OEM sourced replacement guide pin that connects to the pivot plate. It is designed for use with Porter Cable drywall sanders. It is made out of metal and it is sold individually. No tools are needed to replace it.
Guide Pin 879685
OEM part for: Porter Cable
Part Number: 879685
$4.99
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This Guide Pin will fit the following 9 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Porter Cable
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You keep my tools going , love your service and delivery speed Thank you 😊
Jose -
August 24, 2022
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Right part
This part is for a tool that I use almost daily so I needed it quick and right the first time
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February 11, 2022
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Exactly what I needed
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June 30, 2020
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Easy fix. An essential part.
An essential part to my Drywall Sander. Very easy to install. So grateful that eReplacement Parts carried it. Love this site !!
Tom -
February 13, 2020
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Got it done
It was the right part fit good and got here quickly. The only thing I could say you could make better, is the tips on how to repair with your order. Instead of it telling me how to replace the part it just told me what other buyers thought of the part.
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May 1, 2020
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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
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
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
👍 1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
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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