It is a genuine item that is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Porter Cable band saws. This is one of the special hinges that provide support for pulleys on the unit. Over time it may wear out or get damaged eventually requiring a replacement. To ensure the exact location and the correct installation of this component, check the appropriate diagrams of your model. One durable metal hinge is included. You will need a wrench set and a screwdriver to remove the old part and secure the new one.
Hinge 5140101-03
OEM part for: Porter Cable
Part Number: 5140101-03
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This Hinge will fit the following 5 machine. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Porter Cable
This item works with the following types of products:
- Band Saw Parts
- Saw Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 5140074-54, 5140074-51
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Broken adjuster (hinge)
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Parts Used
Overall, satisfied with my purchase and very happy to have my bandsaw operational again at a reasonable price.
It's a shame the Rigid part is out of stock everywhere as it seems to be a very high fail item. I hope the Porter Cable part holds up better.
Broken hinge. Ridged 14" bandsaw, part no longer available.
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Power Drill
Parts Used
2) Installed new hinge.
3) Tapped pulley adjustment threads to except Ridgid adjustment rod.
4) Saved my favorite tool from scrap heap.
Broken hinge and blade tensioner
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Broken Hinge
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
"Cast iron" top wheel tab adjustment broken
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed wheel height adjustment threaded rod and spring.
Removed two screws and washers to remove cast iron part.
Removed broken cast iron adjustment and replaced with new one.
Reversed order of operation to complete repair.
Note when looking at manual, parts were discontinued and was replace with complete parts as one part.
Upper wheel hinge was cracked and blade tightening screw was bent
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed blade
Removed upper wheel
Removed upper cabinet/wheel cover
Removed blade tensioning screw
Removed upper hinge.
Replaced parts in reverse order
Broken Tracking Adjuster
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
The hinge that adjusts to pitch of the upper wheel broke.
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
2 . Removed blade
3 . Removed the hub nut and upper wheel
4 . Removed the blade guards front and rear
5 . Removed upper wheel safety covers
6 . Lift out the tension adjustment assembly and move the components from the old hung to the new hinge assembly.
7 . Re-assemble the saw in the reverse order making sure that all fasteners are tight.
8 . Install a new blade and adjust tension, tracking, and guides.
Alignment hinge broke unable to align upper wheel.
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed upper housing screws
Removed/replaced broken hinge
Replaced upper housing screws
Reinstalled upper wheel
Reinstalled bandsaw blade
Increased tension, realigned blade
Started sawing!!!!
Tension hinge was broken
Tool Type
Band Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
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