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PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - glzahn - 12-05-2018
I have a Porter Cable Model 543 Jig saw that I purchased about 18 yrs ago and I broke the Motor housing(part #887794) where the base attaches, last week. PC no longer carries that model or has replacement parts for it. I've searched Vintage tool parts online without success. Any ideas where I might find a replacement part?
Thanks,
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - jasfrank - 12-05-2018
(12-05-2018, 01:48 PM)glzahn Wrote: I have a Porter Cable Model 543 Jig saw that I purchased about 18 yrs ago and I broke the Motor housing(part #887794) where the base attaches, last week. PC no longer carries that model or has replacement parts for it. I've searched Vintage tool parts online without success. Any ideas where I might find a replacement part?
Thanks,
I see a few on ebay probably cheaper than the part would be
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - Woodworm! - 12-05-2018
(12-05-2018, 01:48 PM)glzahn Wrote: I have a Porter Cable Model 543 Jig saw that I purchased about 18 yrs ago and I broke the Motor housing(part #887794) where the base attaches, last week. PC no longer carries that model or has replacement parts for it. I've searched Vintage tool parts online without success. Any ideas where I might find a replacement part?
Thanks,
see one on ebay for $68 or a best offer.
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - Stwood_ - 12-05-2018
ereplacementparts.com
#887794 discontinued.
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - BobW - 12-06-2018
I had that saw and hated it. Ended up dumping it (at a garage sale, I think) and buying a Bosch 1591...have been a happy jigsawer ever since. Moral: move on.
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - Stwood_ - 12-06-2018
Yes on the bosch. I have the top handle saw
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - BobW - 12-06-2018
(12-06-2018, 01:29 AM)Stwood_ Wrote: Yes on the bosch. I have the top handle saw
Mine is top handle too...maybe I got the number wrong...1590?
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - Stwood_ - 12-06-2018
(12-06-2018, 01:45 AM)BobW Wrote: Mine is top handle too...maybe I got the number wrong...1590?
Oooh........I'm not sure. It's one-or-the-other.
I'm not in the shop to grab mine.
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - EvilTwin - 12-06-2018
Have several jigsaws, including a couple of Bosch battery versions. Go with a Bosch, for the money they are the best of the bunch.
RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw) - glzahn - 12-06-2018
Thanks for the responses. I will take all into consideration. I really liked this saw, served me well for 18 yrs.