Porter Cable 315-1 - Last of a kind, a sturdy beast.

[CyberDyneSystems]

To the best of my knowledge, this is the last Porter Cable Circular direct drive saw that included the ability to easily grease the main bearing via a grease cap.
That in part is what has kept mine working as a front line portable saw in the contracting trades from 1985 until 2010 with no trips for service.
I have also always preferred the depth adjustment on these saws to the tilting type more commonly found.

New blades and grease kept mine going. It's final demise only occurred after a fall from a roof which has altered it's ability to cut a straight line. The saw still works, but the housing and bed are bent. Alas no replacement parts available.

If you find one working at a good price, it could last a lifetime.

[TVH]

Would you be willing to sell parts off your 315-1 to keep another good saw running?
I am in bad need of a good 7/16" blade bolt/tooth washer for my Rockwell 315-1, purchased in 1971 and still running fine.

Thanks, TVH