SW

"Scott Willett"

19/02/2005 4:46 PM

Porter Cable 7518 Router- Brand New - Just Died





I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times. Well it
just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after abut
20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.



I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
being to optimistic?



Thanks


This topic has 9 replies

NE

"Never Enough Money"

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

19/02/2005 3:37 PM

Check your breaker.


Scott Willett wrote:
> I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times.
Well it
> just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after
abut
> 20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.
>
>
>
> I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
> experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return
it to
> one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I
am
> being to optimistic?
>
>
>
> Thanks

SW

"Scott Willett"

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

19/02/2005 5:00 PM

I bought it from Amazon

I am toast

Thank
Scott
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
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> "Scott Willett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>
>> I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times. Well it
>> just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after
>> abut 20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
>> experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
>> one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
>> being to optimistic?
>
> Way over optomistic. They will surely want you to leave it for repairs.
> Better, take it back to your dealer for an exchange.
>
>
>
>
>

EP

"Edwin Pawlowski"

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

19/02/2005 9:53 PM


"Scott Willett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
> experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
> one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
> being to optimistic?
>

Service centers usually only fix things. Check the return policy of the
place you bought it. They may exchange it.

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

19/02/2005 9:48 PM


"Scott Willett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

>
> I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times. Well it
> just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after abut
> 20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.
>
>
>
> I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
> experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
> one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
> being to optimistic?

Way over optomistic. They will surely want you to leave it for repairs.
Better, take it back to your dealer for an exchange.




Pg

Patriarch

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

19/02/2005 5:34 PM

"Scott Willett" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> I bought it from Amazon
>
> I am toast
>

You say that because...?

SW

"Scott Willett"

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

27/02/2005 12:04 PM

Just a quick follow-up

The problem was easily fixed, while I waited at the Porter Cable repair
center in the ATL GA area (Forrest Park). The issue was a simple soldered
connection came undone.

The service people were great.
Scott
Woodstock GA

"Scott Willett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
>
>
> I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times. Well it
> just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after abut
> 20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.
>
>
>
> I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
> experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
> one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
> being to optimistic?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>

Dd

DL

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

20/02/2005 7:44 PM

Scott Willett wrote:
> I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times. Well it
> just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after abut
> 20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.
>
>
>
> I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
> experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
> one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
> being to optimistic?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
I purchased my PC 7539 at Home Depot and it was the floor model where
they had cut the cord. Given that I got it for a song, I figured I
would call PC and buy a new cord. When I spoke with them, they stated
that they would send a new cord and new tool accessory kit which
included manuals, warranty, wrenches, etc. I asked what it would cost
and they said there was not charge. Just asked for my address and it
all arrived two days later.

Give them a try. They might surprise you. At a minimum, they might
point you to the sources of the problem when you discuss it with them.

David

Pn

Phisherman

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

19/02/2005 11:52 PM

I had an issue with a Porter-Cable sander. After calling customer
service, they sent me a fix. My personal experience with PC customer
service is good and believe your experience will be likewise. Keep
us informed.

On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 16:46:30 -0500, "Scott Willett"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times. Well it
>just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after abut
>20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.
>
>
>
>I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
>experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
>one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
>being to optimistic?
>
>
>
>Thanks
>

Li

Lenny

in reply to "Scott Willett" on 19/02/2005 4:46 PM

20/02/2005 12:05 PM

Before you give up on it try blowing out the switch with compressed
air. They have a tendency to fill up with dust and not make good
contact. Is that the variable speed model ? If so, slide the switch
back and forth a few times and give it another try.
Good Luck !
Lenny
On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 23:52:10 GMT, Phisherman <[email protected]> wrote:

>I had an issue with a Porter-Cable sander. After calling customer
>service, they sent me a fix. My personal experience with PC customer
>service is good and believe your experience will be likewise. Keep
>us informed.
>
>On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 16:46:30 -0500, "Scott Willett"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>I have used my brand new Porter Cable 7518 router maybe 5 times. Well it
>>just stopped today. I received it this January. It just quit after abut
>>20 seconds of use, Nothing real hard.
>>
>>
>>
>>I have never dealt with Porter Cable service. Does anyone have any
>>experience with their service? I am hoping they will let me return it to
>>one of the service centers, and they will replace it. Do you think I am
>>being to optimistic?
>>
>>
>>
>>Thanks
>>


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