Need motor brushes for a stanley heavy duty 4'x24' belt sander. type: 497, model A, amps: hi-8.5, lo-7.0, volts 115, serial # 457244. thanks, tom

SOURCE: I need a switch for my Porter Cable Heavy Duty

You didn't specify what type but I looked at a type 7 or so and the switch number is 697452 and list is 14.00. You should be able to buy that online or I would suggest if you have an electrical supply house in your area taking that one and matching it up, there is nothing special about it other than size, BUT make sure that they get one for the proper amp draw which is listed on switch. Let me know if I can help further

SOURCE: I need a switch for my Porter Cable Heavy Duty

power cord stuck in rear wheel of power sander

SOURCE: I need an owners manual

Go to: Searspartsdirect.com and enter the full code number minus the decimal point. That will take you to a series of drawings with parts lists. Hopefully, they still list the owner's manual. Good luck!

SOURCE: I have a Skil 4

18 inch is the biggest I seen however I couln't find your model number. Here is a site tell you evertthing You need to know.
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/

SOURCE: my makita 4"X24" sander makes

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/makita-9404-belt-sander-parts-c-97_103_535.html

I would say you have a bearing going out ether on the motor this web address will take you to a good break down of the housing I would say you need a motor bearing it will also give you a parts # but if you have a bearing supplier somewhere ( I look in yellow pages for electrical motor repair) you might find the bearing for a cheaper price just remember to take the old one with you so you are sure to get the same size. I have found bearing and belts for my table saws are the same as for some clothes washers for about 1/2 the price as ordering from sears
good luck
Pat