Thank you for this. The lock wrench was something I didnt think of. The manual on my 1970s inherited B&D saw referenced the screwdriver trick, but as you mentioned, modern blades dont have them. Thank you for this video!
Thanks for the video. I locked the blade so it wouldn't move and I tried to take off the bolt, but it keeps spinning in either direction. So I can't tighten the bolt or loosen it.
9/16 is a little too big. 12mm works. I used a cordless impact driver to take off the bolt. Then I put it back on. If the motor runs, but the blade doesn't spin, then I'll know the blade is too thin like the other guy said.
Acobado blade, Skilsaw, Ryobi impact driver. It's a fairly new blade, but I did cut a lot of wood. I think the hole that the shaft spins in must have gotten wider after time, because it worked great for a while. I tried cutting wood again and it worked briefly, but then the shaft spun while the blade remained still.
I have this exact saw but what's happened is that the motor is turning even if I clamp the blade. I can't get the blade tight enough so it doesn't lock up some times. any hints on that?
What about if you actively clamp the blade can you loosen the nut? I’m just not sure how if the blade is clamped it could move? Is it the shaft that’s spinning independent of the blade?
@@learnsavediy Yeah, I clamp blade, turn the bolt and the motor spindle turns. In fact, I can't get the blade off now. 😆 I've had this so long, must be time for a new one.
@@tomzphone I got a new saw (with a spindle lock this time!) but I wanted the fresh blade from the Skil. Somehow when I tried again, I was able to loosen the nut.
The shaft is shaped to fit the blade it shouldn’t spin if the blade is fixed, unless the shaft is broken or rounded extremely. You could try using an impact gun or wedging something between the blade and saw body so just the shaft spins (power disconnected of course)
Thank you for this. The lock wrench was something I didnt think of. The manual on my 1970s inherited B&D saw referenced the screwdriver trick, but as you mentioned, modern blades dont have them.
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for the video. I locked the blade so it wouldn't move and I tried to take off the bolt, but it keeps spinning in either direction. So I can't tighten the bolt or loosen it.
9/16 is a little too big. 12mm works. I used a cordless impact driver to take off the bolt. Then I put it back on. If the motor runs, but the blade doesn't spin, then I'll know the blade is too thin like the other guy said.
What brand?
Acobado blade, Skilsaw, Ryobi impact driver. It's a fairly new blade, but I did cut a lot of wood. I think the hole that the shaft spins in must have gotten wider after time, because it worked great for a while. I tried cutting wood again and it worked briefly, but then the shaft spun while the blade remained still.
I have this exact saw but what's happened is that the motor is turning even if I clamp the blade. I can't get the blade tight enough so it doesn't lock up some times.
any hints on that?
What about if you actively clamp the blade can you loosen the nut? I’m just not sure how if the blade is clamped it could move? Is it the shaft that’s spinning independent of the blade?
@@learnsavediy Yeah, I clamp blade, turn the bolt and the motor spindle turns. In fact, I can't get the blade off now. 😆
I've had this so long, must be time for a new one.
@@MrOgynist I have the exact same problem. even with the blade locked the nut just spins with the motor.
@@tomzphone I got a new saw (with a spindle lock this time!) but I wanted the fresh blade from the Skil. Somehow when I tried again, I was able to loosen the nut.
@@MrOgynist I am thinking I coud use a very thin piece of metal wrench shaped behind the guard and stop the shaft from spinning.
Cheers mate
This worked perfectly
Nice work!
Thanks! I almost threw my old saw out!
You’re welcome! Nice work
Thanks for the info, now i can fix my grandpas ole skillsaw he gave me!!
Glad it helped!
Nice video but it would have also been a good idea to mention to NOT do this work unless the saw is first unplugged.
Thks men now I know, in that way.
Works great until the center spins......
The shaft is shaped to fit the blade it shouldn’t spin if the blade is fixed, unless the shaft is broken or rounded extremely. You could try using an impact gun or wedging something between the blade and saw body so just the shaft spins (power disconnected of course)