Well, here's a "twist" on your video and advice - but your solution worked just fine. I went to change a blade in my Skil 77 (about 45 years old now (I'm 68)) and the damn arbor bolt and the washer plate beneath it spin and spin no matter which direction I turn 'em. (Got the blade stopped with a screwdriver - like I've done all my life - didn't even know about that arbor lock button. lol.) I started off the right way (clockwise - I know my tool!) and then figured maybe I didn't remember how so tried the other way then went back to the right way again. Shot some WD-40 type stuff on the bolt and washer & let it sit, and spritzed some more. And let it sit again. Turn, turn, turn is all they did! Never had this happened before. (Granted, the blade's been in there without use for maybe a year or two ... but still! It's not like it's been sitting out in the rain. Been under a table in my living room, for heaven's sake!) I'm thinking ... OK Gary: two other options. (1) take a propane torch to the bolt-head and see if that doesn't free it up somehow. (2) If that doesn't work, cut a quarter or half the blade off (an Irwin Marathon Carbide, as it turns out, though that info was on the other side of blade on the 77 Wormdrive, of course) with a grinder, down close to the arbor, so as to get better access under the blade for some more spritzing closer to the arbor itself. Neither of these options were very appetizing to me. So. OK. I come to your video. A hammer, eh? Well, I *had* taken a hammer to it also - just some light taps right square down on the bolt head - but that hadn't helped. But a hammer on the blade wrench? Worth a try, if the damn bolt and washer weren't "free-wheeling", but they were, so how the hell is that gonna work? Worth a whirl, though, I guess (considering my other options -- see above). So I put my wrench on it (1/2" socket on a stubby ratchet), set for clockwise, gave the little stub a sharpish wack or two .... and ... Success. Sweet Sweet Success!! Sometimes a "shock to the system" is just what's called for, even if it seems like it oughtn't work at all. Thanks, man. Very much obliged.
Hey, Jay! Happy to hear you are picking up a saw again. Get to it! Also happy to hear the video helped you out! Thanks for watching! That helps me out!
This really helped me out. Got a new one that was really stuck. I thought I was going to break the thing but after blood sweat and hammering I finally got it loose. Thank you!
thanks man i got my first saw a few days ago and the blade wouldnt come out and there wasnt alot of videos about this. for me it didnt work the first try and when i was about to give up it worked thanks
The right way to do this is to use a six point socket (usually 13 mm or 1/2"), on a long-handled 3/8" ratchet or 3/8" breaker bar. Never use an adjustable wrench. It will slip off, and may round the corners of the bolt. If your bolt head requires an Allen wrench, clean the sawdust out of the indented pocket on the bolt head, and use a long-handled Allen wrench to loosen the bolt. Make sure the Allen wrench is fully seated in the bolt head. When reinstalling the blade and bolt, tighten the bolt firmly, but do not overtighten.
I have the same issue only on a Dremel saw with 4" blade which uses an allyn wrench to tighten/loosen the blade bolt. Also the lock is on top without a way to wedge it into position. I have oiled around the locking nut and let it set for several days. I also used the hammer trick which launched the wrench into the air. I have repeated this process several times without success. Any ideas out there?? It's just me so not even a second pair of hands to assist.
Thank you, lifesaver! Now, my saw lock is pointing straight out-no block chuck will prop there. However, I used my knee as the magnet, pressed the lock with my thumb and smashed my wrench with the hammer. Real safe right? It worked nonetheless
What do u do if the nut moves & just spins?? Blade is locked in & sprayed WD on the nut. No matter how long I turn my wrench to unscrew, just spins around. Mine is an old corded Craftsman model we havnt used for yrs but still works well. Foot plate is rusted but ok. Idk if should just get a new one.
Omg thank you, I brought myself a circular saw so I could one learn how to use it, but I allowed family to use it and it came back Blunt and I did everything u said and yessssssss I did it so thankful for that tip and so proud of myself 😆 🤣
When I purchased my circular, saw the people at Lowe’s, put the blade on for me. So I went to change the blade easy to get the hex nut off. But after reading manual, etc. I realized the upper and lower washers were both on the top side. I cannot get my blade out because what’s left in the middle is too high and my blade will not go over it. Any suggestions?
Got a dewalt happens every time now. I have given up, till now. Was gonna take it to a repair shop, and maybe replace the bolt or something 😔. Was like there has to be a way. Great video. Will try this out
help me out although mine was a craftsman and there was no way to use the wood to hold down the chuck as mine had a push button but I was able to hold it down and use the magnet to hold the wrench on and wacked it with the hammer and it loosened it up. Thanks for the help
Letting it soak with a little penetrating oil or even WD40 for an hour or so makes it much easier. Probably won't need an end clamp, just a light hit with a hammer. I had this condition after I used my saw with a masonry / stone blade to score some rock slabs before breaking. My fault for not removing the blade immediately afterwards, but a little WD40 and a tap with the 16oz claw hammer fixed it right up. Just a lot of cleaning of stone dust afterwards.
I own a vintage Sears 7 inch circular saw. There is no lock to prevent the blade from spinning. The manual recommends inserting a screwdriver through the teeth to jam the blade against the frame or body of the saw. I am concerned that jamming a screwdriver into the teeth could damage the teeth. I use a pair of Vice Grips instead pressing only on the flat portion of the blade. The jaws of the Vice Grips are attached about 5/8” to 3/4” away from the teeth. The Vice Grips jam against the face plate.
I bought mine secondhand and spent 20 minutes with a bench vise, bottle of penetrating oil, and a 4 lb hammer beating on it to no avail. Was thinking even might try just clamping the vise real good and turning on the power lol not sure. Might just drill the whole bolt out now because it's already kinda stripped. I'll try again now that it's been sitting since the morning.
Hey, Ray! You can try putting a screwdriver against the blade to stop it from moving or maybe some locking pliers. Just be careful and do not hold it with your hands. I should make a video on this in the future! Thanks for the comment!
The Fixer actually, I figured something out right after I made the post. It’s an old Craftsman saw and if you are using a Craftsman blade, there is a hole in the blade you match up with a hole in the guard. Alas, it wasn’t a Craftsmen blade. To compound matters, the spacer washer was loose so even if held the blade, the shaft would still spin. I took apart the back of the motor and the only thing I could find to clamp down was the armature which is not a good idea. Finally, I just lucked out and poked a long screwdriver into an opening that went up into the gear drive or something. This kept everything stationary and allowed me to get the nut loose! I’ve had the craftsman saw for close to 30 years now and still going strong. If I ever get a new one, I will make sure it has something to lockup the shaft as yours does.
I have a knarled nut from trying too hard to remove a stuck blade. I have purchased special sockets that supposedly will still grip a rounded off blade bolt but, still unable to get a good grab for the hammer technique. Do not overtighten that nut if you ever replace a blade on your circular saw!
This one was way Too easy, The Chuck does not lock, on Skil Saw, no place to block the chuck, magnet does not hold the wrench(most don't have the original wrench), hammer does not move the wrench... what if its really stuck?
I put a socket on my cordless impact. Don't even need to lock it. The nut isn't supposed to be so tight. It's supposed to be loose enough to let the blade spin in case it gets bound and kicks back
Of every video and warning I have heard from others, they say to turn clockwise to loosen. But your is NOT SO? SAY WHAAT? WHAT AM I MISSING HERE. I SEE YOU TURNING IT COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN.
This video as most on TH-cam is reversed imaged. So, it appears he is turning the screw backwards. It's nor righty tighty, instead is is righty loosey. How many people are completely confussed? So here is the bib thing. I purchased a brand new Diablo 71/4 24 tooth blade. First we know that the threads are reverse threaded and that the teeth have to point in the direction the motor turns. I went to put it on and thought my old age was catching up with me. Am I just stupid, I thought. Why is the printing on the back side of the blade? Maybe it's just Diablo that is stupid. I watched about three TH-cams on changing a circular saw blade. They all showed the blade just like on here, printing on the correct side. I had my wife come in and watch it with me, She came to the same conclusion, the printing is on the wrong side of the blade. I did an internet search " why is my Diablo blade's printing on the wrong side of the blade" No results for that search. I looked at TH-cam again and found one that showed the man putting it on with the printing on the reverse side. He said that it's a common mistake that people assume the printing would be on the side that you would see when installed. So, W.T.F.?
Hey, Don! You can try putting a screwdriver against the blade to stop it from moving or maybe some locking pliers. Just be careful and do not hold it with your hands. I should make a video on this in the future! Thanks for the comment!
Somebody is going to shame me so hard, but I have a serious question. My ex removed my blade from my skill saw and attached the nut and guard back into my saw with NO BLADE!!! Now, I want to use my skill saw and I have to put a blade in it. Problem is, this machine has NO button to push in order to secure the plate, so that when I attempt to unscrew the nut, the whole thing spins and cannot do it. I know I'm missing something here. I just need someone to tell me what I'm doing wrong.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair It's a Skill Saw 5380. I was hoping to not have to resort to doing that, but I think you are right! I sure thank you for your response and I'll take your advice. Thank you
Hey, Austin! You can try putting a screwdriver against the blade to stop it from moving or maybe some locking pliers. Just be careful and do not hold it with your hands. I should make a video on this in the future! Thanks for the comment!
@@TheFixerHomeRepair sorry for my grumpy comment. It won't work on our saw, we didn't have an issue freeing up a hand from holding the locking mechanism (2 people), ours is so stuck the allen key screwdriver was bending. WD40 didn't help either.
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Well, here's a "twist" on your video and advice - but your solution worked just fine. I went to change a blade in my Skil 77 (about 45 years old now (I'm 68)) and the damn arbor bolt and the washer plate beneath it spin and spin no matter which direction I turn 'em. (Got the blade stopped with a screwdriver - like I've done all my life - didn't even know about that arbor lock button. lol.) I started off the right way (clockwise - I know my tool!) and then figured maybe I didn't remember how so tried the other way then went back to the right way again. Shot some WD-40 type stuff on the bolt and washer & let it sit, and spritzed some more. And let it sit again. Turn, turn, turn is all they did! Never had this happened before. (Granted, the blade's been in there without use for maybe a year or two ... but still! It's not like it's been sitting out in the rain. Been under a table in my living room, for heaven's sake!)
I'm thinking ... OK Gary: two other options. (1) take a propane torch to the bolt-head and see if that doesn't free it up somehow. (2) If that doesn't work, cut a quarter or half the blade off (an Irwin Marathon Carbide, as it turns out, though that info was on the other side of blade on the 77 Wormdrive, of course) with a grinder, down close to the arbor, so as to get better access under the blade for some more spritzing closer to the arbor itself. Neither of these options were very appetizing to me.
So. OK. I come to your video. A hammer, eh? Well, I *had* taken a hammer to it also - just some light taps right square down on the bolt head - but that hadn't helped. But a hammer on the blade wrench? Worth a try, if the damn bolt and washer weren't "free-wheeling", but they were, so how the hell is that gonna work?
Worth a whirl, though, I guess (considering my other options -- see above). So I put my wrench on it (1/2" socket on a stubby ratchet), set for clockwise, gave the little stub a sharpish wack or two .... and ... Success. Sweet Sweet Success!! Sometimes a "shock to the system" is just what's called for, even if it seems like it oughtn't work at all.
Thanks, man. Very much obliged.
Thank you. I have an old saw from my dad and have never had to remove the blade. It was easy thanks to you!
I really needed these details step-by-step play thanks
It's been over a decade since I touched a saw..
Thanks again 😊
Hey, Jay! Happy to hear you are picking up a saw again. Get to it! Also happy to hear the video helped you out! Thanks for watching! That helps me out!
This really helped me out. Got a new one that was really stuck. I thought I was going to break the thing but after blood sweat and hammering I finally got it loose. Thank you!
Thank you. 🫴 I've been sitting 🪑here for hours trying to take the blade🔩 off and you showed me in two minutes.👩🔧 Thank you sooooooooo much 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks mate, this helped me loose the Allen key bolt on my mitre saw. Also, I found out that the mitre saw bolt undoes the opposite way.
The turn bolt lefty loosen is good advise. 10w40 overnight both inside and outside of blade is added tip.
Thank you, this was very helpful.
Thanks for the video...didn't know there was a chuck button. Sure made it easier using it.
This helped me a lot. I needed to replace the blade on my old saw. We had the same saw and the same blade so this was the best video
Awesome to hear, Joe. Happy to help out. Thanks for watching!
thanks man i got my first saw a few days ago and the blade wouldnt come out and there wasnt alot of videos about this. for me it didnt work the first try and when i was about to give up it worked thanks
Awesome to hear the video helped you out! Thanks for watching!
The right way to do this is to use a six point socket (usually 13 mm or 1/2"), on a long-handled 3/8" ratchet or 3/8" breaker bar. Never use an adjustable wrench. It will slip off, and may round the corners of the bolt. If your bolt head requires an Allen wrench, clean the sawdust out of the indented pocket on the bolt head, and use a long-handled Allen wrench to loosen the bolt. Make sure the Allen wrench is fully seated in the bolt head. When reinstalling the blade and bolt, tighten the bolt firmly, but do not overtighten.
Thank you! I watched a dozen videos till I found yours!
Happy I could help! Thanks for watching!
Saved me hours. Thank you.
Woooow mine was stuck and wouldn’t turn and WHILE watching it got to the point you were referring to and I got it off 🗣👷🏽♂️so satisfying! Thank you!
Hero. Thanks! Was at it for anh hour and a half before i youtubed thanks!
Nice, impacting motion is key to getting bolts loose!
My husband had this happen before and it was a pain to get off. I will share this wonderful video with him. Thank you!
Impact driver with a socket bit works great as well
I have the same issue only on a Dremel saw with 4" blade which uses an allyn wrench to tighten/loosen the blade bolt. Also the lock is on top without a way to wedge it into position. I have oiled around the locking nut and let it set for several days. I also used the hammer trick which launched the wrench into the air. I have repeated this process several times without success. Any ideas out there?? It's just me so not even a second pair of hands to assist.
God Bless you! You are a life saver 😀
Thank you, lifesaver! Now, my saw lock is pointing straight out-no block chuck will prop there. However, I used my knee as the magnet, pressed the lock with my thumb and smashed my wrench with the hammer. Real safe right? It worked nonetheless
Cheers mate
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What do u do if the nut moves & just spins?? Blade is locked in & sprayed WD on the nut. No matter how long I turn my wrench to unscrew, just spins around. Mine is an old corded Craftsman model we havnt used for yrs but still works well. Foot plate is rusted but ok. Idk if should just get a new one.
Omg thank you, I brought myself a circular saw so I could one learn how to use it, but I allowed family to use it and it came back Blunt and I did everything u said and yessssssss I did it so thankful for that tip and so proud of myself 😆 🤣
Awesome to hear!
video starts from 3:07 for the people who dont have patience
Very Cool !!!! 👍👍👍👍
Help me out very much first time changing a blade.
there it is again! americans are experts at turning something evident into a pioneering sensation!!!!!!
Clever idea!
When I purchased my circular, saw the people at Lowe’s, put the blade on for me. So I went to change the blade easy to get the hex nut off. But after reading manual, etc. I realized the upper and lower washers were both on the top side. I cannot get my blade out because what’s left in the middle is too high and my blade will not go over it. Any suggestions?
Awesome help I'm subscribing thank you
Thank you! And happy to help!!
Got a dewalt happens every time now. I have given up, till now. Was gonna take it to a repair shop, and maybe replace the bolt or something 😔. Was like there has to be a way. Great video. Will try this out
Awesome! Let me know how it goes, Stephen! Would love to hear back from you to see if it worked. Thanks for checking out the video!!
I got it! Thanks
Thank You
You can also use a cheater bar to get a little leverage on the wrench
help me out although mine was a craftsman and there was no way to use the wood to hold down the chuck as mine had a push button but I was able to hold it down and use the magnet to hold the wrench on and wacked it with the hammer and it loosened it up. Thanks for the help
Great idea, really clever.
Thanks for Tips
Thanks for watching!
Thanks
What it the chuck is fully pressed in but the bolt is turning using socket and rachet?
Hey, Greg! I made a video to show you how to remove a blade if this happens! th-cam.com/video/6x822Kprdi8/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps!
@@TheFixerHomeRepair Thanks
It helped!
Omg thank you!!!
No problem! Happy to help! Thanks for watching!
Letting it soak with a little penetrating oil or even WD40 for an hour or so makes it much easier. Probably won't need an end clamp, just a light hit with a hammer.
I had this condition after I used my saw with a masonry / stone blade to score some rock slabs before breaking. My fault for not removing the blade immediately afterwards, but a little WD40 and a tap with the 16oz claw hammer fixed it right up. Just a lot of cleaning of stone dust afterwards.
Yes, penetrating oil is a great idea. Thanks for sharing your experience. And thanks for watching!
I will tell you tomorrow if will work on my Hitachi CU9!
WOW...I needed a laugh today...
Thank you! Mine saw no longer doth vex me!!
Thank you so very much 🥰
And thank you for watching! Hope it helped!!
I own a vintage Sears 7 inch circular saw. There is no lock to prevent the blade from spinning. The manual recommends inserting a screwdriver through the teeth to jam the blade against the frame or body of the saw. I am concerned that jamming a screwdriver into the teeth could damage the teeth. I use a pair of Vice Grips instead pressing only on the flat portion of the blade. The jaws of the Vice Grips are attached about 5/8” to 3/4” away from the teeth. The Vice Grips jam against the face plate.
What do I do if the motor spins with the bolt
Thanks!
I bought mine secondhand and spent 20 minutes with a bench vise, bottle of penetrating oil, and a 4 lb hammer beating on it to no avail. Was thinking even might try just clamping the vise real good and turning on the power lol not sure. Might just drill the whole bolt out now because it's already kinda stripped. I'll try again now that it's been sitting since the morning.
Is that a left hand saw?
Mine is the opposite the bolt is spinning when I try to loosen doesn’t come off just spins any ideas ??
Not all saws have that “lock!” What do you do then?
Hey, Ray! You can try putting a screwdriver against the blade to stop it from moving or maybe some locking pliers. Just be careful and do not hold it with your hands. I should make a video on this in the future! Thanks for the comment!
The Fixer actually, I figured something out right after I made the post. It’s an old Craftsman saw and if you are using a Craftsman blade, there is a hole in the blade you match up with a hole in the guard. Alas, it wasn’t a Craftsmen blade.
To compound matters, the spacer washer was loose so even if held the blade, the shaft would still spin. I took apart the back of the motor and the only thing I could find to clamp down was the armature which is not a good idea. Finally, I just lucked out and poked a long screwdriver into an opening that went up into the gear drive or something. This kept everything stationary and allowed me to get the nut loose!
I’ve had the craftsman saw for close to 30 years now and still going strong. If I ever get a new one, I will make sure it has something to lockup the shaft as yours does.
I had an Allen key fitting, couldn't get it out, ended up welding a bolt to it and got it off eventually
Hey Chuck, it''s called a spindle lock.A chuck is on a drill.
That video needed to be 40 seconds long
Before YT shorts 🩳 the world was different. 😂😂😂
PB Blaster.
get the correct sized socket and a decent length of ratchet or bar and it should be easier than using the awful supplied pressed steel spanner
I have a knarled nut from trying too hard to remove a stuck blade. I have purchased special sockets that supposedly will still grip a rounded off blade bolt but, still unable to get a good grab for the hammer technique. Do not overtighten that nut if you ever replace a blade on your circular saw!
have ya heard of a socket wrench
This 4 min video had about 30 sec worth of info.
Make your own damn video. Your 5 second comment had no useful information. Idiot.
This one was way Too easy, The Chuck does not lock, on Skil Saw, no place to block the chuck, magnet does not hold the wrench(most don't have the original wrench), hammer does not move the wrench... what if its really stuck?
So glad you asked! I made a video for that! th-cam.com/video/6x822Kprdi8/w-d-xo.html
I put a socket on my cordless impact. Don't even need to lock it. The nut isn't supposed to be so tight. It's supposed to be loose enough to let the blade spin in case it gets bound and kicks back
It's called a "stop"
got the friggin bolt off easy not any videos on getting blade that is still jammed lol
Good old #1 tool, if it is stuck hit it with a hammer till it moves. =)
Dammit, so I have no locking mechanism AND my bolt is stuck
we had a makita did the same thing...took it to the hardware store and he did just like you...whacked it with a hammer
I sheared the spindle lock now what?
Hey! I made a video to show you how to remove a blade if this happens! th-cam.com/video/6x822Kprdi8/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps!
OR....buy a Makita Cordless impact wrench...)
Too bad mine doesnt have a special button.
You were turning counter clockwise and I reread the directions and it said clockwise
Of every video and warning I have heard from others, they say to turn clockwise to loosen. But your is NOT SO? SAY WHAAT? WHAT AM I MISSING HERE.
I SEE YOU TURNING IT COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN.
This video as most on TH-cam is reversed imaged. So, it appears he is turning the screw backwards. It's nor righty tighty, instead is is righty loosey. How many people are completely confussed? So here is the bib thing. I purchased a brand new Diablo 71/4 24 tooth blade. First we know that the threads are reverse threaded and that the teeth have to point in the direction the motor turns. I went to put it on and thought my old age was catching up with me. Am I just stupid, I thought. Why is the printing on the back side of the blade? Maybe it's just Diablo that is stupid. I watched about three TH-cams on changing a circular saw blade. They all showed the blade just like on here, printing on the correct side. I had my wife come in and watch it with me, She came to the same conclusion, the printing is on the wrong side of the blade. I did an internet search " why is my Diablo blade's printing on the wrong side of the blade" No results for that search. I looked at TH-cam again and found one that showed the man putting it on with the printing on the reverse side. He said that it's a common mistake that people assume the printing would be on the side that you would see when installed. So, W.T.F.?
Why not just use a lever?
If only I had inherited a nice Makita and not a bulky craftsman…
This method will not work and my bolt is stuck much harder
There is no chuck on either of my circular saws and both of them have stuck bolts! What do I do?? Go buy another Saw!!!!!
Hey, Don! You can try putting a screwdriver against the blade to stop it from moving or maybe some locking pliers. Just be careful and do not hold it with your hands. I should make a video on this in the future! Thanks for the comment!
Yes
Lol i have the same saw and same problem
Somebody is going to shame me so hard, but I have a serious question. My ex removed my blade from my skill saw and attached the nut and guard back into my saw with NO BLADE!!! Now, I want to use my skill saw and I have to put a blade in it. Problem is, this machine has NO button to push in order to secure the plate, so that when I attempt to unscrew the nut, the whole thing spins and cannot do it. I know I'm missing something here. I just need someone to tell me what I'm doing wrong.
Hmmm maybe you could put some pliers on the shaft and try to hold it while you spin the bolt out? What brand saw is it? Make and model?
@@TheFixerHomeRepair It's a Skill Saw 5380. I was hoping to not have to resort to doing that, but I think you are right! I sure thank you for your response and I'll take your advice. Thank you
@@JoleneCatanne so here is a long shot. An impact wrench. There are electric and air impacts.
just keep trying man i had the same problem and it worked on the 6th attempt for me
I could see why he's your ex. He could have been considerate enough to install a new blade.
The trick is having a ducking magnet.
My skilsaw doesn’t have a lock
Hey, Austin! You can try putting a screwdriver against the blade to stop it from moving or maybe some locking pliers. Just be careful and do not hold it with your hands. I should make a video on this in the future! Thanks for the comment!
Really annoyed at this video. Far too long, repedetive and impractical! Our circ saw has an allen key so wouldn't work anyway.
Sorry the video didn't help. The principals should be the same for your saw.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair sorry for my grumpy comment. It won't work on our saw, we didn't have an issue freeing up a hand from holding the locking mechanism (2 people), ours is so stuck the allen key screwdriver was bending. WD40 didn't help either.
Thank you!
thank you!
Hope it helped out! Thank YOU for watching!
Thank you!