How to Change a Blade on a Cirucular Saw
If you own a circular saw, there will come a time when you will have to change the saw blade. If you are working in a workshop atmosphere, the blade change may mean that you have to entirely change the brand to a newer one or you may just need to put the right blade in to match the kind of project that you are trying to complete. No matter what you choose to do, the steps to changing your blade are easy. It is imperative to change the blade regularly of your circular saw, so that you can get clean, smooth cuts. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Leather work gloves
- Replacement saw blade
- Open-end or socket wrench and proper-sized socket
- Drill bit
Instructions
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The Process
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Don a pair of thick leather work gloves to protect your hands from cuts while changing the blade on your circular saw.
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Choose the blade depending on the material that you will be working your saw on. Many people confused about which kind of blade is the right one for the circular saw. In fact, there are different types of blades, each with their own functionality. Carbide-tipped blades are used for working with hardwood or plywood, because the blade is durable and long-lasting compared to most blades. You can also go for combination blades, which incidentally are the most common types of blades. They are generally used to cut plywood, hardwood and softwood. However, they do not really give a soft finish. For cutting tough materials like stones and metals, use abrasive cut-off blades.
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Unplug the circular saw from the electrical outlet. Remove the covering or the blade guard to expose the blade. Now look for a strong work surface, and place the circular saw on it. Use bench clamps to hold it securely.
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Look for the hole that is present somewhere in the middle of the blade. Use a drill bit in the hole to keep it from rotating. If you have a newer saw, you can make do with the lock that is specifically designed to keep the blade from rotating.
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Loosen and remove the bolt that connects the saw to the blade, with an open-end or socket wrench.
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Carefully pull the worn blade off the circular saw and replace it with a new one. Replace the bolt and make sure that it is firmly attached to the saw.
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Make sure that your saw has an aluminum guard.
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Tips & Warnings
You will know that you have to change the blade when it offers extra resistance when you are cutting. When it takes a long time to cut through the material and the motor works extra hard, it means the blade has become dull.
