How to Change the Blade in a Circular Saw

[@ColinKlupiec]

Shows how young I am. Had forgotten my very old saw doesn’t have a spindle lock. Used a clamp on the blade instead. Thank you, brother.

[@fredcoombs9870]

Thank you so much for this, I have now changed the blade on my saw after following your instructions.

[@carriad11]

Great explanation! You went straight to the point and did not ramble on!!

[@JrJagsFootball]

I have an older model saw like this with the exact same mechanism. The vice grips tip was quite helpful, thank you!

[@DougCeleste]

GREAT idea with the Vise-Grip use and I will have to try that. In the past, I had to get a piece of wood to keep the blade from turning when taking off the old blade. GREAT advice also about removing a battery before doing this work. Thanks for the video!

[@evensgood]

5 years later and you're still helping people. Thank you for making this video.

[@patitsiehtaallalong3041]

Thank you for this concise video. It had been 15 yrs. since I’d used my Skilsaw and I had watched another video and got my blade in backwards. Also, the vice grips trick was just what I needed. Thanks again!

[@Mitalayeka]

Now i can go and change my blade, i was puzzled on how to change it since am used to them having stoppers at the top and my old one is similar to what u showed in the video above, thank u for sharing.

[@steviemello]

I need the visual, because i didn't know what to do. Thank you.This was an excellent video. Please make more.

[@lorenzobarranco4410]

Thanks my old B&D doesn’t have the new lock blade and this was exactly what I was looking for, Thanks!

[@bestvideoforcats]

Same!

[@alexdelaluna404]

Thank you sir! This was useful and saved a newbie DIYer from a morning of fruitless dismantling a new machine.

[@joybrowning4322]

This was the video for me. No one else used the vise grips and that was something I needed because I'm 64 and my strength level was not what it use to be. Certainly not at the level of the other video hosts. Thank you very much.

[@mundocreativord]

Still working in 2020. Thanks a lot for your help from Dominican Republic.

[@loveenglish9736]

Fantastic I have an older Black & Decker 7391(no blade lock) and my new fangled one is dead. So I pulled my old trusty dusty out but needed to change the blade and this video was a perfect resource. Thank you so much 💕😊

[@deanerobrien8649]

This was a very useful video. Straightforward and clear.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

Awesome demo instruction. My first time doing this and your video was perfect. Great tip with the vice grips, I used them as well. Thanks!

[@alextheis1123]

Here I am in 2021 and this video saved my sanity. Thank you!

[@thurm101]

Great video!!! I love the vice grip method also. Never understood why the manufacturers don’t have a built in mechanism to change out blades.

[@gelmann2]

most do have a lock button

[@AndrewVSmith10]

Thanks! Not sure what’s not to like about this one. Short and to the point showing what needed to be shown.

[@pershop4950]

Thanks for the tip on the burning. I found an old circ saw that my dad had, and gave it a few test cuts. Some smoke from the wood, as well as burn marks when I finally see the surface of the two cut pieces. I assumed to get a new blade before bringing it into full use but your information confirmed it that the blade should be replaced.

[@neildavies3624]

Thanks...the vice grip tip worked perfectly. I had inherited an old Craftsman that didn't have a blade brake, so I didn't have a good plan how to get the old blade off. This was great!

[@BassocantorReviews]

I thought this was well done. Thank you for taking the time to produce such a helpful video!

[@redraif]

I inherited a vintage craftsman circular saw and needed to replace the blade. Dad never taught me how to do this swap. Imagine being a 40 year old girl and never having learned this. I was too embarrassed to ask. Vice grips or blocking the blade with a screw driver (my blade has holes in it) was my first thought. Then I over thought it. I assumed there had to the a "correct" way. I use my dremel all the time and there is a button to press to lock the tools rotation. I thought this tool had to have something similar. Well I gave up. Thank you for letting me know this self taught dumb girl is not so dumb. My initial thought was spot on! Thank you for the help! Carry on!

[@birdman5858]

Thanks for the info, I have a old craftsman without the spindle lock and just want to make sure I wouldn’t kill myself by missing something. Thanks again for posting this info!

[@judythompson7287]

This was perfect. The demonstration was great and love his safety tip.

[@swordguy8]

Great video for this model saw, but I now need to rehydrate after watching it.

[@paulk2085]

Perfect. That's all I needed to know. Thanks for the tip on why to use the channel locks, never would have figured that out.

[@jimsmith6835]

You even used the exact same model as my saw for your demonstration. Thanks.

[@jjpac2011]

Thanks for the tip. Wasn't sure which direction of rotation to remove the blade.

[@MR-nz5pg]

Thanks. Simple and straight to the point.

[@franpipkin7860]

Being the first time I have ever changed a blade, I found your video an excellent tutorial. Thank You!!!

[@peterstacy08]

Thank you for the video, this was my first time changing my blade and now I feel like it was changed properly. And safely!

[@JohnMWarren]

Very good straightforward informative video. Short and to the point. Thank you!

[@Justaz]

John M. Warren Thank you for your positive comment, and taking the time to watch our video. Best of luck to you in all your future endeavors.

[@FoxyCAMTV]

I ordered a wrong size hole blade but thankfully they gave a ring which i can use but my nut is now not able to hold the blade and it rotates freely.Any fix. Sorry English not primary language.

[@mattseymour8637]

Good video but mine is so stiff it won't come off to replace. Any tips?

[@reynaraya3343]

I want to ask you, i wanna know how can i graduate the blade for another wood size, because in this manner like is now the blade has 2.25 inches of depht and this results very deep. Appreciate tour atention and aswer. Thank you

[@nicholebroussard6482]

What size wrench did you use to take off that blade

[@nicolemaneth5147]

Thanks for the tutorial. others said to use the arbor lock but my b&d saw doesn't have a button for that.

[@cjbrown9755]

Thank you. I have seen so many fancy, cutesy, loud music filled videos that do not provide the information and demonstration I needed. I appreciate the plain and simple explanation and demonstration. I am new to DIY and appreciate your video. You're in AZ? Cool!! Do you do local workshops near Phoenix?

[@keithbailey6458]

Thank you, simple and to the point.

[@rho2582]

great video helped me change my blade

[@pitchblack4083]

Is there risk of bending the blade with the vice grip?

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

Great helpful video both on Safety and procedure on changing Blade. Used you advise in respect of tools and work just great. Many Thanks to you both. 👍

[@speciesofjael]

I bought a blade that had to have the label on the inside to match the rotation. It's a long story but I have an American cordless in Australia. Everything size related matches just the blade label-side in, is this a problem?

[@thanikachalamrammohan7450]

Perfect demo. I needed this badly after I forgot the procedure. A novice can easily forget when years go by between uses. Got introduced to the Vise grip as well. Thanks.

[@dannyrodriguez6960]

I have a question? Prior to installing the blade the shaft rotates on its own but once I put the blade on it has no play whatsoever why doesn't it move with the blade on?

[@drewsmith971]

Good video, I have just removed the blade from my 5051 skill saw for first time since new in 1994! Trouble is I cannot stop the shaft rotation as I tighten up the new blade! Help

[@blueterrace]

Drew Smith I am having the same problem can’t find a locking button anywhere

[@drewsmith971]

tim I managed to jam the blade and unscrewed it eventually after stripping the machine down! I packed the spindle with a collet and it runs and cuts great with new thin blade! What a machine, made in USA and is still going strong, wish they still made kit like this in usa and uk! Ih have 30 year old black and decker drill going strong! My dad has a B and D kit drill saw running great at 50 plus years old.

[@blueterrace]

Drew Smith Thank you but what is a Collett?

[@drewsmith971]

tim hi its a fancy name for a washer

[@drewsmith971]

Used when spindle is too thin for a blade

[@pearlsandwisdom8863]

great video, helped me avoid catastrophe

[@alvinfranklin1862]

Thanks, very helpful, short & to the point.

[@mitch58100]

Thank you, never thought about using vise grips! Great help!

[@chrisma1976]

Mitchell Stearns A lot of saws have a rotation lock. Works a lot better.

[@lisawescott8350]

Thank you Bob!!! I just changed out my first saw blade due to this tutorial!! I appreciate the sharing of knowledge :)

[@Justaz]

Thank you, Lisa Wescott, for your positive comment. It's especially gratifying to hear the video aided in your changing your first saw blade! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the video, and wish you the best of luck in all your ventures.

[@hotchaiguy1]

Just trying to replace my blade and when I’m losing up the bolt it does not loosen it bc turns but doesn’t loosen up. I tried to use my saw last night and it was sort of jumping and stuff and freezing up . I would back it up but let it run a moment and then it would cut a little bit and then fina lly I couldn’t keep it Goin straight And finally wouldn’t turn it all. I hope the boat didn’t strip out or something . I’ve had this for probably 20 years or better only use it here and there to make things. Anything you can add to help? C Hope you can answer quickly. Tom and Fort Wayne

[@kirkin2006]

1:48 I removed the screw but cannot remove the blade flange, it looks stuck on the blade. What could be the issue? Many thanks,

[@ChrisCoble777]

thanks so much. my saw does not have a lock and I didn't know how to get the bolt undone. I don't have channel locks, yet was able to use a pair of pliers just fine!

[@takiawashington2253]

Thank you. This was simple and helpful.

[@grahamdavidge6040]

Thank you, perfect and concise advice for the novice. Again thank you, no waffle and no gimmicks.

[@shanesweeney5279]

Very clear instructions. Thanks

[@Goodasany1]

Good video and tip on vise grips

[@RELATIONALsdbs]

Thanks a lot for creating this video. I found it very helpful, easy to understand and well done. Thanks again!

[@5dearjohn]

Thank you for the "how to" on changing the blade.

[@northerndm]

Thanks for the video. I thought I had to get a special tool but I had vice grips and an 1/2 inch wrench so I was good to go.

[@jcat4509]

Thank you. great tutorial.

[@herminigildojakosalem8664]

My Black & Decker CS718-AE circular saw ( made in China) has a blade lock button for when removing/installing blades. No need to unduly pinch the blade to keep it still which I fear might compromise its integrity. The tool/ wrench that comes with it is too flimsy though so I just use a regular size 13 Stanley box. wrench to undo/do the bolt. The blade gets tight ( lock washers/flanges installed in the same old way) cuts fine and straight through a 2X4, but I wonder why it seems a wee bit noisier now than before when I first removed the blade to clean it? Thank you.

[@sjulliette]

In case this helps anyone, I bought a left-handed Skilsaw and the blade goes in so that the writing is not visible. My guess is that the writing on the blades are made to show up on right-handed saws and they don't make different blades for left-handed saws. Thanks for posting! This was helpful.

[@TheGreatAmerican66]

Thank you for your video 👍🏾

[@rogerncarol]

I bought a 7" circular "masonry" blade and tried to install it into my Craftsman 7.25" circular saw but the blade would not tighten down even though the center diameter was the same on both blades. I did have a difficult time getting the blade inserted as it was a bit thicker than the 7.25 framing blade I removed. Any suggestions would be helpful as I have a few bricks I would like to saw .

[@duckpoker8717]

quick and to the point, THANK YOU;!!!

[@hdillon44]

Did you have to tighten that hard?

[@solsen722]

Thank you for posting your video. Well done.

[@Inspiringquotestips]

Perfect. That's all I needed to know.

[@buddyangelotti4871]

I tried that with the vice grips and the motor keeps spinning why

[@congtran9640]

I followed your instructions on the video, but my bolt just turned and turned but didn't get loosened, so what might be the problem? Please help tchcos in colorado

[@Justaz]

Cong Tran Without seeing it, it's difficult to pinpoint the problem. We suggest bringing it to your local hardware store, like Ace or Home Depot, and see if an associate can lend a hand. They're happy to help. Wish we could help more, but without seeing it, we just don't want to hazard a guess. Best of luck to you.

[@TheYjmfan]

No motor lock?

[@SummertimeDebo]

thanks for the video, figured they would have made a blade lock.

[@matthewsmith7872]

What about when installing a blade for the first time, when there is nothing to hold to keep from moving? Nobody ever seems to mention this bit.

[@PunaniJohnny]

Monster High Girl look for a button you can push. And spin the wheel until it locks

[@Marcoosianism]

Don't see how installing it for the first time is any different than installing it subsequent times, which is what this video shows.

[@Shannock9]

Check the direction your blade rotates - the big bolt >unscrews< in same direction (could be RH or LH thread). When you retighten the big bolt be firm but don't go mad - the motor drive acts to tighten it so it will not come off in use. Also some high end saws have a "blade lock" lever (hold it in against a spring) so you don't have to immobilize the blade with a vise grip. Good video, Thank you.

[@arnulfoesparza601]

Thank you Sir . Your information was well needed..

[@uglyfrog7263]

Great help and Shelly's voice is the sexiest I have ever heard! And thank you for that.

[@Ascension1776]

Thanks for this vid. I purchased a circular saw and the directions actually didn’t say how to install the blade. Can you believe that!?

[@garyknight8966]

As Nicholas Hoffenpiper noted (a year ago), sometimes you cannot tighten the bolt even though the blade is stabilized (eg with your locking pliers): the bolt begins to grab the motor armature and turns it without further tightening down on the blade. Very frustrating! Nick's lucky solution was to keep tapping on the bolt head. Another aid may be to (a) pre-lubricate the bolt threads with eg. Fluid Film (better than WD-40) and (b) make the blade 'sticky' on its backside under the bolt head using eg a drop of Loctite on the blade surface (wait for it to get tacky before the installation).

[@sab605]

Good informative video. Thanks for posting it.

[@jackflash5659]

Thank you!

[@colecormier]

great video!

[@nicholas8479]

I can't tighten my bolt! I hold blade still and motor turns while I turn bolt. On angle grinders, there's usually a button for locking motor, but not on my circular saw. Any suggestions?

[@Justaz]

Hello, Nicholas Hoffenpiper. Look for a small hole in the saw blade. Put a screwdriver into the hole. (The hole is for this purpose) This should steady the blade while you tighten the bolt. Thanks for watching, and please visit our channel again.

[@nicholas8479]

I was finally able to tighten the bolt by tapping on the wrench with a hammer. The inertia of the motor kept the shaft still while the tapping quickly turned the bolt tight.

[@barbarabaer5972]

Nicholas Hoffenpiper Kitty. Saw how to change the saw blade

[@stephencunliffe3879]

Excellent. Thanks

[@rhythminmotion]

Thank You! My memory sux, I couldn't remember how to change the darn blade.

[@cordellwalkerrl15]

Thanks for the video, it’s a great help but when tightening the bolt isn’t good to wear gloves, your hand could slip and cut yourself when tightening . Just a suggestion

[@sevensickszero6112]

Good tip with vice grips, i dont have a blade lock.

[@jimisham2722]

Rather than holding the blade with pliers or vice grips when undoing the bolt , it is much more expedient to block the teeth with a firm wood surface; like a sawhorse, 2X4 or other soft surface other than your hand. Also, a ratcheting socket wrench is much more convenient than a box/open end wrench. Experience teaches this. And, after you change your blade, check the tightness of your sole plate at 90 degrees, or whatever angle you're working at.

[@harryhu5840]

Why use a grip plier when there is a nob to hold the blade in position to unscrew the Bolt..😰

[@leeettawilliams2308]

thanks your direction was successful.

[@felipetalaid6597]

Awesome, Thank you

[@alanbayman7729]

Hi guys! I've got a bran new saw; how do I get the bolt off if there is no blade to put the vice grips on?

[@WW-wf8tu]

Excellent question. After 2 years and nobody replying to you, I can imagine you no longer need an answer.

[@Travesty521]

Thank you

[@LocalScenery]

Affirmative, thank you so much!

[@bluemantom77]

it all depends on the model and the brand your using most circular saws have a blade lock function nowadays but older models do not have that option so either you got to use a screwdriver in there to stop it from moving the blade vice grips work ok I found a needle nose version of vice grips works better I have an old Skil saw model 5150 10amp and it does not have a blade lock I also have a 5250 11amp no Blade lock on those two models but they're old-fashioned made in the usa if I'm not mistaken the 12amp version has it on skil saw brand and there worm Drive versions have it all your information helps

[@alexch4956]

Thomas Carroll I am definitely used to having a blade lock. Thought I was blind looking for it haha vice grips worked like a charm 😉

[@bluemantom77]

@@alexch4956 older models not blade lock sucks but even scrap wood works if you keep the blade from moving

[@fred7159]

Thank you for the video

[@joewilson4111]

very good . thanks.

[@binaryglitch64]

There's no blade lock on the other side? Makita models have a blade lock on them, so you don't have to fuss with the pliers or vice grips.

[@juliomiles1100]

Thank you for the video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tpk12tone]

great job. Thanks