Miter saw guard spring Part 2

I show you how to reinstall the spring in the Tool Shop 10" miter saw blade guard assembly.

[@youzzer]

Thanks. Just bought the 10 inch Toolshop compound miter saw from Harbor freight but someone else used it first without instruction book. Handed me my saw with a cup of parts because they couldn't figure out guard after tightening blade. Your video helped a lot. Working now.

[@unluckyneighbor4063]

Thanks so much for making this video. I had a small piece of wood fly up and loosen part of the blade guard. I took it apart and have been trying how to put it back together and now I know!

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Thanks, UN! Glad this quick little video helped you!

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

always try to take pictures and make notes.

[@broadusking5988]

I purchased a Chicago Electric miter saw from Harbor Freight. I did not see the other label. That showed the screw to loosen so the safety guard would raise up out of the way. I accidentally loosen the nut on the bolt and the whole assembly came apart. Thank you for this video!!! I was able to put the safety guard back together and install the blade. That did not come with the 10 inch Chicago electric miter saw.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Broadus, thanks for commenting on the video. I continue to be amazed that this one-take video on such an obscure topic has apparently helped so many people.

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

@@markbeuligmann7363 What you do is a big help to a lot of people..With me almost everything i know for sure is obsolete..and even that helps some people...lol.

[@daleneff89]

Thank you for both videos Mark.

[@e.g.m6598]

Thank you! PS It would be most helpful if u linked this video in the detail space below video of Part 1.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Done! Thanks, EG!

[@longboyize]

Yes Sir, Thanks so much!!

[@markbeuligmann7363]

You are most welcome, longboyize!

[@JohnSpartan-v8g]

Thank kee-rist fer youtube!

[@MarkBeuligmann]

I have learned much at KZbin University!

[@evarogers8775]

Not an easy task for me. Unfortunately, when I loosened the first screw, the spring sprung so hard it broke several key pieces of the plastic guard cover. I was afraid that would happen but I don't think I ciuld have avoided it. Now ai not only have to put it back together, I also need to find a replacement cover. Operating this saw without this safety feature in place is just too risky.

[@e.g.m6598]

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[@mbarna36]

Thank you for the video

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

TY i bought saw in pieces. Guy took it apart lost some stuff sold it to me for $100. Just what i needed to know.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Thanks, Daniel! Glad it helped.

[@Lupinne101]

Daniel keirstead sr $100 new it’s like $115

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

@@markbeuligmann7363 You're welcome a year late lol..It still works great.. Using it now to make rafters for our 2 car garage. Last updated 1932..ma ma mia

[@danielkeirsteadsr6939]

@@Lupinne101 No it was not..I checked the price new first then i decided to buy it..A10" Makita compound miter saw new $284.99

[@Lupinne101]

I still have to figure this out lol I was changing the blade and took out the wrong screw.

[@rosebine9811]

Thanks! Helpful :)

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Glad to be of help, Rosemarie!

[@nealdrinkwine5869]

would this be applicable to a Bosch saw?

[@gpleeser5832]

thank you

[@markbeuligmann7363]

You are welcome, G Pleeser!

[@kmwrites7456]

I'm struggling with my 10" Chicago Electric. Am I supposed to fit the ends of the springs into the holes in the black guard or does the guard just go over. I can't make my spring stay in place when trying to reattach the black guard. Would appreciate more visual help. Thank you.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

KM, I wish I could help, but my saw is a Menards brand called Tool Shop. Your saw may be similar, but it isn't the same, and I could only guess at how the Chicago Electric blade guard assembly is built and how the spring is engaged.

[@kmwrites7456]

@@markbeuligmann7363 Thank you Mark. I'll keep struggling!

[@ethanshattuck]

How did you do it? I'm struggling with the same problem.

[@holguacamol8408]

Everytime I have to change one of these, it's been jusssst enough time for me to forget how i did it the last time..

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Sorry, I haven't kept up replying to comments on my videos. I hope this one was helpful to you.

[@bumstudios8817]

Helpful... but my ryobi has a non removable rivit on the metal part that attaches to the plastic :( i should have drilled it out when i had the top metal guard off doh!

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Thanks, Chris! I'm glad it was helpful even in a small way. As noted elsewhere, I created this video in one take for someone who asked a question. I had no thought that it would turn out to be the most viewed video I ever made. Go figure.

[@bumstudios8817]

@@markbeuligmann7363 actually i just finished cutting off the rivot part with an angle grinder and your direction worked perfectly even though i have a different brand. Thank you! I just used a bolt and nut to replace what was unremovable.

[@markwhite2037]

Hello Mark here: I watched your video on how to assemble the blade guard for the Mikita miter saw. Very nice. Do you know if there any information on how to reassemble a blade guard for a Chicago 10" miter saw? This is a saw I got from Harbor Freight some time ago. I also notice that the blade guard has changed on the newer 10" saw, as I went there to just look at it to understand how it is assembled. I do understand the order of assembly, but I'm not sure how that spring attaches. Pictures would help. Thank you.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Mark, thanks for the comment! My blade guard assembly video was on a Tool Shop saw, not a Mikita. I don't have a Chicago saw, so I can't help you there. Do you need more photos of the Tool Shop blade guard and spring assembly?

[@markwhite2037]

@@markbeuligmann7363 Thanks for your reply. I won't be needing photos of the Tool Shop blade. Thanks.

[@ZenSPIKE1]

I can't figure out how to remove black guard on mine. The front doesn't have a screw or bolt, just like an indent that it pivots on? Arrrggghhh! Any help out there?

[@markbeuligmann7363]

ZenSPIKE, do you have exactly the same saw? I can't picture the part you're describing. If you can, send a photo to [e-mail].

[@animematt99]

I got a hand-me-down miter saw the same model as this, and the blade guard broke! Right where the arm attached to the guard (that plastic area that accepts the screw). I think they stopped making the parts too sadly.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Matt, sorry about that broken blade guard! During a move, I lost the hold down that came with my saw. I have not been able to contact Tool Shop for a replacement. The owner's manual doesn't include a parts list either. Tool Shop is Menards own brand, but when I asked an employee for help, he said I needed to contact Tool Shop. And around it goes. I just live without the part I need.

[@sarahsinner5729]

How did you get that blacl guard off and on? I cant find a square bit big enough

[@markbeuligmann7363]

The black mounting bracket is attached to the saw arm by two screws that require a #3 (large) phillips screwdriver. For blade changes, you can swing the bracket out of the way without removing it. Just loosen the two screws enough so that the bracket pivots on the back screw. It will pull away upwards from the front screw, giving you access to the bolt that holds the blade on. Remember also that the blade bolt loosens by turning it clockwise. But maybe that's more than you asked for... Hope it helps!

[@dmassarone1955]

Nice video! Mark, and others, my guard goes up when I pull the saw down, but does not retract in the safety position. Seems like the guard hits the front screw. Any ideas? Strangest thing I've ever seen and can't seem to figure out why this is happening. Maybe can you show "how to" install the guard? Thanks in advance.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Danny, I have a few thoughts. First, is the spring engaged at both ends? If it isn't, it won't pull the guard back into the safety position. Second, is the guard catching on something right at the beginning of retraction, or somewhere in the middle? Make sure all screws are tightened all the way down so that their heads don't stick up. Is it possible on your saw to tighten the pivot screw so tight that it locks up the guard? Hope this helps you find a fix!

[@dmassarone1955]

@@markbeuligmann7363 , thanks for your reply. There was one more thing I didn't really look at and when I took the unit off (and seeing another video with a "similar" saw, I could have sworn the plate with the 2 screws came off a certain way. Well, this is a DOH moment for me indeed...but the bracket was 180 degree out and the slotted screw hole was to be in front and not in the back. A friend came over and without even knowing the unit had it fixed in seconds...OPPPS for me! And thank you again for your help. Its like the computer tech asking the client "did you plug it in"? I feel real stupid and we're having a good time with it...LOL

[@rexburt9337]

I'm looking for spring on Craftsman chop saw bottom guard

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Rex, I don't have that chop saw so I can't help you. Sorry.

[@michaelkenney5482]

any tips on the kobalt version of this? Instructions wer not so clear so i took to much apart.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Michael, I am not familiar with the kobalt version you reference.

[@michaelkenney5482]

@@markbeuligmann7363 Well was worth a shot, thanks!

[@prashantkumarpriyadarshi2844]

Give me the link for buying the saw guard

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Prashant, I have been unable to find a source for parts for my Tool Shop saw. It's a Menards brand, but they couldn't help me find parts either.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Prashant, my Tool Shop miter saw manual gives the following phone number for those who have questions. 1 [phone] I have never called the number, so I don't know if you will reach anyone. If you do reach someone, the guard spring is part number 49 in my schematic drawing.

[@edwardbennett3194]

What is the part number for the blade guard?

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Ed, I just looked at the parts list for this Tool Shop saw. The blade guard is labeled #53 in the expanded parts diagram. That's the only number they give for it. I hope that helps.

[@dannybaker8795]

My 10" tool shop miter saw is different than your tool shop miter saw, it isn't apples and apples or oranges and oranges.

[@markbeuligmann7363]

Danny, as noted in the Part 2 video, I made the original video very quickly for one person who had requested immediate help. I was surprised at how many views it got subsequently. I believe it remains my most viewed video. I made Part 2 because I realized the first one lacked detail. I understand that both videos will only be helpful to a limited number of folks who happen to have the same model miter saw. Sorry it wasn't much help for you.

[@rosebine9811]

My bench saw might be quite different too, though a spring thing...is a spring thing. :) It fell down as I was removing the guard, to tighten the blade...I had NO clue where it did go! Now I know, my saw is all good to go, so Thank you again.

[@kmwrites7456]

please show HOW to put that spring in! You're skipping a big teaching point.