Changing Saw Blades on Shopsmith

The Shopsmith Mark is a multipurpose shop machine that converts into seven different table power tools. The original Shopsmith was invented in 1953, and over the decades it has earned a place in many home and small business workshops. One of the tools available is a 10-inch table saw that can rip pieces up to 8 feet or micro-cut in fractions of an inch. The Shopsmith has a variety of saw blades for different types of cutting, and changing from one to another is quick and relatively easy.

Things You'll Need

• 5/32 Allen wrench
• Heavy work gloves

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unplug the Shopsmith table saw. Remove the 5/32 Allen setscrew in the arbor, or holder, just above the saw blade.

   • 2

     Free the saw blade by loosening the nut on the arbor.

   • 3

     Put on heavy work gloves. Grab the saw blade carefully and gently tug it downward until it comes free.

   • 4

     Insert a different saw blade. Set the blade into the slot until it fits snugly.

   • 5

     Tighten the arbor nut and screw the setscrew back into place.

   • 6

     Plug in the Shopsmith table saw. Test the blade by briefly turning on the saw.