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So how hard should it be to remove the arbor nut from the arbor? I am not talking about removing it from the quill. I am talking about taking a blade off the arbor. I was removing the blade from mine and got it loose then about 3/4 of the way off I had to switch back to using tools. I could not loosen it with my fingers any more and even with the tools it was difficult. Is this the design or something wrong with my threads? I know it has not been cross threaded or anything cause the guy I got it from didn't even use it.

Once I have loosened the nut using the wrench, I can take the nut the rest of the way without the wrenches.

As long as you know the threads are not damaged, I would just use the wrenches. Maybe clean the threads with a soft brass wire brush but nothing else. I prefer tight to too loose.

Thanks that is what I figured. Must have a few burs on the thread that are not suppose to be there.

You could probably use a small triangle file to clean up any burrs that you may have.

I found an arbor where the set screw was a tad too long but I did not notice it. The nut got caught on the set screw and jammed as I used too much torque trying to remove the nut. After a bit, I was able to tighten the nut again and removed the set screw and replaced it with a shorter set screw. Otherwise try the solutions offered on the other posts on this subject.

Bill Mayo

gk777 wrote:So how hard should it be to remove the arbor nut from the arbor? I am not talking about removing it from the quill. I am talking about taking a blade off the arbor. I was removing the blade from mine and got it loose then about 3/4 of the way off I had to switch back to using tools. I could not loosen it with my fingers any more and even with the tools it was difficult. Is this the design or something wrong with my threads? I know it has not been cross threaded or anything cause the guy I got it from didn't even use it.

Stupid question - what's the easiest way to hold everything steady while removing or installing a blade? Those teeth are sharp!

- Chris

For me, it's been two arbor wrenches and a good pair of leather gloves. Yes, those blades can bite.

Doc

chiroindixon wrote:For me, it's been two arbor wrenches and a good pair of leather gloves. Yes, those blades can bite.

Doc

Two wrenches... I was afraid of that. I recently ordered an arbor wrench from Shopsmith and when it arrived, I went downstairs to try it out. I quickly got to the point where I thought "Hrmm, two wrenches sure would be a lot easier."

Thanks Doc,

- Chris

chrispitude wrote:Two wrenches... I was afraid of that. I recently ordered an arbor wrench from Shopsmith and when it arrived, I went downstairs to try it out. I quickly got to the point where I thought "Hrmm, two wrenches sure would be a lot easier."

Thanks Doc,

- Chris

You just need one arbor wrench. The other can be an regular open end or adjustable wrench. And I second the recommendation to wear leather gloves.