New Mark 5 Owner

[Max42]

Not sure how long it's been sitting, I just got it and have been cleaning it up. I put some 3 in1 oil in each hole so will let it sit for a bit.

[Max42]

It does work, if it doesn't come loose I'll let it run for a bit and retry.

[richardrouse]

If that doesn't work, and you intend to replace the bearings in the quill anyhow, letting it soak in a product that dissolves rust will get it off there.

However, soaking it in an acids will likely damage your bearings, so those will have to be replaced.

[Max42]

By the way, can you still buy 9" table saw blades? Quick search didn't turn up any.

[BuckeyeDennis]

By the way, can you still buy 9" table saw blades? Quick search didn't turn up any.

Forrest still offers several. Pricy, but very highly recommended. ForrestBlades.com.

[JPG]

Replace the set screw in the aluminum collar. Try to get it centered on the flat that is under it. That will allow you to grip the collar(and therefore the shaft) as you attempt to remove the arbor/blade(as one piece). The arbor nut is a left handed thread(righty loosy, lefty tighty). However the nut will not be removable with it mounted on the shaft. With the arbor set screw REMOVED, try rotating the arbor on the shaft while pulling out on it. Kerosene was not mentioned above as a penetrant, but is a good choice if you have any.

If worse comes to worse, a wrench on the upper shaft(back end/flat) and a wrench on the arbor.

[Max42]

Replace the set screw in the aluminum collar. Try to get it centered on the flat that is under it. That will allow you to grip the collar(and therefore the shaft) as you attempt to remove the arbor/blade(as one piece). The arbor nut is a left handed thread(righty loosy, lefty tighty). However the nut will not be removable with it mounted on the shaft. With the arbor set screw REMOVED, try rotating the arbor on the shaft while pulling out on it. Kerosene was not mentioned above as a penetrant, but is a good choice if you have any.

If worse comes to worse, a wrench on the upper shaft(back end/flat) and a wrench on the arbor.

Thanks for the info. I was able to pry the arbor off the shaft without damaging the aluminum collar. There didn't seem to be any corrosion on the shaft but maybe its naturally tight and what little oil that may have been there was gummy. I'll ensure the arbor and shaft are cleaned.

I'll take the blade off later today. The supplies that came with the SS didn't include the arbor wrench and my crescent doesn't open large enough.

[Max42]

By the way, can you still buy 9" table saw blades? Quick search didn't turn up any.

Forrest still offers several. Pricy, but very highly recommended. ForrestBlades.com.

Thanks, I'll look. What does everyone do for 9" blades? I'm assuming I can't use the 10" or smaller type blades.

[Max42]

I took the headstock off and it's now on a bench. Also I removed the quill 1 because I should for cleaning and 2 because in my efforts to remove the blade I removed the set screw and now think the shaft is not fully seated. I took a few pictures to show:

When you compare the last photo I think there is no gap. Any idea how I correct this?

[JPG]

Pull out on the shaft while pushing in on the collar. A bit tricky to get the setscrew positioned on the flat(centered). This forces the shaft, bearing and collar together. The bearing outer race nests against a shoulder in the quill body and the retaining ring secures the outer end.