Hi,

I have a Performance Pro Sliding cut circular saw.

I've tried to follow the instructions for changing the blade ( the
default blade is a 40t ripper! ) and I can't get it apart!

Does anyone have any hints/tips with this device?

Also, what number tooth blade is best to use for neat cuts, cutting
softwood ( e.g. pine )

Thanks!
Dan

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Connor T wrote:

> I have a Performance Pro Sliding cut circular saw.
> 
> I've tried to follow the instructions for changing the blade ( the
> default blade is a 40t ripper! ) and I can't get it apart!


If it's like my Ryobi it's a reverse thread bolt - i.e. undoes in the 
opposite way to usual

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On 7 Sep 2005 02:34:02 -0700, "Connor T" 
wrote:


>Hi,
>
>I have a Performance Pro Sliding cut circular saw.
>
>I've tried to follow the instructions for changing the blade ( the
>default blade is a 40t ripper! ) and I can't get it apart!


You could try pushing the blade (with saw unplugged of course) against
a scrap of wood held in a vice etc.  Idea is to lock the blade from
rotating.   THen using a second block of wood as a cushion on the
spanner, tap the second block with a hammer.   



>
>Does anyone have any hints/tips with this device?
>
>Also, what number tooth blade is best to use for neat cuts, cutting
>softwood ( e.g. pine )


If you are using the original blade, then usually replacing it with a
decent one like a Freud or a CMT will make a huge difference anyway.
Watch the overall and hole diameters though.

For finer work, a larger number of teeth is normally better.

Other things that you can do is to put a second piece of material
under the piece to be cut or to put some tape on the underside of the
piece.  THis should reduce or prevent tearout.




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Excellent many thanks for both replys, i've not had time to take a look
tonight, I'll have a go over the weekend I think.  Thanks!

Dan


Andy Hall wrote:

> On 7 Sep 2005 02:34:02 -0700, "Connor T" 
> wrote:
>
> >Hi,
> >
> >I have a Performance Pro Sliding cut circular saw.
> >
> >I've tried to follow the instructions for changing the blade ( the
> >default blade is a 40t ripper! ) and I can't get it apart!
>
> You could try pushing the blade (with saw unplugged of course) against
> a scrap of wood held in a vice etc.  Idea is to lock the blade from
> rotating.   THen using a second block of wood as a cushion on the
> spanner, tap the second block with a hammer.
>
>
> >
> >Does anyone have any hints/tips with this device?
> >
> >Also, what number tooth blade is best to use for neat cuts, cutting
> >softwood ( e.g. pine )
>
> If you are using the original blade, then usually replacing it with a
> decent one like a Freud or a CMT will make a huge difference anyway.
> Watch the overall and hole diameters though.
>
> For finer work, a larger number of teeth is normally better.
>
> Other things that you can do is to put a second piece of material
> under the piece to be cut or to put some tape on the underside of the
> piece.  THis should reduce or prevent tearout.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> .andy
> 
> To email, substitute .nospam with .gl