Changing a blade on a jigsaw is an art. There are many ways to change a blade on a jigsaw, and most of them involve some type of resource. Some involve phone calls, while others require electricity. Either way, it is beautiful work!
In this article, we will talk about how to change a blade on a standard sized (30-36 pattern) jigsaw. The resource we will be using is YouTube!
YouTube is one of the greatest resources for changing blades on your jigsaw.
Contents:
Remove the cover plate
Now, you need to remove the cover plate on your jigsaw. This can be tricky at first, but keep rewatching the video and doing it again until you can do it!
Once you can remove it, you can actually change a blade!
Using some household sharpening compound or something similar, wrap the new blade in and around the old one until it is secured. Try your jigsaw piece now to make sure it works okay!
Now that you have changed a blades, let them cool off before beginning another project.
Remove the old blade
Now, you need to remove the old blade. To do this, you will need to undo the screw that holds the blade in.
Remove the screw using a screwdriver or one of the Allen wrench hex keys. Then, lift up the frame slightly to release the catch that keeps the frame on.
Slide out and away the new blade! It should come off easily. If not, turn to page 5 for some help.
Put a little bit of threadlocker on the new blade and then slide it in followed by another screwdriver or Allen wrench hex key. Put a little bit of threadlocker on each end of the new blade so it doesn’t come off too easily and pull firm but not too hard– we don’t want it breaking! Now push down firmly on both blades until they lock into place.
Inspect the blade slot
If the blade looks sharp, it is time to change it. Some blades have more diamond-shaped grooves inside that hold the blade in place. These have a longer life as the user holds their hand just right, and they angle the blade so it keeps its position in the slot.
Other blades do not have any such markings, and they need to be replaced. The ones with markings are usually better quality too as they hold onto their shape better.
This article will explain how to change a jigsaw Blade so that you get more out of your cut!
General tips: When changing a blade on a circular saw, you must hold the new blade at an angle as you slide it in place. If you put it in straight-in, you will end up fighting to keep an even thickness on both sides of the cut.
Measure the new blade
Once your jigsaw is new, it is time to measure the blade. This can be a little tricky, so make sure you are doing it right!
First, open the jigsaw and remove the old blade. Then, place the new one in and tighten down the adapter screw until it holds.
Now, measure the length of the new blade. If you cut yourself on a previous project, this may have been long enough! Fortunately, most brands offer a short enough blade that you can change it in less than an hour.
Once measured, turn off the power to the jigsaw and then back on to change the blade. You are ready to go now!
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Pick a new blade
Do you have a good jigsaw blade? A great new blade will make your next project a breeze. If you have a old blade that needs to be replaced, this article can help!
When changing a blade on a high-end model, there are some basic steps that must be followed. First, remove the back cover by pulling it up and off the jigsaw. Then, loosen the screw at the bottom of the blade by pushing in on the metal rod at the bottom of the jigsaw. Finally, remove the new blade by pulling out the metal ring at its top.
Now that those steps are out of the way, you can start changing your blade! Please note that although this article talks about removing and replacing a standard-diameter (25mm) jigsaw blades, any kind of wood can be cut on this size. Only then can we talk about proper clearance for projects!
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Replace the old blade with the new one
When the old blade starts to break, it is time to replace it. You do this by removing the black plastic cap that covers the blade and replacing it with the new one.
Then, you carefully put the old one back in place and push down on the cap until it snaps into place. This ensures you get enough room to put in the new blade.
You can now proceed to cutting!
How Much Does a Jigsaw Blade Cost?
The cost of a jigsawblade can be hit or miss. Some sale sites offer them at a discount just due to volume of cuttings they send out, so check those out if you are looking for a discounted product.
Usually, they are around $10USD each which makes this a low cost way to change your blades.
Reattach the cover plate
Now, go back to the top of your saw and make sure you have the cover plate in place. If you removed it, remove the two hexes that connect the cover plate to the jigsaw blade.
Reattach those hexes and then re-install the cover plate onto your jigsaw.
Now, let’s talk about when to change a blade on a wood saw. When it comes to a band saw, changes can be even simpler. All you need to do is check all of your cut lines and add some wood!
With a jointer, any type of machine machine vision is required. A good tip is to check that all of your wheels are secure before changing any blades! Changing blades on these types of machines can be an even more difficult problem to solve.
Plug it in and test it out
When changing a blade, the most important thing to do is test it out. You can do this by putting a little glue or solder on the new blade and then sliding it in and seeing how it fits.
If you feel comfortable with it, put some more solder on and then let the glue dry before inserting the next piece. This way, if it falls out or something else becomes interference, it can be easily taken out!
Of course, you can also just cut your own board and glue in place, but that takes more time – and that is what we want to avoid with this article.