I have a B&D skill saw and the blade won't turn if nut tightened but won't cut if even loosened slightly. Just here the motor shaft spinning and the blade stays still braced against the wood. I have the blade installed correctly and it is the right size at 7.25 inches. What might be the issue? Motor starting to fail?
Skillsaw - blade won't turn if nut tightened but won't cut if even loosened slightly
Aug 10, 2017
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replying to Corey, Grampy wrote: are you possibly missing a washer or spacer ?
You have a B&D *circular* saw. Skilsaw (one word, one l) is the trademarked name for a line of saws made by Skil.
What happens if the blade is not braced against the wood? Does it spin when the saw is started? What happens when you spin the blade by hand? Can you hear/feel the motor spinning along with it or does it spin freely on the shaft?
Did you recently change the blade? Has it ever worked with the blade that is now giving you trouble?
Is the arbor hole size correct?
Do you leave the blade washer off? See here:
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You're so smart Derby....... ;-)
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