hi. got a regular b&d 71/4 circular saw (model 7308). i have always removed the bolt to change blades by turning it the opposite way of the saw rotation. However, this bolt will not BUDGE? Is it possible that I am in fact tightening it by trying to turn it the opposite of the blade rotation?
Note the blade rotates counter clockwise so I am attempting to loosen it by turning clockwise.
2006-11-29 13:55:34 · 6 answers · asked by jmilum 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
so there are a lot of answers saying right-tyu tighty, lefty loosey. I was definitely told in the past and there are some other posts that to counter the effects of the saw rotation that these bolts turned the OPPOSITE of most/that. Is this wrong? There definitely seems to be some contrary opinions out there. thanks for the advice tho'
2006-11-30 03:34:51 · update #1
righty tighty, lefty losey. circular saws have a pressure washer between blade and nut.
2006-11-29 16:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you're right. You're tightening the bolt by trying to turn it clockwise. Righty tighty, lefty loosey. I repair electric hand tools and own probably ten 6 1/2"-8" circular saws, and every one of them loosens by turning the blade bolt counterclockwise. The same way every right hand threaded bolt turns to loosen. Yours may be overtightened by this time, so you may need to put a box end wrench on it and tap it in a counterclockwise direction with a small hammer.
2006-11-29 23:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but a lot of people like to make sure that the bolt is good and tight before loosening it. I myself have been known to do this several times.
2006-11-30 00:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by kkw_archer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine loosens by turning clockwise.
2006-11-29 22:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-03 17:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by paintballjla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-29 22:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by brian d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋