2007-08-06 06:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
There is typically a rough-knurled section near the blade. Grab the knurled part of the handle and the smooth part of the handle and twist the knurled section counter clockwise. That will open the clamp holding the blade in its grip.
Some cheaper ones have a flipper on the back of the handle. When you flip it down toward the point the clamp opens and flipping it straight again re-closes the clamp and holds the blade tight.
2007-08-06 06:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That IS the correct method... though it sounds like your collet "the rough edge" is frozen. Spray some WD-40 on the end and let it soak for a spell... then grab the collet with a padded pair of pliers. Wear some leather gloves if you are nervous. Always wear safety glasses when using an X-acto... I've had the tip of many blades snap and hit my glasses. Good Luck and Work Safe
2016-05-19 22:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loosen the textured ring on what would be the neck of the instrument, it should fall out when loose enough and tilted. Make sure to wrap the old one up if the replacement doesn't have a place to put it. Turn opposite way to tighten after replacing. Tighten well.
2007-08-06 06:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by gmoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be a silver piece that the blade sits in that should unscrew and be able to put in your new blade. it almost looks like a screw or nut i guess im not surwe how to describe it but its at the tip of your blade its really pretty easy.
2007-08-06 06:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Fran J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋