I just bought this product. The center hole is so tight on the 5/8 arbor that I can't use it as it is. All my other blades fit the arbor fine. What to do?
793589
Wow..din't know what to say. I have a skil and a Bosch table saw and no problem with either, maybe you got a faulty set.
793590
I had no problem fitting my blade onto my saw. My Frued dado cutters were tight fitting onto the arbor when I first got them, but over time I did not have a problem. You may have to send the set back for one that fits properly.
793591
Sounds like the hole is at the lower end of allowed tolerance. Easiest is to return it and get a replacement. If it goes on the spindle but is too tight and you don't want to return it then its likely only a thou or two undersize and a bit of gentle work with an engineers scraper or even a bit of fine emery will take off enough to let it fit smoothly. Any machine shop should have a 5/8" reamer. My saw has a 20mm spindle so I had a local saw shop machine it out to fit that.
793592
I had no problem- although the hole diameter is tight on my Saw Stop arbor. I would compare the hole diameter in the Freud Box joint blades to the hole diameter of a blade that fits. If the Freud is smaller- send it back for a replacement.
793593
I think what may be happening is they are making the blades with no tolerance at the hole because it is very difficult to get a good box cut unless the two blades are perfectly aligned. Unfortunately your arbor may be just above that tolerance. If you can bring the blades to a good machine shop they can make sure they are 5/8 inches. If your lucky they will reem them for you. If they fit right you will have no problem and you will love the box joints that you get.
1533855
I had a similar problem on my Bosch which resulted in me removing the laser from my saw and going back to the stock washer and bolt. Sorry I don't have a better answer; I was not happy with the blade stalling in the middle of cuts and didn't take time to chase the issue.
2026550
It all depends on the size of the arbor (the cylindrical piece of steel coming from the motor that the blade attaches to). Either look up the model/serial for your old saw to determine your arbor size or pull off the old blade and measure the diameter of the arbor manually with a tape measure. This blade is designed for a saw with a 5/8" arbor. You CAN put this blade on a 1/2" arbor but DON'T. If you do you won't be able to perfectly mount the blade around the arbor and then there will be some serious wobble which will damage the saw and probably be a safety hazard.
1711801
I had a lot of trouble at first and then it started working fine. The lever you push forward to release the blade wasn't going far enough forward. Work it and see if it loosens up and goes nearly all the way forward, where it is almost parallel with the blade. Then the blade will come out easily. Hope that works for you.
348112
As I recall it was tricky getting that blade in because something was obstructing it, but I can't remember what. I got it in after a few minutes of fiddling around though so if you don't have it in by now send me an email and I'll take the blade off and see what I have to do to put it back in john.hawley@wright.edu.
1043826
The blade is built with a 7/8" arbor as you point out; however, when I ordered my blade from AMZ it came with a metal ring insert that you can push into the 7/8" arbor hole to reduce it to a 5/8" arbor hole. Have used the insert ring repeatedly (don't misplace it!) and have not had any problems at all. Works great. Don't know for sure, but I bet that this blade always includes the 5/8" arbor insert ring. Go for it; you won't be disappointed by the performance of this blade.
456047
Also try a different blade. I only use blades in my unit and never had any problems.
554532
Try raising the height adjustment. The mower blades may be positioned too low for your lawn, especially if it is very dense. The instructions describe the 3-position adjustment. I had to lower mine from the default setting because I have a very short Berumuda grass.
1644554
I have no idea---but if the center blade is too thick you can rub it slowly--checking often--on a sharpening stone until it fits. I haven't needed new blades yet. First off I would see what it took for me to sharpen the old ones before I went looking for new ones.
376178
be sure to center the blade when you install it. Its not usually a problem on EJs but it can happen
1337131
Check your arbor size. A quick google search showed me some 10" Skil models have 1" arbors, and this set is 5/8". Aside from that, just make sure you have a dado compatible blade insert (throat plate).
701585
Hi! Yes I found that out too when I got it!! Just pull one of the blades out toward u like the round end of the blade. Do it slowly.
2184495
I do not know why you are having a problem. I used the same blades on my 54" cut Craftsman rider. Couple of things, if you are cutting wet grass it will build up on the mower deck. If the grass is dry and you still have a problem, clean the deck with water and a wire brush. After it dries, spray with WD-40, be sure and spray the blades and shoot also.
456905
contact the manufacture about replacement blades. Have not had this problem yet.
1383285
Take a screw driver and slightly bend the metal flange in between the farm so that it aligns with the blade when open. If that doesn't work I gues you need trend it back
1356444
You are correct about the short arbor. Many of my dados are cut to 3/4". I simply omit the stabilizer disc and put the nut right against the blade. It was a little freaky at first but I'm used to it now as it seems to work fine. Safety wise there does not appear to be an issue. What else is there to do?
1780832
The arbor is the shaft size on your trimmer the hole will fit. Keep in mind this blade is only recommended for straight shaft trimmers.