How to successfully replace the stock blade with a carbide? The anti-spin design on mine is poor and broke in both directions-will not hold steady.
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I use a $5.00 7 1/4" carbide tip blade and use a step drill to drill out center hole to fit and works great.
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I chose to replace the cutter with the grass gator brush cutter and it works great. As for the "anti-spin", that is something I do not know of unless you may be referring to the drive cable. If so, then it is time for the repair shop.
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I think I know what you mean about the spin issue. If you bought a carbide blade like I did, the problem is that this blade is thnner than the standard blade. When you tighten the bolt against the washer provided, that is intended to rest tight against the carbide blade, the blade will free spin because it is too thin. I had to make a spacer washer that is the correct inside diameterfor the washer provided and I believe I ground it down to be about .008" thick. The point is that tou need to have shim piece added to allow the provided washer to be tight against the blade when the bolt is tightened. This shim washer worked great for me. Try it. I think I know what you mean about the spin issue. If you bought a carbide blade like I did, the problem is that this blade is thnner than the standard blade. When you tighten the bolt against the washer provided, that is intended to rest tight against the carbide blade, the blade will free spin because it is too thin. I had to make a spacer washer that is the correct inside diameterfor the washer provided and I believe I ground it down to be about .008" thick. The point is that tou need to have shim piece added to allow the provided washer to be tight against the blade when the bolt... » Read More I think I know what you mean about the spin issue. If you bought a carbide blade like I did, the problem is that this blade is thnner than the standard blade. When you tighten the bolt against the washer provided, that is intended to rest tight against the carbide blade, the blade will free spin because it is too thin. I had to make a spacer washer that is the correct inside diameterfor the washer provided and I believe I ground it down to be about .008" thick. The point is that tou need to have shim piece added to allow the provided washer to be tight against the blade when the bolt is tightened. This shim washer worked great for me. Try it. « Show Less
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send I pic so I can see! I taped and cut mine like the direction said and had no issues. Have a new blade because you will be cutting into metal!!
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I had the same problem when I first attached the blade....and the instructions sucked; I had to figure out how to do it myself. Vibrated so bad that I couldn't hold it. I simply took the blade off and flipped it over and reattached it and that solved it completely. It runs as smoothly and powerfully as I could want now.
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You don't and don't waste your money on new blades or battery, they never work..Try sending it back to the company with your receipt and a letter for a new free one or buy a new one.
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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.
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Yes, you got old stock. I got the non-serrated blade in February from Amazon. I'm not sure exactly when the switch was though.
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I believe there is a site on-line to buy a replacement blade... however.... it should take a few years to go through the first blade according to my usage anyway.
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There are two bolts that, when removed, allow the blade to be removed. As to replacing it, I must query the vendor for part number and source. Hope this helps.
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If you get a Diamond Blade, you would be successful. Maybe the carbide blade for a while but I expect it would wear faster. As for straight? How steady are you.
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YES! I have returned the blade housing 3 times and it just broke again. I demanded a complete refund, so we will see if this happens. They tried to tell me I am the only one it has happened to.
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Did you try oiling the blade. But besides that I think it's a norm. If you have any problems email me thanks
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Make sure the drive socket is installed properly. But it sounds like you need a new blade assembly. Before you buy a new one, make sure it"s attached tightly to the plastic container.
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Chop saws that can use a carbide blade seem to be specific. I wouldn't chance it even if you found one that fit
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Hello Lana:I do not know where you can buy replacement blades. I had lots of trouble with my mower and the company, WORX, was virtually NO help. If I were you, I'd call them and tell them your story. Maybe they will be better for you than they were for me. Turns out, they said they do not have ANY repair shops. They wanted me to ship it back to them at my cost.I hope they treat you better than they did me. Best of luck
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I wish I could help, but I've never had a problem with the blade cracking. Perhaps, there was a flaw in the one you had.
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I searched the web for replacement blades and realized how expensive they were. So, I chose to look on Ebay and find aftermarket ones there. The only thing about using them is they do not adapt to the thumb press release to change blades. You have to use a screw and tightly secure the blade in place. But, the replacements from Ebay are worth the extra "trouble" to use and just as good a blade as Porter Cable. Here is the link to the blades: PC18; 12Pc Blade Variety PK Oscillating Multi Tool Saw Blade fits Porter Cable
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Is this a trick question? The right way. LOL. Using the supplied allen wrench, loosen the nut by turning clockwise while pressing the blade lock. Remove the blade and replace in the reverse order.