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How to change the blade on a traditional veneer saw?

How to change the blade on
a traditional veneer saw?

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Please note: How this is done may vary depending on the make and model. One method is shown below:

How is the blade attached?

Handle, screw, backing plate, blade A traditional veneer saw has a wooden handle with a curved metal plate set into it. The blade is mounted on this plate and secured using 3 screws. The blade is slightly longer than the backing plate, so the teeth can reach the material.
Traditional veneer saw viewed from the back A traditional veneer saw viewed from the back

Removing the blade

Loosen the screws

Step 1 – Loosen screws 

Loosen the screws holding the blade to the backing plate.

Slide blade forward

Step 2 – Slide blade forwards

Once the screws are loosened you can slide the  blade forwards…

Pull blade off backing plate

Step 3 – Pull blade off backing plate

…and pull it off the backing plate.

Installing the blade

Place blade on backing plate

Step 1 – Place blade onto backing plate

Ensure the screws on the blade are loosened before sliding it onto the backing plate.

Tighten screws

Step 2 – Tighten screws

Tighten the screws to secure the blade.

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