Question on circular saws

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(04-05-2017, 05:25 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: If it is an older style circular saw, or even just a cheap newer one that doesn't have an arbor lock, there is another way to accomplish the task.  Take a pair of channel lock pliers, pinch the blade tightly, turn the arbor nut.

Yup.....and seems like I remember some old ones that had a flat spot on the shaft coming out of the motor that you could wedge to hold?  Maybe it was another tool I am thinking of.

(04-05-2017, 05:25 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Pretty sure most circular saws are reversed thread. Make sure you are turning the right way.

I think you're right.....but you always turn the nut in the direction the blade turns when in use.