I owned this model 5150 since new for years, i never knew how to replace the blade on it since i got it year ago. Here it is May 11,2023 until now i finds out how to replace the blade. My blade is dull now. I will go out and buy a new blade tomorrow. Thank you for posting this video. Good job Bro.
This video was so helpful. Thank you!! (I am dyslexic and my circular saw has NO blade lock and I have been trying to get the blade off in the opposite direction for weeks. I assumed I was an idiot and could not find the blade lock and that was the problem. I watched your video for less than two minutes and it solved my problem. Thank you!!)
I've been looking for this information for weeks. Thanks for the tutorial! I got this tool from my grandpa and I'm learning how to use it properly. You save me a lot of money because I thought it was broken or there was a piece missing and wanted to buy a new one hahaha.
@@FixItYourself Yeah I know about your method that's how I first learned it's either my family had a Craftsman or Black & Decker for skill none had a blade lock only the higher end models did from skill the worm drive think Black & Decker had one I know Milwaukee had one I first learned to jam a piece of wood or a screwdriver to keep the blade from moving then the last couple years I learned about an impact driver to loosen it with a 1/2 socket adapter to tightness you still got to use a the included wrench cuz you could strip the bolt out with the torque unless you have a 3-speed as long as you have a good control over your finger and it's right right as it makes the impact you stop immediately it'll be fine I've done that a bunch of times having stripped out my bolts but mainly I recommend just use it to loosen the bolt
Thank you! My 5150 is about 25 years old (bought new). I've used it so sporadically that I never needed to change the blade until now. Your video is a big help. How could anyone design a tool with a rotating blade and not think to include a blade lock mechanism? I guess they thought it would save them a little money. Also, that dinky wrench they included is of no help at all.
This is just like my dad's old Craftsman Sawmill circular saw. I just use a scrap of 2x4 to press the blade on to loosen and tighten the bolt. Great video!
I have my Silksaw 5150 more than 20 years and it works perfectly, powerful as when it was new. Tengo mi Silksaw 5150 por mas de 20 años y trabaja perfectamente, poderosa como cuando era nueva. Gracias por el tutorial. Greetings from Perú.
Thanks very much! I just pulled a Skilsaw Model 534 6-1/2” saw out of the garage where it has been sitting for over 40 years. Dad was going to change the power cord but never got around to it so I installed a replacement cord and a Diablo framing blade from Home Depot and hopefully it will work for many years to come.
Broke my old 5150 out and blad needed changing. Could not recall how I secured the blade. Your video reminded me I used to sink the blade into a pick or solid scrap wood, then untighten, remove and replace. To tighten new blade I just sat it on the slot on the scrap wood and tightened the bolt. For me that was easier than juggling a screw driver and the blade cover all at once. The cutting part of blade stated away from my hands except for seating it. I'm a woman with small hands so I have to be creative.
Thanks for the sanity check! Inherited my great uncle's old saw and she needed just a little TLC. Appreciate taking the time to outline this model - much appreciated!
Thanks, bro . . . Luv it : no blade lock, so do what ya gotta do. Use a glove, rag, screwdriver, stick . . . Whatever it takes to stop it from turning.
I don't know if you noticed but you can use an impact driver to loosen the bolt I have a skilsaw 5485 similar this just better RPM that's it and made under the bosch unbrella when they owned this brand. You. Need a 1/2 socket with hex adapter or regular hex to half-inch socket and it works for me I use my Ridgid and it works if you don't have an impact driver I'll make a video I show how to do it
I am concerned that jamming a screwdriver into the teeth could damage the teeth. I use the jaws of a pair of Vice Grips to grab the blade about 5/8” to 3/4” from the teeth.
Whatever works for you is fine. Sometimes I just grab the blade with a heavy duty rag and hold it like that. I would be worried about warping the blade when grabbing it with vise grips.
CLAMPS- just did this on a free 5150 put a nice dewalt finish blade on it. Used a screwdriver which was not too bad but just thought of a metal C clamp would be best
Nice tutorial, thanks! I have a 25-year old Skilsaw 5150 that has been doing fine all along. I changed the blade recently. No problem with operation. Suddenly, in the middle of a cut, the blade appeared to reverse direction. Any idea on how or why that happened? As far as I know, there is no reverse switch.
Hey I also have a 5150 and I can’t seem to find the bolt and retaining washer for it anywhere. Do you know where to look ? I’m not sure if they’re discontinued
Es la llave de 1/2 brother, puedes usar la llave de boca o de dado para rachet. Excelente sierra circular, me dura años y está como nueva, bien limpiecita claro.
The fools who design these things need to listen to feedback instead of thinking they know it all. They never think about the end user. Designer#1: Oh, what about the spinning blade when they try to change it? Designer #2: Who cares?
I owned this model 5150 since new for years, i never knew how to replace the blade on it since i got it year ago. Here it is May 11,2023 until now i finds out how to replace the blade. My blade is dull now. I will go out and buy a new blade tomorrow. Thank you for posting this video. Good job Bro.
This video was so helpful. Thank you!! (I am dyslexic and my circular saw has NO blade lock and I have been trying to get the blade off in the opposite direction for weeks. I assumed I was an idiot and could not find the blade lock and that was the problem. I watched your video for less than two minutes and it solved my problem. Thank you!!)
I've been looking for this information for weeks. Thanks for the tutorial! I got this tool from my grandpa and I'm learning how to use it properly. You save me a lot of money because I thought it was broken or there was a piece missing and wanted to buy a new one hahaha.
Great to hear!
@@FixItYourself Yeah I know about your method that's how I first learned it's either my family had a Craftsman or Black & Decker for skill none had a blade lock only the higher end models did from skill the worm drive think Black & Decker had one I know Milwaukee had one I first learned to jam a piece of wood or a screwdriver to keep the blade from moving then the last couple years I learned about an impact driver to loosen it with a 1/2 socket adapter to tightness you still got to use a the included wrench cuz you could strip the bolt out with the torque unless you have a 3-speed as long as you have a good control over your finger and it's right right as it makes the impact you stop immediately it'll be fine I've done that a bunch of times having stripped out my bolts but mainly I recommend just use it to loosen the bolt
Thank you! My 5150 is about 25 years old (bought new). I've used it so sporadically that I never needed to change the blade until now. Your video is a big help. How could anyone design a tool with a rotating blade and not think to include a blade lock mechanism? I guess they thought it would save them a little money. Also, that dinky wrench they included is of no help at all.
Glad I could help!
Thanks mucho! Was tearing my hair out looking for the blade lock :-)
You are welcome!
This is just like my dad's old Craftsman Sawmill circular saw. I just use a scrap of 2x4 to press the blade on to loosen and tighten the bolt. Great video!
Thanks for sharing
I have my Silksaw 5150 more than 20 years and it works perfectly, powerful as when it was new. Tengo mi Silksaw 5150 por mas de 20 años y trabaja perfectamente, poderosa como cuando era nueva. Gracias por el tutorial. Greetings from Perú.
Acabo de comprar una skilsaw ese mimo modelo 5150 que Yam buena y recomendable es..? Vale la pena ? No la e usado
How do you defeat the trigger lock
Thanks very much! I just pulled a Skilsaw Model 534 6-1/2” saw out of the garage where it has been sitting for over 40 years. Dad was going to change the power cord but never got around to it so I installed a replacement cord and a Diablo framing blade from Home Depot and hopefully it will work for many years to come.
Broke my old 5150 out and blad needed changing. Could not recall how I secured the blade. Your video reminded me I used to sink the blade into a pick or solid scrap wood, then untighten, remove and replace. To tighten new blade I just sat it on the slot on the scrap wood and tightened the bolt. For me that was easier than juggling a screw driver and the blade cover all at once. The cutting part of blade stated away from my hands except for seating it. I'm a woman with small hands so I have to be creative.
What would I do without UA-cam videos. Lol
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Thanks. Got this at an estate sale. Knowing no blade lock saved me tons of time.
Very nice. I too have an old 5150. After 20 minutes looking for the blade lock I looked you up. Thank you very much!
Glad I could help!
Kudos!!! I have the exact same saw and watched 4 videos before coming here.
Thanks for the sanity check! Inherited my great uncle's old saw and she needed just a little TLC. Appreciate taking the time to outline this model - much appreciated!
Glad to help
I to thought i was going crazy.
Nice information. Got my dad's 80's 5150 , still got the "made in the usa" sticker on it.
Thanks for making this video. It really helped and saved us some time!
Glad it helped!
Thank you! This was the best . Clear, helpful guide !
Glad it helped!
Thanks
Thank You for posting this VD 🙏
thanks from Australia
You're welcome!
Thanks for the tip!
Happy to help!
Thanks!
Good stuff, man!!!!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks, bro . . . Luv it : no blade lock, so do what ya gotta do. Use a glove, rag, screwdriver, stick . . . Whatever it takes to stop it from turning.
Thank you so much for your easy to follow directions for what turned out to be an easy job! I’ve subscribed for more of your wonderful instructions.
Thanks bro
Any time
Excellent thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks
I don't know if you noticed but you can use an impact driver to loosen the bolt I have a skilsaw 5485 similar this just better RPM that's it and made under the bosch unbrella when they owned this brand. You. Need a 1/2 socket with hex adapter or regular hex to half-inch socket and it works for me I use my Ridgid and it works if you don't have an impact driver I'll make a video I show how to do it
Thanks a bunch!
You're welcome!
Thanks! This was VERY helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you I really appreciated this
Glad it helped
Slide the guard back and rest the blade on a piece of wood, the teeth will hold it and with other hand use a wrench
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Thanks for the info, I have 3 of these.
No problem 👍
Using good ol vice grips😉
I am concerned that jamming a screwdriver into the teeth could damage the teeth. I use the jaws of a pair of Vice Grips to grab the blade about 5/8” to 3/4” from the teeth.
Whatever works for you is fine. Sometimes I just grab the blade with a heavy duty rag and hold it like that.
I would be worried about warping the blade when grabbing it with vise grips.
Thanks!! Works for Skilsaw 5275:05 also. Many thanks
Lol boss bought a new one still no blade lock and without the blade to lock it into position I seem to still be at square one
CLAMPS- just did this on a free 5150 put a nice dewalt finish blade on it. Used a screwdriver which was not too bad but just thought of a metal C clamp would be best
Clamps work.
I’m trying to remove it from a saw with no blade in it to stop it
I came to see how the washers go on. Since there isn't a diamond. If tried every which way and still the blade won't turn
So when I put the masonry blade on I can't tighten it good enough or get it off. Great.
I'll just use some vice grips to grab the blade👍
Okay I understand that part stick a screwdriver in it but I just bought a saw how do you put the blade on there when the screw keeps turning
Hearts comment doesn't read it or say anything im sitting on the same problem lmk if you figure it out
Nice tutorial, thanks! I have a 25-year old Skilsaw 5150 that has been doing fine all along. I changed the blade recently. No problem with operation. Suddenly, in the middle of a cut, the blade appeared to reverse direction. Any idea on how or why that happened? As far as I know, there is no reverse switch.
Hey I also have a 5150 and I can’t seem to find the bolt and retaining washer for it anywhere. Do you know where to look ? I’m not sure if they’re discontinued
What is wrong if the blade moves in both directions. I lock the blade but the motor seems to rotate?
Unloosen means tighten.
LOL
Always unloosen in the same direction the blade turns.
UN Loosen?
Yeah, you heard him - and he didn’t stutter- UN-loosen!
Hola saludos desde República Dominicana, por favor podrías darme el número de llave para flojar el perno?
Es la llave de 1/2 brother, puedes usar la llave de boca o de dado para rachet. Excelente sierra circular, me dura años y está como nueva, bien limpiecita claro.
@@reymonti5504 acabo de comprar una de uso en buenas condiciones es una skilsaw mismo modelo 5150 vale la pena ese modelo 5150..?
Just clamp it in a vice easy
The fools who design these things need to listen to feedback instead of thinking they know it all. They never think about the end user.
Designer#1: Oh, what about the spinning blade when they try to change it?
Designer #2: Who cares?
Blade stops shaft still turns no white
Common sense prevails. A friend gave me the saw. It's in great shape just needed a cleaning and couldn't locate how to stop the blade.
That doesnt work for a fine blade
Thanks for the help!
Happy to help!