I have had this biscuit joiner for about 5 years. Always used the 4 inch blade. I need to install the 2 inch blade for the size ff biscuits. Problem is, I am unable to loosen the hex keyed nut that holds the blade on. Any ideas?
I have had this biscuit joiner for about 5 years. Always used the 4 inch blade. I need to install the 2 inch blade for the size ff biscuits. Problem is, I am unable to loosen the hex keyed nut that holds the blade on. Any ideas?
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Any chance it's a left-hand thread and you're trying to turn it in the wrong direction?
Best regards,
Ron
You haven't really been lost until you've been lost at Mach 2!
Just checked my owners manual. You have to hold the spindle lock engaged in the the spindle and turn the allen screw counter clockwise. If I remember it is pretty tight from the factory.
George
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
I have had the same problem with mine -- broke one allen wrench & bent another. I began to fear stripping the screw & decided to give up on the FF biscuits & just used the size 0 ones.
I've switched the blades but don't remember having any issues. Sorry, it's been a long time since I used mine. Perhaps yours is just very tight.
I am twisting it the correct direction; using a very sturdy T handle hex key and having zero luck turning it. Very frustrating because I really do need to use the ff biscuits for applications that the 0 is just too big.
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You will get more leverage with "L" long arm that came with the joiner.
George
George
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
How about an allen socket and a rachet wrench or breaker bar . Could go over kill and get the old impact wrench.
George
George
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
Thanks George, your idea worked and I can now use the 2 inch blade.
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Ha! I remember going through this a couple years ago. Yeah, they really put that 4" blade on TIGHT. I managed to get it off without bending up my hex key too badly but yeah, it took some effort for sure. I'm glad the impact wrench worked...I didn't have to go quite that far but it entered my mind a few times as I was straining and sweating and cussing....
The ratchet with hex key insert.
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