How Do You Change The Blade Of A Plate Joiner?
Changing the blade on a plate joiner is relatively easy, depending on the model. Some plate joiners only require loosening a nob and then loosening an arbor nut. Others, require you to remove plates with a screwdriver, then hold it in place while loosening the arbor nut with a wrench. Either way, changing the blade in even the most difficult model, can be relatively easy for even a beginning carpenter. Read more to learn just how easy it can be! Unplug your plate joiner. Remove the dust bag. This may require the use of a pair of needle nose pliers. (Consult the manufacturer for details.) Turn your plate joiner up-side-down on a work bench. Depending on the model, either loosen a retaining nob to remove the main plate, or use a screwdriver to remove the screws so you can then remove the main plate. On many DeWalt and Makita models, you will only need to press a button, then loosen the arbor. You do not have to remove the blade. Use needle nose pliers to remove any springs that may preve
