Thread: Woodman (GPW 10/12) tablesaw question

You should have got an spanner to remove the arbor saw nut.

Yep, I got the spanner (flat black thing), but how do you lock the spindle to prevent it turning while you remove the nut?

I have the same saw I think

I will go into the shed and see if I can workout what you mean.

I have only changed the blade once, from memory just use a scrap piece of wood againt the blade to stop it turning, but as you don't have one, you might need to wait until you get one.

Is this the same as yours?

Power Tools & Machinery Sales - Woodman 300mm (12 Inch) Table Saw

I shove a philips head screwdriver into the holes on the inner flange. A 'C' spanner would be better but I don't have one.
Mine (from GPW) didn't come with a blade. I had to purchase a blade seperately.

Originally Posted by Arry

Is this the same as yours?

Power Tools & Machinery Sales - Woodman 300mm (12 Inch) Table Saw

That is the same saw but $800 dearer It has a blade included though. Must be a really good blade.

Hey Arron.....I have same table saw......I did not get a blade with mine and that was fine as the blades you get with these lower end table saws are not great and so bought my own. I got a spanner that had one end for the riving knife and the other end for the arbor nut. You use a piece of scrap wood up against the blade to undo. When putting on the blade do the same but no need to over tighten as the rotational torque will keep it there snug.

I like my saw now but it took alot of tuning effort and money to get it set-up right!

Thanks guys. It looks like the only thing i'm missing is the blade. I know they are usually rubbish blades and i already have several but still i piaid for it so expect ot receive it.

I think i'll get one of those c spanners, knew it was what was needed but didnt know the name.

Cheers
Arron

Also, thanks Simops for pointing out that the other end of the black spanner is for removing the riving knife - i hadnt made that connection.
Arron