Modeling How-To Expert Tips Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Replacing a circular saw blade

Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Replacing a circular saw blade

By Kent Johnson | February 17, 2025

Expert tips for replacing a blade while prioritizing safety!

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Replacing a circular saw blade| In this instance, David Popp shows Bryson Sleppy how installing a new, sharp blade yields clean, smooth edges when cutting benchwork components. Putting safety first, David shares the proper process, along with insights for maintaining a saw for years of reliable use!

You can also read about this technique in the Trains.com article, “How to replace a circular saw blade.” Plus, you’ll want to be sure to find other helpful videos like this in the How-to category on Trains.com Video.

2 thoughts on “Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Replacing a circular saw blade

  1. A discussion of the different number of teeth and uses would have been helpful. For example, a 14-tooth blade cuts quickly, but rough. A 24-tooth blade is useful for framing material, 2 inch stock, a 40-blade is good for sheet (plywood) and an 80-tooth blade is used for miter cuts. Whereas, MDF is cut with 90- to 120-tooth blade. More teeth, the cleaner the cut. Otherwise, a good video.

  2. Watching David cut a piece of wood with the circular saw on the floor is enough to make my back ache. I always use my circular saw on my workmate.

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