{"id":3219,"date":"2018-04-15T21:07:13","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T04:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=3219"},"modified":"2022-03-12T05:37:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-12T13:37:17","slug":"spindle-lock-circular-saw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/spindle-lock-circular-saw\/","title":{"rendered":"What is spindle lock on circular saw?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Not only table saws, but drills and circular saws are also equipped with a spindle. The spindle lock has proven to be a very efficient and useful feature and there are many reasons why you need it. So, what exactly is a spindle lock on a circular saw?<\/p>\n
The spindle lock is designed for one thing – to stop the blade from turning so you can safely remove it. Once you push the button that activates this feature, the spindle lock blocks the blade and you are ready to start unscrewing the nut that holds the blade on.<\/strong><\/p>\n Like it or not, almost every circular saw is equipped with it. It is widely known that this feature can help you with faster, and also safer blade removal.<\/p>\n However, you will survive if your saw doesn’t have it. It isn’t the end of the world, but you will notice that it is much tougher to tighten or loosen the nut.<\/p>\nDo you really need a spindle lock?<\/h2>\n