How to remove counter flange on a t55 saw?

[daneeb]

Hi,

I need to replace the counter flange on my t55 but i'm unsure how to remove it. Any ideas???

 

[jonny round boy]

What's a 'counter flange'?

 

[ajones]

rear of the blade mount [blink]

 

[Ken Nagrod]

[big grin]

 

[tbellemare]

I assume you're talking about what Festool calls a counter flange. It holds the blade to the arbor.

First, take the plug-it cord loose.

Then, pull up and toward the front of the saw on the green lever at the top of the handle. Mine says, "Fast-Fix" on it.

Now, release the plunge lock and plunge the saw until it locks in the partially plunged position. You will see the arbor screw through the hole in the blade guard. Remove it and you're good to go.

Tom

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

There's a video that demonstrates the blade change process.

Changing the blade on the Festool TS plunge saw

 

[daneeb]

hi thanks for your help but its not the clamping flange that i need help removing (i'd be a little worried if i couldn't work that out [big grin]) but the counter flange (the one behind the blade). Does it unscrew?  or do i need to remove the motor in order to release it?

 

[Rick Christopherson]

I kind of like Shop Kitty's version of changing the blade.  [big grin]

shopkitty

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Rick,

You have such nice hands.  Laurie should have hidden that blonde hair!

 

[ajones]

Nice to put a face to a name [thumbs up]

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

hi thanks for your help but its not the clamping flange that i need help removing (i'd be a little worried if i couldn't work that out [big grin]) but the counter flange (the one behind the blade). Does it unscrew?  or do i need to remove the motor in order to release it?

I think we're having trouble understanding what you mean by the "counter flange". It's not a common term we use. Can you go to the electronic parts catalog and tell us which number it is on the diagram that you're referring to?

http://ekat.festool.com/EKAT_USA/jsp/main.jsp?doAction=start&partLang=en&docuLang=en&locale=en_EN&viewerType=6&k_vari_top=491595&k_ver_top=&verticalLayout=1&HOOK_URL=&currency=USD&filter_F_Typ1=on&filterValues_F_Typ1=US&currencyKey=US

If you don't see the diagram, make sure you have the latest version of Java installed on your computer (http://www.java.com).

 

[daneeb]

My bad.... its the clamping flange that i need help removing.

"#10 - 461389 - Clamping flange"  [smile]

 

[RonMiller]

After that hilarious video, I'm even more impressed with Rick's technical skills than before!

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Thanks for some help from David McGibbon, the master of all things Festool, for this answer.

The counter flange is the inner flange once the blade is removed.
It is keyed to the double flat of the arbor shaft and It normally just pulls straight off the shaft.
However, a build up of sawdust might be making it stick in place… or, the worst case might be that the blade torque has hammered the inside of the flange against the flats of the arbor. If this is the case, remove the blade cover and grasp the flange with a channel lock pliers and twist the flange back and forth as you pull.

 

[ajones]

rear of the blade mount [blink]

like what i said [huh]