I think that, if it was me and the saw is brand new, I would be inclind to
take it back to the shop and have them demonstrate - you don't want to have
to put up with that for the saws life. That is is Leon's practical
suggestions don't easily work.

Cheers
Bill D
New Zealand

"The Critic" wrote in message
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I have a NEW general international table saw, and I'm finding it exceeding
difficult to change the blade. The nut is way too tight, and the tools
provided for holding the blade stationary while turning the nut are
worthless. Any time I try to turn the nut, the whole mechanism and blade
turns as well and the nut remains as tight as ever.

Any tips, or special tools you would recommend?