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   hammer1 | Mar 23, 2006 04:18am | #1

   Same as a regular twist wrap only one more time. I think it can put a bit more stress on the blade, especially if you struggle with it. There's more of a chance of whacking yourself if you don't do it smoothly the first time. Not something you would want to do with wide blades. Uncoiling can be a little scary.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   trialnut | Mar 23, 2006 04:03pm | #2

   Don

   Blades can be folded in basicly any odd number, 3,5,7,9 depending on the length and width of the blade. Just fold it into three then pull one loop out while shrinking the others untill there is enough to fold it again, then fold, that will make 5. If you shorten 1 loop and lengthen the other two you can get 7. For 9 just fold then fold all three again. For a 14" saw I see no need to fold any smaller than 3 loops as what you gain in storage space is not worth the extra stress and possibility of kinking put on the blade during folding or unfolding. Even with a 20' long 3/8 blade I will only go to 7 loops even though 9 is possible. Wear some protective gear while mastering the process.

   Rich

   The Professional Termite

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   aaronb | Mar 23, 2006 08:39pm | #3

   Every time i try it without have the photo instruction infront of me i make sure my cell phone is near by so that i can call the 1st responders and the jaws of life.

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   DonStephan | Mar 24, 2006 04:24am | #4

   Thanks all for the replies. I'll give it a try tomorrow. I will be especially careful because I'm one of the part timers (with aching knees and approaching retirement) on the community fd, and would be EXTREMELY embarassed if I had a bleeder requiring help.I have put on gloves and trapped one fold with my foot before unwinding a wide new blade (and still got a scratch or two).

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   QCInspector | Mar 24, 2006 01:49pm | #5

   If you have a wood floor in the shop throw the blade into the air. When it hits it will pop open without biting you. Works on concreat if your not to fussy about the teeth, and there is a 50 / 50 chance the teeth will point up. That should apply to buttered toast too, but mine usually sticks to the floor. The lawn will work but your neighbors will do a double take if they see you.

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   AndyE | Mar 25, 2006 08:30pm | #6

   Wear long sleeves.Andy"It seemed like a good idea at the time"

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   tms | Aug 23, 2006 06:57am | #7

   Hey Folks,I unfold three loop folded blades the same way I fold them, but in reverse. Holding the blade teeth up, I grasp a loop on the side away from my body and with my hands slightly crossed. Standing in front of my bench, I let the other two loops drop and swing away from me and toward the bench as I spread my hands. The bench will stop the swinging loop before it comes up too far.I'm always sure to have a good grip on the blade. As long as it doesn't roatate in my hand, I won't get cut or scratched. For my 1" resaw blade, I wear leather gloves.I gotta admit that I use the lawn toss on five fold blades.Tom

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   forestgirl | Aug 23, 2006 08:44am | #8

   "For my 1" resaw blade, I wear leather gloves."  Jeez, he's smart.  "I gotta admit that I use the lawn toss on five fold blades."  And honest too!  ROFL! 

   Hey, Tom, we've got a pick-em-up truck now.  Mind if I drive over your way with a maple log or two??forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   tms | Aug 23, 2006 06:16pm | #9

   Hey Jamie,You're welcome any time, with or without logs, ...but logs are a plus :-)Tom