How can I replace the blade when it gets all gunked up? The slot in the point holder is too narrow to fit a blade in.
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I think that may be a 3M product. Go to their website and or contact them. Ask what cleanup product works best.
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I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope this helps.
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Depends on what the GUNK is. You might try soaking in minereal spirits after the blade is thoroughly cooled. DONOT get the tool in mineral spirits. Again it depends on what the GUNK is.
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I collect a lot of knives. Currently, this knife is stored away. I believe it is a liner lock. If you look into the blade compartment you should see a flat piece of metal, along the blade "liner" that locks the blade in place. You should be able to push this liner away from the blade to release the blade allowing it to close. Try that and let me know if it works.
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Call Kershaw. I'm sure they can help you, their customer service is top notch.
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Maria, that is a very nice gesture but wouldn't you rather see if you can return it to the company or a craft store that carries it? They may provide you with a replacement or store credit. You do not need a receipt to return it. I am sorry it broke. Do you have another machine you can use to cut things out?
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As I recall it was tricky getting that blade in because something was obstructing it, but I can't remember what. I got it in after a few minutes of fiddling around though so if you don't have it in by now send me an email and I'll take the blade off and see what I have to do to put it back in john.hawley@wright.edu.
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Hi, I suggest that you take closer look at the links screw whether is a tiny screw or split end that was being closed up which look like a screw slot. Or you treat as split pin, pick correct punching size tool and give a light hammer tap in the direct the link arrow showing to move the pin out. Hope this reply helps. Good luck!
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I don't know...suggest you contact Midwest products. If replacement proves difficult blade can be sharpened.
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there is a lever on the side of the head Just push on it you can remove the blade. Then just replace the blade
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Mindy, Once you remove the deep cut housing from the machine it's very easy to replace the blade. You need to first take the housing out and then the blade screws in and out. You unscrew the housing to get the old blade out. Then out the new blade in and your back to crafting :)
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You twist the bottom part of the handle which unscrews the base of the blade holder from the top part, you then can just take off the top and it will leave the blade exposed. You then just pop out the old blade with a new one, and return the top back on and tighten the mechanism with the handle again
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I love those knives and keep them even when they break, wether because I dropped them or use them much for any reason cause I can use them for spare parts... if you didn't lose the part you can fix it youself. I often call these people to report fails too, hopefully they'll improve it... it's a great knive... not perfect though.
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You could probably sharpen it yourself, but I would take it to a professional to make sure the blade stays straight. There is probably one close to where you live or work.
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It looks to me like a design deficiency without any real fix. There is a lot of room between the base of the blade and the inside of the handle that can't be tightened up because of internal mechanisms and spacers.
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Same here. It worked fine for a while, and suddenly, the blade wouldn't go back down. Can't figure it out.
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you have to push them all the way up into tip or they will come out. if they are still coming out after that then you need to replace the clip.you need to make sure you push on the bottom of the blade and get them all the way up in the tip
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I would take it to a professional blade sharpener and also purchase a replacement blade.
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First thing I would do is get a new electrician . He had to really work at it to break one of the blades. Then call Minka Aires customer service number to see how to order new blades. If there is a local retailer for the company they may be able to order for you also.