Exchange-A-Blade

Exchange-A-Blade blades, hole saws and screwdriver bits are for power-tool users cutting material, making holes and fastening screws. EAB’s exchange program also gives you a reason to keep worn exchangeable accessories: it advertises up to 48% credit toward a new purchase.

Exchange-A-Blade is the power-tool-accessory brand identified as EAB and EAB Tool Company Inc. Rob Forbes is its founder and owner. The company runs an accessory exchange program and remanufactures blades.

Choose blades for the material

Start with the material and the cut you need. EAB identifies tooth configuration as a factor in blade performance across applications and connects CERMET tooth blades with metal cutting. Choosing by diameter alone skips the part that does the cutting. Match the individual blade’s stated application to your work and its fit to your saw.

EAB also lists diamond blades; choose one for the material you’re cutting.

Hole saws and screwdriving bits

EAB lists screwdriver bits as well as hole saws and mandrels, including diamond hole saws. The range covers fastening and hole making alongside replacement blades.

For a hole saw, start with the workpiece material and the finished hole you need. Reusing a mandrel depends on the connection: match it to the hole saw before putting the assembly to work.

EAB pairs torsion impact bits with impact drivers for fastening screws. Match the bit’s tip and size to the screw recess so it seats fully. A worn or poorly fitting tip can chew up the recess, and holding the driver crooked makes that worse. Keep the driver in line with the screw and replace a worn bit.

Keep worn accessories for exchange

EAB’s program exchanges a used accessory toward a new purchase, and the company also remanufactures blades. Keep the worn exchangeable accessory together with its identifying packaging so it’s easy to identify when it’s time for replacement.

Detail	EAB offering
Tooth type associated with metal cutting	CERMET
Bits associated with impact-driver screw fastening	Torsion impact bits
Advertised exchange credit	Up to 48% toward a new purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Exchange-A-Blade exchange program work?

When an exchangeable accessory is dull and ready for replacement, you return the used item and exchange it at the register toward a new one. The advertised credit is up to 48%, so that figure is a maximum, not a guaranteed credit on every exchange.

Can I exchange any worn power-tool accessory?

The program covers exchangeable accessories, so you shouldn’t assume every worn blade or bit qualifies. EAB offers more than 900 exchangeable power-tool accessories, but eligibility depends on the individual item.

Does Exchange-A-Blade recycle old blades?

EAB remanufactures thousands of blades annually. That means worn blades can go back through manufacturing for reuse instead of simply being discarded.

What else does Exchange-A-Blade make besides saw blades?

The range includes hole saws and mandrels, diamond hole saws, screwdriver bits, oscillating tool accessories, abrasives and wire brushes, and flooring cutters. You’ll still need to match the individual accessory to your tool and the job.