Jigsaw blades decide whether a cut is clean or ragged, so matching the blade to the material matters more than the saw. This collection holds T-shank jigsaw blades from Bosch, Makita, Tork Craft and Festool for wood, laminate, metal and plastics..
Choosing a jigsaw blade
- Material. For wood, the Bosch Jigsaw Blades T101B Clean for Wood 5 Pack is the standard. For metal, use the Bosch Jigsaw Blades T 118 B Basic for Metal 5 pack, or the Bosch PRO Metal Pipes and Profiles T321BF Jigsaw Blade for tube and angle.
- Speed or finish. The Bosch Jigsaw Blades T144D Speed For Wood 5 Pack rips fast with a rough edge. The Bosch EXPERT Jigsaw Blades T 308 BP Precision for Wood 5 Pack leaves a smooth, square edge for visible work.
- Laminate and worktops. The Bosch PRO Laminate clean T101BIF Jigsaw Blade cuts down on the stroke to protect the face. The T101BR Clean Cut 5 Pack is reverse-toothed for the same reason.
- Curves and thin stock. The Bosch PRO Metal curve T118EOF Jigsaw Blade is narrow for tight radii in sheet metal. The Bosch Jigsaw Blades T101AO Clean For Wood 5Pack does the same in timber.
Jigsaw blades for wood or metal
Wood blades have large, widely spaced teeth that clear chips quickly. Metal blades have many small teeth so at least two stay in the material at all times, which stops the blade snagging. A wood blade on steel loses its teeth in seconds. The T101B is the all-rounder for timber, the T 118 B for mild steel sheet, and the Bosch PRO Soft Material T313AW Jigsaw Blade is a knife-edge blade for foam and rubber.
Blades on this page are in stock at our Claremont, Cape Town shop and ship nationwide by courier. Our staff cut with these blades daily and can advise. See our jigsaws, cordless jigsaws and all corded power tools.
