Have this saw with original blade. Will be mainly used for cutting PVC pipe to make displays. What tooth blade for smooth cut?
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I used my saw to cut laminate flooring and it worked fine. I imagine it would work fine cutting PVC pipe .
2123398
I'm not sure what a "T: blade is,but it will take the old style blade that is normally held in with screws and it will take the modern blades. I have already used both types in mine. If most of what you do is make straight cuts,you might want to consider buying a oscillating multitool instead. Now that I have one the only time I will ever plug my jigsaw in is when I have to cut a curve.
2071997
The proper blade for this is a T-shank blade. I have not tried a straight shank that requires a keeper to slip in the little hole on the jigsaw at the top of the blade. This calls for a T-shank and that's all I've ever used. If you're pricing blades, the DeWalt may be a little pricey so I have stuck with Bosch, they're an excellent blade and work fine. I bought this saw as a bare tool and the nice to have flush cut blade did come with it as well.
821389
The carbide tipped blade on this saw seems to be just as good a quality blade as from Oshlun or Freud. I use the saw for aluminum Schedule 40 pipe and changed the stock blade. Don't think you'll have any trouble with the supplied one on galvanized pipe, but be sure to clamp securely and don't force the blade.
154315
Straight cuts certainly. Limited to a 4" depth of cut, but still if only partially through the existing, a quick blow with hammer and chisel should easily complete the cut. The saw performed flawlessly for my project and an incredible price as well. The blade alone is $80 at Home depot.
63619
It is the same as the Grizzly saw. I use mine for cutting solid surface. It rides on my festool track. You just have to adjust for the extra width.
275484
I typically cut mild steel. However, I have cut welds with no apparent ill effect ... certainly no "thrown" teeth or anything similar. I might add that I've been using the original blade for almost two years now, despite having bought a "back-up" blade with the initial purchase. It's proving the Timex-watch of metal saws, if you're old enough to remember those commercials.
649526
I bought an OSHLUN and it has work well for me. I cut through sheets of PVC plastic to a thickness of about 6 inches so my experience is not the same as what you want it for. The wood is probably easier to cut since plastic can heat up and cause a lot of drag. That has not been a problem with this blade though. I don't know the price on the OSHLUN.
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The saw comes with one 40 tooth "combination" carbide blade, adequate for many tasks including cross cuts and ripping. It will not, however, produce a smooth cut like a high quality Forrest or Ridge Carbide blade will. The Bosch blade is a "starter kit". If you want a cut quality that will seem like it has been planed smooth, you will have to upgrade. I bought a 40 tooth Ridge Carbide blade with 1/8" kerf, and I get that smooth, planed look every time. By the way, I continue to love this saw and appreciate it more every time I use it.
222325
Depends on the diameter, jig saws allow for tight turn cuts, can use a scroll blade. Reciprocating saws are better for demolition cuts. I prefer to use hole cutting saw blades.
1712182
This will work OK, but if you need a real fine cut, get the 80 tooth blade.
602811
I'll use wet saw (not bouncing) and good (not bouncing) glass cut blade. It depend glass hardness, but bottle glass is soft and I think that you'll get cheeps up to 1/32". Try to cut slow.
649523
You can have your current blade resharpened. I purchased the Oshlun -SBW164032 32 tooth beam saw blade as a replacement blade and it works very well for cutting beams and logs.
895945
The Festool 561443 PS 300 EQ jigsaw uses any T-shank blade. My personal preference is the Bosch blades, and they work just fine. The Festool blades are extremely expensive and offer no particular superiority that I can see.
2030045
Freud makes wood blades, they have a great 100 tooth blade that cuts like a laser. I've cut wood with this and it does fine but I swap to a wood blade normally
486553
The most precise way to cut Acrylic/Plexiglass is with the Jim Byrne's Precision Table Saw. I have it. I use the 36 tooth Carbide blade and get absolutely perfect cuts with it. No chatter, cracks or anything, just a smooth perfect cut every time, and absolutely square. Hope this helps.
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Most recent Black and Decker jigsaws will accept both T and U shank blades. This Bosch set only includes wood and metal blades, but in a pinch you could use the T118A metal cutting blade for PVC. Bosch makes more material specific blades than any other company and their T102 blade is specifically designed for plastics up to .75" thick.