Amazon is out of most B&amp;D jigsaw blades. What other blades can the JS660 take? Bosch? What do you use? I need it for precise wood cutting.
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Sorry I can't be of much help as I do not have a JS660. I have been using Bosch blades and find them to be of good quality but don't know if they will work with the JS660.
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Glad to help. Amazon is a great source for bits; there are many configurations, the dovetail being the most common one to start out with. Straight bits are good for box joints, and other bits can be used for other, more decorative joints. Again, be sure to use a piloted (bearing) bit for every one. Also, the more power your router has, the smoother the cuts will be and therefore, the more satisfactory your end results will be. I highly recommend doing some google searches for online info on how to use routers, guides, and jigs. There are plenty of online communities for woodworkers, too. Best of luck! Glad to help. Amazon is a great source for bits; there are many configurations, the dovetail being the most common one to start out with. Straight bits are good for box joints, and other bits can be used for other, more decorative joints. Again, be sure to use a piloted (bearing) bit for every one. Also, the more power your router has, the smoother the cuts will be and therefore, the more satisfactory your end results will be. I highly recommend doing some google searches for online info on how to use routers, guides, and jigs. There are plenty of online communities for woodworkers, too.... » Read More Glad to help. Amazon is a great source for bits; there are many configurations, the dovetail being the most common one to start out with. Straight bits are good for box joints, and other bits can be used for other, more decorative joints. Again, be sure to use a piloted (bearing) bit for every one. Also, the more power your router has, the smoother the cuts will be and therefore, the more satisfactory your end results will be. I highly recommend doing some google searches for online info on how to use routers, guides, and jigs. There are plenty of online communities for woodworkers, too. Best of luck! « Show Less
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I've tried all the readily available brands of blades and see no noticeable difference in their life. Avoiding forcing the blade with too much pressure helps avoid overheating the blades and of course, avoiding nails with wood cutting blades also helps. To get more speed, try a courser blade instead of excessive pressure and remember that this tool is intended to make cuts in places where access is an issue. Use it only where it's necessary and use a more conventional saw where you can. Finally, this Bosch tool is a higher end product that I've feel is worth the higher price for the additional durability and balance. Their may be better value vibratory saw out there, but the bargain priced power tools I've tried have turned out to be throw-aways after just a few jobs.
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I agree with Gordon...the saw I purchased went together perfect and the performance was as well. Only thing I can think of is that it was damaged at manufacture or while being shipped. What size tile are you working with and how far out is the cut?. You might call Bosch and see what info they have for you. I am very pleased with the saw, it is built very well..only thing I thought was unnecessary is the plastic splatter guards, useless and only get in the way. Also....for those of you who don't like the available stands for this saw I have an option. I also purchased the Bosch Easy Up and with some inistrute, metric bolts made one killer saw/ stand combo.
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Damn good question. I ordered blades recommended by Amazon when I bought the MasterMind and they didn't fit. Wrong shaft size. Still sit in the case to this day. Amazon is not quite with the program regardless of their opinion of themselves. I regret I don't know the answer to your question. I have used the toothed blades that came with the saw to great effect. I learned to love this saw. Great tool when you get the drift of it. Hey... If you find composite blades for the thing, let me know where you got them. I'll buy them too.
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My saw is blue and I've had it about 4 years if that helps. You might go to Lowes or Home Depot to look at new model. I keep looking for an excuse to chuck my saw and buy a new sliding chop saw but this thing just won't die ! Seriously it crosscuts about 90% of the boards I need cut and I can use my table saw or hand circular saw for the rest. I installed an after market laser which works great. Unless you really need to cut compound bevels or lots of wide boards the basic model works fine and is mush lighter then the sliding models.
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How does a jigsaw compare to a table saw? Its not a rotary tool. I find it well suited for precision cuts or cuts in tight spaces; but, not for long or deep cuts. Molding, door frames, sheet metal. I'd use it to remove grout; but wouldn't be my choice concrete.
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SGT . several reasons i chose this saw over the 5312. first off I run a high end custom cabinet shop and this saw sees very heavy uses. The sliding rails on the type of the Bosh 5312 always get dust in the bearings and with time the sliding action sticks and must be taken apart, the bearings cleaned and re-lubed with dry silicone lubricant. That is what my experience was with my last 3 sliding saws, (Dewalt, Ryobe and Dewalt pro). the other thing i love about the Bosch GCM12SD its there are no rails sticking out the back of the saw, and the clearance from the wall where my saw sits is no longer needed. It was a great investment even though its on the pricy side. i love the accuracy and the performance, I change to a better cutting blade and the performance got better. I switch from the stock blade and now run a Forrest CM12806115 Chopmaster 12 inch 80 tooth blade cleaner cuts and very smother with no tear outs. i hope this helps you
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I also bought saw from amazon but haven't had any problems with blade, putting in or taking out.Maybe a defect of some type. sorry I couldn't be of more help,ed palmer
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Hi! Sculpting is a whole different bag of bananas. For less detailed rough work, I still prefer the Black and Decker. It's got more power and does not heat up as much. However, for your intended purpose, I would advise you to look on Amazon for something like the Dremel 4000 6/50 for this reason. The B&D has 3 FIXED speeds that your are locked into which is fine for sharpening, cutting, routing, and the like. But if you are doing fine intricate work where the speed and material removal is critical, I would advise the type of switch on the Dremel which is variable from 5,000 to 35,00 RPM. You can fine tune it so it doesn't bind or grab your work piece. If you go to the Amazon page for the Dremel 4000 and scroll down you'll see an example of fine woodcarving being done with it. If the unit is too big for your hand you can always use the flex shaft. I know it's considerably more money and it will get warm. But when you're investing hours in an endeavor like sculpting you don't want to say "Oh (you fill in the blank)". For your needs...The Dremel is the way to go...It is still cheaper than some of the REAL high end hobbyist rotary carvers. Hope this was helpful.
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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.
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I have used many jig saws at work over 35 years cutting wood and metal. This is the best jig saw I've ever used. My son has one and he loves it. He cuts mostly wood and I cut mostly metal. I would recommend this saw.
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Bosch makes very good t-shank blades. Which blades you want depends on what you're using it for. Metal blades are very different than wood blades. Each package of blades shows the purpose for which they are designed. They sell assorted sets too.
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I have both the metal cutting and wood cutting versions of this saw. Was at a job site recently where I only had the metal cutting saw, and naturally needed to cut a 2X4. It cuts a wider path and the blade spins about 1/3 as fast, but it did a good job of cutting, certainly not worth going back home just for a couple of wood cuts. As previously answered, the miter set up would not lend itself to any precision woodworking.
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Honestly, My blade did not perform as well as I thought it should. It really leaves a pretty rough cut. I wound up going to Lowes and bought the IRWIN Marples 10-in 50-Tooth Circular Saw Blade. Truthfully, I was VERY impressed with it. It is holding up well. Not as thin as the diablo, so if your saw is low on horsepower, you will have to adjust your feed rate. If you must have the diablo, I would get the 40 for stock that thick.
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Qualifying statement:I am a Master Electrician in Texas and have 24 years of mostly residential repair and remodel experience. I own this fine tool and numerous other Bosch cordless and corded tools.I use Bosch tools and accessories exclusively.In regards to your question:I use Bosch blades EVERYTIME. They last longer and cut smoother. That being said, most any reciprocating blade will work. Jigsaw blades will not work in this tool. Use fine toothed blades for metal and wood paneling. Using the fine toothed blades for cutting paneling will reduce the amount of splintering, although not completely.Use wood blades for wood cutting that is not as critical cosmetically.Hope this helps, if you need further comments feel free to ask. Qualifying statement:I am a Master Electrician in Texas and have 24 years of mostly residential repair and remodel experience. I own this fine tool and numerous other Bosch cordless and corded tools.I use Bosch tools and accessories exclusively.In regards to your question:I use Bosch blades EVERYTIME. They last longer and cut smoother. That being said, most any reciprocating blade will work. Jigsaw blades will not work in this tool. Use fine toothed blades for metal and wood paneling. Using the fine toothed blades for cutting paneling... » Read More Qualifying statement:I am a Master Electrician in Texas and have 24 years of mostly residential repair and remodel experience. I own this fine tool and numerous other Bosch cordless and corded tools.I use Bosch tools and accessories exclusively.In regards to your question:I use Bosch blades EVERYTIME. They last longer and cut smoother. That being said, most any reciprocating blade will work. Jigsaw blades will not work in this tool. Use fine toothed blades for metal and wood paneling. Using the fine toothed blades for cutting paneling will reduce the amount of splintering, although not completely.Use wood blades for wood cutting that is not as critical cosmetically.Hope this helps, if you need further comments feel free to ask. « Show Less
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It's a metric size blade so there are fewer choices in the US. There are, however, non-Festool choices. http://www.amazon.com/Oshlun-SBFT-260080-FesPro-Crosscut-Festool/dp/B004IYJKW8/ref=pd_cp_hi_0 for example. Oh.... and the blade that comes with the saw is very good, certainly worth having sharpened, so you should plan on sharpening rather than replacing blades.