What is a reverse-tooth blade for?

The teeth cut on the downstroke, so breakout happens on the underside and the visible face stays clean. It is the blade for laminate and faced boards.

Which blade cuts metal?

Fine-tooth bimetal (BiM) blades. A low stroke rate and cutting fluid extend blade life considerably, and pendulum action goes off.

Why is my cut wandering?

Usually feeding too fast, a dull blade, or too narrow a blade for the thickness. A wider-backed blade reduces deflection in thick material.

The standard tool-free fitting for jigsaw blades. Most jigsaws on the market take T-shank blades.

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Jigsaw Blades

The blade matters more than the machine: with a reverse-tooth blade the same jigsaw cuts laminate without breakout, with a coarse blade it rips through a plank. The catalogue holds 102 blades.

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Blades by material

Blades are defined by their T-shank fitting, with tooth form and material class printed on the blade.

Material	Blade	Note
Rough timber	Coarse, few teeth	Fast, rough edge
Clean timber	Fine teeth	Little breakout
Laminate / furniture board	Reverse tooth	Keeps the visible face clean
Metal	Bimetal, very fine	Low stroke rate, cutting fluid
Tile / fibreboard	Carbide grit	Toothless, cuts by abrasion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reverse-tooth blade for?
The teeth cut on the downstroke, so breakout happens on the underside and the visible face stays clean. It is the blade for laminate and faced boards.
Which blade cuts metal?
Fine-tooth bimetal (BiM) blades. A low stroke rate and cutting fluid extend blade life considerably, and pendulum action goes off.
Why is my cut wandering?
Usually feeding too fast, a dull blade, or too narrow a blade for the thickness. A wider-backed blade reduces deflection in thick material.
What is a T-shank?
The standard tool-free fitting for jigsaw blades. Most jigsaws on the market take T-shank blades.