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 BOSCH STYLE T SHANK JIGSAW BLADE ASSORTMENT NEW 10 COUNT $6.99 |
 Bosch Jig T Shank Jig Saw Blades 10pc 4 x 10tpi 30611 $2.50 |
 Vermont American Jig Saw Blade 4 10TPI T Shank T11HF 10pc 9030611 $3.00 |
 BOSCH T SHANK JIGSAW BLADE 10 PC ASSORTMENT METAL WOOD 36 TPI 7 TPI NEW 1 CT $9.99 |
 25 ASST DEWALT JIG SAW BLADES JIGSAW W BOSCH T SHANK $26.99 |
 25 BOSCH T SHANK JIG SAW BLADES SWISS JIGSAW T118G $9.49 |
 DW3761 410TPI FINE WOOD Cutting T Shank Jig Saw Blades QTY 50 $39.99 |
 DW3778 332TPI Sheet Metal T Shank Jig Saw Blades QTY 5 $4.99 |
 Bosch T344DP 6 6TPI HCS Bosch Shank Jigsaw Blade $31.55 |
 25 BOSCH T SHANK JIG SAW BLADES SWISS JIGSAW T118AF $9.05 |
 DEWALT DW3755 5 4 8 TPI T Shank Jig Saw Blades $4.50 |
 25 BOSCH T SHANK JIG SAW BLADES SWISS JIGSAW T118EF $23.99 |
 Black Decker 75 521 T Shank Jig Saw Blades 3 3 8 10TPI 5pcs $3.25 |
 Bosch T5002 Blade Jigsaw T Shank 10PK $15.00 |
 DW3756 48TPI Aluminum Cutting T Shank Jig Saw Blades QTY 50 $39.99 |
 BOSCH T SHANK JIGSAW BLADES 100 CT 10 TPI HCS WOOD PLASTICS NEW $79.95 |
 Lot of 100 BOSCH T111C Wood Jig Saw Blades T Shank $89.00 |
 Bosch T308B 4 1 2 Inch 12 TPI HCS T Shank Jig Saw Blade 5 Pack $12.54 |
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 DeWalt DW3760 2 4 T Shank Wood Cutting Jig Saw Blade $2.00 |
 Festool 486546 S75 4 Clean Cut Jigsaw Blade 3 Inch 6 TPI 5 Pack T shank $6.09 |
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 15 BOSCH T SHANK JIG SAW BLADES BI METAL JIGSAW T345XF $21.99 |
 Lot of 100 BOSCH T118A Metal Jig Saw Blades T Shank $117.00 |
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 25 FIRESTORM JIG SAW BLADE JIGSAW BOSCH T SHANK 10TPI $19.99 |
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 15 BLACKDECKER FIRE STORM T SHANK JIGSAW BLADES 6 TPI $9.99 |
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 25 BOSCH T SHANK JIG SAW BLADES SWISS JIGSAW T118EF $5.00 |
 BOSCH T118G T Shank Metal Cut 3 1 2 Jigsaw Blades 5PK $4.95 |
 Bosch T101AO 3 20 TPI HCS T Shank Jigsaw Blade 5 Pack $9.99 |
 Porter Cable 12701 5 T Shank Jig Saw Blades 6TPI 5pcs $3.25 |
 USA T SHANK BOSCH JIGSAW BLADE ASSORTMENT 20 BLADES NEW $13.99 |
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T Shank Jigsaw Blade
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Jigsaw Power Tools - The Ultimate Guide For Consumers by Jason
The first jigsaw was invented in 1947. The design was derived from a sewing machine, after a Swiss engineer replaced the machine's needle with a saw blade, and found it to be very effective.
Jigsaws are compact, lightweight power tools with an oscillating blade, and are primarily designed for curved cuts in materials such as wood, metal and plastic.
They can make straight cuts too, both along (rip cuts) and across (cross cuts) the grain of the wood, as well as on an angle (bevel cuts), but other saws (such as circular saws) are much more suited to this task.
Jigsaws are also one of the only saws that can perform plunge cuts. Plunge cuts are where a cut is commenced in the middle of a soft material (like wood or plasterboard) without any initial hole. This is done by starting the jigsaw when the blade is horizontal, and slowly easing it down into the material (only using blades specifically designed for this type of cut).
The transmission/gearbox in a jigsaw is the component of a jigsaw that dictates its effectiveness. It is in complete control of the speed range (strokes per minute, or spm) that a jigsaw power tool oscillates at, and the power it will produce.
Each time a jigsaw's blade moves up and down it is known as a stroke. The speed that the blade oscillates at is called the stroke rate. This rate describes the amount of times the blade travels up and down in a minute.
The length of each stroke varies amongst different jigsaw models, and ranges from 18mm to 26mm. For example, if a jigsaw has a stroke length of 26mm, the blade will travel 26mm up, and 26mm down. The longer the stroke length of the jigsaw, the more efficient the jigsaw will be. This is because a larger stroke length allows more teeth to come into contact with the material per stroke.
To further increase efficiency, some jigsaws will feature what is known as pendulum/orbital action. This setting swings the blade forward and backward ever so slightly as the blade travels up and down. As most jigsaw blades cut on the upward stroke of a jigsaw's oscillating action, the pendulum action ensures the blade is pressed firmly up against the material on this stroke. In wood, it can be used to speed up cutting, and in metal, it can be used to clear swarf (metal shavings). The general drawback with this motion is that it does create a rougher finish on cuts.
Other noteworthy features include whether the blade clamp is keyed or keyless, whether the housing is a clamshell or jampot construction, and how easy it is to change the angle of the base plate and extract dust from the machine during use.
The main considerations you should make when purchasing a jigsaw include how much power you require, the size and weight of the tool, whether you need it to be cordless, and how often you will be using it.
A jigsaw should be lightweight, comfortable to use, and able to take the current standard 'T' shank blades.
For more information on jigsaws, a detailed run down of their features, specifications and blades, as well as operating tips and further information on what to buy, see the Jigsaw Power Tool Guide.
About the Author
Jason is the owner and operator of Tool Cobber, a website dedicated to power tools and machinery that gives you the chance to do your research before you buy.