What is a Progressor jigsaw blade?

T 345 XF Progressor for Wood and Metal Jigsaw Blade delivers fast straight cuts in thin and thick wood with metal. Tooth geometry with a progressively increasing tooth pitch allows for work in materials with a wide range of densities. Milled, side-set teeth are designed for fast cuts.

What does HCS mean on blades?

high carbon steel
HCS STANDARD BLADES Our high carbon steel (HCS) standard blades are great for plunge and flush cuts in a wide range of non metallic materials, including softwood, hardwood, particle board, plywood, fiberglass, and nearly all plastics including Plexiglass®.

What do HCS blades cut?

HCS: Designed for cutting softer materials such as softwood, wood fibreboards and soft plastics. HSS: Hardened, high-grade, high-speed steel, perfect for cutting harder materials, like metal, aluminium and non-ferrous metals.

What is the difference between T shank and U shank?

Blade shank Most manufacturers are now using T-shank blades as standard, which makes it easier to switch blades between different machines. U-shank blades are still available but the T-shank has become more popular as most jigsaws are now fitted with a tool-less blade change to make swapping blades faster and easier.

What does TCT mean on saw blades?

Tungsten Carbide Tips
Tungsten Carbide Tips. TCT saw blades are specifically designed for cutting metal tubing, pipes, rails, nickel, zirconium, cobalt and titanium-based metal. All of this is possible thanks to the teeth on the saw blades, and the tungsten carbide tips, or TCT.

Are t-shank and U-shank blades interchangeable?

Since T-shaped jigsaw blades are so much more comfortable than the traditional U-shaped shank blades, most of the jigsaw manufacturers have moved over to them. The T-shape blades can be used on virtually all modern jigsaws and are interchangeable across models.

What type of blade does a Bosch jigsaw use?

Bosch jigsaw blades are narrow and lined with fine teeth. Designed for cutting curves and shapes into wood and metal. Various attachment fittings are available including those for bayonet and T-shank jigsaws. The greater the number of teeth per inch (TPI), the smoother the cut.

How many teeth should my circular saw blade have?

For most construction work, a 24-tooth general use blade is sufficient. That blade is very aggressive and will help you rip and cross-cut lumber and sheet goods quickly and with a high degree of accuracy. With a 24-tooth demo blade, you’re getting work done quickly, but you won’t get a near-finished edge.

Can you cut wood with a TCT blade?

This type of blade is therefore a great option for cutting hardwood, plywood or chipboard which can all dull steel blades very quickly. Note that this type of blade is not as easy to sharpen as other blades. Tungsten carbide is often abbreviated as TC or TCT (tungsten carbide tips).

What TPI should I use?

TPI is the number of teeth the blade has per inch. If you’re looking to cut wood or other soft materials, you’ll need a blade with a TPI of 6 up to 20. For harder materials like metal, a TPI between 14 up to 36 is more suitable. The number of teeth can be found on the blade.