How to get the correct jigsaw blade?

Question

I want a jigsaw blade with fine teeth that cuts on the downward stroke. I will be shopping at Home Depot! Unfortunately, at our HD, there aren't employees who are knowledgeable about a lot of things they sell!!! So, what should I be looking for when I go to buy this saw blade?

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hello there,

Jigsaw blades can be fitted in which way around you want I believe!

Janice · Answer

I believe the blades are labeled well so you can select exactly what you want. Here's an example. If not, I hope you get back to us after you've gone to H-D to buy your blade.

https://www.lenoxtools.com/pages/down-cutting-t-shank-jig-saw-blades-for-wood.aspx

Em · Answer

Before you buy check out this site: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjQzp_n8tnrAhUYhXIEHdroCuQQFjAOegQIBRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tooled-up.com%2Fblog%2Fchoosing-jigsaw-blades%2F&usg=AOvVaw1an13p7bX5EzjvR6Y2aer7

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's a post that might help - https://www.woodmagazine.com/tool-reviews/jigsaws/choosing-jigsaw-blades#:~:text=When%20cutting%20wood%2C%20choose%20a,than%20a%2010%2Dtpi%20blade.

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

Check on the packaging, there is usually a guide there. It sounds like you will want the one for formica.

Deb K · Answer

H ello 1cs1267, hope this helps you out, Framing blades have 24 teeth and are effective for work — such as rough carpentry — where speed is more important than a clean cut. Plywood blades have 100 or more fine teeth designed to create a finish with minimal splintering. Thin-kerf blades have a narrow profile for faster, easier cutting and less material waste.

Mogie · Answer

Check out this link I hope that is what you were looking for:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-4-in-10-TPI-Laminate-Down-Cutting-Jig-Saw-Blade-HCS-U-Shank-5-Pack-DW3712H/202550672

Ken Erickson · Answer

Jig saw blade packages should say if they are down stroke. You can look at the teeth and see which way they will cut. Points facing down cut on the down stroke. I use down stroke blades when cutting sink holes in laminate covered counter tops to prevent laminate chip out. The other thing is to look for smarter HD employees.

Janice · Answer

Can you share what your project is? We might be able to make better suggestions if we knew if you're working on laminate counters or building picture frames, etc. Maybe you posted what it was but I missed it?

Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom · Answer

I found this one on Home Depot that sounds like what you're looking for: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-4-in-10-TPI-T-Shank-Wood-Down-Cutting-Jig-Saw-Blade-5-Pack-DWAJTIBC450DT5/311802251

Zard Pocleeb · Answer

It’s pretty easy to get what you want without help. The blades will be imprinted with information about number of teeth per inch (TPI). It will also tell you on the package. As far as a down cut blade, don’t waste time or money trying to find one. In the business we flip the work piece over and make the cut upside down. If your jigsaw has the orbital motion, which most of them do now, make sure to turn it off.

Cheryl A · Answer

It depends on the project you are doing. If you are cutting wood then you need a blade for wood, laminate is a different blade. You said you are doing DIY work, if we knew more about what you are doing we might be able to give you a better answer. It is over whelming I know when you are trying to do a project and not sure where to start with the tools.

I always look on youtube.com just put in the google search what you want to do and then you will get a lot of info