Bosch Professional 5x Jigsaw Blade T 118 A Basic for Metal (for Steel sheets, Accessories Jigsaw)

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Drill Start Hole: If you aren’t starting from the edge of the metal, use a drill with a metal-specific pilot bit to create a guide hole in the “waste” side of the piece close to your line.

If you have ever attempted to cut thin sheet metal with a jigsaw, you might have noticed excessive vibration, and in some cases, the sheet may get bent and damaged.This combination of a flexible body and hard cutting teeth makes them last almost ten times longer than blades made from high-carbon steel and 2 to 5 times higher blade life compared to regular HSS blades. Tungsten Carbide Blade As with most cutting tools, the type of blade you use is possibly the most important factor in how efficient your cuts will be. Whether cutting curves or lines with a jigsaw, ensuring you have the right blade for the application is essential for making clean, safe, and effective cuts. Specific materials require different types of jigsaw blades, including those with varying tooth pitches, sizes, and orientations. For example, blades with fine teeth are ideal for cutting metal, while those with larger teeth are more suitable for wood. Having the right blade for the material you’re working on will always ensure for maximum cutting performance. You can use a jigsaw to cut sheet metal and metal pipes made of cast iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, etc.

Jigsaws are highly versatile tools, with their own ranges of options and features. However, for this application there are some limitations to keep in mind for your project:Working with a jigsaw on metal certainly involves some risk, so here are a few ways to be sure your project is successful and without any “ouch!” Jigsaws are awesome, versatile tools. They can make tight, precise cuts, and long straight runs with no distinction from a circular saw’s cut. But before jumping in on this project, let’s talk about the safest ways to do it and how you can cut metal efficiently. Safety First

How do you cut metal straight with a jigsaw? If you are cutting a straight line, consider using a fence or other straight edge (spare 2×4 even) to guide your jigsaw along. Jigsaws are excellent at precise, detailed cuts, but this also means that a small departure from your guideline will be more obvious from a tiny jigsaw blade than with a larger circular saw blade. The hard carbide gits are bonded to a steel shaft by brazing, and usually, the blade has grit like sandpaper but has no cutting teeth that are found on HSS or Bimetal blades. This makes a nice smooth cut on the hardest of materials, but also makes these blades expensive. Securely clamp the workpiece to the work bench. If there will not be sufficient depth clearance for the blade, the metal can be placed on rails and then clamped to ensure blade clearance. Some metalworkers ‘sandwich’ the metal sheet between two thin sheets of wood to add support while cutting- this technique will take longer but will help minimise distortion on soft or thin metal. If starting the cut at the edge, press the saw shoe firmly on the surface of the workpiece without the blade touching the metal. Slowly depress the trigger and once the blade is moving, glide it into the workpiece. It is important not to force the speed of the cut and just let the blade do the work. If starting the cut away from the edge of the workpiece, simply drill a hole large enough to insert the blade in and continue as above.Proper Support for the Workpiece: Keep your intended blade path as close to your work surface as possible while being aware of your depth and the width of the jigsaw shoe. This minimizes the vibration and sway of your piece and ensures a cleaner cut.