Festool Jigsaw Blades: Reference Guide.

[Tintin]

Hi Gentlemen,

I am looking at cutting MDF that is about 7mm thick (1/4 inches) and was looking at the ideal blade for my Trion.

I am sure others have done this before and have also had the same question as I have... is there a quick reference sheet out there that lists / recommends the blades that should be used for cutting respective materials.

I searched on the FOG and noticed that there was a posting before on Bob's website but I now get a 404.

Much appreciated,
- Tintin

 

[Bob Marino]

Hi Gentlemen,

I am looking at cutting MDF that is about 7mm thick (1/4 inches) and was looking at the ideal blade for my Trion.

I am sure others have done this before and have also had the same question as I have... is there a quick reference sheet out there that lists / recommends the blades that should be used for cutting respective materials.

I searched on the FOG and noticed that there was a posting before on Bob's website but I now get a 404.

Much appreciated,
- Tintin

Here ya go;  had to dig around my site myself to get it - sorry about that.

  http://www.festoolusa.com/media/pdf/jigsawbladecompchart.pdf

Bob

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

I started work on a jigsaw blade selection tool which I will be adding to our website. But, in the mean time, you can try it out here:

http://www.festoolusa.com/jigsaw-blade-selector.html

It will be more refined in its final version but is quite usable as is.

Edit: Here's a blade that will give you a good cut for your application. Forgot to answer that part of the post.

http://www.festoolusa.com/products/jigsaws/jigsaw-blades/jigsaw-blade-s-754-5x-486546.html

 

[Bob Marino]

I started work on a jigsaw blade selection tool which I will be adding to our website. But, in the mean time, you can try it out here:

http://www.festoolusa.com/jigsaw-blade-selector.html

It will be more refined in its final version but is quite usable as is.

Excellent resource, Shane. Figures, I finally beat you to the reply - but yous gots the better info , Sound familiar? [laughing] [eek]

Bob

 

[Tintin]

Thank You Bob and Shane.

Best,
- Tintin

 

[Tintin]

Hi Shane,

Quick question from the link.

Can you please elaborate on the different types of cut's mentioned on the URL?

• Clean
• Fine
• Perpendicular
• Scrolling
• Long Life
• General Purpose
  

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Yeah, I know this needs some definitions and refinement. Sorry for it being in a 'beta' version.

Clean - teeth are set to prevent chip out
Fine - generally more teeth per inch so fewer saw marks
Perpendicular - a thicker blade kerf, well suited for 90 degree cuts in thick materials
Scrolling - skinnier blade, good for curves
Long life - designed to last longer
General purpose - for none special applications like the ones listed above

Hope that helps some.

 

[Tintin]

Hi Shane,

Definitely helpful.

Thank You.....

Also, would it be possible to post videos online to compare each of the blades? Its probably asking for a lot... but for new woodworkers, it will help compare the various blades in one shot... probably a good idea for the future.

Best,

- Tintin

 

[peter halle]

Shane,

That is slick Dude!  Now you need to do the same for sandpaper.   [big grin]

Peter

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

We've been chipping away at videos that show the various accessories in action. I would expect to see more jigsaw related videos in the next few months, including blades.

Thanks, P. the sandpaper version is in the works.  [wink]