Affordable Jig Saw Blades

There are several things to consider when purchasing a new set of jig saw blades. One of the most important things to think about is what you plan on doing with the blades after you have them. Certain characteristics such as the teeth per inch spacing, and the material the blade is made from control what type of material the blade is going to cut the best. Understanding what type of blade is best for each of your jobs is the best way to get optimal performance and life out of your blades.

Jig Saw Blade Materials

HHS or High Speed Steel Blades - These blades are typically the cheapest jig saw blades out there, and are meant to cut wood the majority of the time, but they can also be used for very light metal cutting.

Bi-metal Blades - Bi-metal blades are better suited to cutting metal than high speed steel jig saw blades are. They won’t cut through wood quite as fast as the steel ones however, and they are better for projects that involve both wood and metal together.

Cobalt Blades  - Cobalt blades are much harder than either of the two former blades and they are used for both wood and metal cutting. These blades are more expensive than bi-metal jig saw blades or high speed steel blades but they will last much longer.

Carbide Jig saw Blades  - Carbide blades are the ideal solution for any masonry cutting that you have to do. Where other blades will dull extremely fast with masonry, these blades will last for quite some time. They are more expensive than the steel or bi-metal blades, but they are worth the cost when masonry is involved.

Scrolling Blades - Scrolling blades are typically used for wood, and occasionally used for metal applications. The blade is narrower than a standard blade and is better suited for finer cutting applications. This is the best type of blade for a cut with a lot of curves involved.

Jig Saw Blade Teeth Spacing

The teeth spacing of jig saw blades effects the speed the blade cuts at, and the smoothness of the cut. A blade with a small teeth spacing will make finer cuts, but will take longer to make those cuts. Teeth with a large spacing will cut through material fast, but the cuts are rough.


Typically small spaced jig saw blades are used in trim applications where the cuts should be pretty. Wide spaced blades are used on rough cut projects –such as framing-because the look of the cut doesn’t matter as much and getting the project done faster is more important.


There is a lot to consider when purchasing any new jig saw blades and you can greatly improve the return on your investment by buying the best set of blades for your particular project.

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Learn about the Construction Tools that will Improve your Business

Working in the construction industry puts your construction tools to the ultimate test. They are used on a daily basis, in some of the most demanding conditions out there. This high level of demand means that having a high quality tool is of the utmost importance. If you buy cheap tools and they fall apart once a week, you will be spending much more money than you would for one high quality tool that will last for years.

As a former construction worker who still works on personal projects on a daily basis, I understand how important it is to get a durable and functional tool without spending a fortune. I also understand that buying the cheapest tool out there is almost never the best option (unless they are Kobalt measuring tapes) because you end up replacing the junk shortly after.

I am here to help educate working professionals on some of the best tools out there. I aim to show which brands offer the best value, and I'll explain why I recommend the tools that I do. I will do my best to point my readers in the right direction. 

I also invite readers to chime in if something I am saying is completely off, I don't claim to be an expert in everything, and I hope to learn as much from my readers as I hope to teach - if not more. 

I will start off by saying that the price of the construction tools you buy is not always the most important factor. Many times there was a very expensive tool that I purchased and had it fall apart on me well before it should have (my Fatmax tape-measure) and other times I’ve purchased cheap tools and loved them. The Kobalt tape measure I mentioned earlier is a perfect example of a cheap tool that I would never go without. The tape-measure performs as well as the more expensive brands, and when it inevitably wears out you can go in to your local Lowes and swap it out for a brand new one with no questions asked.

If you work in an industry where you rely on tools heavily it makes sense to research before committing to a new tool. Certain tools will improve your productivity, and other tools will outlast the competition, saving you money. Hopefully this page will quickly become a comprehensive guide on construction tools. If nothing else it will be a good place to trade tool information back and forth and to swap some construction stories at the same time.