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Jig Saw Blades for Timber, Metal & Composite Cutting
Jig saw blades are reciprocating cutting blades that pair with a standard jig saw to make curved, scrolled and plunge cuts in timber, sheet metal, plastics, laminates and composite materials. Blade selection is the single biggest factor in cut quality — the wrong TPI (teeth per inch) or tooth profile produces splintered edges, slow cuts, burnt material or blade breakage.
TPI selection — by material
Tooth count per inch (TPI) controls how the blade cuts:
- 6–10 TPI: Fast cutting in timber, plywood and softwoods. Coarse finish, faster cuts.
- 10–14 TPI: General-purpose timber, hardwood, MDF and laminates. Balanced cut speed and finish.
- 14–20 TPI: Fine timber, sheet plastics, thin metal. Smoother cut, slower feed.
- 20–30 TPI: Sheet metal, stainless steel, thin-wall tube. Fine cutting only.
The general rule: at least 3 teeth should engage the material at all times. Too few teeth grab and chatter; too many teeth clog and overheat.
Tooth profile — by application
Standard ground teeth give clean straight cuts in timber. Reverse-tooth blades reduce splintering on the top face — ideal for laminate, veneer and finished surfaces. Carbide-grit blades (no traditional teeth) cut abrasive materials like fibre cement, hardboard and ceramic. TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) blades handle stainless steel and harder alloys where bi-metal blades wear quickly.
Shank compatibility
The vast majority of modern jig saws use T-shank (Bosch-style) blades — universal across the major brands. Older saws may use U-shank (universal shank) blades — check the saw before ordering. AIMS stocks both shank types where the material range demands it.
For straight cuts — use a different blade
Jig saws are designed for curved and scrolled cuts. For long straight cuts, a circular saw with the right circular saw blade will give a faster, straighter, cleaner cut. For metal-only cutting at small volumes, a hacksaw is often more practical — see the Hacksaw Blade Guide for material selection and TPI choice.
Sutton — the standard AU brand
AIMS stocks the full Sutton Tools jig saw blade range — Australia's local cutting-tool brand with a comprehensive jig saw blade lineup across timber, metal, stainless, aluminium and TCT specifications. Browse the range above or contact our team for help matching the right TPI and profile to your saw and material.