T101BR HCS jigsaw blades for straight, clean cuts in softwood, laminate board and plastic. High carbon steel body with grout and taper ground teeth for fast, accurate cutting. Pack of 5.
The T101BR HCS wood jigsaw blades are a solid, no-nonsense choice for anyone cutting softwood, laminate board or plastic on site. Made from high carbon steel, these 100mm blades are designed to deliver a clean, straight cut without tearing the material surface. If you’ve ever fought with a worn blade on a laminate worktop and ended up with a ragged mess, you’ll know why blade choice matters more than people think.
The teeth on these blades are grout and taper ground, which is the detail that makes the difference. GTG profiling means each tooth is precisely shaped to shear cleanly through the material rather than ripping through it. The result is a smoother cut edge, less sanding, less swearing, and faster progress on the job. The HCS steel body also holds up well at lower temperatures, which is worth knowing if you’re working outdoors in winter or in unheated spaces where cheaper blades can become brittle and snap mid-cut.
Where T101BR HCS Jigsaw Blades Get Used
These are the blades you reach for on kitchen fitting jobs, first fix carpentry, general woodwork and any task involving sheet materials. Cutting timber framing, trimming skirting, dropping in a hob aperture on a laminate worktop — the T101BR handles all of it without making a fuss. They fit any standard T-shank jigsaw, which covers the vast majority of machines on site from any of the main brands.
Pack Size and Trade Value
Each pack contains five blades, which gives you enough to work through a decent day’s cutting without running out. At this price point, buying a few packs and keeping spares in the van is the sensible approach. A dull blade on a jigsaw doesn’t just slow you down — it deflects, wanders off line, and can burn the cut edge on laminates. Fresh blades are cheap. Ruined worktops are not.
These T101BR HCS wood jigsaw blades are a dependable everyday consumable that earns its place in any tradesperson’s kit bag.
Pro Tip: On laminate board, fit a fresh blade and run the jigsaw with the decorative face down where possible, as the upstroke cutting action means any breakout occurs on the underside rather than the visible surface.
T101BR blades are used across joinery, first fix carpentry, kitchen installation, shop fitting and general construction wherever softwood, sheet materials or plastic need cutting to shape. They suit trimming architrave, cutting panels to size, making apertures in worktops and shaping plastic conduit covers or trim. Any job where a clean edge matters and material tearout needs to be kept to a minimum is where these come into their own.
Best For
Softwood timber
Laminate board
Plastic sheet and trim
MDF and plywood
General carpentry and joinery
Works With
Any standard T-shank jigsaw
Cordless and corded jigsaws
All major power tool brands
Key Specifications
Blade length: 100mm
Material: High carbon steel (HCS)
Tooth profile: Grout and taper ground (GTG)
Shank type: T-shank
Pack quantity: 5 blades
Not suitable for: Not suitable for cutting metal, ceramics or masonry. HCS blades are not intended for hardwoods or dense engineered boards where bi-metal or carbide-tipped blades would be the correct choice.
Fit the blade into your jigsaw's T-shank clamp with the machine unplugged or battery removed. Check it's seated and locked before you switch on. Mark your cut line clearly, support the workpiece properly to prevent it flexing or pinching the blade mid-cut, and let the jigsaw reach full speed before the blade contacts the material. Guide steadily along the line without forcing the pace.
On laminate board, a slower feed rate and a sharp blade will reduce breakout significantly. Replace blades when you notice the cut starting to wander or the motor labouring, as a dull HCS blade deflects rather than cuts cleanly.
Ensure the jigsaw is unplugged or the battery is removed before fitting the blade
Insert the T-shank blade into the clamp mechanism and confirm it is fully locked
Mark the cut line clearly on the workpiece and clamp or secure the material to prevent movement
Allow the jigsaw to reach full operating speed before contacting the material
Feed the blade along the cut line at a steady, controlled pace without forcing
Replace the blade at the first sign of wandering, burning or resistance
What shank type are the T101BR blades?
These are T-shank blades, which is the standard fitting used by the vast majority of modern jigsaws. If your machine was bought in the last fifteen or so years, it almost certainly takes T-shank blades.
Can these blades cut hardwood?
They are designed for softwood, laminate and plastic. Hardwoods will blunt HCS blades quickly and the cut quality will drop off fast. For hardwood cutting, bi-metal jigsaw blades are a better fit.
How many blades come in a pack?
Each pack contains five blades. At this price it makes sense to keep a couple of packs in stock so you're not stopping a job to source replacements.
The T101BR is a 100mm high carbon steel jigsaw blade with a T-shank fitting. HCS construction gives the blade good flexibility and toughness at lower temperatures compared to standard carbon steel. The grout and taper ground tooth geometry produces a fine, clean cut edge on softwood, laminate and plastic, reducing surface tearout and minimising finishing work after cutting.
SKU
T101BR
Blade Length
100mm
Material
High Carbon Steel (HCS)
Tooth Profile
Grout and Taper Ground (GTG)
Shank Type
T-Shank
Pack Quantity
5
Suitable For
Softwood, Laminate Board, Plastic
Box Quantity
5
Size
100mm
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