T101D HCS jigsaw blades for clean, straight cuts in wood and plastic. High carbon steel body with grout and taper ground teeth for a quick, precise finish. Sold in packs of 5.
These T101D HCS wood jigsaw blades are a solid workhorse choice for anyone cutting timber, sheet materials, or plastic on site. The high carbon steel construction gives the blade good rigidity and keeps its edge well at lower cutting temperatures, which matters when you’re pushing through softwood or MDF at pace. If you’ve ever burned through a blade mid-job because it overheated, you’ll appreciate what HCS brings to the table.
The grout and taper ground teeth are what really set these apart from cheaper alternatives. GTG tooth geometry produces a cleaner cut face with less breakout, meaning less time sanding or cleaning up edges after the cut. For anything that’s going to be seen, whether that’s a kitchen worktop cutout, a window board, or a stair riser, that finish quality is exactly what you want from a jigsaw blade.
Where T101D HCS Jigsaw Blades Get Used
These blades are at home on general joinery, first and second fix carpentry, and any situation where you’re working repeatedly through wood or plastic sheeting. They’re compatible with the T-shank fitting used on the vast majority of jigsaws on the market today, so swapping them in takes seconds. At 100mm in length, there’s enough blade to handle standard timber thicknesses without the flex you sometimes get from shorter blades.
Cutting Performance in Practice
HCS blades are designed for wood and plastics rather than metals, and the t101d hcs wood jigsaw blade reflects that focus well. The tooth profile is aggressive enough to cut quickly but fine enough to leave a respectable finish. Run your jigsaw at the right speed for the material, let the blade do the work, and these will last a reasonable number of cuts before needing swapping. Forcing the tool or twisting mid-cut is the fastest way to shorten blade life, which applies to every blade ever made, not just these.
Buying in packs of 5 means you’ve got replacements to hand when one dulls, which on a full day’s cutting is a genuine convenience rather than an afterthought.
Pro Tip: For cleaner cuts in melamine-faced boards, fit the blade upside down and cut face-down so the teeth cut on the downstroke, which dramatically reduces surface chipout.
T101D jigsaw blades are used across general carpentry, joinery, and site work wherever a jigsaw is the right tool for the job. They handle softwood, hardwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard, and most plastics without fuss. Common applications include cutting door blanks, kitchen worktops, skirting boards, window boards, plastic conduit, and sheet goods. Roofers occasionally reach for them when trimming plastic fascia or soffit board on site.
Best For
Softwood and hardwood cutting
MDF and chipboard
Plywood and sheet materials
Plastic sheeting and conduit
General site carpentry and joinery
Works With
T-shank jigsaws (universal fitment)
Most major jigsaw brands
Corded and cordless jigsaws
Key Specifications
Blade length: 100mm
Material: High carbon steel (HCS)
Tooth type: Grout and taper ground (GTG)
Shank: T-shank
Pack quantity: 5 blades
SKU: T101D
Not suitable for: Not suitable for cutting metal or masonry. HCS blades are designed specifically for wood and plastics, and using them on metal will dull the teeth almost instantly.
Fit the T101D blade into your jigsaw with the tool unplugged or battery removed. The T-shank clicks straight into the blade clamp with no tools needed on most modern jigsaws. Mark your cut line clearly, set the jigsaw speed to suit the material, and let the blade feed through at its own pace without forcing it.
Keep the baseplate flat against the workpiece throughout the cut to prevent the blade from flexing and wandering off line. For cleaner results in sheet material, score your cut line with a knife first and use a straightedge guide where the cut needs to be accurate.
Disconnect power or remove the battery before fitting or changing the blade
Insert the T-shank into the blade clamp and confirm it is seated and locked
Mark your cut line clearly on the workpiece
Select an appropriate jigsaw speed for the material being cut
Keep the jigsaw baseplate flat on the surface and guide steadily along the cut line
Allow the blade to cut at its own pace without forcing the tool forward
Replace the blade when cutting slows noticeably or the cut finish deteriorates
What shank type are these jigsaw blades?
These are T-shank blades, which is the standard fitment used on the vast majority of jigsaws sold today. They are compatible with corded and cordless jigsaws from most major brands including Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee.
Can these blades cut plastic as well as wood?
Yes. HCS jigsaw blades handle most common plastics including PVC, acrylic sheet, and plastic conduit without issue. Reduce your jigsaw speed slightly when cutting plastic to avoid melting the material around the cut.
How long do HCS jigsaw blades last compared to bi-metal blades?
HCS blades are designed specifically for wood and plastics, and within that application they perform well. Bi-metal blades are tougher and last longer in mixed-material or demanding conditions, but they cost more. For dedicated wood cutting, HCS at this price point is a practical, cost-effective choice.
The T101D is a high carbon steel jigsaw blade with a 100mm cutting length and T-shank fitment. HCS construction provides good hardness and edge retention when cutting wood and plastics at normal operating temperatures. The grout and taper ground tooth profile reduces friction through the cut and produces a cleaner kerf than standard ground teeth. Suitable for use in T-shank compatible jigsaws operating at standard variable speed settings.
SKU
T101D
Blade Length
100mm
Blade Material
High Carbon Steel (HCS)
Tooth Grind
Grout and Taper Ground (GTG)
Shank Type
T-shank
Pack Quantity
5
Suitable Materials
Wood, Plastic
Box Quantity
5
Size
100mm
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