Jigsaw Blades – Wood & Plastics

Name: Wood Jigsaw Blades T-Shank HSC | Fast UK Trade Delivery
Brand: Discount Trade Supplies
SKU: JSB-WOOD
Availability: InStock

From £2.69£3.23 EX VATINC VAT

A pack of 5 HSC T-shank jigsaw blades covering a full range of wood and plastic cutting applications. Eight blade types available, from fine anti-splinter cuts to fast coarse rips through solid timber and sheet materials up to 70mm thick.

Size	Price	QTY
t101b	£3.49£4.19
t101d	£3.95£4.74
t111c	£2.69£3.23
t144d	£2.99£3.59
t244d	£3.99£4.79
t301cd	£4.99£5.99
t244d	£3.99£4.79
t301cd	£4.99£5.99
t101br	£4.99£5.99
t101ao	£4.98£5.98

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Description

Wood jigsaw blades need to match the job, not just the machine. The wrong tooth profile leaves a torn edge, a burnt cut, or a blade that wanders through a curve like it’s had a long lunch. These HSC T-shank blades are sold in packs of five and cover eight distinct profiles, each designed for a specific cutting task across wood, plywood, chipboard, soft plastics, Perspex and insulation board.

All blades use a universal T-shank fitting, which is the standard on practically every modern jigsaw from Bosch and Makita to DeWalt and Milwaukee. You won’t need an adapter and you won’t be hunting for oddball sizes. Just pick the right profile and get cutting.

Choosing the Right Wood Jigsaw Blade for the Job

The T101B is the go-to for clean cuts in wood and plywood up to 60mm, running at 10 TPI for a smooth finish. Step up to the T101D if speed matters more than finish and your material is up to 50mm deep. The T111C and T144D both run at coarser tooth counts for faster ripping through thicker sections, with the T144D also handling Perspex and insulation board up to the appropriate depths.

Curve work gets its own blade too. The T244D is built for cutting curves in wood and chipboard, while the T101AO is the specialist option with a shark tooth profile for tight radius cuts in laminates up to 20mm without blowing out the surface. Both the T101AO and T101BR use a down-cut geometry specifically to prevent splintering on laminated boards and veneered sheets, which makes a noticeable difference on kitchen worktops or melamine-faced panels.

For deeper cuts through hardwood or thick structural timber, the T301CD runs at 85mm blade length and handles material up to 70mm deep, which is the longest reach in this range.

Buying in packs of five means you have spares ready when a blade dulls mid-job, which is not an unusual situation on a long rip through dense chipboard.

Pro Tip: When cutting laminated or melamine-faced boards, fit the T101BR or T101AO down-cut blade and run the jigsaw with the good face of the board facing downwards so any breakout happens on the underside where it won't be seen.

Applications

These blades are used daily by carpenters, joiners, shopfitters, kitchen installers and general builders cutting sheet materials on site and in the workshop. The range covers common tasks like trimming plywood, ripping chipboard, cutting curves in MDF, fitting worktops and shaping soft plastic sheet. The T144D with its coarser profile is a useful blade for cutting rigid insulation board cleanly without tearing, which saves time dressing the edges afterwards. Blade selection shifts depending on whether finish or speed is the priority, and this range gives you both options across multiple material types.

Best For

Clean finish cuts in hardwood and softwood
Fast ripping through chipboard and plywood
Curve cutting in wood and sheet materials
Laminate and melamine-faced boards (anti-splinter profiles)
Soft plastics and Perspex sheet
Rigid insulation board
Structural timber up to 70mm deep

Compatible With

All T-shank jigsaws (universal fitting)
Bosch, Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee and similar brands
Wood up to 70mm (T301CD)
Soft plastics up to 50mm (T144D / T244D)
Perspex up to 30mm (T144D)
Laminated and veneered boards (T101BR / T101AO)

Blade Profiles at a Glance

T101AO: Shark tooth, 18 TPI, 50mm, anti-splinter tight curves
T101B: 10 TPI, 75mm, clean general wood cutting
T101BR: 10 TPI, 75mm, down-cut anti-splinter
T101D: 6 TPI, 75mm, fast clean wood and plastic
T111C: 8 TPI, 75mm, coarse wood cutting
T144D: 6 TPI, 75mm, fast coarse, Perspex and insulation
T244D: 8 TPI, 75mm, fast curve cutting
T301CD: 8 TPI, 85mm, deep cuts up to 70mm

Not suitable for: These are wood and plastic blades and are not suitable for cutting metal, tile, or masonry. The T101AO is limited to materials up to 20mm thick and is not designed for straight cuts in heavier sections.

Usage

Fit the blade to your jigsaw with the machine switched off and the battery or plug removed. T-shank blades click directly into the blade clamp without tools on most modern jigsaws. Match the blade to the material and depth you are cutting before you start.

For clean cuts, let the blade reach full speed before contact with the material. Keep forward pressure steady and consistent. On laminated surfaces, score the cut line with a craft knife first and use a down-cut blade to minimise breakout on the face side.

Isolate the jigsaw before changing blades
Select the correct blade profile for your material and required finish
Insert the T-shank blade into the clamp until it locks positively
Set the orbital action on the jigsaw to suit the material: higher orbits for fast wood cutting, lower or zero for plastics and fine cuts
Mark and score laminated surfaces before cutting if using an up-cut blade
Bring the jigsaw to full speed before the blade contacts the material
Feed at a steady pace without forcing the blade through the cut
Allow the blade to cool between long cuts, especially in dense chipboard or hardwood

FAQs

Will these blades fit my jigsaw?

Yes, provided your jigsaw uses a T-shank fitting, which is the universal standard on virtually all modern jigsaws. Older machines occasionally use a U-shank fitting, so it's worth checking your tool before ordering if it's an older model.

Which blade should I use for cutting a melamine kitchen worktop?

Use the T101BR or T101AO, both of which are down-cut blades that cut on the downstroke to prevent splintering the face surface. Cut with the decorative face of the worktop facing downward for the cleanest result.

Can I use these blades to cut Perspex or acrylic sheet?

The T144D is the best option for Perspex, handling sheet up to 30mm thick. Run the jigsaw slowly and keep the orbital setting at zero to reduce heat build-up, which can cause acrylic to melt and gum up the blade.

Technical Information

All blades in this range are manufactured from High Speed Carbon (HSC) steel, which offers a good balance of edge retention and flexibility under the lateral stresses of jigsaw cutting. Blade lengths run from 50mm on the T101AO up to 85mm on the T301CD. TPI (teeth per inch) ranges from 6 TPI on the coarser profiles up to 18 TPI on the shark tooth T101AO. All use the universal T-shank fitting in compliance with the standard adopted across the jigsaw market.

Blade Material	High Speed Carbon (HSC) Steel
Shank Type	T-Shank (universal)
Pack Quantity	5 blades
Available Profiles	T101AO, T101B, T101BR, T101D, T111C, T144D, T244D, T301CD
Blade Lengths	50mm (T101AO), 75mm (most profiles), 85mm (T301CD)
TPI Range	6 TPI (T101D, T144D) to 18 TPI (T101AO)
Max Wood Cutting Depth	70mm (T301CD)
Max Plastic Cutting Depth	50mm (T144D, T244D)