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What's the difference between High Carbon Steel and High-Speed Steel? Each material has different characteristics, but what sets them apart in terms of cutting with a JigsawWhat’s the Difference Between High Carbon Steel and High-Speed Steel?High Carbon Steel blades are hard blades with the characteristics of being flexible. Although they are britt..

Ground reverse set teeth are the best teeth if you want a perfectly smooth and straight cut. Splinters are removed throughout the cut as a result of the motion, so you will hardly have to sand after the cut.What is a ground reverse set tooth layoutA Jigsaw blade with a reverse set tooth layout is a blade that cuts in the opposite direction to a typ..

Find out what different types of Jigsaw Blades feature, including the shank, material, cut, TPI and moreDifferent types of Jigsaw Blade, and selecting the correct oneWhen it comes to Jigsaw Blades, there is a huge variety of blades to choose from and a lot of them will have different features that will affect how you choose your blade. There are di..

What should you use your Jigsaw for? Well, you could use it to build a birdhouse. Follow our simple guide for tips when building a birdhouse. It's one of the best projects for a beginner DIYer to do.What Do I Need To Build ItWith the right tools and materials, you can assemble a birdhouse in around an hour. Less for the more experienced, and maybe ..

Protecting your tools from thievesYour power tools are your craft, which means they’re your livelihood and you need to protect this investment. Power tools can be very expensive, and when you’ve got something expensive there is always somebody who would gladly take it off your hands; thieves. There are different kinds of thieves that steal power to..

Features of Diamond BladesYou’ll have probably heard the term of cooling holes, and laser-welded blades but what do they actually mean? There are lots of features of a diamond blade that you might not have heard of, and they are important to have knowledge of them when buying a diamond blade. The features that you will learn about here include deep..

Spectrum MA Shark Diamond Blade for AsphaltThe Spectrum MA shark diamond blade is part of spectrums superior range and is one of the best blades for cutting asphalt. With this blade, you’ll be able to cut hot rolled and footway asphalt, cement screed and many more abrasive materials. Not only can you cut them, but you can cut them cleanly as the se..

Is there a Diamond Blade that cuts wood?If you’re wanting a clean cut in wood, then we highly recommend using a Jigsaw or a Reciprocating Saw. There’s no Diamond blade that has a clean cut in wood, as wood is just too soft for the material of diamond blades. Having said that, there is one option that allows you to cut wood, but very roughly, and on..

Bi Metal is the combination of two different metals and the purpose of having a bi-metal jigsaw blade is that the cut will be faster. Bi-metal is not two metals mixed in with each other, but it’s two metals layered on top of each other. This can be very useful and effective when using a bi-metal jigsaw blade because the body of the blade can be mad..

Keeping the air clearWhenever you use a diamond blade too to cut concrete, paving, tiles, brick or any other hard product you will almost always produce a significant amount of dust. The dust is very inconvenient and can actually put you at risk of inhaling the dust or getting it in your eyes.One way to reduce the amount of dust when using a Diamon..

Duro are a UK based company who focus on a range of power tools and accessories, however, they specialise in Diamond Blades. They're not just your typical power tool accessory company though; they offer the highest quality synthetic blades in the UK, and they manufacture their blades using only the best raw materials available. Their foundations ar..

Table saw safetyUsing a table saw can be very dangerous and result in fatal injuries. It is important to understand the risks of using a table saw before diving in and using one. Here is a list of general errors that could potentially cause injury when using a table saw.Using a dull blade that is not aligned properly or poorly maintained can cause ..