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When cutting plastic, there’s a lot more skill and precision than if you’re cutting wood or metal. Plastic melts at much lower temperatures than other materials so it’s important that you work at the ideal speed. If you’re too slow, then the material will melt and your final product won’t be what you hoped for. On the other hand, if you cut too fas..

High-Speed Steel is one of the preferred choices when picking a Jigsaw blade. The material has a good reason to be up as a preferred choice for a number of great reasons. What are the reasons though? On the surface, it looks the same as any other Jigsaw blade.High-Speed Steel has incredible strength in really warm temperatures. This means it’s perf..

How does a Jigsaw Blade work and why does it allow me to produce straight, fast, and curved cuts?How does a Jigsaw Blade work?Whether you’ve used a Jigsaw blade or not, you might want to know how one actually works. How does that blade cut through the material so efficiently? Well, here are some answers to how a Jigsaw so elegantly cuts through woo..

Recognising a worn-out bladeLike everything, diamond blades don’t last forever which is why it’s important to know when your diamond blade needs to be replaced. There are a few signs that will indicate that your blade is worn out. Often, a blade might look worn out but you can actually sharpen the blade to make it functional again.When looking to s..

How to handle a diamond blade after useIf you’ve just used your diamond blade then there’s a massive chance that the blade is going to be really hot. If you touch it with your hands, you will be dropping the blade and one thing leads to another. Burnt hands to sore feet, and then to a cracked blade. Once you’ve used your diamond blade, leave the sa..

Cutting wine bottles and other glassWine bottles, believe it or not, can be cut using a wide range of tools and they have a lot of uses. One popular use of cutting wine bottles is to actually make unique wine glasses out of them, so you can technically drink from the bottle without drinking from the bottle. Of course, like everything, there’s more ..

Fibreglass is one of those materials that is rather tricky to get a perfect cut in. Using the wrong tool will result in splintering and other issues that will ruin the cut. A diamond blade; however, will cut perfectly through fibreglass.Fibreglass isn’t that difficult to cut smoothly, however it does require you to have a very specific blade. You c..

How do diamond blades work?Contrary to popular belief, a Diamond blade does not actually cut. It creates more of a grinding motion. When the diamonds are exposed, they’re not necessarily sharp. As a result of the incredibly high speeds, they grind against the material and as they’re designed for specific purposes they will be strong enough to grind..

Wood is one of the most common materials to cut when using a Jigsaw, but how do you cut wood with a Jigsaw? This blog post will show you the different methods you can use to result in a straight or curved cut, as well as a clean cut.How to cut wood with a JigsawOne of the reasons why a Jigsaw is so widely used and highly rated is that they can cut ..

Duro Ultra DUCM-Silent Diamond BladeThe Duro DUCM-Silent diamond blade is a blade designed for cutting construction materials. There are many features on this blade that make it ideal for cutting Indian stone, clay, hard bricks, reinforced concrete, abrasive materials and asphalt. The blade features laser-welded segments, which have a stronger atta..

Are circular saws safe?Any tool is safe if you know how to use it properly while using the correct protective equipment; however, some tools are safer than others. Some can cause less serious injuries and less frequently but this doesn’t mean the tool is safe. If you put any power tool in an idiots’ hands, you’re going to have a problem.There are m..

The Bosch MA127D jigsaw blade is a blade designed for cutting aluminum and other metals such as thick sheet metals (up to 15mm), pipes and profiles. The total length of this blade is 100mm, and with that, you’ll be able to cut through thick sheet metal up to 15mm, which is very rare for a jigsaw blade. Usually, a saber saw is required for that. The..