Best Blade

[Drac998]

Hi everyone long time viewer first time poster :)

I've been wondering what is the best blade for a jig saw for cutting plexiglass.

[Cevinzol]

Found this on Black and Decker's webpage

Question
How do I choose the best blade for the application?

Answer
To make your job easier, we have marked our jig saw blades for either wood or metal cutting. As a rule, the more teeth on the blade the better the finish of the cut. We also recommend keeping a minimum of 2 teeth in the material at all times.
Last time I cut plexiglass I used a metal blade -- more teeth. Hope that helps.

[crazybillybob]

Bosh Makes a blade just for cutting Plex. I can't remember the # right off hand but I'd give that a go. I've had great luck with there blades, they cut smoother and last longer then the cheaper brands. In some cases 2 to 1 (cheapy to Bosh), that was cutting 1/4" 6061 Aluminum stock.

Look for high teeth count and the "Clean" type (leaves the edge smoother then the "Basic" type).

Good Luck,
Crazybillybob

[Drac998]

Thnx, check that out and bosch seems to be killer for these specific skill trades..... only prob is I don't have a bosch jigsaw or have the new U-shank saw. Going to try a fine wood blade see if that will give a clean enough cut.