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    Default Best Blade

    Hi everyone long time viewer first time poster

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

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    Default Re: Best Blade

    Found this on Black and Decker's webpage
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    How do I choose the best blade for the application?

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    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.

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    Default Re: Best Blade

    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

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    Default Re: Best Blade

    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.

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