staff@slashgear.com (Mark LoProto)
2024-04-15 07:15:01
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When shopping for a new Sawzall blade, the most important question you have to answer is what material you need to saw through. There are different types of blades with different features designed to cut through metal, PVC, wood, and more.
With Milwaukee tools, there are three categories of Sawzall blades, and each category has three different blades available, which we’ll discuss shortly. Compared to others, wood-cutting blades tend to have fewer TPI, allowing you to saw through quickly, albeit not quite as cleanly. This may leave a rougher surface area, but depending on the needs of the project, wood can be sanded easily to a smooth finish.
Metal saws will have more teeth per inch and may be made from a stronger, thicker metal. Milwaukee Sawzall blades range from seven to eight TPI and are either carbide or nitrous carbide to saw through anything from steel to cast iron.
If your project involves cutting through wood and metal, there’s also a multi-material category of Sawzall blade. Multi-material blades combine the best of both worlds with a mid-range TPI, carbine teeth, and an average profile height and length for controlled stability.
Along with TPI, you also need to look at the length of the blade. Longer blades offer a deeper cut but can also be wobblier while cutting. A long, wide blade will offer a more balanced experience, though you’ll want to consider something short for plunge-cutting, like when working with softer materials.