Is This Blade Suitable for Laminate?

pennypincher3562

Hi

I went into the DIY shop, and asked for a blade to cut laminate with.

It says on the back that it's suitable for soft wood, chipboard, plywood etc, but does not mention laminate. It's a 'clean cut' blade.

Any ideas if it will be ok with laminate?

Thanks
PennyPincher3562

BigBopper

Laminate as in flooring?

It's usually hdf with a photo of wood on.

What saw is the blade for?

wealdroam

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

Is This Blade Suitable for Laminate?

What blade?

What type of laminate?
Kitchen worktop laminate? Laminate flooring? Some other laminate?

pennypincher3562

Sorry, it's a PTX jigsaw blade 'clean cut' by B&Q. It's for flooring laminate.

Thanks
PennyPincher3562

leveller2911

The ideal saw blade for cutting laminate is a "triple chip". Can't see any Blade OP.


edit: I wouldn't use a jigsaw but if thats what you have then just go for a downcut blade then any tear out will be on the underside.. As long as it cuts on the downward stroke it will be fine, more common to get blades that cut on the "upward" stroke in places like B&Q etc.

Google downcut jigsaw blades if you have any problems.If I remember correctly there are 3 different types of ends (bit that goes into the jigsaw) so make sure you get the right ones for your jigsaw.

pennypincher3562

Thanks Leveller. I am afraid I am stuck with the jigsaw. How can you can tell if its a downcut blade.

My blade says nothing about 'triple chip.' Do you reckon I should take it back?

Thanks
PennyPincher3562

pennypincher3562

Here is the blade:

http://www.diy.com/departments/ptx-t-shank-wood-jigsaw-blade-t101b-pack-of-2/687930_BQ.prd?ecamp=Aff-68033&awc=483_1446404530_624ac87a1e692ad611eef7d1029c2a35&CA_6C15C=120147360000369301

leveller2911

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

Thanks Leveller. I am afraid I am stuck with the jigsaw. How can you can tell if its a downcut blade.

Hi PP,
The blade you posted , if you look at the teeth they cut on the upwards stroke ... You need one tht cuts on the downward stroke, the teeth point downwards whereas an upcut blade the teeth point upwards towards the fitting end of the blade..

My blade says nothing about 'triple chip.' Do you reckon I should take it back?

Triple chip blades are a type circular saw blades but we didn't know what sort of saw you had when I posted my reply..


You need downcut blades like these. You may be able to source them elsewhere cheaper but you can see what they look like Having said that B&Q are charging very high prices for a pack of 2 you should easily get a pack of 5 for less.You may well need more than 2 blades anyway so a pack of 5 would be better.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-t101br-reverse-cutting-for-wood-jigsaw-blades

pennypincher3562

BigBopper wrote: »

Laminate as in flooring?

It's usually hdf with a photo of wood on.

What saw is the blade for?

I've got a Bosch Jig saw. I am confident the blade will fit the saw, however it's more a question of will the blade be suitable for laminate.

Cheers
PennyPincher3562

BigBopper

pennypincher3562 wrote: »

Thanks Leveller. I am afraid I am stuck with the jigsaw. How can you can tell if its a downcut blade.

My blade says nothing about 'triple chip.' Do you reckon I should take it back?

Thanks
PennyPincher3562

That's an up cut blade, on a down cut the teeth will be the other way up.

If you can cut with the laminate face side down, it will have the same effect as an up cut blade.

pennypincher3562

Interesting Big Bopper, and Leveller.

However, do you reckon I should take my blades back (don't even mention laminate on packet.) Or, use Big Boppers method of cutting in reverse?

Thanks
PennyPincher3562