Good video Nathan but it's important to remember upcut blades pull the jigsaw down onto the work so are a lot safer, downcut blades can make the jigsaw want to bounce upwards. I am just saying people need to take extra care when using downcut blades. Hope this helps someone.

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

This is a good point, Danny! I should have mentioned this in the video. I feel like going slowly does help prevent the bounce though. 🤔

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461

6 ай бұрын

🤗 AS ALWAYS THANKS ETHAN…FOR SHARING YOUR TIPS FOR THE NEW GENERATION AND A REMINDER FOR ALL…THE NEW OPTIONS ARE HELPFUL,I USED YOUR OLDER TIPS WITH SUCCESS…I HOPE YOUR SAFETY VIDEOS WILL HELP PROMOTE A SAFER EXPERIENCE 👍💚💚💚

@mudz678

6 ай бұрын

My common sense told me down cut blades were a great idea….the reality of using them smacked me in the face. It was a battle, pushing the saw onto the wood, trying to overcome the “bounce factor”, while following a line. I’ve never used them again….I regret wasting money on them.

@HobbyOrganist

6 ай бұрын

I hate those damn downcut blades, either use a strip of masking tape with finer teeth or cut on the BACK instead

@garywateridge

6 күн бұрын

Thankyou sir, important point I could have overlooked.

Another very useful video -- I didn't know there were this many different jigsaw blade options. Thanks, Ethan.

I have a 1/4" thick piece of clear Lexan that I mount to the foot of my Jig Saw for zero clearance. It works really well at keeping the fibers from tearing out. For laminate materials, I use the laminate blades with the teeth in both directions, and sometimes need to add a thin spacer to the foot to raise the saw up to keep those blades centered in the thickness of the laminate.

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

That’s a great system, Mike!

@thezfunk

6 ай бұрын

Yes! The laminate blades! I use them all the time. I am assembling a kitchen and have finish panels that need clean cuts on both sides. I was using painters tape but the laminate (both direction teeth) blades cut so nice I don't even need painters tape.

Tape is the simple and cheaper way to go,I think . Worked fairly good for me for over 35 years.

@robinsalsman942

6 ай бұрын

Do you pre-score?

@harlanborders943

6 ай бұрын

@@robinsalsman942 have but not often

Here's yet another interesting, useful video from The Honest Carpenter. Thank you! 👍👍👍

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, audiophile! 😄

Hi, I use Bosch T308 BF and BFP for plywood cuts. Results are very much to my liking, no tear-out when being patient.

Laminate blades work good also you can use a blade with more teeth counts and metal cutting blades 🇺🇸👊🏼👊🏼🔨🪚

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

Good call, Fred!

Thanks Ethan, sure appreciate you and your teaching videos! Blessings ❤

Placing laminate floor now and looking for some cheap-n-dirty solution to make cleaner cuts, so your video has the very perfect timing - thank you!

I use a fine tooth blade and cut really slowly. But i never knew about the reverse cut blades, i'm gonna order a set soon. Thanks for the video and greetings from Jamaica.

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Lawrence! 🇯🇲

Always great information & tutorials ...thanks👍

Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the advice

That was really informative. Thanks!

Always such AWESOME trade secrets!!! Thank You!!!

Wasn’t aware of the various down or combo blades. Definitely good to know. The more info. we have, the better tradesmen we become.

Yeah...I had to switch to the reverse cut blades because too many of my jobs looked messed up. Harbor Freight has some pretty good ones. 👷🏿‍♂️

Thanks for explaining ❤❤❤

never thought of a zero clearance for a jig saw, would love to see that!

@brucelee3388

6 ай бұрын

Makita supply one with their jigsaws as do a lot of brands. Once its worn out or broken it can be a battle to get replacements, you may have to go direct to the manufacturer as chain hardware stores don't like stocking parts that are known to wear out - like rubber nose caps for nail guns.

thanks Ethan

Lots of good info. Thanks!

Thanks Ethan. That's something new to me! Best wishes.

Thank you Ethan for always being a fresh source of woodworking knowledge and inspiration. 🤔😎

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome, starfish!

You are the man.

Wow Ethan, that was such a helpful video on the jigsaw blades. I usually use the tape, but I’m going to order the reverse cut and laminate blades that seem to make jobs a lot cleaner cut without messing with the tape. Thanks for lessons in quality!!!!!👍🦾

Thanks

Great tips & deep dive on a DIYer’s favorite tool to hate. Very helpful, as expected from your channel.

Another great video! Thanks for sharing.

Great video!

I have heard of the down stroke blades, but not ones with both rakes. But I should try the lamenent blades

So good to know as I’ve experienced that jagged edge so many times. Nice that you show the proper blade to use to avoid this. Ty

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

👍😁

Thanks Ethan. I've never heard of laminate blades before. Could they be used for all wood types? It seems like carbide would outlast all other blade types. 😊😊

Awesome video. I had no knowledge of any of this.

Never knew those blade types existed. Thanks!

I like your free guide to the ten most common power tool mistakes.

@TheHonestCarpenter

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Gene! I put a lot of time into that one 🙂

👍👍👍.Thank you

I have Christmas gifts now in mind, thanks. This was on my list, but I wasn't aware of this type of blade.

Thanks! I've been cutting on the backside but the upcut blades will be simpler (if I can find some).

Stellar!

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Pola!

Thank you 🙏🏻 👍💯👍💯

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, higgie!

How did you know I needed this video tomorrow!

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

Psychic powers 😁😵‍💫

Great

Great Vid, Very interesting! Haven't used my jig yet (ever) & I'm going to need 3-4 sets of blades, already ? 😮

I love being exposed to these new to me blades. Another great video !

Many years ago I worked for a cabinet company and we used melomain for all of our work. Yo prevent tear out we always would cut the piece strong of the line and trim it to precise length with a router and a strait bit. Worked every time and no tear out.

I’m new to woodworking so I was wondering…If you a normal up cut blade , flip the piece of wood upside down, and cut on the bottom side of wood. Would that help tear out on the top side that you need to stay clean? It did seem like the down cut blade didn’t have any tear out though. Top or bottom. Pretty cool tip! Thanks!

I've used the reverse blades for years also you can put tape down before you cut to have clean cuts

Ethan Great info I’m going to pickup those and throw them in my box just in case . Happy Thanksgiving bro

Reverse-cut blades saved me so much frustration. Now I don't have to strap myself in upside down to have a nice-appearing top cut with a jigsaw anymore!

This was very informative, I always have trouble with my jigsaw not cutting straight up and down. It always looks like an angle. Can you give any tip for that?

@kennethwallace34

5 ай бұрын

Sorry I just found your other video on straight cuts. Thanks

The Dow cut blades are also good for cutting Laminate countertops! The downward pressure has support!!

I've found that for cutting 6mm and 4mm ply - which I've been doing a lot - a metal blade is the best solution I have found. (Don't use it on 12mm or thicker - it gets too hot.)

I wish I'd know about these blades a couple months ago when i was fabricating new tops for my nightstands. I thought i was doing something wrong when i woke was getting chewed up. I thought about trying tape but didn't know if it would work so didn't do it

For a good clean cut either with a jigsaw or circular saw, I always use tape on the up cut side.

Your tips and how tos have been very helpful. Just used the laminate type blade on some laminate flooring with no chipping. I was thinking about what you said when I was pushing the blade forward - let the blade pull your hand along. Worked great 👍. Greg

Reverse Cut Blades?! Must get some.

So reversing a project works exactly the same? :)

@dannymurphy1779

6 ай бұрын

Lol the secret's out!

I've always used metal cutting blades with tape.

If youre only worried about one side of the board being clean then couldnt you just flip over the material or am i missing something?

Aways use down cut when you need a good cut quality. Starting using then in mid 70's, believe they were Bosch.

Diablo actually has wood blades with that top/bottom combo arrangement rather than using a specialty laminate blade. One comes in the 20-piece starter variety kit.

use a circular saw, and put the good side on the down stroke

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

But circular saws can’t cut curves…

Why not put the good side down?

Diablo makes a “top & bottom cut” blade that makes a pretty clean cut. Half the teeth point down & half point up. The part # is DJT308BFP5

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

👍😁

My bad I didn’t watch the whole video before I commented 😆

Oh I HATE those downcut blades! jigsaws were not designed to cut that way, so using those blades causes the jigsaw to want to jump up a LOT, so you wind up having to bear wrestle it to hold it down. Just use a strip of masking tape or cut from the BACK

The Diablo blades are ok, but all professionals use Bosch. They are a less wider and make turning easier. They cut better too. I'm a huge Diablo fan boy too. Use their blades on all my Dewalt saws. But when it comes to Bosch jigsaw blades, even Festool woodworkers use Bosch blades. I agree with everything you are saying, but that's because you probably haven't discovered them yet.

My solution is to use blades made to cut metal on wood, results are ok.

Aha….

Uhhhhh how about making a blade like a hacksaw blade?

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

They have those Shane, but they’re mostly for metal and really hard materials.

Or you could just flip your piece so the finish side is facing downward🤷‍♂️

Excuse me, Laminate

Couldn’t you just turn your cutting board upside down for the same effect?

Can't you just turn your piece upside down?

Or... turn your workpiece over? What am I missing

@TheHonestCarpenter

6 ай бұрын

As I mention

@folaxstar

2 ай бұрын

​@@TheHonestCarpenter If scribing there is no option but to cut the back as the line that matches to the undulations of the wall are on the front. Your video will help me in this situation, thanks.