It is getting time to replace the old jig saw. I am looking for one that
will take straight shank blades, t shanks are great and have several
advantages over the straight, but I can't get the blade I need in t shank (I
also have a large stock of straight shank blades in the proper size and
configuration). I have looked at the Bosh, PC, Milwaukee and even some of
the lower end units and all seem to be going to t shank. Any advice on
upper end saws that use straight shank blades. T-shanks are not a thing I
want to use at this time, tried one of the new saws (a Hitachi (sp) and it
would not hold the straight shank blades).

What kind of blade do you need to use that's not available in t-shank?

Curious,
H

All the higer end saws that I have seen use t shank.. I think this is the
new standard. I have a Black and Decker I'll sell you.
"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
.. .
It is getting time to replace the old jig saw. I am looking for one that
will take straight shank blades, t shanks are great and have several
advantages over the straight, but I can't get the blade I need in t shank
(I
also have a large stock of straight shank blades in the proper size and
configuration). I have looked at the Bosh, PC, Milwaukee and even some of
the lower end units and all seem to be going to t shank. Any advice on
upper end saws that use straight shank blades. T-shanks are not a thing I
want to use at this time, tried one of the new saws (a Hitachi (sp) and it
would not hold the straight shank blades).

"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
.. .
It is getting time to replace the old jig saw. I am looking for one that
will take straight shank blades, t shanks are great and have several
advantages over the straight, but I can't get the blade I need in t shank
(I
also have a large stock of straight shank blades in the proper size and
configuration). I have looked at the Bosh, PC, Milwaukee and even some of
the lower end units and all seem to be going to t shank. Any advice on
upper end saws that use straight shank blades. T-shanks are not a thing I
want to use at this time, tried one of the new saws (a Hitachi (sp) and it
would not hold the straight shank blades).



Only the low-end toy jigsaws use those blades, Get the newer style, there's
no blade you can't get for them. Real jigsaws pay for themselves half way
through their first cut. imo

"Battleax" wrote in message
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"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
.. .
It is getting time to replace the old jig saw. I am looking for one
that
will take straight shank blades, t shanks are great and have several
advantages over the straight, but I can't get the blade I need in t
shank
(I
also have a large stock of straight shank blades in the proper size and
configuration). I have looked at the Bosh, PC, Milwaukee and even some
of
the lower end units and all seem to be going to t shank. Any advice on
upper end saws that use straight shank blades. T-shanks are not a thing
I
want to use at this time, tried one of the new saws (a Hitachi (sp) and
it
would not hold the straight shank blades).



Only the low-end toy jigsaws use those blades, Get the newer style,
there's
no blade you can't get for them. Real jigsaws pay for themselves half way
through their first cut. imo



Hmmmmmm... and what would "low-end toy jigsaws" be, by brand? I'd hate to
think I've been using a toy all these years.

--

-Mike-

"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
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"Battleax" wrote in message
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"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
.. .
It is getting time to replace the old jig saw. I am looking for one
that
will take straight shank blades, t shanks are great and have several
advantages over the straight, but I can't get the blade I need in t
shank
(I
also have a large stock of straight shank blades in the proper size
and
configuration). I have looked at the Bosh, PC, Milwaukee and even
some
of
the lower end units and all seem to be going to t shank. Any advice
on
upper end saws that use straight shank blades. T-shanks are not a
thing
I
want to use at this time, tried one of the new saws (a Hitachi (sp)
and
it
would not hold the straight shank blades).



Only the low-end toy jigsaws use those blades, Get the newer style,
there's
no blade you can't get for them. Real jigsaws pay for themselves half
way
through their first cut. imo



Hmmmmmm... and what would "low-end toy jigsaws" be, by brand? I'd hate to
think I've been using a toy all these years.

--

-Mike-




Mainly the craftsman, b&d, inexpensive ones, no guide wheel behind the
blade.
They are sufficient when you haven't used a "proper" jigsaw, but once you
use a higher end bosch or equivalent you will never pick up an old one. Even
in an emergency you'll say "I could just cut it now with this old Craftsman,
but I think I'll wait till tomorrow and do it with my new Bosch"

I offered to sell him my Black and Decker. It will take the style of blade
that he is looking for. After getting my Hitachi, you're right, the B&D just
sits though it is in great shape.

"Battleax" wrote in message
Mainly the craftsman, b&d, inexpensive ones, no guide wheel behind the
blade.
They are sufficient when you haven't used a "proper" jigsaw, but once
you
use a higher end bosch or equivalent you will never pick up an old one.
Even
in an emergency you'll say "I could just cut it now with this old
Craftsman,
but I think I'll wait till tomorrow and do it with my new Bosch"

"Battleax" wrote in message
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"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
...

"Battleax" wrote in message
...

"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
.. .
It is getting time to replace the old jig saw. I am looking for one
that
will take straight shank blades, t shanks are great and have several
advantages over the straight, but I can't get the blade I need in t
shank
(I
also have a large stock of straight shank blades in the proper size
and
configuration). I have looked at the Bosh, PC, Milwaukee and even
some
of
the lower end units and all seem to be going to t shank. Any advice
on
upper end saws that use straight shank blades. T-shanks are not a
thing
I
want to use at this time, tried one of the new saws (a Hitachi (sp)
and
it
would not hold the straight shank blades).



Only the low-end toy jigsaws use those blades, Get the newer style,
there's
no blade you can't get for them. Real jigsaws pay for themselves half
way
through their first cut. imo



Hmmmmmm... and what would "low-end toy jigsaws" be, by brand? I'd hate
to
think I've been using a toy all these years.

--

-Mike-




Mainly the craftsman, b&d, inexpensive ones, no guide wheel behind the
blade.
They are sufficient when you haven't used a "proper" jigsaw, but once
you
use a higher end bosch or equivalent you will never pick up an old one.
Even
in an emergency you'll say "I could just cut it now with this old
Craftsman,
but I think I'll wait till tomorrow and do it with my new Bosch"



Phew! Scared me there for a moment. I thought I was going to have to ditch
my DeWalt and go buy one of the new T style saws.
--

-Mike-

There are lots of saws around that use the older style blade. It is obvious
by the availability of replacements. That may well be the best recourse for
the OP. Have his present saw rebuilt or find a used one in good shape.

"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
news:2b958$438117fc$45289579
Phew! Scared me there for a moment. I thought I was going to have to
ditch
my DeWalt and go buy one of the new T style saws.
--

-Mike-

I don't know what you call the style it is a narrow blade with a very wide
kerf. Good for making very sharp turns, but I need the extra wide kerf
(about 3/16 inch) on the blade which none of the T-shaft blades I have seen
have.
"hylourgos" wrote in message
oups.com...
What kind of blade do you need to use that's not available in t-shank?

Curious,
H

May be the only choice
"CW" wrote in message
k.net...
There are lots of saws around that use the older style blade. It is
obvious
by the availability of replacements. That may well be the best recourse
for
the OP. Have his present saw rebuilt or find a used one in good shape.

"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
news:2b958$438117fc$45289579
Phew! Scared me there for a moment. I thought I was going to have to
ditch
my DeWalt and go buy one of the new T style saws.
--

-Mike-

"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
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I don't know what you call the style it is a narrow blade with a very wide
kerf. Good for making very sharp turns, but I need the extra wide kerf
(about 3/16 inch) on the blade which none of the T-shaft blades I have
seen
have.

3/16??????? Choke. That's one hell of a kerf for a jig saw. You
actually found a standard jig saw blade that cut a 3/16 kerf? This I gotta
see... got a link?

--

-Mike-

No link to the blades, they were and maybe still are sold by VA. I found
them by accident in a close out sale and bought a case of them,and have
since been able to buy another half case. Case are a gross of blade packages
of either 2 or 5 blades to the package. I have never seen them accept at
the one store and always on close out. Down side to the blades is that they
only last about 15 min of cutting, the heat build up is out of sight. and
they dull real quick, a lot of tear out on the cut using hard maple. I did
do a rough check on the kerf and a 3/16 dowel will not go into the kerf but
a 1/8 dowel is very lose in it so it is some where in between.
"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
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"Sweet Sawdust" wrote in message
...
I don't know what you call the style it is a narrow blade with a very
wide
kerf. Good for making very sharp turns, but I need the extra wide kerf
(about 3/16 inch) on the blade which none of the T-shaft blades I have
seen
have.

3/16??????? Choke. That's one hell of a kerf for a jig saw. You
actually found a standard jig saw blade that cut a 3/16 kerf? This I
gotta
see... got a link?

--

-Mike-

Is there some reason you need a wide kerf? They make "scroll saw"
blades for jig saws, I have some marketed by Craftsman (don't know who
makes them), 12 tpi, 3" length, .165" wide, .06" kerf, retail $4 (Sears
# 928774).

Milwaukee makes a narrow blade that works OK for scrolling, but is a
rough cut: 4" long, 6 tpi, .25" wide, .075 kerf (Mil. #48-42-5010).
Both are T shanks.

These are just the blades I have on hand. Bosch tends to have the best
selection, and their CS is good: have you given them a call to ask if
they have the type of blade you're looking for? I would be surprised to
find that VA made a blade that Bosch didn't.

I mention this because the best jig saws out there now are pretty much
all T shank, they aren't that expensive and will serve well in so many
other applications.

H