Over at Amazon, they have a Bosch 10pc set of jig saw blades on sale as part of their early Black Friday tool deals.
This set is also eligible for additional $20 off $100+ savings.
Price: $9.98
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Diablo also has a deal on jig saw blades.
Over at Home Depot, this Diablo 12pc set is priced at $12.88.
Price: $12.88 with free shipping (no minimum)
These are both great deals – 10 for $10 or 12 for ~$13. The catch is that both sets are made in Switzerland, and presumably at the same factory since Diablo is owned by Bosch.
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The assortments are a little different in what you get.
These will definitely see use, and I like that the plastic case will keep things tidy, compared to my usual jumble of loose jig saw blades and blade packs.
Bosch Set Contents
- 2x Speed for Wood
- 2x Clean for Wood
- 2x Basic for Wood (for curved cuts)
- 2x Basic for Metal (higher TPI for thin metal)
- 2x Basic for Metal (lower TPI for thicker metal)
Diablo Set Contents
- 1x Reverse Teeth for Soft Wood
- 3x Fast Clean Cuts in Soft Wood
- 1x Fine Finish Cuts in Soft Wood
- 3x General Purpose (Wood with Nails, Metal)
- 2x for Thin/Medium Metals
- 2x for Thick Metals
A pack of the Diablo general purpose blades is $13 for 5 at Amazon, and this assortment gives you 3 of them. I checked a couple of other sizes and they were comparably priced.
It’s easy to get carried away. I mean, Amazon also has a Diablo 20pc blade set for $20. I think it’s best to have one assortment, and then buy whatever you use most often in 5-packs.
I think that the Bosch deal is a slightly better buy, since the cost is lower per blade, but I’m happy with my Diablo purchase since I think the general purpose blades will see some use. I haven’t used a blade like this before – I generally use wood blades, metal blades, or specialty blades. The general purpose “wood with nails” type of durability might be convenient when cutting through different types of materials.
Which should you buy? Both! I went with the Diablo, and probably still would if given the choice at the same time.
The only thing to keep in mind is that the quality should be comparable, and so the choice comes down to which assortment you think will be more handy.
I tried to do some math to see how good a value these sets are, but got lost in it. They’re both good values. Pick up a pack if you need some new jig saw blades.
Buy Bosch Set via Amazon
Buy Diablo Set via Home Depot
Are there any other jig saw blade promos? These are the only two that I’ve come across so far. To be honest, I also didn’t look very far as Bosch is my go-to for jig saw blades. This is my first time buying Diablo jig saw blades, but they’ve also only really been out for about a year.
You could potentially save more on the Bosch set, as it’s eligible for $20 off $100+ Bosch promo savings, but I wouldn’t pad an order by $90 to do so.
Note: David made a good point in comments, about the Diablo case being reusable and potentially more versatile than the Bosch.
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MM
I’m a big fan of that Diablo 20-pack you mentioned. A buck a piece for premium blades is not too shabby, and while it doesn’t have every specialty blade it does cover the most commonly used ones.
Another excellent jigsaw blade assortment pack is the Starrett BU4. Their metal-cutting blades are the best I’ve used, and what I like about this set is it gives you a variety of lengths, and it also includes a carbide grit blade.
Nathan
nice – and yes I would absolutely buy Diablo jig blades also but right now I have a compliment of Bosch ones. the Diablo is indeed the same blades with different color and numbering – and if you note the numbering is similar still.
anyway good find.
I would say however and my experience here is that I find I need more than 2 of any blade from an asortment and if you read though the different blade offerings Bosch has some highly tailored bladed for the jig saw. What I did a little while ago was buy sets of 5 of some specific blades I know I use. so fine finish wood – they do last a while. Then scroll blade – those break easy to me and but of the 5 pack I still have 2. Then fast wood, and the reverse cut wood – but again for a specific project.
Meanwhile I have one metal blade that I’ve not used yet – came with my saw. If I was getting one and I would buy a fine finish metal for my AL cutting project whenever I start it.
I guess the TL:DR version. I find assortment packs might help you pick a blade but with all the specialty versions and the quality of the Bosch/Diablo blades I would instead get a 5 pack of the same blade specific to your intended task.
MM
Agreed. I like the assortment packs just to be prepared whenever the need for a jigsaw pops up. But if you’re using a jigsaw regularly you probably have specific needs and you can just go buy a multi-pack of the one or two blades you use the most. Some brands have large bulk packs (I have bought Starretts by the 25-pack years ago), and those really bring the price down.
Stuart
The benefit of assortments is that I can grab the pack and place it near whatever I’m doing.
Sometimes I plan *exactly* what I’m doing in a project and can set up with proper blades, other times it’s *oh, I need to cut this* and an assortment comes in handy.
It’s like with screwdriver bits – buy a couple of bulk boxes of the sizes I use most, but still grab different bits and sizes from assortment sets.
Let’s say you use the general purpose blades frequently, but might only need clean-cutting and metal blades once in a while. An assortment is great for unexpected needs where you don’t want to have to run to the store and buy a 5-pack of blades (if they have it) when you might just need one.
Do I need all of the blades available in either assortment? No, but I still get my money’s worth.
I sent my younger cousin cordless sanders for her furniture refinishing projects, and didn’t want to leave her to buy sanding discs or sheets. I couldn’t find an assortment, and so I ordered a full range of small sizes to ensure she has a good selection to tackle different projects as they come up.
David N.
I just picked up that Diablo set the other day too. #1 reason was because of the holder/box though. Now I can put all my extras sitting in a drawer in it.
Looks like the Bosch’s holder isn’t “reusable”. But maybe it’s just the picture.
Stuart
Thank you, that’s a good point.
Bosch’s sets have come in plastic cases before, but I can’t tell from the images either. The Diablo does look to have a better case, even if the Bosch is reusable. I’ll order one to find out.
Bill W
David you are right, the grey internal Bosch holder is flimsy and not really reusable. The external clear plastic case is essentially in the design of an old CD jewel case and thus not very sturdy either. I know this because I bought one a few months ago, in my quest for a decent jigsaw blade storage solution.
The Diablo case, on the other hand, I find is an excellent solution for my needs. It’s identical to two other Bosch cases with blades that I have also purchased recently, the T11C & T14C, from Lowe’s. These cases have 10 storage slots that will each hold 4 or 5 blades, depending on blade thickness, for a total of 40-50 blades per case. The sides of each slot are high enough so that none of the blades slip out and into another slot, even when I turn them upside-down and give them a shake. You are limited to a blade length of about 5.5 inches, but this is not a problem for my collection of blades. Bosch does make longer blades of 6, 7 and even 10 inches that I am aware of. I do have some plastic tubes, in the style of a test-tube with a screw-on top, that could accommodate these longer blades if the need ever arises.
As for the other Bosch case/set that Vards provides a link to below, the T30C, I looked at it in Lowes but I was not impressed with the storage density and it looked to be a little tedious with individual blade storage. Also read some of the negative comments on Amazon regarding the storage difficulties with this case. However, I do not own the T30C so I can’t give a first hand account it’s utility.
Nathan
I’m probably weird, I can admit it. but I guess my thoughts come from recently flipping over to a t-shank device. I keep my jig in it’s box that it came in – and it has room for the blades so I keep all my blades in that box. thus when I break out the saw – I have the blades there and I can pick on what I’m using. Fast wood, fine finish wood, scroll, reverse cut (which to be fair I’ve not used yet) or Metal if I was to go that route.
So it’s not like I’m keeping packs in various places etc. I would like a better blade holder/sorter however. hmmm.
Vards Uzvards
Another blade set, with a better case (and a dollar-per-blade price):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQM9HK/
Matt the Hoople
I have to go to Home Depot later today for some materials for a shed I’m building. Jigsaw blades are on my shopping list already so this post is timely. Was planning on getting the Diablos since I’ll be in the store anyway and I’d like to have one of those reverse blades around for when the need arises. If they don’t come with a decent box, I may order this 30 piece set just for the case. May see if I can retrofit the internal holder into one of the Dewalt tough cases.
fred
Has anyone tried the Diablo top/Bottom cut blades. I’ve been meaning to try them to see if they really do leave 2-sides with less tearout and/or if they have any other advantages /disadvantages.
https://www.amazon.com/Diablo-Bi-Metal-T-Shank-Blades-Finish/dp/B089KXQVRH/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=B089KXQVRH&qid=1635879524&sr=8-1
Matt the Hoople
Trying to visualize how that would work. I guess in theory it should work well but I’m thinking that the material thickness needs to his a sweet spot so that the teeth on each side cut down into their respective sides. If the material is too thin and only engages the top half of the blade, then it’s just a down cut from the top side and would likely cause tear out on the bottom of the piece.
fred
Thanks Matt
It looks like the teeth change direction mid-blade. So the top 2-5/16 of blade cut one way and the lower 2-5/16 cut the other way . I think that all my jigsaws have a 1 inch stroke – so there would likely be some optimally sized stock to hit that sweet spot that you talk about. If my logic is correct that might be something greater than 2 inch – so the blade might not have much value for something like 3/4 plywood unless you insert a sacrificial spacer. I’ll have to see what I can find online about user experiences
Mike
Those reverse blades are awesome when I use my scroll saw so I would think they would be good for a jigsaw as well.
Unmesh
Are there also reciprocating saw blades that are sold in reusable boxes?
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Big Richard
Yes. Bosch, Lennox, MK Morse, CMT, DeWalt, Milwaukee, all offer something. Menards has quite a few of the aforementioned.
https://www.menards.com/main/search.html?sf_categoryHierarchy=&search=reciprocating+saw+blades
fred
Here’s a set that HD says is a special buy ( about $1 per blade in a reusable box
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SAWZALL-Bi-Metal-Wood-and-Metal-Cutting-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-Set-20-Piece-49-22-1110U/310778695
fred
Also this one 40 blades for $39
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SAWZALL-Wood-and-Metal-Cutting-Bi-Metal-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-Set-40-Piece-49-22-1110U-49-22-1110U/318022942
or this:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SAWZALL-Wood-and-Metal-Cutting-Bi-Metal-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-Set-26-Piece-49-22-1110-49-22-1216/314334402
fred
Some other sets at HD:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SAWZALL-Demolition-Wood-Metal-Cutting-Bi-Metal-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-Set-15-Piece-with-Two-9-in-Carbide-Blades-49-22-1113Y/317720843
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SAWZALL-Demolition-Wood-Metal-Cutting-Bi-Metal-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-Set-30-Piece-with-Four-9-in-Carbide-Blades-49-22-1113Y-49-22-1113Y/318021013
Big Richard
The sets with the carbide blades are totally worth it, imo. I still prefer MK Morse’s carbide blades, but Milwaukee’s are pretty decent. On par with Diablo.
fred
We bought quite a lot from MK Morse (mostly grit edged and carbide tipped hole saws) , Seldom disappointed We also used their (i think rebranded) metal devil circular saw and blades for cutting corrugated rood and decking