I dislike the mess when cutting styrofoam sheets. I find the heated wires too slow. I just tried these blades from Bosch (T113A3 Knife Edge) in my Festool Jig Saw. Absolutely no saw dust. They are a knife blade that yield very clean, super fast styrofoam cutting. I will still use the hot knife to shape contours. But for cutting out patterns it really works well.
Buzz
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Buzz,
I agree totally, I am glad you posted as I had some of these blades in U Shank, but I recently picked up a really nice Bosch 5.5 AMP heavy duty jig saw.
I have used the "knife edge blades" to cut rigid foam, homasote, and most recently some 3/8 inch thick commercial carpet tiles I installed in my train room.... It's great to have a part # for a Bosch T shank knife edge blade, these things are great.
Thanks for the tip on the blades. I picked some up at Menards on closeout. They work great on cutting the foam boards!!!!! No dust!!!!!
I may be coming late to the party, but finding this thread was what I needed. I have some Styrofoam to cut indoors and wanted to avoid the mess. I went to Menards, Home Depot and Farm & Fleet and could not find these blades, also I have a Craftsman saber saw and the Bosch blades probably would not fit. I did happen to find some knife edge blades for my saw on Ebay, but thanks for the tip on the type of blade, I didn't know they existed.
Ray
You could also try an old electric carving knife.
I have a 2D laser cutter/engraver absolutely NO Dust and sharp cuts and the surface can be engraved as well.
I have a hot wire cutter that works well for many of cuts I make.
Steve
Have to go to Lowes today for some other items.
Never knew this type of blade was available. I will pickup a set and give them a try.
Thanks for the idea !!!!!!
These blades are available and the Bosch T shank fits most saws.
Got a Milwaukee and was wondering if it would fit. Thanks
I have an older Craftsman sabre saw and these from EBAY will fit that. These may fit your Milwaukee.
Ray
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