![]() ![]() Some especially old jigsaws take a U shank blade with an additional hole in it, and unless you can modify a new blade to fit, these are becoming much harder to replace. However, U shank blades can still be easily found for the jigsaws that take them, and in fact Ryobi make a set of blades which incorporate both shanks – which could be an ideal starting point if you’ve found an old jigsaw and have no idea what type it takes. T shank blades have become much more common over time and chances are this is what you’ll need, especially if your machine was manufactured in recent memory. OK, so before you fit anything you’ll ideally want to have worked out whether your jigsaw takes T shank or U shank blades (which are identified by the shape of the end that goes into the machine and can be seen on the accompanying picture). Shank Type T Shank, U Shank & Ryobi Universal Shank blades. Therefore to make it a bit easier to find the right accessories for your requirements, we’ve compiled this quick guide to choosing jigsaw blades in which we’ll go over some of the most commonly required types. However, there are a huge variety of options on the market and this abundance of choice can be a bit bewildering for inexperienced users. ![]() A good machine can be half the battle when it comes to achieving satisfactory cuts with a jigsaw but you’re still going to be fighting an uphill struggle if you have the wrong blade for the job installed in it. ![]()
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