Bosch T234X Progressor Wood Blade (5-Pack)

I ordered a Bosch 1587AVSP Progressor Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit from Amazon and one of the options that automatically popped up was this blade kit. When I got the blade kit, I saw the package has a warning/recommendation to use the blades with a cordless jigsaw. So if you have a cordless jigsaw, this is probably a great blade set, if not, order a different Bosch product.

I got this blade as an extra blade when buying the Bosch T144D (which are also excellent). This blade provided smooth finishing to both the top and bottom of the wood and provided a excellent smooth and quick performance.

However I did come across one problem. Do not under any circumstance run this blade on chipboard, my uncle used this blade to cut the worktop (sink hole) and he managed to burn the blade. Looks like that the resin level in the chipboard doesn't allow this blade to cut as well as it normally does. Otherwise this blade is an excellent blade for all other types of wood that do not contain resin.

For the last 9 months I have been searching for a suitable blade for cutting 20mm Hardwood floors, usually Oak or Merbau. I require both a clean, splinter free cut for going across the grain but also a fast cutting blade for cutting along the grain, up to lengths of 2 metres. At last I have found one! The T234X is superb. It gives almost mitre saw quality cuts across the grain and cuts at great speed along the grain. I broke five "regular" Bosch blades this morning, I only used the one progressor this afternoon and it is still going strong. This is the only blade I will buy from now on, I recommend you try it too!

In my experience, this blade makes a fine, straight, usually splinter-free cut in thick and thin solid wood. I have used it on redwood and pine in various dimensions with great results. I have not personally used it on particleboard or plywood, but if Bosch says that it will work equally well on those, I will believe it. Buy a pack and try it for yourself.

The title of this review says it all. These blades have a separate set of teeth that cut each side of the kerf. You can actually end up with cuts that don't need sanding! These cut through everything I have tried them on like butter. They are particularly good on plywood.

I use them in my Bosch Jigsaw (see that review, also). I suppose they will fit other brands that have a bayonet mount.

If you find a smoother cutting blade, let me know!