Reciprocating blades 5 Pack (L) 152mm – (W) 20mm – Thickness 0.9mm – 14TPI Metal

Description

About this 152mm 14 TPI metal blade

Five 152mm (6″) reciprocating saw blades for metal, each 20mm wide and 0.9mm thick with a 14 TPI pitch. The 152mm length is the everyday size for most cordless and corded reciprocating saws: long enough to get through typical pipe and section, short enough to stay manageable.

What 14 TPI is good at

Among metal pitches, 14 TPI sits at the coarse end. Fewer, larger teeth take a bigger bite and clear swarf freely, so it cuts thicker material faster than a fine blade. Good matches include:

• Heavier-wall steel pipe and tube.
• Solid bar, angle and flat bar in medium to thick sections.
• Bolts, studs and rusted fixings during maintenance or dismantling.

As a rule, keep at least three teeth in the material at any time. If the section is too thin for that, step up to 18 or 24 TPI.

Tips for a cleaner cut

Keep the shoe pressed firmly against the work to cut down on vibration, start the cut at a slow speed, and let the saw’s weight do most of the feeding. A thin 0.9mm blade will bend if it is levered, so avoid twisting the saw mid-cut.

How to check this is the right blade

Check that your existing blade measures 152mm long and 20mm across, then count the teeth in one inch to confirm 14. The metals TPI chart lists suggested pitches by thickness, and our which TPI do I need guide covers the basics.

Frequently asked questions

14 TPI or 18 TPI for general steel?

For thicker sections choose 14; for medium-gauge tube and general fabrication 18 is the safer all-round choice.

Why does my blade bend in the cut?

Usually because of side pressure or a slack shoe. Keep the saw in line with the cut and let it work at its own pace.

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