Types of jigsaw blade shanks
One of the main criteria for choosing a canvas. The fact is that if you purchase a file with a shank different from the type that is used in your jigsaw model, then you will not be able to install it. After all, the saw blade is attached precisely with the shank. Today, you can find four types of canvases on sale, which differ in shanks. Two of them are universal and fit models from different companies, two are produced for a specific manufacturer.
T-shaped version
T-shaped shank. This type of blades was developed by Bosch for new models of jigsaws, which have recently appeared in the manufacturer's lineup. However, given the weight of the Bosch concern in the handheld power tool market, other manufacturers of electric jigsaws began to switch to this standard, which led to an increase in T-shank files. Today, such files have become the most popular on the market, they are suitable for the vast majority of Makita, Metabo, Hitachi, Skil, AEG, DeWalt, Sparky, Interskol jigsaws, and many other models.
U-shaped shank
U-Shank Saw Blades. Blades with such a shank are often called American blades. Indeed, such files were first used by American manufacturers of jigsaws; their cartridge was designed for this type of fastening. Today, U-shank blades are the second most popular jigsaw blades from Skil, DeWalt, Wolf, Ryobi, Stayer, Black & Decker. In addition, this nail file is suitable for all models of jigsaws with shoe and screw chucks.
Jigsaw DeWALT DW349
Currently, blades with a U-shaped shank are gradually losing their relevance. Today, even most American manufacturers are switching to T-shank chucks. Be careful when buying files for new models of Skil, DeWalt, Wolf, Ryobi, Stayer, Black & Decker jigsaws.
Bosch shank. Blades with such a shank are similar in design to blades with a T-shaped shank. The only difference is the presence of a second stop. Today saws of this design are practically out of use. They can be installed only on outdated models of Bosch jigsaws; such files are almost never found on sale.
Makita shank. Today, canvases with such a shank are not often found on sale. Such files are suitable exclusively for old models of jigsaws from this Japanese manufacturer.
