Jigsaw Blades HCS - High Carbon Steel, U-Shank 3-5/8"L, 8 TPI, Fast, coarse Cut - 5 Each

Bosch Jigsaw Blades HCS For Wood Cutting

Bosch jigsaw blades HCS are high carbon steel wood-cutting blades that provide an economical option for cutting wood and wood products, so installers and shop crews can control consumable costs on repetitive cuts. The blades use a U-shank design, which matches jigsaws that accept universal shank blades, streamlining blade changes across different tools on the bench. Each blade has an overall length of 3-5/8 inches, giving you a compact stroke that tracks well in typical cabinet, trim, and panel work. An 8 TPI tooth pattern is built for fast, coarse cuts in wood, trading fine finish for speed when breaking down stock. The blades are described as Bosch basic for wood blades, which aligns them specifically with wood-focused tasks rather than multi-material cutting.

Key Bosch U111C Jigsaw Blade Work Advantages

• The high carbon steel construction supports long life in wood and wood products, extending run time between blade changes on routine cuts.
• The U-shank design works with jigsaws using universal shank blades, reducing the number of blade styles needed across different Bosch and compatible saws.
• The 3-5/8 inch blade length balances reach and control, helping maintain stable cuts in common cabinet parts, shelving, and shop-built fixtures.
• The 8 TPI tooth design favors fast, coarse cutting in wood, which helps when speed matters more than a fine edge on rough sizing work.
• The side set and milled tooth geometry clears material efficiently, supporting chip ejection and cut progress through soft woods, OSB, and plywood panels.

Installation And Saw Fit Details For U-Shank Blades

The Bosch U111C blades are designed with a U-shank interface, so they fit Bosch models BL3230, BL3230VS, and BL3238VS plus all jigsaws using universal shank blades, simplifying blade selection when matching multiple saws on a job. Their 3-5/8 inch length works within the stroke range of these jigsaws, allowing the tooth line to stay well supported by the sole plate during typical cabinet, furniture, or site-built panel cutting. The 8 TPI configuration pairs with jig saws without orbital action in soft woods, OSB, and plywood between 3/16 inch and 2 inches thick, aligning blade performance with the feed rate and stroke of non-orbital drives.

Using Bosch U111C Blades In Woodworking Tasks

Where These Bosch Basic For Wood Blades Fit

The Bosch basic for wood blades are intended for cutting wood and wood products, so they slot directly into cabinet shops, trim jobs, and general woodworking where sheet goods and soft lumber are common. Their application is described as ideal for jig saws without orbital action in soft woods, OSB, and plywood from 3/16 inch to 2 inches thick, matching typical subfloor patches, cabinet sides, and shop jigs cut from those materials. By fitting Bosch BL3230, BL3230VS, BL3238VS, and all jigsaws using universal shank blades, a single blade type can service multiple saw bodies in one operation. That fit reduces changeover complexity when different team members prefer different tools but need blades that behave the same in the cut. The U-shank format also aligns with legacy and basic jigsaws that rely on universal shank blades, keeping those tools productive in current workflows.

Why Tooth Design And HCS Material Support Results

The high carbon steel construction is specified for long life in wood and wood products, so each Bosch U111C jigsaw blade can stay in service longer before dulling during repeated straight or curved cuts. That extended life helps maintain predictable cut behavior over a run of cabinet parts or site cuts without frequent blade swaps. The 8 TPI tooth design is tuned for fast, coarse cuts, letting the blade move quickly through soft woods, OSB, and plywood when layout speed matters more than ultra-smooth edges. This balance suits rough sizing, cutouts, and openings where edges will be hidden or further machined. The side set and milled tooth pattern spaces teeth to clear chips while maintaining an aggressive bite into the material, which supports steady forward progress and reduces the tendency for the blade to bind in thicker sheets up to 2 inches. Together, the tooth geometry and HCS material keep the blade cutting effectively through the specified wood-based materials in non-orbital jig saws.

Common Questions About Bosch U111C Wood Blades

Select Bosch U111C Blades For Wood-Focused Cuts

The Bosch U111C high carbon steel jigsaw blades combine a U-shank interface, 3-5/8 inch length, and 8 TPI fast, coarse tooth pattern to support wood-focused cutting in soft woods, OSB, and plywood from 3/16 inch to 2 inches. Their side set and milled teeth and basic for wood designation align with economical, repeat-use cutting in non-orbital jig saws used by installers and serious woodworkers.