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Faithfull Jigsaw Blades for UK Tradespeople — Wood, Metal and Tile Cutting Packs
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Faithfull Jigsaw Blades for UK Tradespeople — Wood, Metal and Tile Cutting Packs
A jigsaw is one of the most versatile tools on site — but only if you have the right blade fitted. Using a wood blade on sheet metal tears teeth and burns the cut; using a general-purpose blade on ceramic tile shatters the glaze and ruins the workpiece. Faithfull's jigsaw blade range takes the guesswork out by offering purpose-designed 5-piece packs for each key material: softwood and hardwood, ferrous and non-ferrous metal, and glazed ceramic and porcelain tile.
At APM Electricals we stock three Faithfull jigsaw blade packs covering the cuts UK tradespeople make most often — plus Faithfull Gaffa Tape, an essential consumable for protecting surfaces, marking cut lines cleanly, and securing materials before cutting. All four products are available for same-day despatch.
Why Blade Choice Matters More Than the Jigsaw
Trade electricians, plumbers, first-fix joiners, and kitchen fitters all use jigsaws regularly — for scribing panels, cutting access holes, trimming worktops, notching joinery, and making curved cuts in cladding. In every case, blade performance matters far more than jigsaw brand. A premium saw fitted with the wrong or worn blade will produce a torn, ragged cut; a mid-range tool with a sharp, purpose-made blade will cut cleanly and quickly every time.
Faithfull Tools has been supplying UK trades for decades and their jigsaw blade range reflects genuine site experience: sensible tooth geometry for each material, T-shank fitting that works across virtually all modern jigsaws, and 5-piece packs priced to make it economical to keep a stock of each type on the van.
Faithfull Jigsaw Blade Wood T119BO — Pack of 5
The Faithfull Wood Jigsaw Blade T119BO uses a high-carbon steel body with a standard 6 TPI (teeth per inch) coarse tooth pattern optimised for fast, aggressive cuts through softwood and hardwood. This is the blade you fit when cutting kitchen plinths, scribing panels to skirting boards, trimming timber stud noggings, or cutting shapes into MDF and plywood boards.
The T119BO designation is the industry-standard code for this tooth geometry — most UK tradespeople recognise it as the go-to wood blade. The T-shank accepts any modern jigsaw with a tool-less blade clamp, and the bimetal-reinforced spine prevents flexing on deeper cuts, helping keep the cut vertical rather than angling away.
At £4.69 for five blades, this is everyday consumable pricing — buy two packs at the start of a job and you'll have fresh blades ready when the first set dulls. Faithfull's carbon steel holds its edge better than economy alternatives, meaning more cuts per blade before performance drops.
Faithfull JBT118A Jigsaw Blades — Metal, Pack of 5
The Faithfull JBT118A Metal Jigsaw Blade is the correct choice when cutting steel, aluminium, copper pipe, cable trays, conduit trunking, or thin sheet metal. The blade uses a fine-pitch tooth pattern (typically 18–24 TPI) that takes small, controlled bites through metal without snagging or tearing — the same principle as a hacksaw, but driven by the jigsaw's orbital action for faster progress.
Electricians will reach for this blade when trimming galvanised cable tray to length, cutting notches in metal stud partitioning, or opening access panels in metal-clad enclosures. Plumbers use it for cutting copper pipe in awkward positions where a pipe slice won't fit and a hacksaw would be too slow. HVAC engineers use it for sheet aluminium ductwork cut-outs.
The T-shank fitting is universal. At £4.99 for five blades, keeping a pack of these alongside your wood blades costs almost nothing — and having the right blade on hand avoids the frustration (and material waste) of trying to cut metal with a wood blade.
Faithfull Jigsaw Blade TCT Riff Tile Cutting — 5 Piece
Cutting ceramic, porcelain, or stone tiles with a jigsaw requires a completely different approach: instead of toothed steel, the Faithfull TCT Riff Tile Cutting Blade uses a tungsten carbide grit edge on a smooth steel body. The blade abrades through the tile rather than cutting with teeth — a critical distinction, because conventional teeth shatter ceramic glaze and crack the tile body.
The riff blade technique allows curved and shaped cuts in tiles that would be impossible with a conventional tile cutter or angle grinder: outlet cut-outs, pipe holes, shaped splashback tiles, and internal corners in bathroom installations. Because the cut is made with an abrasive action rather than impact, the risk of cracking the tile is significantly lower than using a cold chisel or angle grinder.
At £9.99 for five blades, these cost more than the wood or metal equivalents — reflecting the tungsten carbide grit which is more expensive to produce. That said, each blade will cut several metres of tile before the grit wears flat, making the per-cut cost very reasonable for bathroom and kitchen fit-out work.
Important tip: Use the jigsaw in orbital mode OFF (straight reciprocating action only) when cutting tile, and run at medium speed. Orbital action throws the blade sideways and will crack the tile. Keep the blade wet if possible, or mark the cut with Gaffa Tape to reduce surface chipping.
Faithfull Gaffa Tape 50mm x 50M Black
Faithfull Gaffa Tape 50mm x 50M is one of those site consumables that experienced tradespeople always have to hand — and it pairs directly with jigsaw work in several ways. When cutting tiles, applying a strip of gaffa tape over the cut line before marking reduces surface chipping significantly: the tape holds the glaze face together as the blade exits each stroke, producing a much cleaner edge. It's also used to protect polished surfaces (worktops, flooring, timber) from jigsaw shoe scratches during cutting.
Beyond cutting work, Faithfull's 50mm black gaffa tape is the site standard: bonding cable bundles, temporary repairs to pipe lagging, securing dust sheets and polythene, bundling tools for van storage, and a hundred other improvised uses. The 50-metre roll at 50mm wide gives generous coverage — a single roll typically lasts through a full week's site work.
At £5.99 a roll with 10 rolls in stock, this is priced competitively against Screwfix and Toolstation equivalents, and Faithfull's tape has a well-established reputation for reliable adhesion and clean removal from smooth surfaces.
Which Blade for Which Job?
| Material | Blade to Use | Orbital Setting | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softwood, plywood, MDF, chipboard | Wood T119BO | High orbital | High |
| Hardwood, solid timber | Wood T119BO (lower speed) | Medium orbital | Medium-high |
| Steel, cable tray, conduit | Metal JBT118A | No orbital | Low-medium |
| Aluminium, copper | Metal JBT118A | No orbital | Medium |
| Ceramic & porcelain tile | TCT Riff tile blade | No orbital | Medium |
T-Shank Compatibility
All three Faithfull blade packs use the T-shank (also called U-shank) fitting, which is the global standard for all modern jigsaws — Bosch, Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Hikoki, Ryobi, and virtually every other brand sold in the UK today. If your jigsaw has a tool-less blade change clamp (as all current trade and DIY jigsaws do), it accepts T-shank blades. The older U-shank fitment used on some legacy machines is different — but if you're buying a new jigsaw now, you'll be on T-shank.
Order from APM Electricals
All three Faithfull jigsaw blade packs and the Gaffa Tape are in stock at APM Electricals for same-day despatch. For trade accounts and bulk pricing on consumables, contact our team. We supply electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, and general builders across the UK with trade-quality tools and consumables at competitive prices.
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