Questions and Answers for Bosch 3-1/4 in. Diamond Grit T-Shank Jig Saw Blade for Sawing through Hard Tile, Porcelain, Granite, Slate, and Limestone

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, the Bosch T130DG jigsaw blade would work well for cutting Hardiboard siding. This blade is designed for cutting porcelain, granite, marble, slate, glass and cement board 3/64" to 1/2" thick.

A:  Yes I cut circles in Hardi-Soffit.

A:  Yes, for best results the T130DG jigsaw blade should be cooled with water. Be sure to use only with GCFI-protected outlets or adapters or with cordless jigsaws.

A:  I used it with water and it helped a little bit but you need another person to pour water when you cut becuz its hard to cut with one hand and pour water with your other hand by yourself.

A:  Yes. It keeps the blade cool and keeps the dust down.

A:  Most definately - as a test I tried to cut the 1/4" ceramic tile without watering the blade and it didn't cut. Use a squirt bottle and keep the blade wet.

A:  Thank you for your question. The Bosch T130DG jigsaw blade is an industry standard T-Shank blade. If your jigsaw accepts T-shank blades then this blade will work.

A:  Will it fit a black and decker jig

A:  I used my 25 year old Craftsman Jigsaw. Cut like butta.

A:  Even though it is a Bosch blade it works well on a Ryobi jig saw.

A:  Thank you for your question. The T130DG is a diamond grit blade for clean cutting in hard tile. This blade should work for cutting soapstone. It is good for cutting grade 5 porcelain, granite, marble, slate, glass and cement board, 3/64" - 1/2". This blade should be cooled with water, so be certain to use only with GCFI-protected outles or adapters or with a cordless jigsaw. You can use this blade for gradual curved cutting.

A:  I worked real easily on 7/16 Marble. I would think soapstone would be ok depending on the thickness.

A:  I do not think it will

A:  Thank you for your question. The Bosch T130DG jigsaw blade will cut porcelain, granite, marble, slate, glass and cement board 3/64"-1/2" thick. It will not cut 1-1/4" thick granite.

A:  Not a chance

A:  I would say so, yes. I slowed down my saw and took it easy. Made a nice, precise cutout for my wall switch.

A:  Yes I was able to easily cut smooth edges on ceramic tile with this blade.

A:  Yes, this blade is suitable for cutting smooth edges on ceramic tile. This blade also can be used for clean cutting grade 5 porcelain, granite, marble, slate, glass and cement boards 3/32"-1/2" thick.

A:  That depends a lot on your skill with a jigsaw. I am just tolerable, so I get ok edges for hidden edges. For visible edges I finish with a glass grinder and then diamond polishing pads; but, I am trying to produced polished edges for a counter top.