Five Types of Blades for Oscillating Tools<\/span><\/h3>\nThere are various blades available, each with its specialty. To use your oscillating tools efficiently, you must be familiar with some essential blades:<\/p>\n
1. Sawing blade<\/h4>\n
You should use the right sawing blade when cutting into materials; otherwise, your blade could become dull, costing you frequent replacements. For cutting metals, it is recommended to use a bi-metal saw since they have a carbon blade and a flexible body, preventing them from snapping during the process.<\/p>\n
Similarly, for wood, a high carbon steel (HCS) blade is required due to its flexibility, allowing the blade to cut into softer materials easily.<\/p>\n
2. Scraping blade<\/h4>\n
As the name suggests, scraping blades are excellent at scraping. They are ideal for removing silicone, paint, adhesives and other coatings. Just like saw blades, scraping blades come in different shapes and sizes. The harder blades scrap tough coatings such as vinyl, varnish and paint layers. On the other hand, flexible scraping blades are great for removing glue and calk.<\/p>\n
3. Sanding and polishing blade<\/h4>\n
Sanding blades are handy when it comes to sanding and polishing surfaces. These blades are available in a wide variety, and your choice is determined by the surface you need to polish. Surfaces like masonry, stone and cement require diamond polishing pads since they leave the surface with a shiny, glossy finish.<\/p>\n
4. Grout removal<\/h4>\n
Grout removal blades are semi-round blades that work best for removing grout effortlessly. Getting a carbide-segmented blade is recommended to ensure that your tiles aren\u2019t chipped off while you work on removing that grout. These blades also work exceptionally well on plaster, concrete and tile surfaces.<\/p>\n
5. Rasping blade<\/h4>\n
For drinking and sanding hard materials, rasping blades are highly recommended. These blades have vast carbide chunks, making them durable against the most rigid materials. Rasping blades can be used when working with stone, concrete, plaster, wood and other tough exteriors which won\u2019t chip as easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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