Saw Blades

A saw blade is the cutting component fitted to power tools such as bandsaws, circular saws, jigsaws, reciprocating saws, and mitre saws Selecting the correct cutting saw blade for the material, saw type, and required finish is essential for achieving efficient cutting performance and maintaining safe operation.

RS stocks a wide range of saw blades and industrial saw blades manufactured from materials including bi-metal, high-speed steel (HSS), carbide-tipped steel, tungsten carbide, and steel. These blades are designed for use across woodworking, metalworking, construction, maintenance, and fabrication applications.

Types of Saw Blades

Saw blade selection depends on the type of saw, the material being cut, the desired cut quality, and the operating conditions. RS Singapore stocks a range of power saw blade options covering the most common professional and industrial applications.

Bandsaw Blades

Bandsaw blades consist of a continuous loop of toothed metal designed for use in stationary and portable bandsaws. They are commonly used for cutting wood, plastics, metals, and composite materials. Bandsaw blades are available in bi-metal, HSS, and carbon-steel constructions, with tooth-per-inch (TPI) options selected according to the material thickness and cutting requirements. Choosing the appropriate tooth pitch is important for cut quality and blade life.

Circular Saw Blades

Circular saw blades are disc-shaped cutting tools used with handheld circular saws, table saws, panel saws, mitre saws, and chop saws. Blade performance is influenced by factors such as blade diameter, tooth count, tooth geometry, and material construction. Circular blades are available in steel, carbide-tipped, tungsten-carbide, and diamond-blade configurations for cutting timber, sheet materials, plastics, metal, masonry, and composite products.

Jigsaw Blades

Jigsaw blades are narrow reciprocating blades designed for cutting curves, shapes, and detailed profiles in a range of materials. They are commonly used for wood, laminates, plastics, and metal-cutting applications. Blade length, tooth pitch, and shank compatibility all influence cutting performance and suitability for specific materials. Our complete guide to jigsaws covers how blade choice, tooth pitch, and stroke settings work together on the tool.

Reciprocating Saw Blades

Reciprocating saw blades are designed for aggressive cutting and demolition applications involving timber, plastics, pipework, sheet metal, and mixed construction materials. Available blade materials include bi-metal, HSS, carbide-tipped, and tungsten-carbide constructions. TPI selection varies according to the material being cut, with finer tooth pitches generally used for thinner materials and metal-cutting tasks.

Mitre & Chop Saw Blades

Mitre and chop saws use circular blades designed for accurate mitre cuts, angled cuts, and cross-cuts. These saws are commonly used for woodworking, joinery, construction, aluminium fabrication, and light metalworking. Tungsten-carbide-tipped (TCT) blades are widely used because of their durability and ability to maintain cutting performance over extended periods. Tooth count selection typically depends on the material being cut and the desired finish quality.

Applications of Saw Blades

Saw blades are one of the most-used consumables in any workshop or on any worksite, and the right blade for the job is what makes the difference between a clean cut and a torn edge. The five applications below cover the most common uses stocked on RS Singapore, from professional joinery and metal fabrication through to weekend DIY and home renovation work.

Woodworking & Joinery

Woodworking and joinery applications commonly use circular saw blades, jigsaw blades, and bandsaw blades for cutting timber, MDF, plywood, laminates, and engineered wood products. Blade maintenance is an important consideration, as the build-up of resin, pitch, or other contaminants on the cutting teeth can affect cutting performance and surface finish.

Metal Cutting & Fabrication

Metal fabricators, welders, and HVAC installers use bi-metal and carbide-tipped blades for cutting mild steel, stainless, aluminium, and non-ferrous stock. An industrial saw blade rated for metal will have finer teeth and a slower recommended feed than a wood blade of the same diameter. Tooth pitch selection is important when cutting metals, and blade specifications should be matched to the material thickness, saw type, and cutting speed requirements.

Construction & Demolition

Construction and demolition professionals regularly use reciprocating blades, circular saw blades, and diamond blades for cutting timber, plywood, plasterboard, metal sections, masonry products, and mixed materials. Bi-metal reciprocating blades are commonly selected for demolition work because they can accommodate a range of material types encountered on site.

Plumbing & Maintenance Work

Plumbers and maintenance teams reach for reciprocating saws with bi-metal blades to cut copper, plastic, and cast-iron pipe in tight spaces, and for hacksaw or bandsaw work at the bench for cleaner cuts on prefabricated sections. Keeping a small stock of the common sawing blade sizes ready to grab is standard practice for maintenance vans and building services teams, alongside general-purpose tool kit sets for the fittings work that follows.

Home DIY & Renovation

DIY and renovation projects use many of the same blade technologies as professional applications, including circular saw blades for timber cutting, jigsaw blades for detailed work, and reciprocating saw blades for removal and demolition tasks. Selecting a blade that matches the workpiece material remains one of the most important factors affecting cut quality and blade service life.

Trusted Saw Blade Manufacturer & Supplier in Singapore

RS Singapore is a trusted saw blade supplier and manufacturer partner, stocking saw blades across bandsaw, circular, jigsaw, reciprocating, and mitre formats from brands including DeWALT, Bosch, and RS PRO at competitive prices. Ordering online is straightforward: filter by filter by saw type, blade material, TPI, and blade diameter, and add to cart for quick checkout and delivery, with expert technical support on hand.

Delivery is free for RS business account holders for online orders above $28 (excluding GST), with next working day delivery for orders placed Monday-Friday before 3.30pm. As delivery timings and fees may be subject to change, please refer to our delivery page for the latest terms.