BOSCH P5 - T101BIF - JSB, Special Laminate

Laminate flooring is mostly made of compressed paper with a printed wood pattern on, stuck on top of an HDF (high density fibreboard). Therefore, having the right tool to cut this accurately and without damaging the surface can be important. These blades do just that, mostly because they offer a finer cut with the teeth cutting on the downward stroke, rather than the usual jigsaw blades' upward cut that could damage the laminate surface.These did the trick for me and provided an impressively neat finish – so much so that it looked like a factory cut. The three blades offer two types, with two general purpose laminate cutting and the third a smaller and finer cutting blade for more accurate work.

Recently laid and cut 10mm B&Q “Good Home” laminate to fit a fairly irregular 15m2 kitchen, and was recommended specific laminate blades by one of the staff. Was able to complete the job comfortably with the two larger blades provided, with very little wear on the second by the time I was done. Glad I took the advice and went for specific laminate blades, as I tested a regular smooth-cut blade on some off-cuts out of sheer curiosity and it was knackered and toothless within five minutes. Well worth the money, but if you are working on a larger kitchen I’d recommend buying a couple of packs to be safe.

These blades are great, but you get 2 x T101 BIF and 1 x T101 AOF - so thats 2 for straight cuts and one for curved cuts.A bit miffed as I wanted straight cuts only. I wanted this brand as I had used before - when it cuts laminate flooring the edge is perfect. No chipping at all so gives a super straight edge. Takes it slow and steady - no need for taping or any other tricks. Makes the job so much nicer and easier.

Purchased to use with my Bosch GST 150 BCE to cut 200 x 100 cm softwood sleepers during a garden project/sleeper retaining wall. Had previously done any cuts with a handsaw, as my circular saws would not cut a depth of 100mm. These blades went through the wood with no problem at all and saved no end of time. Cuts were precise and left a good finish not that this was that much of an issue. Would definately recommend these blades

Bought these specifically for cutting worktops without chipping the laminate. Used the right way, time taken with cutting, but the blades simply bow once they heat up, leaving cuts to look like a 45 degree angle was set. So saved them for simple cuts for melamine boards only 18mm thick, and they even bend in this.In short, useless.