MAXTEC Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade 228mm 10-14 TPI - Metal and Wood with Nails Cutting

MAXTEC Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade 228mm 10-14 TPI

The MAXTEC Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade 228mm 10-14 TPI is a versatile multi-material blade designed for cutting timber, metal fittings, sheet metal, plastics, and nail-embedded wood across refurbishment, maintenance, renovation, and demolition applications. The variable 10-14 TPI tooth configuration alternates between tooth spacings to provide an easy start-in cut on all materials, reduce vibration during cutting, and deliver both cutting speed and control across the full range of materials the blade encounters. For multi-trade operatives, maintenance engineers, and renovation contractors who cut across different materials on the same job and need a single blade that handles all of them reliably, the MX-1122VF eliminates the need to carry multiple blade specifications for different materials.

Why Choose the MAXTEC Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade 228mm 10-14 TPI

• Variable 10-14 TPI configuration: alternating tooth spacing provides easy start-in cuts, reduces vibration, and delivers balanced cutting speed and control across timber, metal, and plastic.

• Multi-material capability: cuts timber, metal fittings, sheet metal, plastics, and nail-embedded wood from a single blade specification, reducing the number of blade changes per shift.

• Bi-metal construction: flexible alloy steel body resists breakage on nail and fixing contact, hardened HSS teeth maintain cutting aggression across all specified materials.

• 228mm length with 206mm working length: standard reach for refurbishment and renovation cutting in moderately confined access conditions.

• Easy start-in cut: the variable tooth pattern initiates the cut smoothly on all materials without the blade skating or grabbing on the first stroke.

• Pack of five: trade quantity for professional consumption rates on busy renovation and maintenance sites.

What's Included

• 5 x MAXTEC Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade, 228mm, 10-14 TPI

 Specifications

Compatibility

Who Is This For?

The MAXTEC Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade 228mm 10-14 TPI is aimed at multi-trade operatives, maintenance engineers, renovation contractors, and general construction trades who cut across a range of materials on the same job and need a single versatile blade that handles all of them reliably. It suits the maintenance engineer cutting through timber, plastic pipe, and metal fittings during building services work, the renovation contractor cutting mixed materials during refurbishment, and the multi-trade operative who needs one blade to handle whatever material the job presents.

Typical Applications

• Multi-material cutting through timber, metal fittings, and plastic during building services maintenance

• Renovation cutting through mixed materials including timber, plasterboard, and sheet metal

• Cutting through nail-embedded timber and metal fixings during refurbishment and adaptation work

• Cutting plastic pipe, trunking, and conduit alongside timber framing on installation work

• General maintenance cutting across mixed building materials during reactive maintenance work

• Demolition cutting through mixed timber, metal, and plastic during strip-out and adaptation

• Multi-trade renovation work where material composition varies and blade changes are impractical

How to Use

1. Fit the blade into the reciprocating saw blade clamp using the universal shank and confirm it is fully locked before operating.

2. Allow the saw to reach full speed before contacting the workpiece.

3. Apply light forward pressure on the first stroke to allow the variable tooth pattern to start the cut smoothly without skating or grabbing.

4. Apply steady forward pressure once the cut is established and allow the variable TPI to manage material transitions automatically.

5. Reduce stroke rate slightly when cutting through metal fittings and sheet metal sections.

6. Inspect the blade after use on nail-embedded timber and replace when teeth show visible damage.

Safety

• Eye protection to EN 166 is mandatory for all reciprocating saw operations.

• Wear cut-resistant gloves to EN 388 when handling and changing blades.

• Secure the workpiece firmly before cutting to prevent movement on breakthrough.

• Always locate concealed services before cutting through walls, floors, or ceilings.

• Be aware that nail-embedded timber causes sudden resistance changes during cutting.

Maintenance

• Inspect blades before each use for cracked, chipped, or missing teeth.

• Replace blades when cutting performance deteriorates on any of the specified materials.

• Clean timber resin and metal swarf from blades after each use before storage.

• Store blades flat in a dry environment to prevent corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does variable 10-14 TPI mean in practice?

 A: The blade alternates between 10 TPI and 14 TPI tooth spacings along its length. This disrupts resonant vibration, provides an easier start-in cut on all materials, and delivers balanced cutting speed and control across timber, metal, and plastic in the same stroke.

Q: Is this blade better than a fixed TPI blade for multi-material work?

A: For genuinely mixed material applications where the blade transitions between timber, metal, and plastic in the same cut, variable TPI delivers better all-round performance than a fixed TPI blade. For single-material applications, a fixed TPI blade optimised for that specific material will always outperform a variable TPI blade.

Q: Can this blade replace multiple blade specifications on site?

 A: For renovation and maintenance work where material composition varies, yes. The variable 10-14 TPI handles timber, nail-embedded wood, metal fittings, sheet metal, and plastic from a single blade specification, reducing blade changes on mixed material jobs.

Q: Will the blade survive hitting nails and screws in old timber?

 A: Yes. The bi-metal construction handles nail and fixing contact without fracturing. Inspect the blade after heavy metal contact and replace when tooth damage is visible.

Q: Will this blade fit my reciprocating saw?

 A: Yes. The MX-1122VF uses a universal shank compatible with all major reciprocating saw brands including Bosch, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Metabo, and Fein.

Q: Why should I order from CMT Group?

 A: Founded in 2010, CMT Group has grown into one of the UK's leading independent construction equipment suppliers, operating across 10 locations worldwide with same-day despatch available on selected products for urgent site requirements.