Features
- Progressive tooth design (17–24 TPI) for smoother cuts
- High-speed steel construction for wear resistance
- U-shank for broad jigsaw compatibility
- Wavy-set, milled tooth profile
- Suitable for 10–16 gauge sheet metal (≈1/16"–1/8")
- Pack quantity: 5
Specifications
| Tpi | 17–24 (progressive) |
| Type | Basic for Metal |
| Height | 0.3 in |
| Material | High Speed Steel (HSS) |
| Thickness | 0.03 in |
| Type Of Cut | Straight cuts |
| Tooth Design | Wavy set, milled |
| Total Length | 3.125 in (3-1/8") |
| Pack Quantity | 5 |
| Working Length | 2.5 in |
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Blades for cutting 10–16 gauge sheet metal and other thin metals (approximately 1/16" to 1/8"). Constructed from high-speed steel with a U-shank and wavy-set, milled teeth. Designed for straight-line and relatively fast cuts on ferrous and non‑ferrous metals.
Model Number: U118A
Project Ideas
Business
Custom Metal Signage & Address Kits
Offer quick-turn house numbers, nameplates, and directional signs cut from 10–16 gauge sheet. Provide brushed, powder-coated, or patinated finishes and standoff hardware. Market to homeowners, boutique shops, and property managers.
On-Demand Brackets & Panels for Trades
Provide same-day cutting of small brackets, straps, covers, and straight-vent slots for electricians, HVAC techs, and general contractors. The blades’ fast straight cuts in thin metals make short-run, custom dimensions profitable.
Modular Planter & Railing Hardware
Produce metal planter brackets, railing mounts, and garden edging kits from thin galvanized or aluminum sheet. Sell as flat-pack kits with pre-cut straight components and instructions to bend and assemble on-site.
Prototype Enclosures & Faceplates
Serve makers and startups by fabricating one-off or small-batch device enclosures, rack faceplates, and ventilation grills. Use precise straight cuts for slots and panel edges; offer deburring and finishing as add-ons.
Workshops: Intro to Sheet Metal Cutting
Host paid classes teaching safe, effective straight cutting in thin metal with jigsaws. Students build a desk organizer or lantern and leave with a finished piece. Upsell material kits, blades, and finishing supplies.
Creative
Geometric Metal Wall Art
Cut straight strips and angled pieces from 10–16 gauge aluminum or steel sheet, then rivet or spot-weld into chevrons, waves, or skyline silhouettes. The progressive TPI helps leave cleaner edges for a brushed finish. Mount on a wood backer for contrast.
Modern House Numbers & Nameplate
Create bold, straight-line numerals and a mailbox/nameplate from thin sheet metal. Cut rectangles and negative-space bars, then mount the pieces standoff-style for a shadow effect. Ideal for the blade’s fast straight cuts in thin metals.
Industrial Desk Organizer
Build a modular desk caddy with trays and dividers from sheet metal. Use straight cuts for panels, then bend and assemble with rivets. The HSS blades handle ferrous or non‑ferrous stock for mixed finishes (galvanized, aluminum, patinated steel).
Slotted Lantern Panels
Cut repeating straight slots in four metal panels to form a rectangular lantern that casts linear light patterns. The wavy-set teeth help maintain speed while keeping burrs manageable; deburr and fold tabs to assemble.
Bookmarks & Key Tags
Slice sleek strips from thin aluminum or stainless sheet to make minimalist bookmarks and key tags. Add stamped letters, etched patterns, or heat coloring on steel, then finish edges smooth for pocket-friendly carry.