Jigsaw blades typically cut on either the upstroke or the downstroke, leaving tearout on one side of the wood. The new Bosch ground-tooth T308B Xtra-Clean for Wood jigsaw blades cut on both the upstroke and the downstroke, leaving a cleaner cut than you can get from a standard stamped-metal blade. A fivepack of these T-shank blades sells for about $14.
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Reliable Crimp Connectors
These reliable, high-quality connectors from Wirefy work on 10-22-gauge wire have heat-shrink insulation to keep out water and road salt.
Affordable IR Camera
This camera is super useful for tracking down air leaks in buildings. The one-hand pistol grip arrangement frees your other hand for steadying yourself while maneuvering tricky job sites.
8067 All-Weather Flashing Tape
Available in 2- to 12-in. widths, this is a good general-purpose flashing tape that sticks well to most things. It features a two-piece release paper, water-shedding layers, and good UV resistance.
