OX Trade Jab Saw 165mm with Holster

The OX Trade jab saw is a 165mm (6.5 inch) trade quality saw with a holster pack, built for cutting plasterboard, timber and sheet material on site. The hardened steel blade uses a tri-cut edge to stay sharper longer, and the 8 teeth per inch give all round cutting capability. The soft grip ergonomic handle keeps it comfortable in the hand, and the holster gives you safe, convenient storage on the belt.

Key Features

• Trade quality hardened steel jab saw
• Tri-cut hardened steel blade to stay sharper longer
• 8 teeth per inch for all round cutting capabilities
• Soft grip ergonomic handle
• Holster included for safe and convenient storage
• 165mm blade length

Specifications

• Brand: OX Trade
• Length: 165mm (6.5 inch)
• Blade: hardened steel, tri-cut
• Teeth: 8 per inch
• Handle: soft grip ergonomic
• Pack: saw with holster

Applications

• Cutting plasterboard and drywall
• Cutting timber and sheet material
• Plunge cuts into plasterboard
• General site cutting work

What You Need To Complete The Job

Pair the jab saw with a pack of carpenters pencils for marking, and carry it on the belt in the OX 6 pocket tool pouch. For longer cuts, an OX Easy Start handsaw is the better tool. More cutting gear is under Carpentry Tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a jab saw used for?

A jab saw is the tool for cutting holes in plasterboard, timber and sheet material, particularly where you need to start a cut in the middle of a panel. The pointed blade jabs into the material, then cuts out the shape for outlets, vents and fittings.

What does tri-cut mean on the blade?

Tri-cut refers to the three way tooth grind on the blade, which gives a sharper edge that stays sharper longer. Combined with the hardened steel, it keeps the saw cutting cleanly through plasterboard and timber without needing constant sharpening.

Why does the holster matter?

The holster keeps the saw safe and within reach on the belt, so you are not carrying it in your hand or digging it out of a toolbox on site. It protects the blade edge and the user, which is why OX packs the saw with a holster.

Can I use this saw for plunge cuts?

Yes. The pointed blade and stiff body are built for jabbing into plasterboard to start a cut, then working the saw around the opening. It is the standard tool for cutouts in drywall work.

Why 8 teeth per inch?

8 teeth per inch is the all round pitch for a jab saw, coarse enough to cut fast through plasterboard and timber but fine enough to leave a reasonable edge. It is the pitch OX chose so the one saw handles the range of site cutting a jab saw is used for.