Bosch 2608669333 Wood and Soft Metal Blade Set, 3 Pieces

Bosch 2608669333 Wood and Soft Metal Blade Set, 3 Pieces

The Bosch 2608669333 is a 3-piece Starlock oscillating multitool blade set for plunge cuts in wood and soft metal — softwood, hardwood, non-ferrous metals, plastics, plastic-coated boards and wood with nails. The Starlock mount gives optimum power transfer and lets you change blades in around three seconds, on any compatible multitool.

Key features

• Wood and soft metal in one set — softwood, hardwood, non-ferrous metals, plastics, plastic-coated boards and wood with nails
• Starlock mount for optimum power transfer and a blade change in around 3 seconds
• Built for plunge cutting — start a cut in the middle of a board with no pilot hole
• 3-piece configuration for multi-size work or organised replacement
• Fits compatible Starlock multitools, corded or cordless

Made for plunge cuts

A multitool earns its place on the van for the cuts nothing else can make: starting in the middle of a fixed board, cutting flush against a wall, trimming a fitted component without dismantling what surrounds it.

This set is specified for exactly that work. The blades plunge straight into softwood, hardwood, plastic and plastic-coated board, and handle non-ferrous metal and wood with embedded nails — the fixings that stop a wood-only blade dead. In practice that means one set covers the whole cut: through the board, through the fixing behind it, without swapping blades mid-job.

Typical work includes cutting openings in fitted panels and floorboards, trimming door linings and architrave in place, notching studs and joists, cutting back plastic trim and coated board, and freeing components fixed with nails or screws.

Starlock: why the mount matters

An oscillating tool moves the blade through a tiny arc at very high frequency, so almost all the wear happens at the joint between blade and machine. A loose or worn fitting bleeds power and shakes.

Starlock uses a three-dimensional form fit — the blade and the tool holder interlock across the whole contact surface rather than clamping flat. That transfers the tool's power into the cut instead of into the mount, and it holds the blade positively enough that there is no slip under load.

It also removes the fiddliest part of using a multitool. There are no bolts and no hex key: the blade drops in and locks, and comes out again, in around three seconds — worth having when a job needs three blade changes on a ladder.

Compatibility

These are Starlock-fitting blades. As a rule, a Starlock accessory fits every machine in the Starlock family — Starlock, StarlockPlus and StarlockMax — while accessories made to the larger StarlockPlus and StarlockMax standards fit only machines of that size and above. That makes Starlock the most widely compatible fitting in the range, and this set usable across most current oscillating multitools.

What's in the set

• 3 x Starlock oscillating multitool blades for wood and soft metal

Getting the best from the blades

Let the tool oscillate at full speed before contact, then apply steady, moderate pressure — pushing harder does not cut faster, it just generates heat, and heat is what takes the temper out of the teeth. Start a plunge cut at an angle and rock the blade upright as it enters rather than driving it in flat, which reduces the load on the tip. When cutting metal or wood with nails, slow the tool down, keep the cut clear, and let the blade cool between long cuts. Move the blade slightly along its width from time to time so you use the whole cutting edge rather than wearing one spot.

What's in the box

1 x Bosch 2608669333 Wood and Soft Metal Blade Set, 3 pieces.

Specification

Frequently asked questions

What materials will the Bosch 2608669333 blade set cut? Softwood, hardwood, non-ferrous metals, plastics, plastic-coated boards and wood with nails. It is specified for plunge cuts in wood and soft metal.

How many blades are in the set? 3 pieces.

What is Starlock? Starlock is Bosch's oscillating multitool mounting system. The blade and tool holder interlock in a three-dimensional form fit rather than clamping flat, which transfers power more efficiently into the cut and holds the blade without slipping. Blades change in around three seconds with no tools.

Will Starlock blades fit my multitool? Starlock-fitting accessories fit every machine in the Starlock family — Starlock, StarlockPlus and StarlockMax. Larger StarlockPlus and StarlockMax accessories fit only machines of the matching size and above, so a Starlock blade is the most widely compatible option.

Can these blades cut through nails? Yes. The set is rated for wood with nails as well as non-ferrous metal. Reduce the tool speed when cutting metal and let the blade cool between long cuts.

What is a plunge cut? A plunge cut starts in the middle of a workpiece rather than at an edge, with no pilot hole. It is the cut oscillating multitools are best at — cutting an opening in a fixed board, or trimming a fitted component without removing what surrounds it.

Can I cut steel with this set? It is specified for soft and non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminium and brass, and for embedded nails. For sustained cutting in steel and other hard metals, use a blade range specified for hard metal.

How do I make the blades last longer? Run the tool at full speed before touching the workpiece, use moderate pressure rather than force, and reduce speed in metal. Most blade failures come from heat, and heat comes from pushing too hard.