--- title: Default HubSpot Blog | Blades and Bits description: Blades and Bits | --- - 1-800-222-8118 - info@starsales.com - 29 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 - 1-800-222-8118 - [![starsales](https://content.starsales.com/hubfs/StarSales_Dec2016/Images/star-sales-logo.png "starsales")](http://starsales.com/) - [Home](http://starsales.com/) - Products - [Adhesives](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-adhesives.pdf) - [Blades & Bits](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-blades-and-bits.pdf) - [Door & Hardware](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-doors-and-hardware.pdf) - [Drywall & Masonry](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-drywall-and-masonry.pdf) - [Gas & Powder](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-gas-and-powder-tools.pdf) - [General Construction](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-general-construction.pdf) - [Hand Tools](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-hand-tools.pdf) - [Pneumatics](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-pneumatics.pdf) - [Power Tools](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-power-tools.pdf) - [Safety Equipment](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-safety-equipment.pdf) - [Screws & Fasteners](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-screws-and-fasteners.pdf) - [Posi-Grip Fasteners](http://starsales.com/pdf/2016-Star-Sales-Baltimore-Catalog.pdf) - [Services](http://starsales.com/services) - Catalogs - [Baltimore Catalog](http://starsales.com/pdf/2016-Star-Sales-Baltimore-Catalog.pdf) - [Woburn Catalog](http://starsales.com/pdf/2016-Star-Sales-Woburn-Catalog.pdf) - [About Us](http://starsales.com/about) - [Blog](http://starsales.com/blog) - [Contact Us](http://starsales.com/contact-us) - [Home](http://starsales.com/) - [Products](http://starsales.com/) - [Adhesives](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-adhesives.pdf) - [Blades & Bits](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-blades-and-bits.pdf) - [Door & Hardware](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-doors-and-hardware.pdf) - [Drywall & Masonry](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-drywall-and-masonry.pdf) - [Gas & Powder](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-gas-and-powder-tools.pdf) - [General Construction](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-general-construction.pdf) - [Hand Tools](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-hand-tools.pdf) - [Pneumatics](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-pneumatics.pdf) - [Power Tools](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-power-tools.pdf) - [Safety Equipment](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-safety-equipment.pdf) - [Screws & Fasteners](http://starsales.com/pdf/star-sales-screws-and-fasteners.pdf) - [Posi-Grip Fasteners](http://starsales.com/pdf/2016-Star-Sales-Baltimore-Catalog.pdf) - [Services](http://starsales.com/services) - [About Us](http://starsales.com/about) - Catalogs - [Baltimore Catalog](http://starsales.com/pdf/2016-Star-Sales-Baltimore-Catalog.pdf) - [Woburn Catalog](http://starsales.com/pdf/2016-Star-Sales-Woburn-Catalog.pdf) - [Blog](http://starsales.com/blog) - [Contact](http://starsales.com/contact-us) DOWNLOAD CATALOG ![Banner Image](https://content.starsales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/StarSales_Dec2016/Images/construction-blog.jpg?width=1366&name=construction-blog.jpg "Banner Image") # Default HubSpot Blog ## [How to Pick Between Steel & Carbide Reciprocal Saw Blades](https://content.starsales.com/blog/steel-or-carbide-reciprocal-saw-blades) [![](https://content.starsales.com/hubfs/images/blog/two-reciprocating-saw-blades.jpg)](https://content.starsales.com/blog/steel-or-carbide-reciprocal-saw-blades) [September 11, 2018](https://content.starsales.com/blog) [Power Tools](https://content.starsales.com/blog/topic/power-tools), [Blades and Bits](https://content.starsales.com/blog/topic/blades-and-bits) [Steve S.](https://content.starsales.com/blog/author/steve-s) [0 Comments](https://content.starsales.com/blog/steel-or-carbide-reciprocal-saw-blades#comments-listing) No matter what power tool line you like the best, reciprocating saws can be punishing on their saw blades. One of the best ways to ensure that you'll go through fewer blades is to choose the right one for the job in the first place. But is that steel or carbide? Instead of spending time running... [Read More](https://content.starsales.com/blog/steel-or-carbide-reciprocal-saw-blades) ## [What do the Metal Compounds and Coatings Mean for Drill Bits?](https://content.starsales.com/blog/drill-bit-compounds-and-coatings) [![](https://content.starsales.com/hubfs/images/blog/high-speed-steel-drill-bit.jpg)](https://content.starsales.com/blog/drill-bit-compounds-and-coatings) [July 11, 2018](https://content.starsales.com/blog) [Power Tools](https://content.starsales.com/blog/topic/power-tools), [Blades and Bits](https://content.starsales.com/blog/topic/blades-and-bits) [Steve S.](https://content.starsales.com/blog/author/steve-s) [0 Comments](https://content.starsales.com/blog/drill-bit-compounds-and-coatings#comments-listing) When you're getting ready to drill, the type of drill bit is important, but just as important is the type of metal compound and bit coatings that are used in the drill bit. As an example, using a simple steel drill bit on very dense hardwoods may well be the end of that drill bit's lifespan.... [Read More](https://content.starsales.com/blog/drill-bit-compounds-and-coatings) ## [What to do About Drill Bits: A Quick Overview for Your Project](https://content.starsales.com/blog/find-the-right-drill-bit-quick-overview) [![](https://content.starsales.com/hubfs/images/blog/drill-and-drill-bits.jpg)](https://content.starsales.com/blog/find-the-right-drill-bit-quick-overview) [June 06, 2018](https://content.starsales.com/blog) [Power Tools](https://content.starsales.com/blog/topic/power-tools), [Blades and Bits](https://content.starsales.com/blog/topic/blades-and-bits) [Steve S.](https://content.starsales.com/blog/author/steve-s) [0 Comments](https://content.starsales.com/blog/find-the-right-drill-bit-quick-overview#comments-listing) When you're getting ready to make a hole in something, drill bits are the first tool that is often considered. But the type of drill bit you need can be vastly different based on what kind of material you're trying to drill and how accurate the hole needs to be. As you face a wide range of drill... 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