Are Festool saw blades worth it?

Festool Blades tend to be pricy but exceeds the quality and performance and longevity of other off brands. I’ve tried them all, but keep going back to Festool blades. Been using Festool for almost 20 years, when they first started importing them in the USA, and RE sharpen them often, getting 5-6 sharpening out of them.

What size is a Festool track saw blade?

160 x 2.2 x 20mm
Festool TS55 Saw Blade 160 x 2.2 x 20mm Fine Tooth.

What saw blades fit Festool TS55?

Festool 160mm x 20mm x 48T Fine Tooth Saw Blade 491952 The Festool 491952 Fine Tooth Saw Blades are the perfect accompaniment to the TS55, together they provide clean and splinter-free cross cuts in solid wood as well as for coated or veneered panels.

Are plunge saw blades different to circular saw blades?

A plunge saw is like a circular saw with a blade that spins and cuts, only with much more sophistication and accuracy. Rather than the guard retracting to expose the blade when cutting, such as with a circular saw, it has a fixed guard and the blade is exposed when plunging the handle to the pre-set depth.

What size blade does a Makita track saw use?

6 1/2 in
Track Saw: 6 1/2 in Blade Dia., 2 3/16 in Max.

What size blade fits the Festool plunge saw?

160 x 20mm
160 x 20mm Festool saw blades suitable for the TS55 plunge saw, all with a 2.2mm kerf.

Can you use any blade in Festool saw?

Yes, all 1.8 mm saw blades are also suitable for the HKC 55 and the HK 55. The only exception is the diamond saw blade for abrasive materials.

What guide rails work with Festool?

Connecting piece FSV/2. Guide rail connector for Festool and Youtool rails.

  • KAPPTUL C-slot rail CNS350. Complement to crosscut rail KS450.
  • Guide rail FS 800. Length: 800 mm.
  • Guide rail FS 1000. Length: 1000 mm.
  • Guide rail FS 1400. Length: 1400 mm.
  • KAPPTUL cross-cut rail KS 450.
  • Guide rail FS 2630.
  • Guide rail FS 3000.

    • Can you use circular saw blade on plunge saw?

    Oftentimes tradespeople may think that simply using a circular saw will be enough for making some plunge cuts. And while many circular saws don’t have riving knives, therefore making plunge cuts possible, a circular saw won’t give you the clean, accurate cut that a plunge saw will.