Which Saw Blade?

This guide provides an essential hub for Festool users seeking to select the correct saw blade for their specific Festool saw model and material. Choosing the right combination of diameter, thickness, bore, and teeth configuration is crucial for optimal cutting performance. The page features a detailed breakdown of compatible saw blades for popular Festool machines, including Track Saws (TSC 55K, TS 60K, TS 75), Circular Saws (HKC 55, HK 85), Table Saws (CS 50, TKS 80), and Mitre Saws (KS 60, KSC 60).

Finding the right saw blade for your Festool saw needs you choose the correct diameter, thickness, bore and teeth configuration (for each type of material). The guide below should you help make this easier.

Choosing a Festool saw blade ensures optimal performance with your machine and Festool are one of the few manufactures who have saw blades that able to be sharpened upto 6 times, significantly prolonging the life and reducing the overall cost (excludes Diamond blades which can not be sharpened).

 

Track Saw - TSC 55K

Saw Blade 160mm diameter x 1.8mm thick with 20mm bore. Options for Universal Wood, Standard Wood, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium, Diamond & Rip Cut Blades

Track Saw - TS 60K

Saw Blade 168mm diameter x 1.8mm thick with 20mm bore. Options for Universal Wood, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium, Diamond & Rip Cut Blades

Track Saw - TSV 60K

Saw Blade 168mm diameter x 1.8mm thick with 20mm bore. Options for Universal Wood, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium, Diamond & Rip Cut Blades or 47mm Scribing Blades

Track Saw - TS 75

Saw Blade 210mm diameter x 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6 mm thick with 30mm bore. Options for Universal Wood, Standard Wood, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium & Steel/Metal Blades

Track Saw - TS 55 F

Saw Blade 160mm diameter x 1.8mm thick with 20mm bore. Options for Universal Wood, Standard Wood, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium, Diamond & Rip Cut Blades

Track Saw - TS 55 R (Older Model)

Saw Blade 160mm diameter x 2.2mm thick with 20mm bore. Options for Universal Wood, Standard Wood, Laminate, Fine, Plastic, Diamond & Rip Cut Blades

Circular Saw - HKC 55

Saw Blade 160mm diameter x 1.8mm thick with 20mm bore. Options for Universal Wood, Standard Wood, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium, Diamond & Rip Cut Blades

Circular Saw - HK 85

Saw Blade 230mm diameter x 2.5mm thick with 30mm bore. Options for Standard, Rip Cut, Fine, Aluminium & Steel Blades

Table Saw - CS 50

Saw Blade 190mm diameter x 2.4 / 2.6mm thick with FastFix bore. Options for Universal, Laminate, Fine & Rip Cut Blades

Table Saw - CS 70 (not currently sold in AU)

Saw Blade 225mm diameter x 2.4 / 2.6mm thick with 30mm bore. Options for Universal, Laminate, Aluminium, Fine & Rip Cut Blades

Table Saw - CSC SYS 50

Saw Blade 168mm diameter x 1.8mm thick with 20mm bore. Options for Universal, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium, Diamond & Rip Cut Blades

Table Saw - TKS 80

Saw Blade 254mm diameter x 2.4mm thick with 30mm bore. Options for Universal, Laminate, Fine, Aluminium & Rip Cut Blades

Mitre Saw - KS 60

Saw Blade 216mm diameter x 2.3mm thick with 30mm bore Options for Universal, Laminate, Fine & Aluminium

Mitre Saw - KSC 60

Saw Blade 216mm diameter x 2.3mm thick with 30mm bore Options for Universal, Laminate, Fine & Aluminium

Symmetrical Saw - SYMC 70

Saw Blade 216mm diameter x 2.3mm thick with 30mm bore. Options for Universal, Laminate, Fine & Aluminium

Mitre Saw - KS 120R

Saw Blade 250 / 260mm diameter x 2.4 / 2.5mm thick with 30mm bore Options for Universal, Laminate, Fine Diamond & Aluminium

Colour Code = Yellow - Wood
Cutting Speed = 3 - 6
Tooth shape = W Top Bevel

Yellow Panther Saw Blade = 12-24 teeth 

This Blade is used for Softwood and Hardwood Rip Cuts

Blockboard

Colour Code = Yellow - Wood
Cutting Speed = 3 - 6
Tooth shape = W Top Bevel


Yellow Standard Saw Blade - 18-24 teeth

This blade is typically used for general purpose cuts on softer materials.

Soft plastic, Soft PVC
Solid Wood Cross Sections

Colour Code = Yellow - Wood
Cutting Speed = 3 - 6
Tooth shape = W Top Bevel

Yellow Universal Saw Blade 28 - 40 teeth

This blade is highly versatile, recommended for common wood-based panels like plywood and fibreboards.

Solid Wood Cross Sections
Plywood, Multiplex/Multilayered Wood
MDF - Medium-density Fibreboard
HDF - High-density Fibreboard
Untreated chipboard

Colour Code = Yellow - Wood
Cutting Speed = 3 - 6
Tooth shape = W Top Bevel

Yellow Fine Cut Saw Blade  - 32 - 80 teeth

This blade is recommended for materials where a clean, fine cut is desired, such as hard plastics and veneered surfaces.

Veneered Panels, Parquet
Hard plastic, Hard PVC
Acrylic glass
Solid Wood Cross Sections
Plywood, Multiplex/Multilayered Wood
MDF - Medium-density Fibreboard
HDF - High-density Fibreboard

Colour Code = Red - Laminate
Cutting Speed = 3 - 5
Tooth shape = TF / W2FA
Teeth = 48 - 84

Red Laminate Saw Blades

Teeth = 48 - 84

Coated Panels
Laminate Panels
Phenalic Resin Bonded Fibres and Fabrics
Melamine Resin Boards

Colour Code = Blue/Green - Metal
Cutting Speed Steel = 2 - 4
Tooth shape = Flat Top

Blue Steel Saw Blades

Teeth = 48

Steel Cable Ducts
Multilayered Board
False Floors
Sandwhich Panels
Steel studs
Steel pipes
Metal rods
Rebar
Sheet metal

Colour Code = Blue - Metal
Cutting Speed Steel = 2 - 4
Cutting Speed Aluminium = 3 - 6
Tooth shape = Triple Chip Grind

Blue Aluminium Saw Blades

Teeth = 52 - 80

Hard Plastic, Hard PVC
Aluminium Panels 8-25mm, Aluminium Profiles
Acrylic Glass
Fibre Reeinforced Plastics
Phenalic Resin Bonded Fibres and Fabrics, 
Aluminium compositie panels,
Non ferous metals, copper brass

Colour Code = Green - Building Materials
Cutting Speed = 4 - 6
Tooth shape = F

Green Builders Saw Blades

Teeth = 4

Hard Abrasive Building Panels
Cement Bonded Chipboard
MDF and Plasterboard
Soft cement Panels
Dry Plaster Materials