Festool 496309 – HW 160x2.2x20 TF48 Laminate/HPL Saw Blade, 160mm, 48T, TCG, 20mm Bore

Description

Festool 496309 HW 160×2.2×20 TF48 Laminate/HPL Saw Blade

The Festool 496309 is the HW 160×2.2×20 TF48 laminate/hpl saw blade from Festool, a 160 mm carbide-tipped blade with 48 teeth and a 20 mm bore. It is made for clean, chip-free cuts in hard and brittle materials in laminate flooring and solid surface countertop material. The thin kerf removes less material, which means less waste and less load on the saw motor.

Features and Specifications

• Diameter: 160 mm (6.29 inch)
• Bore: 20 mm (0.79 inch)
• Teeth: 48 carbide-tipped teeth, triple chip grind (TCG) geometry
• Tooth angles: 4 degree hook angle
• Kerf: 2.2 mm (0.09 inch), with a 1.6 mm (0.06 inch) blade body
• Materials: laminate flooring and solid surface countertop material
• Expansion slots: laser-cut slots help reduce vibration and noise
• Fits: the Festool TS 55, TSC 55 and ATF 55 plunge-cut saws

Where It Fits

Festool lists this blade for the Festool TS 55, TSC 55 and ATF 55 plunge-cut saws. Before ordering, confirm the blade diameter and bore your saw calls for in its manual. Mount it with the teeth pointing in the rotation direction marked on the saw, and tighten the flange as the manual describes.

Who Uses It

Kitchen and bath installers, countertop fabricators, flooring crews and shopfitters use this style of blade on coated and brittle materials, where a standard wood blade would chip the surface layer.

Getting Clean Cuts

Keep the coated face where the teeth enter the material, support the panel fully so it cannot flex, and feed at an even rate so the edge stays chip-free. Use the guide rail splinter guard or a sacrificial backer where the saw allows it,. Keep the blade clean of resin and pitch, because build-up makes the teeth run hot and dull faster. Remove the battery or unplug the saw before changing blades. When the Festool 496309 starts to burn, wander or need more push than usual, it is time to have it sharpened or replaced.

Related Products

• Festool tools and accessories at IBEX
• All circular saw blades
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Order the Festool 496309 from IBEX

IBEX stocks this item in Calgary and ships from Calgary. For larger quantities, call or email for a quote.