Festool 496305 – HW 160x2.2x20 PW12 Wood Rip Cut Saw Blade, 160mm, 12T, ATB, 20mm Bore

Description

Festool 496305 HW 160×2.2×20 PW12 Wood Rip Cut Saw Blade

The Festool 496305 is the HW 160×2.2×20 PW12 wood rip cut saw blade from Festool, a 160 mm carbide-tipped blade with 12 teeth and a 20 mm bore. It is made for fast rip cuts along the grain in solid wood, building panels and soft plastics. 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: 12 carbide-tipped teeth, PW12 rip tooth design
• Tooth angles: 20 degree hook angle
• Kerf: 2.2 mm (0.09 inch), with a 1.6 mm (0.06 inch) blade body
• Materials: solid wood, building panels and soft plastics
• 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

Furniture makers, timber framers and carpenters use a rip blade for long cuts along the grain in solid stock, such as ripping boards to width or sizing thick hardwood before planing.

Getting Clean Cuts

A low tooth count clears chips fast. It is not meant for fine cross-cuts or veneered panels, so switch to a fine cut or universal blade for that work. 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 496305 starts to burn, wander or need more push than usual, it is time to have it sharpened or replaced.

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Order the Festool 496305 from IBEX

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