The Festool 204269 Jigsaw Blades HM 90/3.3 for Laminate, 1-Pack is a carbide jigsaw blade for cutting laminate and HPL laminated boards. This is a jigsaw blade designed for straight cuts in hard, abrasive sheet materials. Model Number 204269. If you need a blade that lasts longer in laminate than a basic wood-cutting blade, this is the one Festool built for that job.

The big story here is service life. Festool specifies carbide processing for extended durability, which is exactly what you want when cutting laminate flooring, countertop material, or other faced panels that can dull a regular blade quickly. The 1/8" (3.3 mm) pitch, listed as 7 to 8 teeth per inch, helps this blade track well in straight cutting applications instead of trying to be an all-purpose blade that does everything halfway.

At 3-17/32 inches long with a maximum workpiece thickness of 1-3/16 inches, this blade is sized for common laminate and panel work without being oversized for the task. That makes it a practical pick for installers, cabinet crews, remodelers, and serious DIY users who want cleaner control in thinner finished materials. When the material surface matters, blade choice matters.

The Festool HM 90/3.3 is also a smart choice if you are already running a compatible Festool jigsaw. Festool lists it for the PS 300, PSB 300, PS 400, PSC 400, PSBC 400, PSB 400, PS 420, PSB 420, PSC 420, and PSBC 420. The T-shank pattern also broadens compatibility with many professional jigsaws that use the same interface.

This is not a general rough-cut blade for framing lumber or demolition work. It is a purpose-built laminate cutting accessory for users who care about blade life, predictable straight cuts, and matching the blade to the material instead of forcing a wood blade to do a laminate blade's job.

A specialized laminate blade that earns its spot in the case

The Festool 204269 Jigsaw Blades HM 90/3.3 for Laminate, 1-Pack makes sense for anyone who cuts enough laminate to be tired of burning through ordinary blades.

• Who it's for: Flooring installers, finish carpenters, remodelers, cabinet crews, and serious DIY users cutting laminate or HPL-faced material.
• Why it stands out: It is purpose-built for straight cuts in abrasive laminate materials, and the carbide construction is the part that really matters for blade life.
• Worth knowing: This is a single specialized blade, not a multipack and not a do-everything jigsaw blade. Buy it when laminate is the job.

• What materials is this blade designed to cut? It is designed for laminate and HPL laminated boards, with a focus on straight cuts.
• What jigsaws does it fit? Festool lists it for PS 300, PSB 300, PS 400, PSC 400, PSBC 400, PSB 400, PS 420, PSB 420, PSC 420, and PSBC 420. The T-shank design also fits most professional jigsaws that accept T-shank blades.
• What is the maximum workpiece thickness? Festool lists a maximum workpiece thickness of 1-3/16" (30 mm).