The Festool 491473 SP-TS 55/5 Splinter Guard 5-Pack for TS 55 / TS 75 is a saw accessory built to improve cut quality on Festool plunge cut saws. This is a splinter guard designed for low-splinter cutting on the right side of the saw blade. Model Number 491473. If you use a track saw for cabinet parts, finished plywood, melamine, or other sheet goods where edge quality matters, this small part does real work.

Used together with the integrated guide rail splinter guard, this accessory helps produce splinter-free cuts on both sides of the blade. That matters when you are cutting finished panels and do not want to waste time cleaning up chipped veneer or risking a bad edge on expensive material. Festool also notes that it creates a zero-clearance insert effect for TS saw blades, which helps support the fibers right at the cut line.

The practical advantage here is simple: cleaner cuts, less rework, and less wasted stock. On jobs where you are breaking down prefinished panels or trimming visible parts, that can save more time than the price of the accessory by itself. It is also useful if you switch between different blade kerfs, because the splinter guard can be replaced to keep the cut support tight and accurate.

This Festool splinter guard is made to attach easily to the TS 55 EQ and TS 75 EQ plunge cut saws. It can be used with or without a guide rail, which gives it some flexibility for shop work or field use. Festool specifically states that this version is not compatible with the TS 55 REQ, so that is worth checking before you order.

Construction is heavy-duty plastic, which is the right call for a wear part like this. It is light, easy to swap, and intended to be replaced as needed when blade setup changes or when the cutting edge has worn enough that it no longer supports the material cleanly. Since this is a five-pack, you have spares on hand instead of stretching one part too long and accepting rougher results.

Who should buy it? Anyone running a compatible Festool TS plunge cut saw for finish carpentry, cabinet installation, built-ins, woodworking, or panel processing. If your work involves visible edges and clean cuts matter, this is one of those small accessories that earns its keep fast. If you own a TS 55 REQ, though, this is not the right one.

Festool 491473 SP-TS 55/5 Splinter Guard 5-Pack for TS 55 / TS 75 Keeps Finish Cuts Looking Finished

This is the kind of small Festool accessory that does not look exciting until you ruin an expensive panel without it.

• Who it's for: TS 55 EQ and TS 75 EQ users doing cabinet work, trim work, built-ins, and any track saw cutting where edge quality matters.
• Why it stands out: It helps create a zero-clearance effect at the blade, cuts down splintering on the off-cut side, and gives you five guards so you are not stuck reusing a worn one.
• Worth knowing: This version is not for the TS 55 REQ, and you will get the best results by changing guards when you switch to a different kerf blade.

• What saws does this splinter guard fit? It is designed for the Festool TS 55 EQ and TS 75 EQ plunge cut saws.
• Does it work with a guide rail? Yes. It can be used with or without a guide rail, and Festool recommends using it with the integrated guide rail splinter guard for splinter-free cuts on both sides of the blade.
• Is it compatible with the TS 55 REQ? No. Festool specifically states that this product is not compatible with the TS 55 REQ.
• When should the splinter guard be replaced? For best results, replace it when switching between different blade kerfs or when wear starts to affect cut quality.