The Festool 496309 HW 160x2,2x20 TF48 Laminate/HPL Saw Blade is a carbide-tipped circular saw blade built for Festool plunge cut saws. This is a saw blade designed for clean cutting in laminate flooring and solid surface countertop material. Model Number 496309. If your job calls for crisp edges in hard, brittle surface materials, this blade is made for that kind of work.

The big selling point here is the tooth geometry. Festool uses a triple chip style tooth pattern with 48 teeth and a 4 degree hook angle, which is a smart setup for materials that chip easily. Instead of tearing through the face layer, it cuts in a way that helps reduce splintering and leaves a better finished edge. For installers and finish carpenters, that means less touch-up and fewer ruined pieces.

The 160 mm diameter, 2.2 mm cutting width, and 1.6 mm blade thickness make this a thin-kerf blade that cuts efficiently without asking the saw to work harder than it needs to. Thin kerf matters on sheet goods, laminate, and solid surface because it lowers cutting resistance and reduces material waste. If you are making repeated finish cuts, that smoother feel is noticeable.

Festool also builds in laser-cut expansion slots to help control vibration and noise. That is not just a comfort feature. On finish materials, vibration can show up as rougher cut quality and less control. The oversized 20 mm arbor adds another layer of stability by giving the blade a more secure fit on the saw, which helps with accuracy and cut consistency.

Compatibility is straightforward. This blade is suitable for the Festool TS 55, TSC 55, and ATF 55 saws. That makes it a practical choice for users already on the Festool plunge saw platform who need a blade dedicated to laminate, high-pressure laminate, and solid surface work instead of using a general-purpose blade for everything.

This is the right blade for countertop installers, cabinet installers, flooring pros, remodelers, and serious woodworkers who regularly cut finish-sensitive materials. If most of your cutting is framing lumber, this is not the blade to leave on full time. But if your priority is clean laminate and solid surface cutting with a Festool track or plunge saw setup, this blade is the right tool for the job.

Festool 496309 HW 160x2,2x20 TF48 Laminate/HPL Saw Blade Means Less Chipping and Less Rework

If you cut laminate or solid surface with a Festool plunge saw, this is the kind of dedicated blade that saves material and saves aggravation.

• Who it's for: Pros and serious DIY users doing countertop work, laminate flooring, cabinetry, and other finish-sensitive cuts.
• Why it stands out: The 48-tooth triple chip design, thin kerf, and 20 mm arbor all work together for cleaner edges and a steadier cut.
• Worth knowing: This is a specialty blade, not a do-everything blade. It makes the most sense when cut quality matters more than rough-cut speed.

• What saws is this blade designed for? It is suitable for Festool TS 55, TSC 55, and ATF 55 plunge cut saws.
• What materials is this blade best for? It is designed for laminate flooring, high-pressure laminate, and solid surface countertop material.
• What tooth style does this blade use? It uses a TF triple chip tooth shape, which is intended to improve cut quality in brittle finish materials.
• What size is the blade? The blade has a 160 mm diameter, 20 mm arbor, and 2.2 mm cutting width.