{"product_id":"festool-578587-festool-wood-rip-cut-saw-blade-12-tooth-6-5-16-in-160mm-578587","title":"Festool Wood Ripping Saw Blade, 12-Tooth x 160mm for HKC55\/TSC55 Track Saws (578587)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/cutting-capacity.svg\" alt=\"cutting-capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRip Cuts That Don't Fight the Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA 1\/16-in (1.6mm) thin kerf cuts with less resistance than a standard blade, so the saw moves through solid wood faster and with less strain on the motor and on you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/battery-capacity.svg\" alt=\"battery-capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Rips Per Charge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eBecause the thin kerf reduces cutting resistance, the saw draws less power to make the same cut — on a cordless track saw, that translates directly into more rip cuts before you need to swap or recharge the battery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/blade-teeth.svg\" alt=\"blade-teeth\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolds Its Edge, Cut After Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eFine-grain carbide teeth stay sharp through repeated rip cuts in hardwood and softwood, keeping cuts clean and consistent instead of tearing out toward the end of a long board.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Festool WOOD RIP CUT Saw Blade, 12-Tooth - 6-5\/16-in (160mm) (578587) is a carbide-tipped circular saw blade purpose-built for rip cutting solid wood. This is a rip-cut saw blade designed for making fast, straight, with-the-grain cuts in hardwood and softwood boards on a compatible cordless track saw — not a general-purpose or crosscut blade. If you're breaking down solid lumber into strips or panels for furniture parts or general construction, this is the blade Festool matched to that specific job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining spec here is the kerf: at 1\/16-in (1.6mm) cutting width, this blade removes less material and meets less resistance than a standard-kerf blade, which matters most on a cordless saw where every watt comes out of the battery. Lower cutting resistance means the motor works less to push through the cut, which both speeds up the rip and stretches how many cuts you get before the battery needs a swap. The 12-tooth count is low relative to a fine-finish blade on purpose — fewer, larger gullets clear chips faster during rip cuts, which is exactly what you want when you're cutting with the grain instead of across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade body construction uses a 0.04-in (1.1mm) thick steel body with fine-grain carbide teeth brazed on, tuned for edge retention rather than one-time sharpness. That means the blade keeps producing smooth, controlled cuts over its working life instead of degrading quickly the way cheaper stamped blades do. A 6-5\/16-in (160mm) diameter with a 25-degree chip angle rounds out a tooth geometry that Festool designed specifically around rip-cutting solid wood, not as a compromise blade meant to do everything adequately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blade fits the Festool HKC 55 K cordless circular saw and the TSC 55 K and TSC 55 KS cordless track saws — it's not a universal-fit blade, so confirm your saw model before ordering. It's made in Germany, which lines up with the fit-and-finish Festool blades are known for holding to tight tolerances that keep the cut straight over the full length of a rip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the right blade for furniture builders and general contractors who rip solid wood regularly on a Festool cordless saw and want to protect runtime without giving up cut quality. If most of your cutting is crosscuts, panel work, or mixed materials, a general-purpose blade will serve you better — this one is built to do one thing, rip cuts in solid wood, better than a do-everything blade can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/diameter.svg\" alt=\"diameter\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Blade Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-5\/16-in (160mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/arbor-size.svg\" alt=\"arbor-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Arbor (Hole) Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.79-in (20mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/blade-teeth.svg\" alt=\"blade-teeth\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Tooth Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Tooth Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePW (Rip-Cut Profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Cutting Width (Kerf)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/16-in (1.6mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Blade Body Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.04-in (1.1mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/angle.svg\" alt=\"angle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Chip Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/made-in.svg\" alt=\"made-in\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Made In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compatible.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaw Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits the Festool HKC 55 K cordless circular saw and the TSC 55 K and TSC 55 KS cordless track saws.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compatible.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArbor Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003e0.79-in (20mm) arbor matches the standard bore on compatible Festool cordless track saws.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/pro-tip.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eKeep this blade mounted for your long, straight rip cuts and swap back to a general-purpose or fine-tooth blade for crosscuts and panel work — the low 12-tooth count that makes rips fast will leave a rougher edge on a crosscut than a blade built for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Rip Blade That Actually Earns Its Own Slot in the Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Festool WOOD RIP CUT Saw Blade is a dedicated rip-cutting blade that trades all-purpose versatility for real speed and battery savings when you're cutting with the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Furniture builders and contractors who rip a lot of solid hardwood and softwood on a compatible Festool cordless saw and feel the battery drain when they do it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1\/16-in thin kerf is the whole story — less material removed means less resistance, less power draw, and a faster cut without upsizing the saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rip-specific blade, not a crosscut or all-purpose blade — keep a second blade on hand for cross-grain work and panel cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this blade for crosscuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's optimized for rip cuts in solid wood. It will cut across the grain, but a crosscut- or general-purpose-oriented blade will give you a cleaner edge on that kind of cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich saws does this blade fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Festool HKC 55 K cordless circular saw and the TSC 55 K and TSC 55 KS cordless track saws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the thin kerf affect cut quality?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the thin kerf reduces cutting resistance and power draw, and the fine-grain carbide teeth still deliver smooth, controlled rip cuts in hardwood and softwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this blade made in the same country as the saw?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's manufactured in Germany, consistent with Festool's other precision saw blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Festool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53667413360934,"sku":"578587","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/down_hks_sb160x1_6x20PW12_578587_z_01a.jpg?v=1786389321","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/festool-578587-festool-wood-rip-cut-saw-blade-12-tooth-6-5-16-in-160mm-578587","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}