What applications is this circular saw blade designed for?

This blade is specifically designed for fast rip cuts in solid wood. It handles both hardwood and softwood with low feed force.

Which machines are compatible with this saw blade?

It fits circular and plunge-cut saws with a 160 mm diameter and a 20 mm bore, such as the Festool TSC 55 K, HKC 55 K, TS 55 F, and HK 55.

What is the benefit of the 1.6 mm cutting width?

The thin 1.6 mm kerf minimizes resistance and material loss, saving battery power and allowing more linear meters per battery charge.

What tooth shape does this blade have?

It features 12 teeth with a PW tooth shape, optimized for high cutting speed and controlled rip cuts in solid timber.

Is this blade suitable for fine crosscuts?

No, with 12 teeth this blade is engineered for fast rip cuts along the grain. For clean crosscuts, choose a blade with a higher tooth count.

FESTOOL HW 160x1,6x20 PW12 circular saw blade WOOD RIP CUT - 578580

Name: FESTOOL HW 160x1,6x20 PW12 circular saw blade WOOD RIP CUT - 578580
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 08134289
Price: 35.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 578580 | EAN 4014549453261

Recommended Retail Price €44.41

35.80 tax incl.

€29.59 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 31/10/2026

Ordered before 20:00 - delivered as of 31/10/2026
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Fast rip cutting in solid timber

Practical benefits

Efficient cutting with less effort: The PW12 tooth geometry lets you power through hard and soft wood with minimal physical effort.
Maximised battery runtime per charge: A thin 1.6 mm kerf reduces cutting resistance so your cordless Festool saw cuts further per charge.
Durable fine grain carbide teeth: High-grade carbide teeth maintain edge retention for dependable and precise longitudinal cuts.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

Power through solid timber with the Festool Wood Rip Cut circular saw blade, engineered for fast and controlled cuts along the grain. Its PW12 tooth geometry with 12 durable carbide teeth lets you rip through hardwood and softwood with minimal feed force. The thin 1.6 mm kerf significantly reduces cutting resistance and material loss, conserving battery energy so you achieve more linear meters per charge. Designed with a 160 mm diameter and a 20 mm bore, this blade pairs seamlessly with Festool circular and plunge-cut saws like the tsc 55 K, hkc 55 K, ts 55 F, and hk 55 for efficient sawing.

Product information FAQ

€35.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 160 mm
Bore size: 20 mm
Number of teeth: 12
Width (kerf): 1,6 mm
For material: Wood
Mounting (saw blade/cutter): Round

Product description

So you always nail it.

Tough and precise in the harshest conditions, like making long cuts in solid wood. The 1.6 mm thin-cut saw blades are specially designed for cordless circular saws. They're made from high-quality steel and feature fine-grain carbide teeth. It's only when your saw blade is as good as the machine that you'll get that perfect cut.

High cutting performance for rip cuts in solid wood
1.6 mm cutting width for faster progress on the job.
Perfectly matched to your cordless saw - for more running metres per battery charge!
Saw teeth made from top-notch metal - for cracking cuts.
Colour coding makes it easier to select the correct saw blade

Ideally suited for

WOOD RIP CUT For rapid working with low application of power, especially for rip cuts in solid wood
Suitable for hardwood and softwood
Splitting boards and other solid wood materials
Furniture manufacture
Patio construction
Facade construction
For HKC 55 K, TSC 55 K, TSC 55 KS

All Features

Diameter: 160 mm
Bore size: 20 mm
Number of teeth: 12
Width (kerf): 1,6 mm
For material: Wood
Mounting (saw blade/cutter): Round
Hole dia.: 20.00 mm
Chip angle: 25.00 °
Relief angle: 12.00 °
Irregular tooth pitch: 45.45 mm
Standard blade thickness: 1.10 mm
Cutting width: 1.60 mm
No. of teeth: 12
Tooth shape: PW

Brand FESTOOL
08134289
EAN 4014549453261
Supplier number FESTOOL 578580

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What applications is this circular saw blade designed for?: This blade is specifically designed for fast rip cuts in solid wood. It handles both hardwood and softwood with low feed force.
Which machines are compatible with this saw blade?: It fits circular and plunge-cut saws with a 160 mm diameter and a 20 mm bore, such as the Festool TSC 55 K, HKC 55 K, TS 55 F, and HK 55.
What is the benefit of the 1.6 mm cutting width?: The thin 1.6 mm kerf minimizes resistance and material loss, saving battery power and allowing more linear meters per battery charge.
What tooth shape does this blade have?: It features 12 teeth with a PW tooth shape, optimized for high cutting speed and controlled rip cuts in solid timber.
Is this blade suitable for fine crosscuts?: No, with 12 teeth this blade is engineered for fast rip cuts along the grain. For clean crosscuts, choose a blade with a higher tooth count.