Which materials can you cut with this Festool saw blade?

This universal bimetal blade cuts wood, coated wood, plastic, plasterboard, non-ferrous metal, and nail-embedded wood.

What are the dimensions of this saw blade?

The blade measures 78 mm in length and 42 mm in width.

What type of cuts is this blade designed for?

Due to its length, it is designed for deep plunge cuts and broad cutouts with efficient chip clearance.

How many blades are included in this package?

This set includes 5 saw blades of model USB 78/42/Bi.

What does the Bi designation indicate?

Bi indicates a high-grade bimetal construction, offering high durability and long service life during heavy-duty cutting.

FESTOOL USB 78/42/Bi 5X universal saw blade 78x42mm (5 pcs) - 500147

Name: FESTOOL USB 78/42/Bi 5X universal saw blade 78x42mm (5 pcs) - 500147
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 02467329
Price: 76.6 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 500147 | EAN 4014549212493

Recommended Retail Price €100.45

76.60 tax incl.

€63.30 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 14/10/2026

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Ordered before 20:00 - delivered as of 14/10/2026
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Delivered from Belgium

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Universal saw blade from Festool

Practical benefits

Versatile cutting across materials: You cut easily through wood, plastics, plasterboard, and non-ferrous metals using the universal bimetal teeth.
Deep and clean plunges: With a 78 mm blade length, you achieve deep plunge cuts while benefiting from efficient chip removal.
Resilient against embedded nails: The durable bimetal construction withstands contact with hidden nails in timber without compromising performance.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool usb 78/42/BI saw blade, you can effortlessly perform deep, clean plunge cuts in wood, plastics, plasterboard, and non-ferrous metals. Thanks to its 78 mm length and 42 mm width, you can easily handle demanding cutouts while benefiting from efficient chip removal. The durable bimetal tooth design withstands embedded nails in timber, keeping you working smoothly during renovation and interior finishing jobs without frequent blade changes. This handy 5-piece pack ensures you always have a dependable plunge cut blade ready on site.

Product information FAQ

€76.60

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Width (saw blade): 42 mm
Saw blade diameter: N/A mm
Length (saw blade): 78 mm
Saw blade type: Plunge-cut blade
Number per blister: 5

Product description

The robust all-rounder.

The bimetal saw blade multitool with universal toothing. Complexity in applications for wood, coated wood, painted wood, composite materials, GRP, plasterboard, non-ferrous metals and plastics. Optimal cutting speed, high cutting quality and long service life. Robust even against nails found in the wood.

Particularly durable and robust thanks to high-quality bimetal
An all-rounder for machining a huge range of different materials
The saw blade shape enables easy chip removal and is consequently perfectly suited to plunge cuts
Extra-long saw blade for a maximum depth
Simple and tool-free saw blade replacement allows you to continue working quickly

Ideally suited for

Processing a wide range of materials: wood, coated wood, painted wood, composite materials, GRP, plasterboard, non-ferrous metals, plastics
Robust even against nails found in the wood
Thanks to the saw blade length, very well suited to plunge cuts with a positioning aid
Extra-wide for long cuts
For OS 400

All Features

Width (saw blade): 42 mm
Saw blade diameter: N/A mm
Length (saw blade): 78 mm
Saw blade type: Plunge-cut blade
Number per blister: 5
Width: 42.00 mm
Length: 78.00 mm

Brand FESTOOL
02467329
EAN 4014549212493
Supplier number FESTOOL 500147

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which materials can you cut with this Festool saw blade?: This universal bimetal blade cuts wood, coated wood, plastic, plasterboard, non-ferrous metal, and nail-embedded wood.
What are the dimensions of this saw blade?: The blade measures 78 mm in length and 42 mm in width.
What type of cuts is this blade designed for?: Due to its length, it is designed for deep plunge cuts and broad cutouts with efficient chip clearance.
How many blades are included in this package?: This set includes 5 saw blades of model USB 78/42/Bi.
What does the Bi designation indicate?: Bi indicates a high-grade bimetal construction, offering high durability and long service life during heavy-duty cutting.