Festool 496308 160mm 48T Laminate/Mineral Material Blade for Plunge Saws

Festool 496308 160mm 48T Laminate/HPL Plunge Saw Blade (20mm bore)

Festool 496308 is a 160mm plunge saw blade designed for clean, controlled cutting in laminate and HPL-type sheet materials, helping tradespeople and installers achieve a crisp finish with reduced chipping. Built for use with compatible Festool plunge/track saws, it’s a specialist option when cut quality on hard-facing materials matters most.

The 496308 features carbide-tipped trapezoidal/flat tooth geometry (TF), with tooth shape and cutting angle tailored to the application for accurate results on demanding surfaces such as coated panels and similar materials.

Key Features

• Laminate/HPL blade design: Optimised for producing clean edges on hard, brittle and coated sheet materials where a high-quality finish is required.
• Trapezoidal/flat tooth (TF) geometry: Tooth form designed to support precise cutting performance on laminate and similar surfaces.
• Carbide-tipped teeth: Fine-grain carbide tips are engineered for durability and consistent cutting action.
• Application-matched cutting angle: Tooth shape and cutting angle are tailored to the blade’s intended materials for controlled results.
• Festool colour coding: Helps identify the correct blade type quickly when selecting accessories for specific materials.

Specifications at a glance

Suitable applications

• Cutting laminate and HPL-type sheet materials where edge finish is important (e.g. cabinetry, fit-out and installation work).
• Cutting coated panels, melamine resin boards and acrylic glass on compatible Festool plunge/track saws.
• General workshop or on-site cutting of mineral materials specified by the blade application.