Changing blades with TS55 and rails?

[Chems]

I'm sure this has been asked to death. But I keep finding different answers - I think maybe Festool standardized the kerfs at some point?

I have a new TS55R which came with the fine tooth saw blade HW W48. I just bought a rip blade - Festool 496301 Panther saw blade 160mm x 20mm PW12 12 teeth to be exact.

Now I should have no problem using the new blade in the saw on my rails right?

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

Right there will be no problem. I have the panther blade for my TS 55r and it works like a dream  [big grin]

 

[NERemodeling]

here is a chart that was posted for me when i asked the same question once.   

you do have to be careful because some dealers that don't move tons of stock and or that had a lot of inventory of old 2.5mm kerf blades,  can still be selling them. 

if buying in a store, check the part number, if ordering online, call or email to verify the part number.

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John

 

[NERemodeling]

Your part numbers must be different from here in the states, i just noticed that your part number didnt match the chart so i googled it.. it was indeed a panther blade and also more importantly the correct standardized 2.2mm kerf.

i guess you should disregard that chart for anyone outside the US

John

 

[Chems]

Thanks for the clarification, I'll now use my ripping blade without worrying I'm ruining the expensive strip!

 

[Kev]

Be particularly careful if you're buying blades via Amazon, I've seen a lot of the old wider kerf blades going cheap.