TS-55 Panther Blade

[RONWEN]

I seem to remember quite long ago reading that the Panther rip blades were notorious for bad cut finish, etc.  I also seem to remember not quite as long ago that those blades were tamed down a bit.  Is my memory correct?  I have one that's about three (3) years old (never been used).  If they did change the cutting geometry are the new ones a different P/N?
Or, did I dream this whole thing?  [unsure]

 

[tbellemare]

You're correct, Ron.

The new Panther blade for the TS 55 is 496305. It has a 2.2mm kerf, like all the other TS 55 blades have now. It is more of a hybrid between the previous Standard and Panther blades. The Standard is no longer sold.

Tom

 

[semenza]

Hi,

Is anyone using the new Panther and Fine blade, swapping back and forth on the same rail?  How is it working out with the anti-splinter strip?

Seth

 

[awdriven]

I am changing between the new Panther and the fine blade and not having any issues with one cutting away more of the anti-splinter strip than the other. The new panther finishes pretty nicely, actually.

 

[PaulMarcel]

Wish the consistent kerf between blades would happen for the TS-75 blades.  [blink]

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Wish the consistent kerf between blades would happen for the TS-75 blades.  [blink]

Have them side ground to match.

 

[flair woodworks]

Wish the consistent kerf between blades would happen for the TS-75 blades.  [blink]

Yup.  I'm not buying one until that happens!  (I used to say that I wouldn't buy Festool until it was available in imperial...)