Saw Blades for Track Saws

Carbide-tipped track saw blades in 160mm and 210mm, made to fit the Festool TS 55 and TS 75 along with the Mafell, Metabo, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee track saws that share the same arbor. Choose German-made LORNA Industrial blades or the Popular Tools value line, in grinds for solid wood, plywood, melamine, aluminum and solid surface.

Which blade fits your track saw

Track saw blades are sized by diameter and bore, and almost every saw on the market runs one of two sizes.

• 160mm, 20mm bore: Festool TS 55, TS 55 F, TSC 55, HK 55 and HKC 55, plus the Mafell MT55 and Metabo KS 55. The same blades mount on 165mm (6-1/2 inch) track saws such as the Makita SP6000, DeWalt DWS520 and Milwaukee M18 FPS55, with about 2.5mm less maximum depth of cut.
• 210mm, 30mm bore: Festool TS 75, the big plunge saw with a 75mm cutting depth. It accepts a 2.4mm to 2.6mm kerf, and every 210mm blade here falls in that range.

Kerf and riving knife

Most of our 160mm blades run a 2.2mm kerf. That width clears the riving knife on the original TS 55 as well as the current TS 55 F, and it matches the stock blade kerf on the Makita SP6000, so the factory splinter strip stays zero-clearance. The FSNF16052 aluminum blade uses a 1.8mm thin kerf built for the newer TS 55 F, TSC 55 K, HK 55 and HKC 55. Do not run it on an older TS 55 R or TS 55 EQ, whose thicker riving knife needs the 2.2mm blade.

Choosing the right grind for the material

Tooth count and grind matter more on a track saw than on almost any other machine, because you are usually cutting finished panels where one chipped edge ruins the part.

• Solid wood and plywood: ATB (alternate top bevel). Use 16 to 28 teeth for fast rip cuts in thick stock, 36 teeth for general purpose work, and 48 to 52 teeth for clean crosscuts in hardwood and veneered plywood.
• Melamine and laminate: Hi-ATB or TCG. A steep Hi-ATB bevel slices the top layer cleanly, while TCG (triple chip grind) holds its edge longer in abrasive particleboard and HPL.
• Aluminum, ACM and plastics: TCG non-ferrous blades. The triple chip tooth cuts aluminum panels and extrusions cold and clean, and the same geometry handles acrylic, PVC and polycarbonate. ATB teeth chip plastics, so keep them for wood.
• Solid surface: MTCG (modified triple chip). Built for Corian and other countertop material, it leaves a polished edge that needs little sanding.

Track saw blades in stock

LORNA Industrial or Popular Tools

LORNA Industrial track saw blades are made in Germany by Walter. The 48 tooth TRK blade uses a 35° Hi-ATB bevel, steeper than the 25 to 30° most track saw blades run, for a crisper edge on veneer and melamine. They are the choice for cabinet shops and installers who want the cleanest edge and the longest run between sharpenings. Popular Tools blades are built in Taiwan and give you more grinds and both diameters at a lower price, including the melamine, aluminum and solid surface blades.

Bore, fit and resharpening

Need a different bore or a blade sized for a saw not listed here? Any blade can be modified to fit your machine. Every track saw blade in this collection is carbide tipped and resharpens many times, keeping your cost per cut far below disposable blades.

Track saw blade questions

What size blade does a Festool TS 55 use?

The Festool TS 55, TS 55 F, TSC 55, HK 55 and HKC 55 all take a 160mm blade on a 20mm bore. Our 160mm blades drop straight onto the arbor with no bushing.

What size blade does a Festool TS 75 use?

The TS 75 takes a 210mm blade on a 30mm bore, with a 2.4mm to 2.6mm kerf. Every 210mm blade in this collection falls in that range.

Will a 160mm blade fit a Makita, DeWalt or Milwaukee track saw?

Yes. The Makita SP6000, DeWalt DWS520 and Milwaukee M18 FPS55 use a 165mm (6-1/2 inch) blade on the same 20mm arbor, so a 160mm blade mounts directly. You give up about 2.5mm of maximum cutting depth. On a Makita SP6000 our 2.2mm kerf blades match the stock blade kerf, so the factory splinter strip still lines up.

Can I run a 1.8mm kerf blade on an older Festool TS 55?

No. The 1.8mm kerf FSNF16052 is made for the current TS 55 F, TSC 55 K, HK 55 and HKC 55. Older TS 55 R and TS 55 EQ saws have a thicker riving knife and need a 2.2mm kerf blade.

Which track saw blade should I use for melamine, aluminum or Corian?

Use a Hi-ATB or TCG melamine blade for melamine and laminate, a TCG non-ferrous blade for aluminum and plastics, and the MTCG solid surface blade for Corian and other countertop material. ATB wood blades chip plastics and laminates.

Can track saw blades be resharpened?

Yes. Every blade here is carbide tipped and can be resharpened many times, which keeps your cost per cut well below disposable blades.

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