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FESTOOL HW 190x2,6 FF PW16 WOOD RIP CUT 190mm 16-Tooth Saw Blade

Name: FESTOOL HW 190x2,6 FF PW16 WOOD RIP CUT 190mm 16-Tooth Saw Blade
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: FES492049
Price: 2900.00 ZAR
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FESTOOL HW 190x2,6 FF PW16 WOOD RIP CUT 190mm 16-Tooth Saw Blade

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Model: FES492049 6474
Weight: 0.46kg
Dimensions: 255.00mm x 225.00mm x 10.00mm
SKU: FES492049
UPC: 4014549033623

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Festool HW 190x2,6 FF PW16 WOOD RIP CUT Saw Blade

At a Glance: High-performance 190 mm carbide saw blade with 16 widely spaced rip-cut teeth, 2.6 mm cutting width and Festool FastFix star-shaped mounting, developed specifically for fast longitudinal cuts with the grain in solid hardwood and softwood using the Festool PRECISIO CS 50.

The Festool HW 190x2,6 FF PW16 WOOD RIP CUT is the specialist blade for fast and efficient rip cutting on the Festool PRECISIO CS 50 table saw. Its low 16-tooth count and large spacing between the teeth provide excellent chip clearance when cutting along the grain, allowing the blade to move quickly through solid timber with comparatively little feed force. The aggressive 28° positive chip angle further supports rapid cutting progress, while the robust carbide teeth provide long service life and can be professionally resharpened when required. Unlike conventional circular saw blades with a round centre bore, this CS 50 blade uses Festool's distinctive FF FastFix star-shaped interface, allowing rapid tool-free blade changes on the compatible machine. It is an excellent choice for ripping boards, dimensioning solid timber and other woodworking tasks where speed and efficient chip removal are more important than the ultra-fine finish produced by a high-tooth-count cross-cutting blade.

WOOD RIP CUT – made to work with the grain

Rip cutting means sawing predominantly in the same direction as the wood fibres. These cuts generate long chips and require plenty of space between the teeth for efficient material removal. The WOOD RIP CUT PW16 uses only 16 widely spaced teeth and a strong positive cutting angle, allowing chips to clear quickly and helping the CS 50 cut solid timber rapidly without unnecessary feed resistance.

Product highlights

Purpose-built for the CS 50: Specifically designed for the Festool PRECISIO CS 50 table saw.
Optimised for rip cuts: Developed especially for longitudinal cutting along the grain in solid wood.
190 mm blade diameter: Correct blade format for the compatible CS 50 system.
16 widely spaced teeth: Large tooth gaps provide excellent chip removal and rapid cutting progress.
28° positive chip angle: Aggressive cutting geometry helps pull efficiently through solid timber with reduced effort.
PW tooth geometry: Application-specific tooth form optimised for high-performance longitudinal sawing.
2.6 mm cutting width: Robust professional kerf matched to the CS 50 system.
1.8 mm blade body: Stable steel blade body supports accurate running under demanding rip-cutting loads.
Carbide cutting teeth: Hard-wearing cutting material provides excellent durability and professional performance.
Excellent resharpening properties: The carbide teeth can be professionally sharpened to extend useful blade life.
FastFix star mounting: Allows quick blade changes without the conventional round-bore mounting system.
Tool-free blade change: Designed around the CS 50 FastFix system for quick, efficient changes between specialised blades.
Yellow Festool colour coding: Yellow identifies Festool saw blades intended for machining wood.
Suitable for hardwood and softwood: Excellent choice for fast solid-timber ripping across a broad range of species.

Product Compatibility

Festool PRECISIO CS 50 table saw.

Important compatibility note: This blade uses Festool's dedicated FF FastFix star-shaped mounting interface. It does not have a conventional 20 mm or 30 mm round centre bore and should only be fitted to machines specifically designed for this Festool FF blade connection.

Features

WOOD RIP CUT design: Specialised for rapid longitudinal sawing in solid timber.
190 mm outside diameter: Matched specifically to the Festool CS 50.
16-tooth configuration: Low tooth count provides generous gullets for effective chip removal.
PW tooth form: Rip-cut geometry designed for high cutting performance with the grain.
28° chip angle: Strong positive angle promotes rapid, low-effort feeding through solid wood.
2.60 mm cutting width: Robust kerf suitable for demanding solid-wood cutting.
1.80 mm blade thickness: Stable blade body supports controlled, accurate running.
Carbide cutting edges: Durable tooth material for long professional service life.
FastFix interface: Festool-specific star-shaped mounting for rapid blade changes.
Wood colour coding: Yellow marking simplifies blade identification within the Festool system.

Benefits

Fast ripping: The wide spacing between only 16 teeth allows large volumes of timber chips to clear efficiently.
Reduced feed effort: The 28° positive chip angle helps the blade progress rapidly through solid wood without excessive pushing force.
Less chip congestion: Large gullets minimise packing between the teeth during long grain cuts.
Excellent solid-wood performance: Designed specifically around the demands of ripping hardwood and softwood rather than compromising between many different materials.
Quick blade changes: The CS 50 FastFix system makes switching between rip, universal and fine-cut blades fast and convenient.
Long working life: Robust carbide teeth withstand demanding professional use and offer good resharpening potential.
Correct blade at a glance: Festool's yellow colour coding immediately identifies the blade as a woodworking blade.
Professional productivity: Particularly useful where substantial quantities of solid timber must be dimensioned efficiently.

Application

Fast longitudinal cuts in solid wood.
Rip cutting with the grain.
Cutting hardwood.
Cutting softwood.
Ripping solid timber boards.
Dimensioning timber stock.
Furniture manufacture.
Cabinetmaking and joinery.
Interior fitting.
General solid-wood processing with the Festool CS 50.

Extra Information

What does HW mean? HW is Festool's designation for carbide cutting material. Carbide provides the hardness and wear resistance required for professional circular-saw blades.
What does 190x2,6 mean? The blade has a 190 mm outside diameter and produces a nominal 2.6 mm-wide cut or kerf.
What does FF mean? FF denotes Festool's FastFix interface. Instead of a conventional circular centre bore, the blade has a distinctive star-shaped connection matched to the Festool CS 50.
What does PW16 mean? PW identifies Festool's dedicated rip-cut tooth geometry, while 16 is the total number of teeth on the blade.
Why only 16 teeth? Rip cutting creates relatively large chips. Fewer teeth leave much larger spaces between them, giving those chips room to escape and allowing the blade to cut quickly without becoming overloaded.
Why is the chip angle 28°? The strongly positive cutting angle makes the blade particularly efficient at feeding through solid timber in the grain direction, supporting rapid work progress with relatively low feed force.
Why is the blade body thinner than the kerf? The blade body measures 1.8 mm while the teeth cut a 2.6 mm-wide path. This clearance prevents the steel body from rubbing continuously against the sides of the cut.
Why FastFix instead of a conventional bore? The specialised star-shaped mount forms part of the CS 50 blade-change system, allowing compatible blades to be changed rapidly without the conventional arbor arrangement used on many circular saws.
Festool colour coding: Yellow identifies Festool accessories intended for cutting wood, helping the correct blade to be selected quickly.
Historically known as the Panther blade: Earlier Festool catalogues referred to this high-performance rip-cut family as the Panther saw-blade range. The current Festool designation is WOOD RIP CUT.

Rip blade versus universal or fine-cut blade

The PW16 is deliberately specialised. Its 16 widely spaced teeth remove timber aggressively and clear long chips efficiently, making it ideal for sawing with the grain. A universal blade uses more teeth to balance cutting speed and finish quality, while a fine-cut blade uses many closely spaced teeth for clean cross-cuts and decorative panels. For fast solid-wood ripping on the CS 50, the PW16 is the purpose-designed choice.

Why tooth spacing matters

When ripping along the grain, each tooth can remove a comparatively large chip. If the blade has too many closely spaced teeth, those chips have less room to escape and cutting resistance can increase. The generous gullets of the PW16 carry chips away efficiently, which is one of the main reasons this blade can achieve fast cutting progress with relatively little effort.

Pro Tips

Choose the PW16 when cutting predominantly with the grain. For clean cross-cuts, switch to the appropriate universal or fine-cut CS 50 blade.
Allow the blade to cut at its natural rate rather than forcing the workpiece aggressively through the saw.
Keep the carbide teeth clean. Resin build-up increases friction and can make a sharp blade feel blunt.
Use a steady feed rate. Pausing unnecessarily during a cut can encourage burning, particularly in resinous timber.
Support long boards properly before and after the saw so the timber remains stable throughout the rip cut.
Always use the CS 50 fence, riving knife and protective equipment as specified for the cutting operation.
If ripping hardwood, reduce the feed speed slightly rather than applying excessive pressure.
When cutting wet, resinous or particularly fibrous timber, inspect and clean the blade more frequently.
A noticeable increase in feed force or burning often indicates resin build-up or dull carbide teeth.
Have the blade professionally resharpened when necessary rather than continuing to use a dull blade.
Store the blade so the carbide tips cannot strike other saw blades or metal tools.
Use effective extraction on the CS 50 to remove the high volume of chips generated during ripping.

How to Use

Disconnect the CS 50 from the mains supply before changing the saw blade.
Access the blade-change mechanism according to the Festool CS 50 operating instructions.
Use the machine's FastFix system to release the installed blade.
Inspect the HW 190x2,6 FF PW16 for damaged, cracked or missing carbide teeth before installation.
Make sure the FastFix mounting surfaces are clean and free from resin, chips and debris.
Fit the blade in the correct direction of rotation.
Secure the blade completely using the CS 50 FastFix mechanism.
Check that all guards, the riving knife and other safety components are correctly positioned.
Adjust the cutting height to suit the thickness of the timber.
Set the rip fence accurately for the required workpiece width.
Connect suitable dust and chip extraction.
Support the workpiece correctly, particularly when ripping long or heavy boards.
Start the saw and allow the blade to reach operating speed.
Feed the timber smoothly through the cut in the grain direction using controlled pressure.
Use appropriate push sticks or other safety devices whenever required by the machine instructions.
Wait until the blade has stopped completely before making adjustments or removing trapped offcuts.

Specifications

Description	Spec
Brand	Festool
Cat No.	FES492049
Festool Order No.	492049
Product Type	Rip-Cut Circular Saw Blade
Model	HW 190x2,6 FF PW16
Blade Range	WOOD RIP CUT
Cutting Material	Carbide (HW)
Blade Diameter	190 mm
Cutting Width / Kerf	2.60 mm
Standard Blade Thickness	1.80 mm
Mounting Interface	FF FastFix
Mounting Type	Festool Star-Shaped Interface
Number of Teeth	16
Tooth Shape	PW
Chip Angle	28°
Primary Cutting Type	Longitudinal / Rip Cuts with the Grain
Suitable Materials	Solid Hardwood and Softwood
Festool Colour Code	Yellow - Wood
Compatible Machine	Festool PRECISIO CS 50
EAN / Barcode	4014549033623
Quantity	1 Piece

Scope of Delivery:

1 x Festool HW 190x2,6 FF PW16 WOOD RIP CUT saw blade

Safety

Use this blade only with the Festool PRECISIO CS 50 and its correct FF FastFix mounting system.
Disconnect the saw from the mains supply before installing, removing, cleaning or inspecting the blade.
Wear suitable eye, hearing and respiratory protection during sawing.
Inspect the blade before every use for cracked, chipped, loose or missing carbide teeth.
Never use a warped, cracked or otherwise damaged blade.
Make sure the blade is installed in the correct direction of rotation.
Check that the FastFix mounting interface is fully secured before starting the saw.
Use the CS 50's riving knife, guard, fence and other specified safety devices.
Support long and heavy timber correctly so it cannot twist, tip or close the kerf around the blade.
Use push sticks, push blocks or other appropriate feeding aids when required.
Keep hands well clear of the blade and cutting path.
Do not stand directly in the potential kickback path of the workpiece.
Never force a workpiece through a stalled or slowing blade.
Allow the blade to reach full operating speed before feeding timber into the cut.
Wait for the blade to stop completely before making adjustments or removing trapped material.
Do not exceed the machine or blade manufacturer's permitted operating conditions.
Use suitable extraction because rip cutting can generate a substantial quantity of wood chips and fine dust.
Have carbide saw blades sharpened or repaired only by suitably qualified specialists.
Read and follow all Festool CS 50 and saw-blade operating and safety instructions before use.