Festool HW 190x2,6 FF W32 WOOD UNIVERSAL Saw Blade 190mm 32T for CS 50
R 2,554.15
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R 2,554.15
R 2,554.15
Product description
Festool HW 190x2,6 FF W32 WOOD UNIVERSAL Saw Blade 190mm 32T for CS 50
At a Glance: Professional 190 mm WOOD UNIVERSAL circular saw blade with 32 alternating teeth, 2.6 mm cutting width, 10° chip angle and Festool FF FastFix interface, developed for versatile rip and cross cutting with the Festool PRECISIO CS 50.
Choose one blade for a broad range of everyday woodworking cuts with the Festool HW 190x2,6 FF W32 WOOD UNIVERSAL saw blade. Developed specifically for the Festool PRECISIO CS 50, this versatile 190 mm blade combines 32 alternating teeth with a medium 10° chip angle, giving it an excellent balance between cutting speed and cut quality for both longitudinal rip cuts and cross cuts. The blade is designed for working with virtually every type of wood and wood composite, including solid timber, blockboard, plywood, multiplex/laminated wood, MDF, hardboard and chipboard, as well as suitable building panels, gypsum fibreboard and soft plastics. High-quality carbide-tipped saw teeth provide robust professional cutting performance, a long service life and excellent resharpening capability. The Festool FF FastFix interface allows quick, tool-free blade changes on the compatible CS 50 system, while Festool's yellow colour coding makes the blade immediately recognisable as part of the WOOD cutting family. For workshops that need a dependable all-round blade without constantly changing between dedicated ripping and fine-cut blades, FES492048 is an exceptionally practical everyday choice.
The WOOD UNIVERSAL blade sits between a coarse rip-cut blade and a high-tooth-count fine-cut blade. Its 32-tooth alternating-tooth geometry and medium chip angle provide the versatility required for everyday sawing across a wide range of timber and wood-based panels, making it an excellent general-purpose blade for the Festool CS 50.
Product highlights
- WOOD UNIVERSAL blade: Designed as an all-round solution for both longitudinal rip cuts and cross cuts.
- 190 mm diameter: Purpose-sized for the Festool PRECISIO CS 50 table saw system.
- 32 alternating teeth: Balances efficient cutting speed with a clean, controlled cut across many timber products.
- 10° chip angle: Medium cutting geometry provides versatile performance for rip and cross cutting.
- 2.6 mm cutting width: Robust kerf suited to professional stationary sawing applications.
- 1.8 mm blade body: Provides a stable base for the carbide-tipped cutting teeth.
- High-quality carbide teeth: Designed for excellent cutting progress, durability and reliable results in wood materials.
- Excellent resharpening properties: The carbide cutting teeth can be professionally resharpened when required.
- FF FastFix interface: Allows quick, tool-free blade replacement on the compatible Festool CS 50.
- Yellow Festool colour coding: Instantly identifies the blade as intended for machining wood.
- Broad material range: Suitable for solid wood, blockboard, plywood, multiplex, MDF, hardboard, chipboard, building panels, gypsum fibreboard and suitable soft plastics.
Product Compatibility
- Festool PRECISIO CS 50: Specifically designed for the Festool CS 50 trimming and table saw system using the FF FastFix blade interface.
- Compatible CS 50 variants: Suitable for Festool CS 50 configurations that use the original 190 mm FF FastFix saw-blade mounting system.
Designed specifically for the Festool CS 50
The HW 190x2,6 FF W32 uses Festool's FF FastFix mounting interface and is specified for the PRECISIO CS 50. Do not select a replacement blade based on diameter alone. Always confirm blade diameter, cutting width and mounting interface before ordering.
Features
Features
- Universal wood-cutting geometry: Suitable for longitudinal and cross cutting across a wide range of timber products.
- 32-tooth configuration: Provides a versatile compromise between rapid feed and clean cut quality.
- Alternating tooth form: Successive teeth cut alternating sides of the kerf for effective cutting in wood and wood-based materials.
- 10° chip angle: Medium cutting angle supports controlled, versatile sawing.
- Carbide-tipped teeth: High-quality cutting material provides durability and long working life.
- Excellent sharpening capability: Suitable for professional resharpening as the cutting edges become worn.
- 190 mm diameter: Correct blade size for the compatible CS 50 system.
- 2.6 mm cutting width: Provides a robust kerf for professional stationary sawing.
- 1.8 mm blade thickness: Supports blade stability during cutting.
- FF FastFix mounting: Designed for quick blade changes without conventional mounting tools.
- Yellow colour identification: Festool's yellow blade marking identifies the application category as wood.
Benefits
- One blade for many everyday jobs: Suitable for both ripping and cross cutting, reducing the need to change blades continually.
- Excellent material versatility: Works across solid wood and numerous common wood-based panel products.
- Efficient cutting progress: The 32-tooth configuration maintains productive feed rates while delivering dependable cut quality.
- Reliable professional durability: High-quality carbide teeth withstand regular workshop use and can be resharpened.
- Fast blade changes: The FF FastFix interface makes changing between specialised CS 50 blades quick and convenient.
- Easy blade identification: Festool's yellow WOOD colour coding helps users select the correct blade category at a glance.
- Ideal everyday CS 50 blade: An excellent choice when a dedicated rip-cut or ultra-fine blade is not required.
Application
- Longitudinal rip cuts in solid timber.
- Cross cuts in solid timber.
- Cutting solid wood sections.
- Cutting blockboard.
- Cutting plywood.
- Cutting multiplex and laminated wood.
- Cutting MDF.
- Rough cutting of hardboard.
- Rough cutting of chipboard.
- Cutting suitable wood composites.
- Cutting suitable building panels.
- Cutting gypsum fibreboard.
- Cutting suitable soft plastics.
- General workshop and joinery cutting with the Festool PRECISIO CS 50.
Specifications
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES492048 |
| Festool Order No. | 492048 |
| Product Type | Circular Saw Blade |
| Blade Range | WOOD UNIVERSAL |
| Model | HW 190x2,6 FF W32 |
| Diameter | 190 mm |
| Cutting Width | 2.60 mm |
| Standard Blade Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Mounting Interface | FF FastFix |
| Number of Teeth | 32 |
| Chip Angle | 10° |
| Tooth Shape | W |
| Tooth Geometry | Alternating Tooth |
| Tooth Material | Carbide-Tipped |
| Festool Colour Code | Yellow - Wood |
| Compatible Saw | PRECISIO CS 50 |
| Primary Cutting Direction | Rip Cuts and Cross Cuts |
| Suitable Materials | Wood, Wood Composites, Building Panels, Gypsum Fibreboard and Suitable Soft Plastics |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Festool HW 190x2,6 FF W32 WOOD UNIVERSAL saw blade
Important scope of delivery note
This product contains the 190 mm WOOD UNIVERSAL saw blade only.
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Extra Info
Extra Information
- Festool blade family: WOOD UNIVERSAL.
- Diameter: 190 mm.
- Cutting width: 2.60 mm.
- Blade body thickness: 1.80 mm.
- Mounting interface: FF FastFix.
- Number of teeth: 32.
- Chip angle: 10°.
- Tooth shape: W.
- Festool colour coding: Yellow - wood machining.
- Compatible saw: Festool PRECISIO CS 50.
What does WOOD UNIVERSAL mean?
WOOD UNIVERSAL identifies Festool saw blades designed to balance cutting speed and cut quality across a wide range of wood materials. Unlike a dedicated rip-cut blade, which prioritises rapid cutting along the grain, or a fine-cut blade with a higher tooth count, the universal blade is designed to handle both longitudinal and cross cuts effectively.
What does W32 mean?
The W identifies the alternating-tooth cutting geometry used on the blade, while 32 indicates the total number of saw teeth. This configuration is particularly versatile for general woodworking because it delivers efficient cutting progress together with a controlled cut surface.
Why 32 teeth?
Tooth count has an important influence on circular-saw performance. Fewer teeth generally favour faster longitudinal cutting, while higher tooth counts favour especially fine cross cuts. With 32 teeth on a 190 mm blade, the HW 190x2,6 FF W32 provides a useful middle ground for workshop users who regularly perform both types of cut.
What does the 10° chip angle do?
The 10° chip angle gives the blade a moderate cutting action. Combined with the alternating tooth geometry, it supports controlled cutting across different wood products without the highly aggressive feed characteristics of a specialised rip blade.
What is the FF FastFix interface?
FF identifies Festool's FastFix blade interface used on the CS 50. The specialised mounting system allows the saw blade to be changed quickly without the conventional blade-mounting arrangement used on many standard circular saws. For this reason, a normal 190 mm blade with a conventional round bore should not be assumed to be interchangeable with the FF blade.
Why carbide-tipped teeth?
Carbide cutting teeth provide significantly greater wear resistance than conventional steel teeth. Festool uses high-quality carbide on this blade to support dependable cutting progress, long service life, robust performance and professional resharpening when the cutting edges eventually become worn.
Festool yellow colour coding
Festool uses colour coding to help users identify the intended material group of its saw blades quickly. Yellow identifies blades for wood machining, making it easier to distinguish the WOOD UNIVERSAL blade from specialised blades intended for laminate, aluminium, plastics or other materials.
Universal versus WOOD RIP CUT
A dedicated WOOD RIP CUT blade uses fewer teeth and a more aggressive geometry to maximise cutting progress along the grain. The WOOD UNIVERSAL W32 sacrifices some of that extreme ripping speed in exchange for greater versatility and improved performance when alternating between rip cuts and cross cuts.
Universal versus WOOD FINE CUT
A WOOD FINE CUT blade uses a higher tooth count to prioritise especially clean cuts in suitable wood and panel products. The W32 universal blade provides faster, more versatile everyday cutting, while a dedicated fine-cut blade is preferable when the cleanest possible visible edge is the main priority.
Pro Tips
- Use the W32 WOOD UNIVERSAL blade when a project requires a mixture of rip cuts and cross cuts without frequent blade changes.
- For heavy ripping along the grain, consider a dedicated WOOD RIP CUT blade; for especially clean cross cuts, use a WOOD FINE CUT blade where appropriate.
- Keep the carbide teeth clean and free of resin build-up, as deposits can increase heat and reduce cutting quality.
- Do not continue forcing a dull blade through the workpiece. Professional resharpening can restore the cutting edges and extend the blade's useful life.
- Support large sheet material correctly so the workpiece remains stable and does not pinch the saw blade during the cut.
- Use an appropriate Festool dust extraction system to help remove sawdust and keep the CS 50 working area cleaner.
- Allow the blade to reach operating speed before beginning the cut and maintain a smooth, controlled feed rate.
- For coated or delicate surfaces where edge quality is critical, test the cut on scrap material first and consider whether a higher-tooth-count blade would produce a better result.
How to Use
- Disconnect the Festool CS 50 completely from its power supply before changing the saw blade.
- Confirm that the replacement blade is the correct 190 mm FF FastFix type for the machine.
- Access the blade-changing position according to the CS 50 operating instructions.
- Remove the existing blade using the machine's FastFix blade-changing procedure.
- Inspect the mounting surfaces and remove any sawdust or contamination that could prevent correct seating.
- Fit the HW 190x2,6 FF W32 blade in the correct direction of rotation.
- Secure the blade completely using the Festool FastFix system and return all guards and machine components to their operating positions.
- Check that the blade rotates freely and that no component interferes with the teeth before reconnecting the saw to power.
- Set the required cutting height and fence or cross-cut stop according to the job.
- Start the saw and allow the blade to reach full operating speed before feeding the workpiece into the cut.
- Guide the workpiece smoothly and securely, using the appropriate guards, push devices and workpiece supports.
- After completing the cut, allow the blade to stop completely before making adjustments or removing offcuts near the blade area.
Safety
Safety
- Disconnect the saw completely from the power supply before fitting, removing, cleaning or inspecting the blade.
- Confirm that the blade diameter, cutting width and FF FastFix mounting system are correct for the Festool CS 50 before installation.
- Install the blade in the correct direction of rotation as indicated by the machine and saw blade markings.
- Never use a cracked, warped, damaged or excessively worn saw blade.
- Ensure all guards and protective equipment are correctly fitted and operational before starting the saw.
- Wear appropriate eye and hearing protection and use suitable respiratory protection where the material requires it.
- Use suitable dust extraction to reduce airborne wood dust and maintain a cleaner working environment.
- Use push sticks, push blocks and appropriate workpiece supports whenever required to keep hands safely away from the blade.
- Never exceed the permitted operating speed of the blade or machine.
- Allow the blade to stop completely before making adjustments or reaching near the cutting area.
- Follow all operating and safety instructions supplied with the Festool PRECISIO CS 50.
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