Which Festool Saw Do I Need?
Festool plunge-cut and circular saws set the highest standards in precision, control and safety. Features such as intelligent electronics to control start-up speed and maintain speed under load ensure high quality results, as does the splinter free, guide rail and extraction system compatible with the tools. But which one is right for you?
TS Plunge Cut Saw – Sheet Products
Ideal for cabinetry & fit out trades – The clever plunge cutting specialist provides quality, splinter free cuts suitable for a wide range of building materials with the switch of a blade. Festool plunge saws are the quicker way for a cleaner cut.
HK Circular Saws – Cutting All-rounder
Perfect for building and construction trades – Lightweight circular saw is perfect for fast ripping and trimming, cross-cutting rafters and beams with the unique FSK rail plus the added functionality of plunge cuts. No longer do you need to take the work piece to the tool, now you can take the tool to the work piece.
TS 55 |
TSC 55 |
HK 55 |
HKC 55 |
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Application Comparison |
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Cross cuts using the FSK trimming rail | ||||
Cutting cement sheet products | ||||
Cutting full sheet materials to size | ||||
Fast ripping material up to 55mm | ||||
Fine quality finishing cuts for fit out and installation | ||||
Mobile applications on a roof or up a ladder | ||||
Plumb cuts on angles / roofs / pergolas | ||||
Plunge cutting applications (sink cut-outs, vents etc). | ||||
Straight cuts using the FS Guide Rail (e.g. Cutting down doors) | ||||
Trimming up to 12mm from edges (close to walls) | ||||
Tech Specs Overview |
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Battery voltage/ Power | 1200W | 15V – 36V | 1200W | 18V |
Speed | 2,000 – 5,200 rpm | 1 x 18V = 2,650-3,800rpm 2 x 18V = 2,650-5,200rpm | 2,000 – 5,200 rpm | 4500rpm |
Weight (kg) | 4.5 | 5.3 including 2 batteries | 4.4 | 4.1 including battery |
Bevel angle range | -1° to 47° | -1° to 47° | 0° to 50° | 0° to 50° |
FastFix rapid saw blade change system | ||||
Simple depth adjustment | ||||
Cutting depth | 0-55mm | 0-55mm | 0-55mm | 0-55mm |
Cutting depth 45° | 0-43mm | 0-43mm | 45° = 42mm, 50° = 38mm | 45° = 42mm, 50° = 38mm |