Festool HW 160×1.8×20 WD42 – Precision‑cut blade for splinter‑free cross‑cuts in wood and veneered panels
Engineered for high performance in wood and panel cutting, this Festool blade delivers consistently clean and accurate cross‑cuts. The 160 mm diameter, narrow 1.8 mm kerf and 42‑tooth configuration make it ideal for veneered panels, MDF, and solid wood, especially when using Festool plunge or circular saws. Its specialized tooth geometry ensures smooth running, reduced chipping, and improved service life.
Engineered for clarity and durability
Featuring high‑quality steel body and fine‑grain carbide teeth, the WOOD FINE CUT series incorporates a trapezoidal tooth shape to relieve stress on the cutting edge and maintain high precision. Colour coding helps you select the correct blade quickly while the optimised cut width means faster work and less waste.
Specifications:
- Model: 205553
- Diameter: 160 mm
- Kerf (cutting width): 1.80 mm
- Bore diameter: 20 mm
- Teeth count: 42
- Tooth shape: WD
- Applications: Fine cross‑cutting in solid wood, coated panels, MDF, furniture manufacture, kitchen installation
Applications: Perfect for finish‑work where quality matters: use this blade on veneer‑covered or solid boards, cross‑cuts in furniture manufacturing or installation tasks needing splinter‑free edges. Best suited to Festool plunge saws and circular saws configured for fine‑cut tasks.








