Description

Key Features

Kickback Control

The built-in Kickback Stop helps reduce kickback during plunge cuts and sawing. That matters when you are cutting expensive panels, working close to a finished edge, or reaching into a cut where control matters most.

Deep Cut Capacity

With up to 2-7/16 in. (62 mm) cutting depth, this plunge cut track saw handles thicker stock than many saws in its class. You get more range without stepping up to a bulkier platform.

System Versatility

The brushless EC-TEC motor and compatibility with Festool guide rails, including FSK cross-cutting guide rails, make this saw more than a straight-line cutter. It can cover rip cuts, crosscuts, bevel work, and jobsite trim work with one setup.

Overview

The Festool 577422 TS 60 KEB-F-Plus-FS Plunge Cut Track Saw Set w/ 55-in. Guide Rail is a precision track saw package built for clean, controlled cuts in sheet goods, doors, countertops, flooring, and thick wood stock. This is a track saw designed for plunge cutting, straight-line ripping, crosscutting, and beveled cutting with guide-rail accuracy. Model 577422 gives you the TS 60 KEB saw in a system-focused setup that is aimed squarely at cabinet installers, trim carpenters, remodelers, and serious woodworkers who need repeatable results without wrestling a full table saw onto every job.

The big story here is capacity and control. Festool rates this saw for cuts in material up to 2-7/16 in. (62 mm) thick, which opens the door to thicker slabs, solid doors, stair parts, and built-up material that smaller plunge saws can struggle with. At the same time, the saw stays in the compact class, so you are not giving up handling just to gain depth. If you do a mix of panel breakdown and heavier finish work, that balance matters.

What separates the TS 60 KEB from a lot of circular saws is the way it manages precision. On the guide rail, the saw is built to track straight for splinter-controlled cuts in veneered panels, plastic-coated sheet stock, and finished workpieces where tearout is not acceptable. Festool also calls out a transparent sliding sight window, which gives you a clearer view of the blade and cut line when accuracy matters. That is the kind of feature you appreciate when fitting interior doors or cutting recesses in kitchen worktops where there is not much room for error.

Safety and control are a real part of the value here, not just a bullet point. The Kickback Stop is designed to help reduce the risk of kickback during sawing or when plunge-cutting into the workpiece. On a plunge saw, that is a meaningful feature because many of the cuts you make start in the middle of the material instead of from an open edge. Better control at the start of the cut helps protect both the workpiece and the user, especially when working with expensive finished material.

The brushless EC-TEC motor is another practical advantage. Festool pairs that motor with thin kerf saw blades to keep cutting moving quickly while reducing the effort needed to push through the material. In plain terms, it is built to cut efficiently without feeling bogged down, which helps when you are making repeated rips in sheet goods or long cuts in hardwood flooring. The FastFix spindle lock also makes blade changes easier, which matters more than people think when you switch between finish blades and general-purpose cutting.

Bevel capability is broad enough to make this saw useful well beyond straight cuts. Festool lists a bevel range from -1 degree to 47 degrees, so you can dial in precise angle cuts and repeat them with less guesswork. For flooring, trim transitions, fitted panels, and edge work, that extra range helps. It is also one of the reasons this saw works well in a shop setting and on installation work where angles are rarely perfect in the real world.

Dust collection and system integration are part of the Festool appeal, and you can see that in the hose connection size listed at 27/36 mm. In use, the saw is clearly designed to run with dust extraction, which is the right setup for indoor finish work, customer homes, and shops where cleanup and visibility matter. The included 55 in. guide rail makes the set ready for long, accurate cuts right away, and Festool also notes compatibility with its tried-and-tested guide rails plus the FSK cross-cutting guide rail system. That gives this saw a wider range than a basic track saw because it can move from rip cuts to portable angle-cut work with the right rail setup.

If you are a cabinet installer, finish carpenter, remodeler, or woodworker who wants cleaner cuts and better repeatability than a standard sidewinder can deliver, this saw makes a strong case. It is especially well suited for cutting interior doors to length, sizing chipboard and veneered panels, making recess cuts in worktops, crosscutting flooring and boards, and cutting expansion joints in hardwood flooring. If your work demands straight, clean cuts in finished material and you want a saw that plays well inside a larger guide-rail system, this one is built for that job.

Clean Cuts in Finished Material

This saw is built for the kind of cuts where cleanup time and rework cost more than the cut itself. On a guide rail, it is made to deliver straight, controlled results in sheet goods, doors, worktops, and other finish-sensitive material.

• Plunge-cut design is ideal for starting cuts inside the panel or workpiece
• Transparent sight window gives a better view of the blade and cut area
• Thin kerf blade setup is designed to move through material efficiently with less effort

More Capacity Without a Bulkier Saw

Cut capacity is one of the main reasons to move up to the TS 60 KEB. With up to 2-7/16 in. cutting depth, it handles thicker stock while staying compact enough for mobile install work and shop use.

• Maximum cutting depth: 2-7/16 in. (62 mm)
• Useful for thick panels, doors, flooring, and built-up material
• Festool states it delivers greater cutting depth at the same size and weight class as the TS 55 F

Built to Work as Part of a System

This is not just a saw with a rail thrown in the box. The TS 60 KEB is designed around the Festool guide-rail system, which is why it makes sense for users who want repeatable, accurate cutting across different applications.

• Includes a 55 in. guide rail for straight, controlled cuts
• Compatible with Festool guide rails and FSK cross-cutting guide rails
• FastFix spindle lock simplifies blade changes when switching between tasks

Key Specifications

Tool Type	Plunge Cut Track Saw
Maximum Cutting Depth	2-7/16 in. (62 mm)
Bevel Range	-1° to 47°
Motor Type	Brushless EC-TEC
Weight	4.6 kg
Guide Rail Length	55 in.
Dust Port / Hose Size	27/36 mm (1.06/1.42 in.)
GTIN	4014549409497

Compatibility

Guide Rail System

Designed to work with Festool guide rails for straight, repeatable plunge cuts and ripping.

FSK Cross-Cutting Guide Rails

Festool notes the TS 60 K can be paired with FSK cross-cutting guide rails to create a portable angle-cutting system.

Dust Extraction

Hose connection size is listed at 27/36 mm, making the saw ready for Festool-style dust extraction setups.

Built For

Cabinet InstallationFinish CarpentryRemodelingWoodworkingInterior Door TrimmingCountertop CutoutsSheet Goods SizingHardwood Flooring

Pro Tip

If you bounce between panel work and trim work, keep the TS 60 KEB on the standard guide rail for long rips and add the FSK cross-cutting guide rail when you need repeatable angle cuts on flooring, slats, or boards. That setup gets more mileage out of one saw instead of dragging separate tools to the job.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Festool 577422 TS 60 KEB-F-Plus-FS Plunge Cut Track Saw Set w/ 55-in. Guide Rail is the one for guys who want cleaner cuts, more depth, and real system flexibility

This is a serious plunge cut track saw for users who care about cut quality, accuracy, and control more than shaving a few bucks off the ticket.

• Who it’s for: Cabinet installers, finish carpenters, remodelers, and woodworkers cutting doors, panels, worktops, and flooring where straight, clean results matter.
• Why it stands out: You get deeper cut capacity, a brushless EC-TEC motor, guide-rail precision, and a Kickback Stop that actually addresses one of the real risks of plunge cutting.
• Worth knowing: This saw makes the most sense if you will actually use the Festool rail system. If you are just rough-cutting framing lumber, you are paying for precision you probably do not need.

Common Questions

• What kind of saw is this? This is a plunge cut track saw designed for guided straight cuts, plunge cuts, bevel cuts, and precision panel work.
• What is the maximum cutting depth? Festool lists cutting depth up to 2-7/16 in. (62 mm).
• Can it make bevel cuts? Yes. The bevel range is listed from -1 degree to 47 degrees for repeatable angled cuts.
• Does it work with Festool cross-cutting rails? Yes. Festool states the TS 60 K can be combined with FSK cross-cutting guide rails.