Key Features
Built for Hard MaterialsThis carbide oscillating multi-tool blade is made for the jobs that eat up standard blades fast. The carbide teeth and added ceramic coating help it stay productive longer in ferrous metals, stainless steel, copper pipe, brick, and cement-bonded materials. Fast Blade ChangesWhen you are moving between cuts and materials, downtime matters. The Starlock Plus interface supports quick, tool-free blade swaps so you can keep working instead of hunting for an adapter or wrench. One Blade, More SituationsThe 2-3/8 inch length and 1-1/4 inch width give this blade a useful balance of plunge-cut control and flush-cut access. It is a strong fit for trim work, cut-outs, drywall plunge cuts, and metal profile trimming when the material on site is not always predictable.
Overview
The Festool 578096 MSB 60/32/HM/OSC 2-3/8 in. (60mm) x 1-1/4 in. (32mm) Carbide Blade (Starlock Plus) is a heavy-duty oscillating multi-tool blade built for users who regularly run into hard metals and abrasive building materials. This is an oscillating multi-tool blade designed for cutting hard metals and abrasive materials with more wear resistance than a standard tooth blade. Model Number 578096.
What makes this blade matter is not just that it cuts tough material, but that it is meant to keep doing it after a typical blade would already be slowing down. Festool uses carbide saw teeth with an additional ceramic coating, which is the part that helps with wear resistance. On the job, that means better blade life when you are flush cutting nails, hardened screws, threaded rod, angle brackets, or copper pipe, and when you shift over to abrasive materials like brick, masonry, façade panels, or cement-bonded fiberboard.
The blade size is practical for real work, not just spec-sheet talk. At 2-3/8 inches long and 1-1/4 inches wide, it gives you enough width for stable plunge cuts and controlled trim work while still getting into tighter spots where an oscillating tool earns its keep. That size works well for cut-outs in drywall, trimming around door casings, and detail cuts where a larger blade would be harder to steer cleanly.
Festool also calls out the blade shape as part of the performance story. The profile is designed to clear chips more easily, which helps maintain cutting speed and keeps the cut from loading up as quickly in dense or abrasive material. That matters when you are trying to keep a plunge cut on line or flush-cut metal without building excess heat and friction.
On the practical side, this blade uses the Starlock Plus interface and is listed as suitable for the Festool OSC 18. That gives you secure fitment and quick, tool-free changes, which is exactly what you want when the work shifts from drywall to hidden metal or from trim work to a rougher cut in unknown substrate. If you do service work, remodeling, punch-list work, or interior demo, that kind of flexibility saves time because you are not constantly second-guessing blade choice.
This blade is especially well suited for remodelers, finish carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and general contractors who use an oscillating tool as a problem-solver. It is also a smart pick for anyone cutting into walls or assemblies where the substrate may include mixed materials. If your work is mostly soft wood only, this is probably more blade than you need. If you regularly hit screws, metal profiles, masonry, or abrasive sheet goods, this is the kind of accessory that pays for itself by lasting longer and keeping the cut moving.
Festool 578096 MSB 60/32/HM/OSC Carbide Blade in Real-World Use
This blade is made for the kind of cut where softer accessories give up early. When you are plunging into a wall, trimming through mixed material, or dealing with hidden fasteners, the carbide edge is there to keep the tool useful instead of forcing a blade change right away.
- Designed for hard materials including ferrous metals, stainless steel, and copper
- Also suitable for abrasive materials such as brick, masonry, and façade panels
Designed for Flush Cuts and Controlled Plunge Cuts
The straight blade profile and compact dimensions make this a strong choice when accuracy and access matter. It is sized well for flush-cutting nails and screws, trimming profiles, and making controlled cut-outs without switching to a larger, less precise accessory.
- Blade length: 2-3/8 in. (60 mm)
- Blade width: 1-1/4 in. (32 mm)
Works Within the Festool OSC 18 System
If you are already running Festool’s oscillating platform, this blade fits the way the tool is supposed to work: quick changes, secure engagement, and no wasted motion between tasks. That is a big deal on remodel and service jobs where one tool handles a lot of different cuts in one day.
- Suitable for Festool OSC 18
- Starlock Plus connection supports tool-free blade replacement
Key Specifications
| Model | MSB 60/32/HM/OSC |
|---|---|
| Interface | Starlock Plus |
| Length | 2-3/8 in. (60 mm) |
| Width | 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) |
| Blade Material | Carbide teeth with ceramic coating |
| Weight | 0.1 lb |
| Suitable For | Festool OSC 18 |
| Made In | Germany |
Compatibility
Tool Platform Suitable for the Festool OSC 18 oscillating multi-tool. Accessory Interface Uses a Starlock Plus mount for secure fitment and quick, tool-free blade changes.
Built For
RemodelingGeneral ContractingFinish CarpentryElectricalPlumbingDrywall Cut-OutsFlush Cutting Nails and ScrewsCutting Unknown Substrates
Pro Tip
If you are opening up a wall or trimming into a surface where you are not sure what is behind it, start with this blade. It is built to handle both metal and abrasive material, so you are less likely to stop mid-cut for a blade change when you hit a hidden fastener or a tougher substrate than expected.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
One of the smarter blades to keep on your oscillating tool
The Festool 578096 MSB 60/32/HM/OSC Carbide Blade is the one you grab when the material is tough, mixed, or just plain unknown.
- Who it’s for: Pros and serious DIY users doing remodeling, service work, drywall openings, trim adjustments, and metal-related cut-ins with an oscillating multi-tool.
- Why it stands out: Carbide teeth plus ceramic coating is the combination that matters here. It is built for hard metals and abrasive building materials, not just soft wood and light trim.
- Worth knowing: This blade makes the most sense if you actually run into nails, screws, metal profiles, brick, or other blade-killing material. For basic soft-wood-only work, a less aggressive blade may be the more economical choice.
Common Questions
- What type of tool is this blade for? It is an oscillating multi-tool blade with a Starlock Plus interface.
- What materials is it designed to cut? It is designed for hard materials such as ferrous metals, stainless steel, and copper, and it is also suitable for abrasive materials including brick, masonry, façade panels, and cement-bonded fiberboard.
- Will it fit the Festool OSC 18? Yes. Festool lists this blade as suitable for the OSC 18.
- Is this a good choice when the substrate is unknown? Yes. Festool specifically positions it as a versatile option for cuts in unknown substrate materials.
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