Key Features
Digital PrecisionThe height and bevel settings are adjusted electronically through the display, with accuracy down to 0.1 mm. That means repeat cuts are easier to dial back in without guessing or sneaking up on the setting. Cordless Table Saw PowerThe dual 18V battery setup and brushless EC-TEC motor are built to give this cordless table saw the kind of cutting performance users expect from a much larger corded saw. You get jobsite mobility without giving up serious ripping and crosscutting capability. Systainer-Size PortabilityThis saw packs into a Systainer-style footprint and can be carried with one hand. For trim work, punch-list jobs, and site installs where space is tight, that matters more than most people realize.
Overview
The Festool 576821 CSC SYS 50 EBI-Basic Cordless Table Saw is a compact, battery-powered table saw built for precise ripping, crosscutting, and bevel cutting on the jobsite. This is a cordless table saw designed for portable finish carpentry, interior trim work, and accurate cutting where a full-size shop saw is not practical. Model Number: 576821. If you need table saw accuracy but do not want to drag a bulky stand and cord across every site, this is the whole point of this machine.
What sets it apart is not just the size. The CSC SYS 50 gives you up to 11 in. of rip capacity, crosscuts up to 17-3/4 in. wide with the integrated slide, and bevel cuts from -2 degrees to 47 degrees, with restricted-depth cuts down to -10 degrees for specific trim and filler-strip work. It also runs at 4,500 to 6,800 RPM, so it is built to cut cleanly and keep pace in real material instead of feeling like a compromise tool.
The digital control system is the feature that changes how you use it day to day. Height and angle are electrically adjusted by stepper motors through the display, and Festool rates that adjustment to 0.1 mm, or 1/256 in. That matters when you are matching repeated cuts, sneaking in on a finished fit, or going back to a setting later in the day. Festool also lets you store four blade positions, which is genuinely useful if you are moving between common cut depths or bevel setups instead of resetting from scratch every time.
On the cutting side, the saw is built around a brushless EC-TEC motor and a dual-battery 2 x 18V platform. Festool is very direct about the goal here: corded-style cutting performance in a portable platform. For users already in the Festool battery system, that means you can keep the mobility advantage without stepping down to a small-site saw that struggles in solid stock or trim materials.
The fence and guidance system are a big part of why this saw makes sense for finish work. The rip fence uses a double-clamp design for exact alignment, while the miter gauge works with the sliding table and supports angles from 0 to 70 degrees. Add in the ball-bearing-mounted slide and you get a setup aimed at accurate, repeatable cuts rather than rough site trimming. That is a major difference between a tool that is merely portable and one that can actually replace trips back to the shop.
Jobsite practicality is clearly built in. The saw weighs 33.08 lbs, packs into a Systainer-compatible format, and includes a chip collection bag for cleaner work even when you are not hooked to an extractor. It also has a 27 mm dust extraction connection if you want to tie it into Festool dust collection. For indoor work, remodels, occupied spaces, and punch-list jobs, cleaner cutting and easier transport are not side benefits. They are often the reason a tool gets used in the first place.
Compatibility is another strong point. This saw is part of Festool’s 18V battery platform and works within the wider Festool Systainer system. Festool also calls out compatibility with the UG-CSC-SYS underframe for transport and working height, plus integration with Festool cordless extractors for cleaner cutting. If you already use Festool storage, batteries, and dust management, this saw drops into that system the way it should.
Who is this for? Finish carpenters, installers, remodelers, cabinet and millwork crews, and serious DIY users who care more about cut quality and portability than raw sheet-goods capacity. The Festool 576821 CSC SYS 50 EBI-Basic Cordless Table Saw makes the most sense for people doing precise jobsite cutting in trim, flooring, fitted panels, interior finishing, and punch-list work. If you need a full production cabinet saw, this is not that tool. If you need precise cuts on site without hauling a full-size table saw, this one makes a very strong case.
Portable Precision Without the Full-Size Saw Hassle
This saw is built for users who need table saw accuracy in a package they can actually carry to the work area. The compact body, integrated slide, and digital setup make it far more capable than the footprint suggests.
- Rip capacity up to 11 in. and crosscut width up to 17-3/4 in.
- Miter range up to 70 degrees with a centrally clamped miter gauge and sliding table
Everything Packs Down for Transport and Setup
The layout shows what makes this saw different from a typical portable table saw. It is meant to move cleanly from storage to setup, with the core accessories organized around the machine instead of scattered in the truck.
- Systainer-format design supports one-hand carry and organized transport
- Includes rip fence, miter gauge, push stick, dust bag, blade guard and splitter, and saw blade
What’s in the Box
- (1) Saw Blade HW 168 x 1.8 x 20 WD42
- (1) Rip Fence
- (1) Push Stick
- (1) Miter Gauge
- (1) Dust Bag SB-CSC SYS
- (1) Riving Knife
- (1) Blade Guard and Splitter
- (1) 6 mm Hex Key
Batteries and charger are sold separately.
Key Specifications
| Voltage (V) | 2 x 18 V |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Battery |
| No-Load Speed (RPM) | 4,500 – 6,800 RPM |
| Weight (lbs) | 33.08 lbs |
| Rip Capacity | 11 in. (280 mm) |
| Crosscut Capacity | 17-3/4 in. (450 mm) |
| Cutting Height at 90 Degrees | 0 – 1-7/8 in. (0 – 48 mm) |
| Bevel Range | -10 degrees to 47 degrees |
Compatibility
Battery PlatformRuns on Festool’s dual-battery 2 x 18V system. Festool specifies battery packs from 4.0 Ah for runtime. Dust CollectionIncludes a chip collection bag for stand-alone use and has a 27 mm dust extraction connection for Festool dust extractors. Storage and Transport SystemDesigned to fit within the Festool Systainer system and Systainer Systems van racking equipment. Underframe OptionWorks with the Festool UG-CSC-SYS underframe for transport support and a more comfortable working height.
Built For
Finish Carpentry Interior Finishing Remodeling Cabinet and Millwork Install Trim and Filler Strips Jobsite Crosscutting Portable Rip Cutting Serious DIY / Hobbyist
Pro Tip
If you bounce between common trim cuts, save your most-used blade positions in the display instead of resetting each time. On a saw this precise, stored settings are not a gimmick, they are a real time-saver when you need repeatable results.
At a Glance
6,800Max RPM 11 in.Rip Capacity 17-3/4 in.Crosscut Width 33.08 lbsTool Weight
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Festool 576821 CSC SYS 50 EBI-Basic Cordless Table Saw for Serious On-Site Precision
This is one of those rare tools that actually earns the word portable without giving up the cut quality that makes a table saw worth bringing in the first place.
- Who it’s for: Trim carpenters, remodelers, installers, and detail-focused users who need accurate rip cuts, crosscuts, and bevel cuts on site.
- Why it stands out: The digital height and angle control, integrated slide, compact Systainer-style format, and dual 18V setup make it feel more like a precision system than a stripped-down portable saw.
- Worth knowing: This is a bare tool, so plan on batteries and charger separately if you are not already on Festool’s battery platform. It is also built around precision and portability, not full-size cabinet-saw capacity.
Common Questions
- Is this a corded or cordless saw? It is a cordless table saw powered by a dual 18V battery system.
- What is the maximum rip capacity? The maximum parallel cut width is 11 in. (280 mm).
- How wide can it crosscut? With the integrated slide, it can crosscut up to 17-3/4 in. (450 mm) wide.
- Can it connect to dust extraction? Yes. It includes a chip collection bag and also has a 27 mm dust extraction connection for extractor use.
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