Festool HW S8 D3/6 Solid Carbide Groove Router Cutter 3 mm Diameter 8 mm Shank FES490952

Overview

Festool HW S8 D3/6 Solid Carbide Groove Cutter At a Glance: Solid carbide groove cutter with a 3 mm cutting diameter, 6 mm cutting length, 45 mm overall length and 8 mm shank. Features a base cutting edge for plunge entry. Create narrow grooves with the Festool HW S8 D3/6 solid carbide router cutter. Its 3 mm cutting diameter suits fine grooving tasks, while the base cutting edge allows controlled plunge entry into the workpiece. The solid tungsten carbide design provides low-vibration cutting characteristics and wear resistance, particularly useful when routing panel materials. With a 6 mm working length and an 8 mm shank, this compact cutter is a practical choice for shallow channels and detailed furniture or joinery work requiring a narrow groove. Solid carbide construction for small-diameter routing Festool specifies this cutter as solid carbide. Its construction helps reduce vibration and improve resistance to breakage at small cutting diameters, while the ground base cutting edge supports plunge-cutting applications. Product Highlights • 3 mm cutting diameter: Produces narrow grooves for appropriately sized components and details. • Solid carbide design: Provides durable cutting edges for suitable woodworking applications. • Plunge-capable base edge: Allows entry into the workpiece when used with the correct routing method. • 6 mm cutting length: Suits shallow grooving within the cutter's working limits. • 8 mm shank: Fits the corresponding router collet. • Panel-material suitability: Carbide construction supports service life when machining suitable wood-based panels. Product Compatibility • Festool OF 900 and OF 1000: With the appropriate 8 mm collet. • Festool OF 1010 and OF 1010 R: With the appropriate 8 mm collet. • Festool OF 1400: With the appropriate 8 mm collet. • Festool OF 2000 and OF 2200: With the appropriate 8 mm collet. Cutting Diameter and Shank Size The cutting diameter is 3 mm, while the clamping shank is 8 mm. Use an accurately matching 8 mm collet. The 6 mm cutting length is not a recommendation to remove that depth in one pass.