Festool Solid Carbide Groove Cutter HW S8 D5/12 – 5 mm Diameter, 12 mm Cutting Length, 8 mm Shank

Overview

Festool Solid Carbide Groove Cutter HW S8 D5/12 At a Glance: 5 mm cutting diameter | 12 mm cutting length | 8 mm shank | Solid tungsten carbide | Base cutting blade for plunge routing. Create narrow grooves and detailed recesses with the Festool HW S8 D5/12 groove cutter. Its 5 mm cutting diameter makes it a practical choice for fine woodworking, including grooves for thin back panels, inserts and fittings where the required groove width matches the cutter. Solid tungsten carbide construction supports long service life, while the low-vibration design helps reduce the risk of breakage associated with small cutting diameters. The base cutting blade allows controlled plunge entry with a suitable router, making this cutter useful for both open-ended and stopped grooves. Solid carbide performance for detailed routing The HW designation identifies the tungsten carbide cutting material. This cutter combines a narrow cutting profile with an 8 mm shank for use in compatible routers, providing a useful solution for fine grooves in woodworking and panel-processing applications. Product Highlights • 5 mm cutting diameter: Suitable for narrow channels and accurately sized grooves. • Solid tungsten carbide: Wear-resistant construction supports a long working life. • Base cutting blade: Enables plunge entry with an appropriate plunge router. • Low-vibration design: Helps reduce the risk of small-diameter cutter breakage. • Panel-processing capability: The partially ground carbide blade supports service life during plunge cutting in panel materials. Product Compatibility • Festool OF 900 and OF 1000. • Festool OF 1010 and OF 1010 R. • Festool OF 1400. • Festool OF 2000 and OF 2200. Check the collet and groove width This cutter requires a matching 8 mm collet. Measure the actual thickness of any panel, insert or fitting before selecting the groove width, then make a trial cut to confirm the fit.