Festool Carbide Groove Cutter HW S8 D12/20 12 mm Diameter x 20 mm Cutting Length, 8 mm Shank

Overview

Festool Carbide Groove Cutter HW S8 D12/20 At a Glance: 12 mm cutting diameter | 20 mm cutting length | 8 mm shank | 60 mm overall length | Tungsten carbide cutting edges | Suitable for plunge routing Create accurate grooves, recesses and rebates with the Festool HW S8 D12/20 groove cutter. This versatile straight router cutter combines a 12 mm cutting diameter with a 20 mm cutting length, making it useful for furniture construction, fitting installation and template-guided work. Its tungsten carbide cutting edges and brazed base cutting blade support durable performance, including plunge entry into the workpiece. Carefully designed cutting geometry, sharp edges and a stable shank help produce clean routed surfaces in solid wood and suitable panel materials. Carbide cutting performance for practical joinery HW identifies tungsten carbide cutting material. The cutter combines side-cutting edges for routing along the workpiece with a base cutting blade that enables plunge entry for stopped grooves and recesses. Product Highlights • 12 mm cutting diameter: Produces nominal 12 mm grooves in a guided pass. • 20 mm cutting length: Provides useful cutting-edge coverage for grooves, recesses and rebates. • Plunge-capable design: The brazed carbide base blade allows entry within the workpiece. • Durable HW edges: Tungsten carbide construction supports a long working life. • Clean cutting geometry: Sharp edges and a stable shank help achieve a controlled surface finish. • Versatile routing: Suitable for furniture grooves, fitting recesses and template work. Product Compatibility • Festool OF 900 and OF 1000: Use with the correct 8 mm collet. • Festool OF 1010 and OF 1010 R: Use with the correct 8 mm collet. • Festool OF 1400: Use with the correct 8 mm collet. • Festool OF 2000 and OF 2200: Use with the correct 8 mm collet. Check Collet Size This cutter has an 8 mm shank and requires a matching 8 mm collet. An 8 mm shank must not be clamped in a 1/4-inch collet. Check the router's operating instructions and cutter clearance before fitting.