Festool Carbide Dovetail Router Cutter HW S8 D20/17/15° 20 mm with 8 mm Shank

Overview

Festool Dovetail Cutter HW S8 D20/17/15° At a Glance: 20 mm cutting diameter | 17 mm cutting length | 15° profile angle | 8 mm shank | Carbide cutting edges | For VS 600 SZ 20 dovetail joints Produce accurately fitting dovetail joints with the Festool HW S8 D20/17/15° router cutter. Developed for use with the Festool VS 600 jointing system and SZ 20 template, this carbide cutter is suited to semi-concealed dovetail connections in solid timber, including hardwood. Its 20 mm cutting diameter and 15° profile form the characteristic interlocking shape used in traditional furniture and drawer construction. The 17 mm cutting length and compact 49 mm overall length provide the specified geometry for the matched template system. An 8 mm shank fits a corresponding router collet, while the carbide cutting edges make this a practical choice for repeated hardwood joinery work. What Is a Semi-Concealed Dovetail Joint? A semi-concealed, or half-blind, dovetail joint combines interlocking tails and sockets while leaving the joint concealed on one outer face. It is commonly used where a clean front appearance is required, such as the connection between a drawer front and its sides. Product Highlights • Matched SZ 20 geometry: Designed for dovetail work with the VS 600 basic unit and SZ 20 template. • Carbide cutting edges: Particularly suitable for working with hardwood. • 20 mm cutting diameter: Provides the specified cutter diameter for this SZ 20 application. • 15° profile angle: Produces the angled sides of the dovetail profile. • 17 mm cutting length: Forms part of the cutter geometry required by the matching jointing setup. • 8 mm shank: Fits routers equipped with the correct 8 mm collet. • Repeatable joinery: Works within a guided template system for consistent joint positioning. Product Compatibility • Festool VS 600: For use with the jointing system's compatible SZ 20 dovetail setup. • Festool VS 600 SZ 20 template: The matched template for semi-concealed dovetail joints. • Festool OF 1010 and OF 1010 R: Use with the correct 8 mm collet and copying ring specified for the SZ 20 setup. • Festool OF 1400: Use with the correct 8 mm collet and router-specific copying ring for the SZ 20 template. Match the Cutter, Template and Copying Ring Confirm the complete SZ 20 setup before routing. Cutter diameter, profile angle, cutting depth and copying-ring size all affect the finished joint. SZ 20 and SZO 20 are different template systems and require their specified cutters.