Festool Profile Router Cutter HW S8 D19/R5/R4 19 mm with 8 mm Shank

Overview

Festool Profile Router Cutter HW S8 D19/R5/R4 At a Glance: 19 mm cutting diameter | 8 mm shank | 12.5 mm cutting length | 54 mm overall length | 5 mm and 4 mm profile radii | Carbide cutting edges. Add decorative detail to furniture and joinery with the Festool HW S8 D19/R5/R4 profile cutter. Designed for routing profiled inlays and decorative panel details, this shaped cutter combines 5 mm and 4 mm radii to create a flowing profile. It is useful for adding definition to furniture fronts, panelled components and other woodworking projects where a routed decorative feature forms part of the design. The cutter has a 19 mm cutting diameter, a 12.5 mm cutting length and an 8 mm shank for use in an appropriately equipped router. Carbide cutting edges provide wear resistance for regular routing work. Used with a suitable template, fence or guided arrangement, it allows the profile to be reproduced consistently across matching components. The finished appearance depends on the routing depth, guide position and workpiece design. A Shaped Cutter for Decorative Panel Details The cutter's two profile radii form a decorative contour rather than a plain straight-sided groove. Its intended applications include profiled inlays and cassette-style panel details, helping introduce depth and definition into furniture and interior joinery. Product Highlights • Decorative profile geometry: Combines 5 mm and 4 mm radii for shaped routing details. • 19 mm cutting diameter: Suitable for the specified profile in appropriately sized components. • 8 mm shank: Fits a compatible router equipped with the correct 8 mm collet. • 12.5 mm cutting length: Defines the cutter's usable profile height. • Carbide cutting edges: Provide wear resistance during suitable woodworking applications. • Guided profiling: Suitable for repeatable decorative work using an appropriate routing setup. Product Compatibility • Routers accepting 8 mm shank cutters: The machine must have a correctly sized 8 mm collet and permit the cutter diameter and application. • Suitable guided routing arrangements: Use a compatible fence, template or guide system appropriate to the intended profile. • Template-routing accessories: Check guide-bush clearance and template offset where this method is used. Check the Profile before Machining Finished Parts Make a trial cut in matching offcut material to confirm the appearance, depth and position of the profile. The 12.5 mm cutting length is a cutter dimension and should not be treated as a recommended single-pass cutting depth.