Festool HW S8 D10,5/NL13 Carbide T-Slot and Keyhole Router Cutter 10.5 mm, 8 mm Shank

Overview

Festool HW S8 D10,5/NL13 T-Slot Cutter At a Glance: Double-bladed carbide cutter for T-grooves and concealed keyhole mountings, featuring a 10.5 mm cutting diameter and 8 mm shank. Create discreet mounting recesses and accurately shaped T-grooves with the Festool HW S8 D10,5/NL13. Designed for solid wood and panel materials, this specialist router cutter is ideal for picture-frame hanging slots, concealed screw-head recesses and furniture components requiring an undercut profile. Its wider cutting head forms the recessed area behind the narrower opening, allowing suitable fixing heads to sit within the workpiece. Two carbide cutting edges provide durable cutting performance, while the precision-manufactured steel body supports accurate routing. It is a practical accessory for cabinetmakers, framers and woodworkers seeking a neat mounting solution with minimal visible hardware. Specialist geometry for concealed mounting details The T-slot profile creates a recess beneath the surface opening. This makes the cutter useful for picture slots, keyhole mountings and suitable cable-concealment recesses in wooden components. Product Highlights • T-slot cutting profile: Produces undercut grooves for specialist joinery and mounting applications. • Double-bladed construction: Two carbide cutting edges support consistent cutting performance. • Carbide durability: Wear-resistant blades are brazed to the steel cutter body. • Concealed fixing applications: Useful for recessed screw-head mounting details in picture frames and wooden components. • 8 mm shank: Fits compatible routers equipped with the correct 8 mm collet. Product Compatibility • Festool OF 900 and OF 1000: Listed compatible router models. • Festool OF 1010 and OF 1010 R: Suitable when fitted with the correct 8 mm collet. • Festool OF 1400: Listed compatible router model. • Festool OF 2000 and OF 2200: Listed compatible router models. • Workpiece materials: Solid wood and panel materials. Plan the Entry and Exit The wider cutting head requires adequate clearance to enter and leave the workpiece. Plan the routing path before cutting; the head cannot be lifted through the narrower opening of a completed undercut groove.