Festool HW S8 D5/30 Z Carbide-Tipped Dowel Drill – 5 mm, 8 mm Shank

Overview

Festool HW S8 D5/30 Z Dowel Drill At a Glance: 5 mm carbide-tipped dowel drill with brad point, 30 mm cutting length and 8 mm shank. Designed for dowel holes and hole series using compatible Festool routers. Create accurately positioned holes with the Festool HW S8 D5/30 Z dowel drill. This specialist router accessory combines a 5 mm cutting diameter with a centring point that helps guide the cutter as it enters the workpiece. Its geometry is optimised for the high rotational speeds used by routers, making it suitable for guided dowel drilling and repeated hole patterns. Used with the appropriate drilling system or jig, it is a practical accessory for cabinetmaking, furniture assembly and joinery. Purpose-made for router-guided drilling The HW S8 D5/30 Z allows a compatible plunge router to produce controlled vertical holes. Its 8 mm shank fits the matching router collet, while a suitable guide system establishes the hole position and spacing. Product Highlights • 5 mm cutting diameter: Produces holes for applications specifying this size. • Brad-point guidance: The centring point helps guide the cutter during entry. • Router-speed geometry: Designed specifically for drilling at suitable router operating speeds. • Carbide-tipped cutting edges: HW tooling for woodworking applications. • 30 mm cutting length: Provides working reach within the limits of the router and guide arrangement. • 8 mm shank: For use in a matching 8 mm router collet. Product Compatibility • Festool routers: OF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, OF 1010 R and OF 1400 with a suitable 8 mm collet. • Hole-drilling systems: For guided rows of holes using the appropriate compatible system. • VS 600 joining system: Suitable for use with the corresponding dowel-joint unit and correctly configured router setup. • Workholding and guidance: Requires a securely supported workpiece and a suitable positioning arrangement. Check Shank Size and Drilling Depth The 5 mm dimension is the cutting diameter; the shank diameter is 8 mm. The 30 mm cutting length is not an automatic safe drilling-depth setting. Set the plunge depth for the workpiece thickness, allowing for the projecting brad point and the guide-system arrangement.