Festool HW S8 D30/28 Half-Round Router Cutter with Ball Bearing Guide

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Festool HW S8 D30/28 Half-Round Router Cutter with Ball Bearing Guide At a Glance: Carbide-tipped half-round profile cutter with an 8mm shank, R12 radius and 28mm cutting length for beautifully rounded panel edges. Create smooth, attractive half-round and bullnose edge profiles with the Festool HW S8 D30/28 half-round cutter. This professional carbide-tipped router cutter is optimally matched to 28mm thick laminated timber panels, making it ideal for shaping worktops, shelving, furniture components and decorative board edges. The integrated ball bearing guide runs directly against the workpiece or template, allowing accurate guided profiling without requiring a copying ring. Its precision-ground cutting geometry, generous 28mm cutting length and durable carbide cutting edges deliver clean, repeatable results in solid timber and suitable wood-based panels. Professional half-round profiling with accurate bearing-guided control The HW S8 D30/28 is designed to transform a square panel edge into a smooth, comfortable semicircular profile. Its R12 cutting form is particularly well suited to 28mm panels, while the integrated ball bearing guide follows the edge or template to maintain a consistent profile along straight and gently curved workpieces. Product highlights • Elegant half-round profile: Produces smooth bullnose-style edges on furniture, shelving and panel components. • Ideal for 28mm panels: Optimally designed for profiling laminated timber panels approximately 28mm thick. • R12 profile radius: Creates a generous rounded edge that is both decorative and comfortable to touch. • Integrated ball bearing guide: Runs directly along the workpiece or template for controlled, repeatable routing. • No copying ring required: The bearing-guided design simplifies edge and template routing. • Carbide cutting edges: Durable HW cutting material provides dependable sharpness and professional results. • 8mm shank: Suitable for compatible routers equipped with a precise 8mm collet. • 28mm cutting length: Accommodates substantial panel edges and full half-round profiles. Product Compatibility • 8mm router collets: Designed exclusively for routers equipped with the correct 8mm collet. • Festool OF routers: Suitable for compatible Festool OF series routers when fitted with an approved 8mm collet. • 28mm laminated wood panels: Optimally matched to this panel thickness for a balanced half-round profile. • Solid timber: Suitable for profiling compatible solid wood workpieces using the correct routing settings and technique. • Wood-based panels: Can be used on suitable laminated and veneered boards where the material is securely bonded. • Template routing: The fitted bearing can follow a smooth, accurately prepared template without a copying ring. • Important collet note: Do not fit the 8mm shank into a 1/4 inch, 6mm or 12mm collet.

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