What are the dimensions of this Festool groove cutter?

The cutter has a 12 mm diameter, a 30 mm cutting length, and an 8 mm shank.

Which routers are compatible with this groove cutter?

It fits any router with an 8 mm collet, including Festool OF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, OF 1010 R, OF 1400, OF 2000, and OF 2200.

Can this router bit be used for plunge cutting?

Yes, the carbide (HW) plunge tip allows you to drill and plunge cut directly into the workpiece.

Does this router bit include a guide bearing?

No, this bit has no bearing and is used alongside a parallel guide, guide rail, or guide bushing.

What materials and applications is this cutter suitable for?

It is suitable for solid wood and panel materials, ideal for routing grooves, rebates, slots, and fittings.

FESTOOL HW S8 D12/30 groove cutter - 491649

Name: FESTOOL HW S8 D12/30 groove cutter - 491649
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 02332119
Price: 45.6 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 491649 | EAN 4014549012680

Recommended Retail Price €56.34

45.60 tax incl.

€37.69 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 14/10/2026

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Accurate routing with Festool

Practical benefits

Flawless surface cutting finish: The optimized cutter geometry and sharp carbide blades ensure you achieve smooth and splinter-free routing results.
Extended plunge cutting durability: Featuring a brazed tungsten carbide tip, you can easily drill and plunge into dense materials with low wear.
Stable and vibration-free control: The solid 8 mm shank lets you rout precise grooves, rebates, and hardware recesses with full stability.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool groove cutter hw S8 D12/30, you can easily rout clean grooves, rebates, and slots in solid wood and panel materials. Featuring a 12 mm diameter and a 30 mm cutting length, it gives you the capacity to create deep channels and precise recesses for hardware and joints. The brazed tungsten carbide (HW) plunge tip enables direct drilling and plunge cutting into workpieces with minimal wear and no tear-out. Equipped with a solid 8 mm shank, this straight router bit delivers stable, vibration-free performance in any router fitted with an 8 mm collet.

Product information FAQ

€45.60

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 12 mm
Cutting length: 30 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Router bit type: Straight cutter
With bearing: No

Product description

Groove cutter

If you wish to achieve perfect cutting results with ease when drilling, grooving, rebating and long-hole routing, you are best advised to use the HW groove cutter. The cutter cuts precisely, makes drilling easier and has a long service life.

Long router bit service life even for plunge cutting because of the soldered standard tungsten carbide blade
An optimal cutter geometry, a stable cutter shaft and the proper sharpness ensure flawless surfaces

Ideally suited for

Grooves in furniture manufacturing
Routing fittings
Rebating of solid wood and panel material
Working with templates

All Features

Diameter: 12 mm
Cutting length: 30 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Router bit type: Straight cutter
With bearing: No
D: 12.00 mm
Nl: 30.00 mm
Gl: 60.00 mm
S: 8 mm

Brand FESTOOL
02332119
EAN 4014549012680
Supplier number FESTOOL 491649

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What are the dimensions of this Festool groove cutter?: The cutter has a 12 mm diameter, a 30 mm cutting length, and an 8 mm shank.
Which routers are compatible with this groove cutter?: It fits any router with an 8 mm collet, including Festool OF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, OF 1010 R, OF 1400, OF 2000, and OF 2200.
Can this router bit be used for plunge cutting?: Yes, the carbide (HW) plunge tip allows you to drill and plunge cut directly into the workpiece.
Does this router bit include a guide bearing?: No, this bit has no bearing and is used alongside a parallel guide, guide rail, or guide bushing.
What materials and applications is this cutter suitable for?: It is suitable for solid wood and panel materials, ideal for routing grooves, rebates, slots, and fittings.