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FESTOOL HW S8 D36,7/R6/R6 Multi-Profile Cutter 36.7mm Double R6 with Ball Bearing Guide

FESTOOL HW S8 D36,7/R6/R6 Multi-Profile Cutter 36.7mm Double R6 with Ball Bearing Guide
Tags: Brand FESTOOL , Festool , HW S8 D36 , 7/R6/R6 , FES491031 , Multi-Profile Cutter , Profile Cutter , R6/R6 , 36.7mm Cutter , 8mm Shank , Carbide Cutter , Ball Bearing Guide , D12.7 Bearing , 491383 , OF 1010 , OF 1010 R , OF 1400 , Panel Edges , Decorative Strips , Edge Profiling , Furniture Making , Cabinetmaking , Joinery
FESTOOL HW S8 D36,7/R6/R6 Multi-Profile Cutter 36.7mm Double R6 with Ball Bearing Guide
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  • Model: FES491031
  • Weight: 0.12kg
  • Dimensions: 10.20mm x 5.30mm x 5.30mm
  • SKU: FES491031
  • UPC: 4014549001424
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Festool HW S8 D36,7/R6/R6 Multi-Profile Cutter

At a Glance: Professional carbide-tipped multi-profile router cutter with an 8 mm shank, 36.7 mm cutter diameter, twin 6 mm profile radii and ball-bearing guidance, designed for producing classic decorative profiles on panel edges, furniture components and decorative mouldings.

The Festool HW S8 D36,7/R6/R6 is a precision multi-profile cutter for creating attractive classic edge profiles on timber panels, furniture components and decorative strips. Its carefully formed profile combines two 6 mm radii to produce a flowing decorative edge in a single cutter, while the integrated ball-bearing guide follows the workpiece directly for consistent results on both straight and suitably curved edges. Festool has optimised the cutting angle of this cutter to help reduce unwanted burn marks, an important advantage when routing visible edges in solid timber. The cutter features durable carbide cutting edges, a 36.7 mm cutter diameter, 21 mm working length, 61 mm overall length and an 8 mm shank. It is an excellent choice for cabinetmakers, furniture manufacturers, joiners and specialist woodworkers who want to produce repeatable decorative profiles without relying on a separate guide fence for suitable edge-routing applications.

A classic decorative profile in one routing operation

Unlike a simple roundover cutter that produces a single radius, the HW S8 D36,7/R6/R6 combines two 6 mm radii into a more elaborate profile. This creates the traditional flowing shape associated with decorative furniture and moulding work and allows the complete profile to be reproduced consistently from one workpiece to the next.

Product highlights

  • Classic multi-profile geometry: Developed for decorative panel edges and mouldings rather than a simple single-radius roundover.
  • Twin R6 profile: Two 6 mm radii form the distinctive decorative edge geometry.
  • 36.7 mm cutter diameter: Provides the substantial cutting profile required for furniture and decorative joinery work.
  • 21 mm working length: Allows the complete decorative profile to be machined into suitable workpiece edges.
  • Carbide cutting edges: HW carbide delivers excellent edge retention and long professional service life.
  • Ball-bearing guided: The bearing follows the workpiece edge directly for consistent profile depth.
  • Excellent for curved components: Bearing guidance makes it possible to follow suitable curved and shaped edges as well as straight workpieces.
  • Optimised cutting angle: Festool specifically designed the cutter geometry to help reduce burn marks during routing.
  • 8 mm shank: Suitable for compatible Festool routers fitted with an 8 mm collet.
  • Replacement bearing available: Festool ball-bearing guide D12,7, order number 491383, is available separately.
  • Professional decorative finishing: Ideal where the routed edge will remain visible as part of the finished furniture or joinery.

Product Compatibility

  • Festool OF 900: For machines equipped with the appropriate 8 mm collet.
  • Festool OF 1000: Compatible with the appropriate 8 mm clamping collet.
  • Festool OF 1010: Suitable for the OF 1010 router family with an 8 mm collet.
  • Festool OF 1010 R: Suitable for the current OF 1010 R with the appropriate 8 mm collet.
  • Festool OF 1400: Suitable when equipped with the correct 8 mm collet.

Compatibility note: This cutter has an 8 mm shank and a 36.7 mm maximum cutter diameter. Always confirm that the router, collet and cutter-clearance specifications are suitable before use.

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Features

  • Multi-profile cutting geometry: Produces a classic decorative furniture and panel-edge profile.
  • Two 6 mm radii: R1 and R2 are both 6 mm for a balanced flowing profile.
  • Carbide-tipped construction: Durable HW cutting material provides dependable professional performance.
  • Ball-bearing guidance: Maintains consistent cutter position relative to the workpiece edge.
  • ø12.7 mm guide bearing: Festool specifies the D12,7 ball bearing as the replacement guide for this cutter.
  • Optimised cutting angle: Helps minimise heat generation and visible burn marks.
  • 8 mm cylindrical shank: Fits compatible Festool router collets.
  • 36.7 mm cutter diameter: Provides the required geometry for the full decorative profile.
  • 21 mm cutting length: Generous profile height for substantial furniture and trim work.
  • 61 mm overall length: Compact professional cutter geometry for controlled routing.

Benefits

  • Decorative results in one operation: The compound profile eliminates the need to build the shape using several simpler cutters.
  • Repeatable profile depth: The ball bearing follows the workpiece edge and helps maintain the same profile throughout the cut.
  • Reduced risk of scorching: Festool's optimised cutting angle helps minimise burn marks on visible timber edges.
  • Ideal for curved work: The bearing can follow shaped components that cannot easily be routed with a straight side fence.
  • Long cutter life: Carbide cutting edges provide excellent wear resistance when kept clean and correctly sharpened.
  • Professional finish: The profile is particularly well suited to furniture and joinery where the routed edge forms part of the final design.
  • Simple setup: Bearing-guided edge routing can reduce the need for additional fences or templates in suitable applications.

Application

  • Classic decorative profiles on panel edges.
  • Routing decorative strips and mouldings.
  • Furniture edge profiling.
  • Cabinetmaking.
  • Joinery.
  • Decorative shelving edges.
  • Table and furniture components.
  • Interior finishing.
  • Profiling straight timber edges.
  • Profiling suitable curved and shaped components.
  • Bespoke woodworking and restoration work.

Extra Information

  • What does HW mean? HW is Festool's designation for carbide cutting material. Carbide combines excellent hardness, edge retention and wear resistance for professional routing.
  • What does S8 mean? S8 identifies the cutter's 8 mm-diameter shank.
  • What does D36,7 mean? D indicates the maximum cutter diameter, which is 36.7 mm.
  • What does R6/R6 mean? The decorative profile incorporates two radii, R1 and R2, both measuring 6 mm.
  • What does KL mean? KL identifies the cutter as a ball-bearing-guided profiling cutter.
  • What is NL? NL is the usable cutting or working length of the cutter. For FES491031 it is 21 mm.
  • What is GL? GL is the cutter's total overall length, which is 61 mm.
  • Why use a ball-bearing guide? The bearing runs against the already prepared workpiece edge and determines the lateral position of the profile. It therefore allows consistent profiling without a separate side fence in suitable applications.
  • What replacement bearing does it use? Festool lists the D12,7 ball-bearing guide, order number 491383, as the replacement bearing for this multi-profile cutter.
  • Why is cutting angle important? Excessive friction can generate heat and leave dark burn marks on timber. Festool specifically highlights the optimised cutting angle of FES491031 as helping reduce this problem.
Two R6 radii create the characteristic profile

The cutter should not be confused with a simple R6 roundover bit. Its cutting contour contains two 6 mm radii arranged as part of one compound decorative form. As the bearing follows the edge, the cutter produces the complete flowing profile along the workpiece. This makes it especially useful for furniture panels and decorative trim where a more traditional appearance is required.

Why a bearing-guided profile cutter is so useful

A conventional router fence works extremely well on straight edges, but becomes impractical on many curved components. A bearing-guided cutter uses the workpiece itself as the reference surface, so the same profile can follow straight edges, gentle curves and shaped components as long as a clean bearing surface is available.

Pro Tips

  • Make a test cut on an offcut of the same thickness before routing the finished component. Small height adjustments can significantly change the visual balance of a multi-profile edge.
  • For deep profiling in hardwood, remove the material in progressive passes rather than attempting the complete profile in one heavy pass.
  • Use the router's speed control appropriately for a 36.7 mm-diameter cutter and the material being processed.
  • Maintain a smooth, consistent feed speed. Moving too slowly can increase heat and encourage burn marks even with the cutter's optimised geometry.
  • Keep the carbide faces free from resin. Resin build-up increases friction and is a common cause of scorching in solid timber.
  • Check that the guide bearing rotates smoothly before each job. A seized or rough bearing can mark the workpiece and affect routing control.
  • Make sure the bearing runs on a clean, continuous reference edge without glue residue, splinters or other obstructions.
  • When profiling end grain, take particularly light passes to reduce tear-out.
  • On rectangular solid-wood components, consider machining end-grain edges first. Any minor corner breakout can then often be removed when the long-grain edges are routed.
  • Use suitable extraction to keep the cutter and work area clear of chips and dust.
  • If cutting quality deteriorates or noticeably more feed force is required, inspect the carbide edges rather than simply increasing pressure.
  • Store the cutter so the carbide edges cannot strike other router bits or metal tools.

How to Use

  • Disconnect the router from its power supply before fitting or adjusting the cutter.
  • Confirm that the router is suitable for an 8 mm shank and a cutter diameter of 36.7 mm.
  • Inspect the cutter, carbide cutting edges and ball-bearing guide for damage or excessive wear.
  • Check that the ø12.7 mm guide bearing rotates smoothly and is securely retained.
  • Insert the 8 mm shank into the correct router collet to the recommended depth.
  • Do not clamp the collet on the transition between the cylindrical shank and the cutter body.
  • Tighten the collet securely according to the router operating instructions.
  • Adjust the cutter height according to the required position of the decorative profile on the workpiece.
  • Make a test cut on scrap material and inspect the completed R6/R6 profile.
  • Fine-tune the router height where necessary.
  • Secure the finished workpiece firmly and connect suitable dust extraction.
  • Start the router and allow it to reach the selected operating speed.
  • Guide the cutter into the workpiece using a smooth, controlled feed.
  • Keep the guide bearing in consistent contact with the reference edge.
  • Use progressive passes where a large amount of material needs to be removed.
  • Complete the profile without pausing unnecessarily in one place, which can cause localised burning.
  • Allow the cutter to stop completely before putting the router down or making further adjustments.

Specifications

Description Spec
BrandFestool
Cat No.FES491031
Festool Order No.491031
Product TypeMulti-Profile Router Cutter with Ball Bearing Guide
ModelHW S8 D36,7/R6/R6
Cutting MaterialCarbide (HW)
Shank Diameter (s)8 mm
Cutter Diameter (D)36.70 mm
Cutting Length (NL)21.00 mm
Overall Length (GL)61.00 mm
Radius 1 (R1)6.00 mm
Radius 2 (R2)6.00 mm
GuidanceBall Bearing
Replacement Ball BearingD12,7 - Festool 491383
Primary ApplicationClassic Profiles on Panel Edges and Decorative Strips
Cutting GeometryOptimised to Help Reduce Burn Marks
Compatible RoutersOF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, OF 1010 R, OF 1400 with Suitable 8 mm Collet
EAN / Barcode4014549001424
Quantity1 Cutter

Scope of Delivery:

  • 1 x Festool HW S8 D36,7/R6/R6 multi-profile cutter
  • 1 x Ball-bearing guide fitted to cutter

Packaging: Supplied in Festool self-service retail packaging.

Safety

  • Disconnect the router from the mains supply or remove the battery before fitting, removing or adjusting the cutter.
  • Wear suitable eye, hearing and respiratory protection during routing.
  • Use the cutter only with a router suitable for its 8 mm shank and 36.7 mm cutter diameter.
  • Make sure the router collet is clean, undamaged and suitable for an 8 mm shank.
  • Do not clamp the collet against the cutter body's transition radius.
  • Inspect the carbide cutting edges before use and never operate a cutter with cracked, chipped or missing carbide.
  • Check that the ball bearing rotates freely and is securely retained before starting work.
  • Never operate the cutter with a seized, loose or badly worn guide bearing.
  • Secure the workpiece firmly before routing.
  • Keep hands and fingers clear of the cutter and its cutting path.
  • Use the correct feed direction recommended by the router manufacturer and avoid uncontrolled climb cutting.
  • Do not remove excessive material in a single pass. Use progressive cuts when necessary.
  • Select a suitable rotational speed for the cutter diameter and material being processed.
  • Never exceed the maximum speed permitted for the cutter or router.
  • Allow the cutter to reach operating speed before contacting the workpiece.
  • Maintain a controlled feed and avoid stopping the rotating cutter in one position against the timber.
  • Allow the cutter to stop completely before setting the router down.
  • Carbide edges and the guide bearing can become hot during use. Allow the cutter to cool before handling.
  • Use effective extraction for wood and panel-material dust and follow all applicable material safety requirements.