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FESTOOL HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 Carbide Profile Cutter 42mm

FESTOOL HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 Carbide Profile Cutter 42mm
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FESTOOL HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 Carbide Profile Cutter 42mm
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  • Stock: In Stock
  • Model: FES491137
  • Weight: 0.10kg
  • Dimensions: 103.00mm x 52.00mm x 52.00mm
  • SKU: FES491137
  • UPC: 4014549077597
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Festool HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 Carbide Profile Cutter

At a Glance: Precision 42 mm carbide profile cutter with an 8 mm shank and compound R6/R12 radii, designed for producing decorative profiled inlays and complementary furniture-front profiles together with Festool profile radius cutter 491131.

The Festool HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 is a professional carbide profile cutter developed for accurately machining decorative profiles in furniture and joinery components. Its carefully engineered compound geometry combines a 6 mm radius with a 12 mm radius in a single 42 mm-diameter cutter, allowing attractive profiled inlays and shaped furniture-front details to be produced with excellent repeatability. Festool specifically designed this cutter with a profile that corresponds to profile radius cutter 491131, making the two cutters an ideal combination when complementary profiles are required for decorative furniture fronts. Manufactured from first-class tool steel and fitted with wear-resistant carbide cutting edges, the cutter offers high stability, excellent concentric running accuracy, clean contours and a long professional service life. With an 8 mm shank, 13 mm cutting length and compact 50 mm overall length, it is a precise specialist cutter for cabinetmakers, furniture manufacturers, joiners and professional woodworkers looking to create refined decorative edge and panel profiles.

Two radii in one precision profile

The defining feature of the HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 is its compound R6 and R12 cutting geometry. Rather than creating a simple single-radius roundover, the cutter produces a more detailed decorative contour using two carefully matched radii. This allows furniture fronts, inserts and profiled details to be given greater visual depth while maintaining excellent repeatability from one component to the next.

Product highlights

  • Compound R6 + R12 profile: Combines two precise radii in one cutter to create an attractive decorative furniture profile.
  • 42 mm cutter diameter: Large precision cutter geometry provides the required form for profiled inlays and furniture-front detailing.
  • 13 mm cutting length: Purpose-designed working height for the intended decorative profiling application.
  • 8 mm shank: Compatible with suitable Festool and other professional routers fitted with an 8 mm collet.
  • Carbide cutting edges: Wear-resistant HW blades provide long service life and consistently clean routing results.
  • High-quality steel body: Provides excellent stability and precise concentric running at routing speeds.
  • Precisely ground contour: Produces clean, repeatable decorative profiles in suitable woodworking materials.
  • Matched to cutter 491131: The profile is specifically designed to work in combination with Festool profile radius cutter 491131.
  • Furniture-front applications: The paired cutter system allows decorative furniture fronts to be created with complementary profiled elements.
  • Ideal for profiled inlays: Designed specifically for creating shaped decorative inserts and matching routed profiles.
  • Professional Festool cutter quality: High-strength brazing secures the carbide cutting edges for reliable professional operation.

Product Compatibility

  • Festool routers with an 8 mm collet: Suitable for compatible Festool routing machines capable of accepting an 8 mm cylindrical shank and safely accommodating the 42 mm cutter diameter.
  • Festool profile radius cutter 491131: Specifically designed with a corresponding profile so the two cutters can be combined when producing decorative furniture fronts.
  • Router tables: Suitable for compatible professional router-table applications where the router, collet and table setup are approved for the cutter dimensions and operating speed.

Compatibility note: This cutter has an 8 mm shank and 42 mm cutting diameter. Confirm that the router, collet and any router-table opening provide sufficient clearance and are approved for the cutter diameter before use.

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Features

  • HW carbide cutting edges: Hard-wearing carbide provides excellent edge retention and dependable cutting performance.
  • 42 mm cutting diameter: Precision diameter specifically matched to the cutter's decorative profile geometry.
  • 13 mm cutting length: Working height designed for controlled profiling of furniture components and inlays.
  • 50 mm overall length: Compact cutter proportions support stable routing and good control.
  • R1 6 mm: First radius forms one section of the compound decorative profile.
  • R2 12 mm: Larger second radius completes the compound contour.
  • 8 mm cylindrical shank: Provides secure clamping in a suitable precision router collet.
  • Precision steel cutter body: Designed for high stability and accurate running.
  • High-strength carbide brazing: Securely bonds the carbide cutting edges to the cutter body.
  • Complementary cutter system: Geometry corresponds to Festool profile radius cutter 491131.

Benefits

  • Decorative profiles in a single pass: The compound cutter geometry produces both radii together, helping create a consistent finished form.
  • Excellent repeatability: Precision-ground geometry helps identical furniture components receive the same profile.
  • Clean finished contours: Sharp carbide edges produce a smooth routed surface that can reduce subsequent sanding and finishing work.
  • Long professional service life: Wear-resistant carbide cutting edges maintain effective performance over extended use.
  • Complementary furniture design: Used with cutter 491131, the matching profile system allows coordinated decorative furniture fronts to be produced.
  • High routing accuracy: Festool's precisely manufactured cutter body supports excellent concentricity and controlled cutting.
  • Professional versatility: Suitable for furniture manufacturing, cabinetmaking, joinery and decorative woodworking applications.
  • Consistent production work: Well suited to repeat components where identical profile geometry is essential.

Application

  • Producing decorative profiled inlays.
  • Routing compound R6/R12 profiles.
  • Creating decorative furniture fronts.
  • Producing matching profiles together with Festool cutter 491131.
  • Furniture manufacturing.
  • Cabinetmaking.
  • Joinery.
  • Interior woodworking.
  • Decorative solid-wood profiling.
  • Repeat production of matching furniture components.

Extra Information

  • What does HW mean? HW is Festool's designation for carbide cutting material. Carbide offers considerably greater wear resistance than conventional high-speed steel and is ideal for demanding professional routing applications.
  • What does S8 mean? S8 identifies the cutter's 8 mm cylindrical shank diameter. The router must be fitted with a compatible 8 mm collet.
  • What does D42 mean? D42 specifies the nominal cutting diameter of 42 mm.
  • What does NL13 mean? NL identifies the cutter's working or cutting length. On this cutter the profile has a working height of 13 mm.
  • What does GL50 mean? GL is the complete overall length of the cutter, which is 50 mm.
  • What do R6 and R12 mean? The profile incorporates two different radii: R1 is 6 mm and R2 is 12 mm. Together they create the cutter's characteristic compound decorative shape.
  • Why two radii? Combining two curves produces a more decorative profile than a conventional single-radius roundover cutter and allows greater visual definition in furniture fronts and inlays.
  • Matched with Festool 491131: Festool specifically states that the profile of cutter 491137 is matched to profile radius cutter 491131. The two cutters can therefore be used as a coordinated system for furniture-front design.
  • No guide bearing: Unlike Festool profile radius cutter 491131, this profile cutter is not specified with an integral ball-bearing guide. Routing guidance therefore needs to be provided by the router setup, guide, fence or template appropriate to the application.
  • High-strength carbide brazing: Festool uses strong soldered joints between the steel cutter body and carbide blades to provide reliable operation at high routing speeds.
  • Concentric accuracy matters: A large 42 mm profile cutter must run accurately to produce a smooth surface. Festool's precise manufacturing helps minimise vibration and variation in the finished contour.
491137 and 491131 – a coordinated furniture-profile combination

Festool designed the HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 profile cutter so that its contour corresponds with the HW S8 D42/R6 profile radius cutter, order number 491131. Used appropriately, the two cutters allow complementary decorative forms to be created for furniture fronts and profiled inserts. This coordinated geometry makes it easier to achieve professional, repeatable decorative details than attempting to reproduce matching profiles with unrelated cutters.

Pro Tips

  • Make a test cut in an offcut of the actual workpiece material before profiling the finished component.
  • Use the test piece to establish the exact router depth and fence or template position required for the desired portion of the R6/R12 profile.
  • Because this is a relatively large 42 mm cutter, use a router with adequate power and a securely fitted 8 mm precision collet.
  • Check that the router base, table insert or guide system provides sufficient clearance around the complete cutter diameter.
  • For deep profiling, consider making progressive passes rather than attempting to remove all material in one heavy cut.
  • Use a smooth, consistent feed rate. Feeding too slowly can cause burning, while forcing the cutter excessively can reduce finish quality.
  • Whenever possible, route against the normal direction of cutter rotation rather than climb-cutting unless the specific setup and application safely require otherwise.
  • Secure small or narrow workpieces firmly before routing and use appropriate push devices when working at a router table.
  • Keep the carbide cutting edges clean. Resin accumulation increases friction and can produce burning even when the cutter is still sharp.
  • If the cutter begins requiring noticeably greater feed pressure or produces tearing that was not previously present, have the carbide edges professionally inspected and sharpened.
  • When using cutter 491137 together with matching profile cutter 491131, prepare sample components first and confirm that the two routed profiles align exactly before starting production work.
  • Keep a setup sample or marked reference piece when producing repeat furniture fronts. It makes future router depth and fence positioning much quicker to reproduce.

How to Use

  • Disconnect the router from its mains supply or remove the battery before fitting the cutter.
  • Confirm that the router uses an 8 mm collet and is suitable for a 42 mm-diameter cutter.
  • Inspect the cutter body, carbide edges and 8 mm shank for damage before installation.
  • Clean the router collet and cutter shank so that no dust or resin interferes with secure clamping.
  • Insert the shank sufficiently into the collet while observing the minimum insertion depth specified by the router manufacturer.
  • Do not allow the cutter body or transition radius to bottom out against the collet.
  • Tighten the collet securely according to the router operating instructions.
  • Set the required cutting depth and configure the router fence, template or guide system for the desired profile position.
  • Make a test pass in scrap material and inspect the R6/R12 profile.
  • Adjust the routing depth or guide position as necessary before machining the finished component.
  • Secure the workpiece firmly and connect suitable dust extraction.
  • Start the router and allow the cutter to reach operating speed before entering the workpiece.
  • Guide the router smoothly and consistently through the cut without excessive feed pressure.
  • For substantial material removal, use multiple controlled passes where appropriate.
  • Allow the cutter to stop completely before making adjustments or setting the router down.
  • After use, clean resin and dust from the cutter and inspect the carbide edges before storage.

Specifications

Description Spec
BrandFestool
Cat No.FES491137
Festool Order No.491137
Product TypeCarbide Profile Cutter
ModelHW S8 D42/13/R6+12
Cutting MaterialCarbide (HW)
Cutter Diameter (D)42 mm
Cutting Length (NL)13 mm
Overall Length (GL)50 mm
Radius 1 (R1)6 mm
Radius 2 (R2)12 mm
Shank Diameter (s)8 mm
Shank TypeCylindrical
Guide BearingNo
Matching Festool Cutter491131 - HW S8 D42/R6 Profile Radius Cutter
Primary ApplicationProfiled Inlays and Decorative Furniture Fronts
EAN / Barcode4014549077597
Quantity1 Piece

Scope of Delivery:

  • 1 x Festool HW S8 D42/13/R6+12 carbide profile cutter
  • Supplied in self-service display packaging

Safety

  • Always disconnect the router from its power source before fitting, removing, cleaning or inspecting the cutter.
  • Wear suitable eye protection, hearing protection and respiratory protection while routing.
  • Use the cutter only with a router fitted with the correct 8 mm collet and approved for the cutter's 42 mm diameter.
  • Check that the router base, table insert and guide system provide sufficient clearance for the complete cutter.
  • Inspect the cutter before every use and do not operate it if the carbide edges are cracked, chipped, loose or otherwise damaged.
  • Ensure the 8 mm shank is inserted sufficiently into the router collet and securely tightened.
  • Never clamp the cutter by its cutting body or allow the transition between body and shank to interfere with the collet.
  • Secure the workpiece firmly before routing.
  • Use appropriate guides, fences or templates because this cutter does not incorporate a guide bearing.
  • Maintain a stable stance and keep hands clear of the cutter path.
  • Do not attempt excessive material removal in one pass where multiple shallower passes would provide safer and cleaner results.
  • Feed the workpiece or router in the correct direction relative to cutter rotation unless a specialised routing procedure specifically requires otherwise.
  • Do not exceed the maximum rotational speed permitted for the cutter and router setup.
  • Allow the cutter to reach operating speed before contacting the workpiece.
  • Never make depth or fence adjustments while the cutter is rotating.
  • Allow the cutter to stop completely before placing the router down or approaching the cutting area.
  • Use suitable dust extraction when routing wood and wood-based materials.
  • Have carbide cutting edges sharpened only by a suitably qualified professional who can preserve the original R6/R12 profile geometry.
  • Read and follow the Festool router and cutter operating and safety instructions before use.