- Stock: 2-3 Days
- Model: FES491136 6384
- Weight: 0.08kg
- Dim: 10.20mm x 5.30mm x 5.30mm
- SKU: FES491136
- UPC: 4014549077542
- Availability: Available online only
- Lead Time: 2 - 5 Working days
Festool HW S8 D31,4/R6/45° Roundover and Chamfer Router Cutter
At a Glance: 31.4mm carbide router cutter with an 8mm shank, 6mm radius, 45° chamfer profile and conical ball-bearing guide.
The Festool HW S8 D31,4/R6/45° is a specialist roundover and chamfer router cutter designed to produce a beautifully flowing edge profile in a single controlled routing operation. Its carefully engineered geometry forms a 6mm radius that transitions smoothly into a 45° chamfer without leaving an unwanted step between the two profiles. A conical ball-bearing guide follows the workpiece edge and maintains a consistent cutting position, making the cutter ideal for accurately profiling solid wood and suitable wood-based panel materials. Durable carbide cutting edges provide dependable performance and a long service life, while the precision-ground profile delivers clean, repeatable results for furniture, cabinetry and decorative joinery.
Unlike a conventional roundover or chamfer cutter, this combination cutter creates a 6mm curve that flows directly into a 45° bevel. The result is an elegant, professionally machined edge without a visible shoulder between the rounded and angled sections.
Product highlights
- Combination edge profile: Produces a 6mm roundover that transitions smoothly into a 45° chamfer.
- Clean shoulder-free result: Forms the radius and bevel without leaving an unwanted step between the profiles.
- Conical ball-bearing guide: Follows the workpiece edge for consistent positioning and controlled routing.
- Carbide cutting edges: Deliver excellent wear resistance and dependable cutting performance.
- Professional dimensions: Features a 31.4mm cutter diameter and 18.5mm cutting length.
- Standard 8mm shank: Fits compatible Festool routers and other suitable routers equipped with an 8mm collet.
- Complementary profiling: Works particularly well in combination with a matching chamfer cutter for coordinated edge profiles.
Extra Information
- The cutter requires a compatible router fitted with an 8mm collet and sufficient clearance for its 31.4mm diameter.
- The conical ball-bearing guide must run against a smooth, clean and uninterrupted reference edge.
- The final balance between the rounded and chamfered sections depends on the routing-depth setting.
- Perform a test cut on a matching offcut before routing the finished workpiece.
- This cutter can be combined with an appropriate chamfer cutter when matching complementary profiles are required.
- Select the router speed according to the cutter diameter, material and instructions supplied with the router.
Pro Tips
- Use a test piece to fine-tune the cutter height until the 6mm radius flows cleanly into the 45° chamfer without an unwanted shoulder.
- Remove larger amounts of material in several shallow passes to reduce tear-out and improve control.
- Route end grain before long grain so that any breakout at the corner can be removed by the following pass.
- Keep the guide bearing and reference edge free from resin, dust and chips to maintain a consistent profile.
- Use a suitable sacrificial backing piece where the cutter exits the workpiece to minimise edge breakout.
How to Use
- Disconnect the router from the power supply or remove its battery pack before fitting the cutter.
- Inspect the cutter, carbide edges, shank and guide bearing for damage or contamination.
- Fit the 8mm shank correctly into a compatible 8mm collet and tighten it securely according to the router instructions.
- Adjust the cutter height to produce the required balance between the 6mm radius and 45° chamfer.
- Secure the workpiece firmly and make a test cut on a suitable offcut of the same material.
- Set an appropriate router speed and start the machine before bringing the cutter into contact with the workpiece.
- Guide the router against the cutter&s direction of rotation while keeping the bearing in continuous contact with the reference edge.
- Use smooth, consistent feed pressure and complete the profile in multiple passes if significant material must be removed.
- Switch off the router and wait for the cutter to stop completely before lifting the machine or making adjustments.
Features
- Precision-ground profile: Combines a defined 6mm radius with a 45° chamfer angle.
- Carbide cutting material: Provides durable cutting edges for regular professional woodworking.
- Bearing-guided operation: Uses the workpiece edge as the routing reference without requiring a separate guide fence for suitable applications.
- Conical guide bearing: Matches the specialised radius-and-chamfer cutter geometry.
- 18.5mm cutting length: Provides useful profiling capacity for furniture and joinery components.
- 60mm overall length: Offers a compact and controlled routing configuration.
Benefits
- Distinctive decorative edges: Creates an elegant profile that combines a soft curve with a crisp angled section.
- Consistent routing depth: The ball-bearing guide helps maintain a uniform profile along the workpiece edge.
- Reduced setup complexity: The combination geometry forms the roundover and chamfer as one continuous profile.
- Professional finish quality: Precision-ground carbide edges support clean, accurate routing results.
- Repeatable production: Once the routing depth is set, matching profiles can be produced across multiple workpieces.
- Long working life: Carbide cutting edges withstand demanding use and abrasive wood-based materials better than standard steel cutters.
Application
- Creating combined roundover and chamfer profiles.
- Routing a 6mm radius that transitions into a 45° chamfer.
- Decorative profiling of furniture edges.
- Edge finishing on cabinetry and joinery components.
- Profiling solid timber and suitable wood-based panel materials.
- Producing coordinated edge profiles with a complementary chamfer cutter.
- Repeated bearing-guided routing along straight or suitably curved edges.
Safety
- Wear suitable eye, hearing and respiratory protection while routing.
- Disconnect the router from its power source before installing, removing or adjusting the cutter.
- Confirm that the router, collet and base opening are suitable for the cutter&s 8mm shank and 31.4mm diameter.
- Do not use the cutter if the shank, carbide edges or ball-bearing guide are damaged, loose or excessively worn.
- Secure the workpiece firmly and keep hands clear of the cutter and routing path.
- Never start the router while the cutting edges are touching the workpiece.
- Feed the router against the direction of cutter rotation and avoid uncontrolled climb cutting.
- Do not exceed the maximum speed marked on the cutter or recommended for its diameter.
- Allow the cutter to stop completely before putting the router down or inspecting the finished profile.
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES491136 |
| Manufacturer Order No. | 491136 |
| Product Type | Roundover and Chamfer Router Cutter |
| Model | HW S8 D31,4/R6/45° |
| Cutting Material | Carbide |
| Cutter Diameter (D) | 31.4mm |
| Cutting Length (NL) | 18.5mm |
| Overall Length (GL) | 60mm |
| Radius (R) | 6mm |
| Chamfer Angle | 45° |
| Shank Diameter (S) | 8mm |
| Guide Type | Conical Ball-Bearing Guide |
| Primary Application | Combined Radius and Chamfer Edge Profiling |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Festool HW S8 D31,4/R6/45° Roundover and Chamfer Router Cutter
- 1 x Fitted Conical Ball-Bearing Guide