Which wood types are best suited for this spiral groove cutter?

Made from HS steel, this cutter is specifically optimised for softwoods and solid timber.

What is the shank diameter of this cutter?

It features an 8 mm shank, making it compatible with any router with an 8 mm collet.

What are the cutting dimensions of this tool?

It has a cutting diameter of 8 mm and a working length of 19 mm.

Does this cutter have an integrated guide bearing?

No, this spiral groove cutter is designed without a ball bearing.

What is the advantage of the spiral flute design?

The spiral design provides smooth running and draws chips upwards for efficient dust extraction.

FESTOOL HS Spi S8 D8/19 spiral groove cutter - 490945

Name: FESTOOL HS Spi S8 D8/19 spiral groove cutter - 490945
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 02332168
Price: 25.4 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 490945 | EAN 4014549000373

Recommended Retail Price €29.67

25.40 tax incl.

€20.99 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 12/10/2026

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Clean and precise spiral routing

Practical benefits

Smooth splinter free grooves: The drawing cut of this Festool bit creates less cutting pressure, giving you remarkably clean routing results.
Efficient upward chip extraction: Its spiral geometry pulls wood chips directly upward, keeping your cut clear and extraction optimal during operation.
Built for solid softwood: Manufactured from premium HS steel, it delivers exceptionally smooth running performance in all softwood applications.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool hs spi S8 D8/19 spiral groove cutter, you route clean, splinter-free grooves in solid softwood. Thanks to its drawing cut design, cutting pressure is significantly reduced, ensuring an exceptionally smooth and low-vibration operation. The spiral flute geometry pulls wood chips directly upwards, keeping your cut clear and dust extraction optimal at all times. Featuring an 8 mm cutting diameter, a 19 mm working length, and an 8 mm shank, this straight router bit without a guide bearing delivers the precision and control you need for all demanding woodworking tasks.

Product information FAQ

€25.40

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 8 mm
Cutting length: 19 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Router bit type: Straight cutter
With bearing: No

Product description

Spiral groove cutter

Spiral groove cutters are outstandingly suited to creating grooves or routing cut-outs with templates. Thanks to the high-performance cutting steel, it is suitable above all for solid wood.

The drawing cut of the cutter generates less cutting pressure, thus creating clean routing results

Ideally suited for

Particularly smooth running spiral groove cutters, in HS steel, optimally suited for softwood applications
Because of the spiral shape of the cutter blade, cutter chips are drawn directly upwards and optimally extracted

All Features

Diameter: 8 mm
Cutting length: 19 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Router bit type: Straight cutter
With bearing: No
D: 8.00 mm
Nl: 19.00 mm
Gl: 50.00 mm
S: 8 mm

Brand FESTOOL
02332168
EAN 4014549000373
Supplier number FESTOOL 490945

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which wood types are best suited for this spiral groove cutter?: Made from HS steel, this cutter is specifically optimised for softwoods and solid timber.
What is the shank diameter of this cutter?: It features an 8 mm shank, making it compatible with any router with an 8 mm collet.
What are the cutting dimensions of this tool?: It has a cutting diameter of 8 mm and a working length of 19 mm.
Does this cutter have an integrated guide bearing?: No, this spiral groove cutter is designed without a ball bearing.
What is the advantage of the spiral flute design?: The spiral design provides smooth running and draws chips upwards for efficient dust extraction.