What are the dimensions of this Festool router bit?

The bit has a 5 mm diameter, a 12 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, such as the Festool OF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, OF 1400, and OF 2200.

Does this straight router bit include a guide bearing?

No, this router bit does not have a guide bearing.

Can you plunge directly into the workpiece with this cutter?

Yes, the plunge base blade allows direct plunging into the material.

What material is this router bit made of?

It is made of solid tungsten carbide (HW), providing high break resistance and a long service life.

FESTOOL HW S8 D5/12 groove cutter - 490954

Name: FESTOOL HW S8 D5/12 groove cutter - 490954
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 02332101
Price: 37.2 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 490954 | EAN 4014549000489

Recommended Retail Price €48.74

37.20 tax incl.

€30.74 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 13/10/2026

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Precise and durable groove milling

Practical benefits

Solid Festool carbide build: The solid tungsten carbide construction gives you increased break resistance even at a small 5 mm diameter.
Direct plunge into material: The specialized base blade enables you to plunge smoothly and directly into your workpiece.
Clean cuts in panels: With a 12 mm cutting length and 8 mm shank, you produce accurate grooves in sheet materials.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool groove cutter hw S8 D5/12, you achieve clean, tear-out-free 5 mm wide grooves in solid wood and sheet materials. Its solid carbide construction delivers excellent break resistance and a long working life across demanding tasks. Thanks to the built-in plunge base blade, you can plunge straight into the workpiece with complete control, making it easy to route channels for draught excluders, cables, or precise joinery. Featuring a 12 mm cutting length and a standardised 8 mm shank, this router bit clamps securely into your router for steady and accurate routing.

Product information FAQ

€37.20

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 5 mm
Cutting length: 12 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Router bit type: Straight cutter
With bearing: No

Product description

Groove cutter

Whether for fittings, a rear wall or a sliding door, grooves can be used in a versatile manner. These are quickly created with a groove cutter of a suitable diameter.

The base blade allows plunge-cutting of the cutter into the workpiece
Long service lives are achieved thanks to the solid carbide design
Perfectly suited to a multitude of materials

Ideally suited for

More security against small diameter bits breaking because of the low vibration all tungsten carbide cutter design
The partially ground standard tungsten carbide blade provides an increased service life when drilling panel materials

All Features

Diameter: 5 mm
Cutting length: 12 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Router bit type: Straight cutter
With bearing: No
D: 5.00 mm
Nl: 12.00 mm
Gl: 45.00 mm
S: 8 mm

Brand FESTOOL
02332101
EAN 4014549000489
Supplier number FESTOOL 490954

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What are the dimensions of this Festool router bit?: The bit has a 5 mm diameter, a 12 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, such as the Festool OF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, OF 1400, and OF 2200.
Does this straight router bit include a guide bearing?: No, this router bit does not have a guide bearing.
Can you plunge directly into the workpiece with this cutter?: Yes, the plunge base blade allows direct plunging into the material.
What material is this router bit made of?: It is made of solid tungsten carbide (HW), providing high break resistance and a long service life.