What is the shank size of this Festool dowel drill bit?

The bit features an 8 mm cylindrical shank (S8), designed for routers with an 8 mm collet.

What are the drilling dimensions and cutting length?

It has a drilling diameter of 6 mm, a cutting length of 30 mm, and an overall length of 53.5 mm.

What material are the cutting edges made from?

The bit features carbide-tipped (HW) cutting edges (2 cutters) and a brad point for clean, accurate holes.

What are the main applications for the HW S8 D6/30 Z?

It is designed for routing precise dowel holes and hole series in wood and furniture joinery.

FESTOOL HW S8 D6/30 Z dowel drill bit hw shank 8 mm - 491067

Name: FESTOOL HW S8 D6/30 Z dowel drill bit hw shank 8 mm - 491067
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 02332379
Price: 31.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 491067 | EAN 4014549001691

Recommended Retail Price €38.62

31.80 tax incl.

€26.28 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 28/10/2026

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Accurate dowel holes with your router

Practical benefits

Exact brad point positioning: The integrated centring point prevents slipping, ensuring you drill perfectly straight holes every time.
Built for high speeds: The Festool geometry delivers smooth, tear-free performance at maximum router operating speeds.
Long-lasting carbide edges: Hard carbide construction keeps the 2 cutting edges sharp throughout heavy woodworking tasks.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool 491067 hw S8 D6/30 z dowel drill bit, you can create clean and accurate dowel joints using your router. The integrated brad point ensures exact positioning without slipping, letting you start every plunge straight and true. Engineered with two durable carbide-tipped cutting edges, this bit handles high router speeds with ease to deliver tear-free hole edges in solid wood, plywood, and MDF. Featuring a 6 mm diameter, a 30 mm cutting depth, and an 8 mm shank, it is ideal for drilling precise blind holes and hole series in furniture joinery.

Product information FAQ

€31.80

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Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 6 mm
Drill bit type: Dowel drill bit
Overall length: 53.5 mm
Shank size: 6 mm
Shank type: Cylindrical
Material (drill bit): Carbide tip
Number of cutting edges: 2 ea
Cutting length: 30 mm

Product description

Dowel drill

A special cutter for dowel drillings in conjunction with a router. Thanks to its geometry, it is perfectly suited to high speeds.

The centring point offers the cutter very good guidance
In conjunction with the hole drilling system, a series of drill holes is quickly and easily created

Ideally suited for

Dowel and hole series drill with an 8 mm shaft, optimised for high cutting speeds when routing

All Features

Diameter: 6 mm
Drill bit type: Dowel drill bit
Overall length: 53.5 mm
Shank size: 6 mm
Shank type: Cylindrical
Material (drill bit): Carbide tip
Number of cutting edges: 2 ea
Cutting length: 30 mm
D: 6.00 mm
Gl: 53.50 mm
Nl: 30.00 mm
S: 8 mm

Brand FESTOOL
02332379
EAN 4014549001691
Supplier number FESTOOL 491067

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the shank size of this Festool dowel drill bit?: The bit features an 8 mm cylindrical shank (S8), designed for routers with an 8 mm collet.
What are the drilling dimensions and cutting length?: It has a drilling diameter of 6 mm, a cutting length of 30 mm, and an overall length of 53.5 mm.
What material are the cutting edges made from?: The bit features carbide-tipped (HW) cutting edges (2 cutters) and a brad point for clean, accurate holes.
What are the main applications for the HW S8 D6/30 Z?: It is designed for routing precise dowel holes and hole series in wood and furniture joinery.