Festool HW S12 D18/45 Groove Cutter 18mm x 45mm

Festool HW S12 D18/45 Groove Cutter 18mm x 45mm At a Glance: Professional tungsten carbide-tipped groove cutter with an 18mm cutting diameter, 45mm cutting length and sturdy 12mm shank. The Festool HW S12 D18/45 is a professional groove cutter engineered for accurate drilling, plunging, grooving, rebating and long-hole routing in solid wood and wood-based panel materials. Its precise cutting geometry, stable 12mm shank and sharp tungsten carbide cutting edges work together to deliver clean, controlled cuts and consistently smooth surfaces. The generous 45mm cutting length makes this cutter particularly useful for deeper grooves, recesses, fittings and demanding furniture-manufacturing applications. Built for Festool's powerful OF 1400, OF 2000 and OF 2200 routers, it offers the accuracy, durability and dependable performance required for professional workshop and installation work. Professional HW cutting performance The soldered tungsten carbide cutting edges provide excellent durability and a long service life, including during plunge-routing operations. Optimised cutter geometry and a rigid shaft help minimise vibration and support clean, accurate results in demanding routing applications. Product Highlights Deep routing capability: The 45mm cutting length is suitable for deeper grooves, recesses and long-hole routing. Clean, precise results: Optimised cutter geometry and sharp cutting edges help produce smooth surfaces and accurate profiles. Long service life: Soldered tungsten carbide cutting edges withstand demanding professional use and plunge-routing applications. Stable 12mm shank: The robust shank provides secure clamping and dependable power transfer in compatible Festool routers. Versatile woodworking performance: Suitable for grooving, drilling, rebating, routing fittings and working with templates. Professional Festool quality: Designed as part of the Festool routing system for accurate and repeatable workshop results. Product Compatibility Festool OF 1400: Compatible when used with the correct 12mm collet. Festool OF 2000: Suitable for use with the router's corresponding 12mm collet. Festool OF 2200: Ideal for powerful, controlled routing in demanding applications. Collet requirement: The router must be fitted with a secure and compatible 12mm collet.