- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: FESTOOL
- Model: FES491077 358708
- Weight: 0.10kg
- Dimensions: 102.00cm x 53.00cm x 53.00cm
- SKU: FES491077
- UPC: 4014549001820
Festool HW S8 D35 35mm Hinge Location Cutter
At a Glance: Professional 35 mm carbide-tipped hinge location cutter with an 8 mm shank, centring point and two chamfered cutting blades. Specially designed for high-speed Festool routers and ideal for accurately machining hinge fitting holes in solid wood, panel materials, MDF and chipboard, particularly when used with the Festool LR 32 hole drilling system.
The Festool HW S8 D35 is a precision 35 mm hinge location cutter developed specifically for use in routers. Unlike conventional low-speed drilling tools, its specialised cutter geometry is designed for the high rotational speeds produced by routing machines. A central locating point helps establish the drilling position accurately, while two carbide cutting blades provide clean machining and excellent service life. The 35 mm diameter makes the cutter particularly useful for producing recesses for hinge fittings in furniture and cabinet construction. It can be used in softwood, hardwood and wood-based panel materials including solid wood, MDF and chipboard. With its 8 mm shank and 54.5 mm overall length, the cutter is compatible with a wide range of Festool routers and is especially useful in combination with the Festool LR 32 hole drilling system for systematic, repeatable cabinet and furniture machining.
The HW S8 D35 is not simply a conventional drill bit fitted with a router shank. Festool specifically designed the cutter geometry so it can operate at the high rotational speeds of compatible routers. Its centring point establishes the position of the hole, while the two chamfered carbide cutting blades remove the surrounding material efficiently.
Product highlights
- 35 mm cutting diameter: Ideal for machining common furniture hinge fitting recesses and other accurately sized 35 mm holes.
- Two carbide cutting blades: Hard-wearing cutting edges provide excellent service life in demanding woodworking applications.
- Centring point: Helps locate the cutter accurately at the required drilling position.
- Designed for routers: Special cutter geometry allows use at the high rotational speeds of compatible Festool routers.
- 8 mm shank: Fits compatible Festool router collets designed for 8 mm tooling.
- 54.5 mm overall length: Compact geometry designed specifically for controlled hinge and fitting-hole machining.
- Ideal with LR 32: Particularly well suited to Festool's LR 32 hole drilling system for systematic cabinet construction.
- Suitable for solid timber: Can be used in both softwood and hardwood.
- Suitable for panel materials: Designed for MDF, chipboard and other suitable wood composite boards.
- Professional cabinetmaking accessory: Excellent for furniture, cabinetry, interior fitting and repetitive hinge installation.
Product Compatibility
- Festool OF 900 router.
- Festool OF 1000 router.
- Festool OF 1010 router.
- Festool OF 1010 R router.
- Festool OF 1400 router.
- Festool OF 2000 router.
- Festool OF 2200 router.
- Festool LR 32 hole drilling system: Ideal for systematic furniture and cabinet machining.
Compatibility note: The cutter has an 8 mm shank. Always use the correct Festool 8 mm collet and confirm that the router and selected speed are suitable for a 35 mm hinge location cutter before use.
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Features
- 35 mm cutter diameter: Designed for accurately machining large fitting recesses and hinge holes.
- 8 mm shank: Compatible with the appropriate Festool router collet.
- 54.5 mm overall length: Compact purpose-designed geometry for router-based drilling.
- Two carbide blades: Durable HW cutting edges provide long service life.
- Central locating point: Helps position the cutter accurately before the cutting edges enter the material.
- Chamfered reamer-style blades: Special blade geometry is optimised for machining at router speeds.
- LR 32 compatible: Excellent for repeatable furniture-hole layouts using the Festool system.
- Broad timber compatibility: Suitable for softwood, hardwood and wood-based sheet materials.
Benefits
- Accurate hinge recesses: The centring point and rigid router guidance help position 35 mm fitting holes precisely.
- Clean machining: Two carbide cutting edges provide controlled cutting in solid wood and panel materials.
- Long cutter life: Carbide cutting edges withstand demanding professional use significantly better than softer cutting materials.
- Efficient production: Router compatibility allows fitting holes to be machined quickly during furniture and cabinet production.
- Repeatable LR 32 work: Combining the cutter with the LR 32 system makes repetitive cabinet machining much easier and more consistent.
- One cutter for many wood materials: Suitable for natural timber as well as MDF, chipboard and other appropriate panel products.
- Festool system integration: Designed to work with a wide range of Festool routers rather than requiring a dedicated boring machine.
Application
- Machining holes for furniture hinge fittings.
- Creating 35 mm fitting recesses.
- Cabinetmaking.
- Kitchen cabinet construction.
- Furniture manufacture.
- Door and cabinet hardware installation.
- LR 32 system drilling.
- Machining softwood.
- Machining hardwood.
- Machining solid wood.
- Machining MDF.
- Machining chipboard.
- Machining suitable panel materials.
- Shopfitting and interior installation.
Extra Information
- What does HW mean? HW is Festool's designation for carbide cutting material. The cutter uses two carbide blades for excellent wear resistance and service life.
- What does S8 mean? S8 identifies the cutter's 8 mm shank diameter.
- What does D35 mean? D35 specifies a 35 mm cutting diameter.
- What does GL mean? GL refers to the cutter's overall length. The HW S8 D35 has an overall length of 54.5 mm.
- Why does it have a centring point? The central point establishes the drilling position before the main cutting edges fully engage the workpiece, helping improve positioning accuracy.
- Why does Festool use two carbide blades? Carbide provides high wear resistance, while the two-edge configuration creates an effective cutting action around the complete 35 mm diameter.
- Why is this cutter suitable for a router? Festool uses a special cutter-blade design specifically engineered to operate at the much higher rotational speeds produced by routers.
- Why is 35 mm useful for cabinetmaking? A 35 mm recess is widely used for concealed furniture hinge fittings, making this diameter especially valuable in cabinet and furniture production.
- What is the advantage of using it with LR 32? The LR 32 system provides an accurate reference and repeatable positioning system for furniture machining, reducing individual measuring and layout work.
A normal twist drill is designed primarily for producing relatively small cylindrical holes. A hinge location cutter removes material across a much larger diameter while creating a controlled flat-bottomed fitting recess. The HW S8 D35 also differs from many traditional boring bits because its cutting geometry is specifically designed for use in a high-speed router.
Materials such as MDF and chipboard can be surprisingly abrasive because of their dense fibres, resins and binders. Carbide cutting edges offer significantly better wear resistance than conventional tool steel, helping the HW S8 D35 maintain its cutting performance over repeated furniture-fitting operations.
The Festool LR 32 system transforms compatible guide rails and routers into a systematic furniture-machining setup. Combining the LR 32 system with the HW S8 D35 makes it possible to integrate hinge fitting holes into the same accurate workflow used for shelf-pin and cabinet-system drilling.
Pro Tips
- Always make a test cut in an offcut of the same material before machining finished cabinet components.
- Confirm the exact hinge manufacturer's drilling dimensions before routing; 35 mm describes the cup-hole diameter but does not determine the required setback from the door edge.
- Set the router depth carefully so the hinge recess is deep enough without unnecessarily reducing the material remaining beneath it.
- Measure the workpiece thickness before setting cutting depth, especially on thinner cabinet doors.
- Use the LR 32 system where several identical components or accurately repeated hinge positions are required.
- Make sure the 8 mm shank is clean before inserting it into the router collet.
- Insert and clamp the shank according to the router and collet instructions; do not clamp directly against the cutter body.
- Keep the centring point and carbide cutting edges free of resin and compacted debris.
- Use suitable dust extraction when machining MDF, chipboard and other engineered boards because they can generate large quantities of fine dust.
- Allow the router to reach operating speed before lowering the cutter into the workpiece.
- Feed the cutter smoothly rather than forcing it aggressively into the material.
- Inspect the carbide edges periodically. Dull or damaged cutting edges can increase heat and reduce hole quality.
- For laminated or coated panels, make a test hole first to confirm the required finish around the visible edge of the recess.
How to Use
- Confirm the hinge or fitting manufacturer's required hole diameter, position and depth.
- Disconnect the router from the mains supply before fitting the cutter.
- Fit the correct 8 mm collet to the compatible Festool router.
- Insert the HW S8 D35 shank correctly and tighten the collet securely.
- Set the required cutting depth according to the fitting and workpiece thickness.
- Position the router using the required template, guide or Festool LR 32 system.
- Secure the workpiece so it cannot move during routing.
- Connect appropriate dust extraction where possible.
- Set the router to a suitable speed according to the machine operating instructions.
- Start the router and allow it to reach operating speed.
- Lower the cutter smoothly into the workpiece while keeping the router firmly controlled.
- Machine to the preset depth without forcing the cutter.
- Allow the cutter to clear the recess before withdrawing it fully from the workpiece.
- Switch off the router and allow the cutter to stop completely before putting the machine down.
- Check the finished recess for correct diameter, depth and position before installing the fitting.
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES491077 |
| Festool Order No. | 491077 |
| Product Type | Hinge Location Cutter |
| Model | HW S8 D35 |
| Cutting Material | Carbide (HW) |
| Cutting Diameter (D) | 35.00 mm |
| Overall Length (GL) | 54.50 mm |
| Shank Diameter (s) | 8 mm |
| Cutting Blades | 2 Carbide Blades |
| Centring Point | Yes |
| Compatible Routers | OF 900, OF 1000, OF 1010, OF 1010 R, OF 1400, OF 2000, OF 2200 |
| Recommended System | Festool LR 32 Hole Drilling System |
| Suitable Materials | Softwood, Hardwood, Solid Wood, Panel Materials, MDF and Chipboard |
| Primary Application | Holes and Recesses for Hinge Fittings |
| EAN / Barcode | 4014549001820 |
| Quantity | 1 Piece |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Festool HW S8 D35 35 mm hinge location cutter
Note: Router, LR 32 system, guide rail and hinge fittings are not included.
Safety
- Use the cutter only in compatible routing equipment capable of safely operating a 35 mm hinge location cutter.
- Always follow the Festool router and router-cutter safety instructions.
- Disconnect the router from the mains supply before fitting, removing or inspecting the cutter.
- Use the correct 8 mm collet and make sure the shank is securely clamped before starting the machine.
- Inspect the cutter before every use and do not operate it if the carbide blades, centring point or shank are cracked, chipped, bent or otherwise damaged.
- Secure the workpiece firmly before routing.
- Wear suitable eye and hearing protection.
- Use effective dust extraction and suitable respiratory protection, particularly when machining MDF, chipboard or other engineered wood products.
- Keep hands clear of the cutting area and never reach beneath the workpiece while the router is connected to power.
- Set the cutting depth before starting the router and confirm that sufficient material remains beneath the recess.
- Allow the router to reach operating speed before plunging into the workpiece.
- Do not force the cutter into the material or apply excessive feed pressure.
- Allow the cutter to stop completely before putting the router down or making adjustments.
- Carbide cutting edges can remain hot immediately after machining; allow the cutter to cool before handling.
