Festool 493492 – D 8-NL 28 HW-DF 500 DOMINO Cutter, 8mm

Description

Festool 493492 DOMINO Cutter D 8-NL 28 HW-DF 500

The Festool 493492 is the Festool DOMINO cutter D 8-NL 28 HW-DF 500, a 8 mm carbide-tipped cutter for the Festool DOMINO DF 500 joining machine. It cuts the mortise for 8 mm DOMINO tenons, so loose-tenon joints line up and go together the same way every time. It is a precise cutter made for general cabinet and furniture joinery: carcases, face frames, table aprons, door rails and shelving.

Features and Specifications

• Model: D 8-NL 28 HW-DF 500
• Diameter: 8 mm, for 8 mm DOMINO tenons
• Cutting length (NL): 28 mm (about 1-1/8 inch)
• Cutting edges: carbide-tipped (HW); Festool rates them for 5,000 to 14,000 joints, depending on material
• Flutes: spiral flutes for clean cuts
• Shank: internally threaded for quick, easy cutter changes
• Fits: Festool DOMINO DF 500 only

Choosing the Right Cutter

8 mm is the all-round size for the DF 500. It covers most cabinet and furniture joints in common sheet and solid stock thicknesses. As a rule, match the tenon to roughly one third of the stock thickness, and set the plunge depth on the machine to suit the tenon length. The cutter diameter must match the tenon size you are using.

Who Uses It

Cabinet makers, furniture builders, millwork shops and finish carpenters who run the DOMINO DF 500 use the Festool 493492 for repeatable joints without a full mortise-and-tenon setup. It is a common replacement when a cutter dulls after long production runs.

Care and Changing Tips

Always unplug the machine before changing cutters. Clean resin and dust from the threads before fitting the cutter so it seats fully. Keep cutters in their case so the carbide edges do not chip against other tools. A dull cutter burns the mortise walls and needs more feed force, so replace it once the cut quality drops. Dust extraction keeps chips out of the mortise and improves the fit of the tenon.

Related Products

• Festool tools and accessories at IBEX
• All DOMINO and joiner cutters
• Festool 493491 DOMINO cutter D 6 for DF 500
• Festool 493493 DOMINO cutter D 10 for DF 500
• Festool 576423 DOMINO DF 500 Q-Set

Order the Festool 493492 from IBEX

IBEX stocks this item in Calgary and ships from Calgary. For larger quantities, call or email for a quote.