Festool 497870 – DOMINO Cutter D 12-NL 70 HW-DF 700, Carbide-Tipped, for DF 700

Description

Festool 497870 DOMINO Cutter D 12-NL 70 HW-DF 700

The Festool 497870 is the Festool DOMINO cutter D 12-NL 70 HW-DF 700, a 12 mm carbide-tipped cutter for the Festool DOMINO XL DF 700 joining machine. It cuts the mortise for 12 mm DOMINO tenons, so loose-tenon joints line up and go together the same way every time. It is a precise cutter made for strong joints in furniture, cabinetry, doors and timber frame work.

Features and Specifications

• Model: D 12-NL 70 HW-DF 700
• Diameter: 12 mm, for 12 mm DOMINO tenons
• Cutting length (NL): 70 mm (about 2-3/4 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 XL DF 700 only

Choosing the Right Cutter

12 mm is a common choice on the DOMINO XL DF 700 for heavier furniture and door joints. 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 XL DF 700 use the Festool 497870 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 497868 DOMINO cutter D 8 for DF 700
• Festool 497871 DOMINO cutter D 14 for DF 700
• Festool 576431 DOMINO XL DF 700 EQ-Set

Order the Festool 497870 from IBEX

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