What is this dovetail cutter used for?

It is designed for making open dovetail joints in softwoods, especially when combined with the Festool VS 600 jointing system and SZ 20 template.

Which routers are compatible with this cutter?

With an 8 mm shank diameter, it fits all routers equipped with an 8 mm collet.

What are the dimensions and cutting angle of this bit?

It features a 20 mm diameter, a 17 mm cutting length, and a 15° angle.

Does this dovetail bit include a ball bearing guide?

No, it has no guide bearing and is used in combination with template guides or routing jigs.

Which materials are suitable for this HS cutter?

High-speed steel (HS) cutters are specifically optimized for routing softwood.

FESTOOL HS S8 D20/17/15° dovetail cutter - 490995

Name: FESTOOL HS S8 D20/17/15° dovetail cutter - 490995
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 02332081
Price: 43.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 490995 | EAN 4014549000977

Recommended Retail Price €49.95

43.80 tax incl.

€36.20 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 14/10/2026

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Accurate dovetail joints with seamless alignment

Practical benefits

Optimized for softwoods: High-speed steel HS construction ensures you make clean, tear-free cuts effortlessly in all softwood workpieces.
Dedicated Festool routing system: Combine this cutter with the VS 600 basic unit and SZ 20 template to produce traditional open dovetails quickly.
Precise 15 degree cutting angle: The 15° angle and 20 mm cutting diameter allow you to shape tight-fitting, sturdy timber joints with confidence.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool hs S8 D20/17/15° dovetail cutter, you create clean, traditional wood joints in softwoods with ease. Featuring an 8 mm shank, a 20 mm cutting diameter, a 17 mm cutting length, and a precise 15° angle, this high-speed steel cutter produces tear-free open dovetail joints. Paired with the Festool vs 600 jointing system and the sz 20 template, it ensures fast, accurate, and repeatable routing for solid wood drawers and furniture in your workshop.

Product information FAQ

€43.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Diameter: 20 mm
Cutting length: 17 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Type of router: Dovetail cutter
With bearing: No
Angle: 15 °

Product description

Dovetail cutter

Dovetail cutter for producing an open dovetail joint. This joint is easy to produce in the system with the VS 600 basic device and the SZ 20 template.

With the matched system consisting of a router, template and cutter, traditional exposed and blind dovetail joints can be made in no time at all

Ideally suited for

For creating an open SZ 20 dovetail joint

All Features

Diameter: 20 mm
Cutting length: 17 mm
Shank size (milling cutter): 8 mm
Type of router: Dovetail cutter
With bearing: No
Angle: 15 °
D: 20.00 mm
Nl: 17.00 mm
Gl: 49.00 mm
Alpha: 15.00 °
S: 8 mm

Brand FESTOOL
02332081
EAN 4014549000977
Supplier number FESTOOL 490995

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is this dovetail cutter used for?: It is designed for making open dovetail joints in softwoods, especially when combined with the Festool VS 600 jointing system and SZ 20 template.
Which routers are compatible with this cutter?: With an 8 mm shank diameter, it fits all routers equipped with an 8 mm collet.
What are the dimensions and cutting angle of this bit?: It features a 20 mm diameter, a 17 mm cutting length, and a 15° angle.
Does this dovetail bit include a ball bearing guide?: No, it has no guide bearing and is used in combination with template guides or routing jigs.
Which materials are suitable for this HS cutter?: High-speed steel (HS) cutters are specifically optimized for routing softwood.