Festool HW-WP R2 D28 KL12,7 OFK Carbide Reversible Replacement Cutters

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Festool HW-WP R2 D28 KL12,7 OFK Carbide Reversible Replacement Cutters 2 Pack

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Festool HW-WP R2 D28 KL12,7 OFK Carbide Reversible Replacement Cutters

At a Glance: Precision carbide reversible replacement blades with a 2 mm radius for Festool roundover cutter 499809, offering four usable cutting positions per blade while maintaining the cutter's original 28 mm diameter. Supplied as a set of 2.

Keep your Festool reversible-blade roundover cutter performing with the crisp precision of a fresh tool using the HW-WP R2 D28 KL12,7 OFK replacement cutter set. Specifically designed for Festool roundover cutter 499809, these highly precise carbide reversible blades reproduce its 2 mm radius profile for clean, consistent rounding of wooden and suitable plastic edges. The ingenious reversible-blade system means conventional resharpening is unnecessary: when one cutting position becomes worn, simply index the blade to expose a fresh cutting edge. Each reversible blade can be used four times, providing excellent service life from a compact replacement insert. Because the blades are replaced rather than repeatedly ground smaller, the complete router cutter retains its original 28 mm cutting diameter and 2 mm profile radius, helping preserve dimensional accuracy and repeatability throughout its working life. A supplied TX key makes blade changes straightforward, making this genuine Festool replacement set an efficient professional solution for furniture makers, cabinetmakers, joiners and users of the MFK 700 edge-routing system.

Reversible carbide blades – four fresh cutting positions without resharpening

The Festool reversible-blade system is designed to preserve cutting accuracy while reducing maintenance downtime. Instead of sending a conventional cutter away for sharpening and gradually altering its dimensions, the carbide insert can simply be turned to a fresh cutting position. Once all four positions have been used, the blade is replaced. The cutter body therefore retains its original geometry and diameter for consistently repeatable routing results.

Product highlights

Genuine Festool replacement cutters: Specifically designed for Festool reversible-blade roundover cutter 499809.
Precise 2 mm radius: Restores the cutter's original R2 profile for controlled edge rounding.
Highly precise carbide: Durable carbide construction provides excellent cutting accuracy and long service life.
Four usable cutting positions: Each reversible blade can be indexed and used four times before replacement is required.
No resharpening required: A fresh cutting edge is obtained by repositioning the reversible blade rather than grinding the cutter.
Constant cutter diameter: Replacing the cutting inserts allows the compatible cutter to retain its original 28 mm diameter.
Consistent R2 profile: Maintaining the original cutter geometry helps produce repeatable 2 mm rounded edges from job to job.
Long service life: Carbide cutting material provides excellent wear resistance for professional routing applications.
Simple blade replacement: The supplied TX key makes indexing and replacing the reversible cutters straightforward.
For wood and plastics: Designed for rounding suitable wooden and plastic edges.
Ideal for solid wood finishing: Particularly useful for cleanly softening and finishing exposed timber edges.
Two cutters supplied: Pack contains two replacement reversible carbide blades.

Product Compatibility

Festool roundover cutter 499809: Specifically designed as the replacement cutter set for the S8 HW R2 D28 KL12,7 OFK reversible-blade roundover cutter.
Festool MFK 700 EQ/B-Plus: Compatible indirectly through Festool roundover cutter 499809, which is designed for the MFK 700 EQ/B-Plus edge-routing system.
28 mm cutter system: Maintains the original 28 mm cutting diameter of the compatible roundover cutter.
12.7 mm ball-bearing system: Matched to the 12.7 mm guide-bearing configuration of the compatible cutter.

Note: This product contains replacement carbide cutting inserts for Festool roundover cutter 499809. It is not a complete router bit. Confirm the Festool cutter order number before purchasing replacement blades.

Features

Carbide cutting material: Provides excellent resistance to wear while maintaining a sharp precision cutting edge.
Reversible blade design: Multiple cutting positions extend usable life without conventional resharpening.
Four-time blade utilisation: Each blade can be used in four cutting positions.
R2 profile: Produces a precise 2.00 mm rounded edge with the compatible router cutter.
28 mm compatible cutter diameter: Designed specifically around the geometry of cutter 499809.
12.70 mm ball-bearing reference: Matched to the guide bearing used by the compatible roundover cutter.
Replaceable cutting inserts: Allows the precision cutter body to remain in service after cutting edges become worn.
TX-key servicing: Supplied TX key simplifies indexing and blade replacement.
Precision Festool geometry: Genuine replacement inserts maintain the intended roundover profile and cutter dimensions.

Benefits

Four cutting lives from each blade: Indexing the carbide insert exposes a fresh cutting position without immediately replacing the blade.
Consistent routing dimensions: Because there is no repeated resharpening, the compatible cutter maintains its nominal 28 mm diameter.
Reliable profile accuracy: The original R2 geometry is maintained for repeatable edge finishing.
Reduced downtime: A worn cutting edge can be indexed or replaced directly in the workshop rather than sending the complete cutter away for sharpening.
Long professional service life: Carbide construction resists wear during regular woodworking and suitable plastic-routing applications.
Lower long-term cutter cost: Only the worn inserts need replacing instead of the complete precision router cutter.
Clean edge finishing: Fresh carbide edges restore the smooth routing performance expected from the Festool cutter.
Simple maintenance: The supplied TX key makes routine cutter servicing quick and practical.

Application

Replacement cutters for Festool roundover cutter 499809.
Producing precise 2 mm rounded edges.
Rounding wooden edges.
Finishing solid timber edges.
Softening sharp furniture edges.
Rounding suitable plastic edges.
Furniture manufacturing.
Cabinetmaking.
Joinery and interior fitting.
Edge finishing with the compatible Festool MFK 700 routing system.
Repeat production where consistent cutter dimensions are important.

Specifications

Description	Spec
Brand	Festool
Cat No.	FES500370
Festool Order No.	500370
Product Type	Carbide Reversible Replacement Cutters
Model	HW-WP R2 D28 KL12,7 OFK
Cutting Material	Carbide
Profile	Roundover
Radius (R)	2.00 mm
Compatible Cutter Diameter	28 mm
Compatible Ball Bearing Diameter	12.70 mm
Compatible Festool Cutter	499809 - S8 HW R2 D28 KL12,7 OFK
Compatible Router System	MFK 700 EQ/B-Plus via Cutter 499809
Blade System	Reversible / Replaceable
Usable Cutting Positions	4 per Reversible Blade
Resharpening Required	No
Primary Materials	Wood and Suitable Plastics
Replacement Cutter Quantity	2 Pieces

Scope of Delivery:

2 x Festool HW-WP R2 carbide reversible replacement cutters
TX key for blade replacement

Extra Info

Extra Information

What does R2 mean? R2 identifies the finished roundover radius produced by the compatible cutter: 2.00 mm. This creates a clearly softened edge while remaining relatively subtle compared with larger roundover profiles.
What does D28 mean? D28 refers to the 28 mm nominal cutting diameter of the complete compatible roundover cutter.
What does KL12,7 indicate? The designation refers to the 12.7 mm ball bearing used by the compatible cutter system to guide the routing profile along the workpiece edge.
What does HW mean? HW is Festool's designation for carbide cutting material. Carbide offers excellent wear resistance and edge retention for professional routing applications.
What does WP mean? WP identifies the replaceable or reversible cutting-insert principle used on this Festool cutter system.
Why four cutting positions? The carbide insert is designed so it can be repositioned when a cutting edge becomes worn. Festool specifies that the reversible blade can be used four times before it is exhausted.
Why no resharpening? Instead of grinding material away from the cutting edge, a fresh factory-ground position is indexed into use. This saves maintenance time and preserves cutter dimensions.
Why constant cutter diameter matters: Conventional resharpening gradually reduces a cutter's dimensions. Replaceable inserts keep the cutter at its intended 28 mm diameter, which is valuable when repeatable profiles are required.
Use both blades correctly: The reversible inserts form part of a precision cutting system and must be seated and indexed correctly according to Festool's instructions.
Suitable for solid wood finishing: A fresh R2 cutting edge provides a clean, repeatable way to remove sharp corners while leaving a neat professionally finished profile.

R2 – a practical everyday edge radius

A 2 mm radius offers a useful balance between a sharp square edge and a strongly rounded profile. It removes the uncomfortable and easily damaged sharp corner while retaining the crisp visual proportions of furniture panels, solid timber components and interior joinery. This makes R2 a particularly useful edge treatment for frequently handled furniture and cabinetry.

Pro Tips

Before fitting new blades, check whether an unused cutting position remains available on the existing inserts. Each reversible blade can be used four times.
Index both cutting inserts consistently so the cutter remains correctly configured and balanced.
Clean the blade seats thoroughly before repositioning or installing inserts. Even a small wood chip or resin deposit beneath a blade can affect its seating accuracy.
Handle the carbide inserts carefully. Their cutting edges are extremely hard but can chip if dropped onto a hard surface.
Use the supplied TX key when loosening or tightening the blade fasteners.
Make sure the insert is positioned fully against its locating surfaces before tightening.
After changing or indexing the blades, rotate the cutter manually while the router is disconnected to confirm that everything is correctly seated.
Make a test cut in an offcut after servicing the cutter before routing an important finished component.
If the routed edge shows tearing or requires unusually high feed pressure, inspect the cutting inserts for wear, contamination or chipped edges.
Use a steady feed rate. Pausing with the rotating cutter in one location can leave burn marks or small variations in the finished profile.
Keep replacement inserts in their protective packaging until required to avoid damaging the precision carbide edges.
Do not attempt to freehand sharpen the reversible inserts. Index or replace them to maintain the intended Festool geometry.

How to Replace the Reversible Cutters

Disconnect the router from its power supply before removing or servicing the router cutter.
Remove Festool roundover cutter 499809 from the compatible router according to the machine operating instructions.
Clean the cutter body to prevent dust, resin or chips entering the precision blade seating areas.
Use the supplied TX key to carefully loosen the reversible-blade fastening screws.
Remove the carbide inserts and inspect their current cutting positions for wear or damage.
If unused cutting positions remain, rotate each blade to its next fresh position. If all four positions have been used, replace the blades with the new inserts.
Clean the blade seats carefully and make sure no debris remains between the cutter body and carbide insert.
Place each reversible blade correctly against its locating surfaces.
Secure the blade fasteners using the TX key according to Festool's instructions.
Check that both inserts are seated securely and evenly.
Reinstall the complete cutter in the compatible router and tighten it correctly in the collet.
With the router still disconnected, check that the cutter and guide bearing rotate freely without interference.
Make a test cut in scrap material and inspect the resulting 2 mm roundover profile before working on the finished component.

Safety

Always disconnect the router from its power supply before removing the cutter or servicing the reversible blades.
Wear suitable eye protection and handle the carbide inserts carefully because their precision cutting edges are extremely sharp.
Use the replacement cutters only with Festool roundover cutter 499809 for which they are specified.
Never install chipped, cracked, deformed or otherwise damaged carbide inserts.
Clean the insert seats thoroughly before fitting or indexing a blade. Foreign material beneath an insert can prevent correct seating.
Make sure both reversible cutters are positioned correctly and securely fastened before operating the router.
Use the correct fastening hardware and supplied TX key when servicing the cutter.
Never operate the router if an insert or fastening screw is loose.
Do not attempt to grind, reshape or manually resharpen the reversible carbide cutters.
Inspect the complete cutter body, carbide inserts, guide bearing and fastening hardware before use.
Make sure the complete router cutter is correctly inserted and securely clamped in the router collet.
Observe the maximum permissible rotational speed specified for the complete router cutter.
Secure the workpiece correctly before routing and keep hands clear of the cutter path.
Use suitable dust extraction and respiratory protection when routing materials that generate harmful dust.
Allow the router cutter to stop completely before making adjustments or setting the machine down.
Read and follow the Festool router, cutter and reversible-blade safety instructions before use.