Tongue and Groove Shaper Cutter Set for Flooring, with Softline Edge Profile – HSS M2
Professional bore-mounted shaper cutter set for tongue and groove joints on solid wood flooring, parquet and paneling, with a Softline profile: the top edges are rounded to R2 mm, so a fine decorative groove is visible where two boards meet, just like on paneling. The robust construction and brazed HSS M2 high-speed steel tips ensure clean cuts, tight joints and excellent durability, even under intensive use.
| Outer Diameter |
Outer DiameterClassic cutter – Ø120 mm / 4-face cutter – Ø120 mm |
| Cutting Height |
Cutting Height45 mm |
| Softline Profile |
Softline ProfileTop edges rounded R2 mm – decorative groove visible at the joint |
| Cutting Edge Material |
Cutting Edge MaterialHSS M2 (high-speed steel), brazed tips |
| Construction Type |
Construction TypeBore-mounted profile cutters, brazed HSS M2 tips, resharpenable |
| Cutting Edge Hardness |
Cutting Edge Hardness63 – 65 HRC |
| Set Configuration |
Set Configuration2 pcs. (1x classic cutter – tongue + 1x 4-face cutter – groove) |
| Recommended Speed |
Recommended Speed9,000 RPM |
| Estimated Yield |
Estimated YieldUp to 3,000 linear metres (in softwoods, before the first resharpening) |
🚀 KEY FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE:
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Precise Tongue and Groove Joint: complementary profile for a stable fit of flooring boards, parquet or paneling, with a professional finish.
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Softline Profile (R2 mm): the top edges of both boards are rounded, forming a visible decorative groove at the joint, just like on paneling. The surface looks more refined, and small height differences and natural wood movement are far less noticeable.
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Brazed HSS M2 Cutting Edge: high shock resistance, clean cuts without tearing wood fibres.
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Complete Configuration (Classic + 4-Face): the 2-cutter set produces both the tongue and the groove profile in a single purchase.
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Long-Term Investment: the tips can be resharpened repeatedly, extending the life of the set and reducing maintenance costs.
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Consistent Performance: balanced, vibration-free design for uniform cuts and precision on every pass, even under intensive use.
📌 Recommended for: joinery workshops, flooring, parquet and paneling manufacturers, and professionals who value precision, durability and solid joints.
📊 COMPATIBILITY BY MATERIAL TYPE (HSS M2)
Excellent: clean cut, no burn marks, smooth finish.
Very good: efficient cutting, good wear resistance.
Acceptable: faster edge wear, more frequent resharpening recommended.
The synthetic binder in these materials wears the HSS edge prematurely.
High risk of rapid damage to the cutting edge.
⚠️ IMPORTANT USE LIMITATIONS (HSS M2 VERSION):
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Natural Wood Only: this HSS M2 version is designed EXCLUSIVELY for natural solid wood (softwoods and hardwoods).
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Not for Composites: ❌ Do NOT use on particleboard, MDF, HDF or laminated boards pressed with synthetic glues! The synthetic binder in these materials wears the high-speed steel edge prematurely.
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Need a solution for composites? Contact our technical team before ordering to check whether a suitable tool version exists for your material.