Bore Shaper Cutters for Wood – Spindle Moulders and 4-Sided Planers
All SolGrat bore shaper cutters in one collection: profiled cutters for furniture, doors, raised panels, cladding, groove and rebate, joints and decorative profiles. They fit vertical-spindle moulders and 4-sided moulding machines, with a standard Ø30 mm bore (Ø32 or Ø40 mm on some models) and reducing bushings for other spindles.
Bore Cutter Categories
- 🔹 Furniture cutters – rail and stile sets for cabinet fronts, Softline and the Pull Handle cutter for integrated handles.
- 🔹 Door and window cutters – rail and stile 40–48 mm, 60 mm tenon, thermal gap and window frame profiles.
- 🔹 Panel raising cutters – D160 / D200 mm, working above or below the workpiece.
- 🔹 Cladding, log and beam cutters – bevelled, round, shadow-gap and log-imitation profiles.
- 🔹 Groove and rebate cutters – grooves, rebates and 45° chamfers, with or without scorers.
- 🔹 Wood joint cutters – finger joint, lamella, glue joint and 45° mitre.
- 🔹 Flooring cutters – tongue and groove, straight or Softline profile.
- 🔹 Decorative profile, radius and handrail cutters.
- 🔹 Accessories – spacer rings and reducing bushings for spindle mounting.
Cutting Edge: DS, HSS M2 or HW (K40)
- DS Steel – economical option for softwood (fir, spruce, pine, lime).
- HSS M2 (6% W · 5% Mo, 63–65 HRC) – solid wood, fine finish without burning; easy to resharpen.
- HW (K40) – tungsten carbide, 86–87 HRA – hardwood, MDF, particleboard and serial production.
The tips are brazed onto a heat-treated, dynamically balanced steel body and can be resharpened several times at a specialised service centre. For a full comparison of the materials, see our guide DS Steel, HSS M2 or Carbide (HW)? How to choose your cutter material.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bore Cutters
What bore diameter do the cutters have?
The standard is Ø30 mm. Some models have a Ø32 or Ø40 mm bore – the exact size is shown in each product title and specification. For other spindle sizes, use reducing bushings and spacer rings.
Which machines do bore cutters fit?
They fit the vertical-spindle moulder (stationary shaper) and 4-sided moulding machines. They do not fit hand routers or collet-type CNC machines – for those you need shank router bits.
What speed should I run the cutter at?
The larger the cutter diameter, the lower the speed. The recommended speed is listed in each product specification – for example, D160–D200 mm panel raising cutters run at about 6,000 rpm. Never exceed the maximum speed marked on the cutter body.
Should I choose HSS M2 or HW (carbide)?
HSS M2 for softwood (fir, spruce, pine) – bright finish, no burning, lower price. HW (K40) for oak, beech, ash, MDF, particleboard and daily production – lasts several times longer. For softwood in low volumes, DS Steel is the most economical option.
Can the cutters be resharpened?
Yes. Brazed tips can be resharpened several times at a specialised service – carbide tips only with a diamond wheel. When heavily worn, the cutter body can be re-tipped with new inserts.
Do you make custom cutters?
Yes, we make bore cutters to your technical drawing or profile sample. Send us the drawing or a photo of the profile at office@solgrat.com or call +40 756 733 343.