{"product_id":"festool-ofkc-500-r3-eb-basic-18v-cordless-palm-edge-router-577986","title":"Festool OFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic 18V Cordless Palm Edge Router (577986)","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BA7mJs1p-ac?si=q2J0sx51t_dy2NfX\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003csection data-aplus=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power-source.svg\" alt=\"power-source\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCordless Edge Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eNo cord to drag across finished stock or get hung up on the bench. That matters when you are cleaning up exposed edges and want smoother handling around smaller parts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoundover Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Festool OFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic cordless edge router is set up around a roundover cutter configuration, making it a focused option for consistent edge profiling instead of a do-everything router that slows you down.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/toolbox.svg\" alt=\"toolbox\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystainer Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe included Systainer-style case keeps the router and edge-routing parts together, which is a real advantage if this tool is riding from shop to jobsite and back.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFestool OFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic cordless edge router\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cordless edge router for trimming and rounding over edges on finished workpieces. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecordless edge router designed for edge profiling and roundover work\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model number \u003cstrong\u003e577985\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version is identified as the \u003cstrong\u003eOFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic\u003c\/strong\u003e and is built around a roundover cutter setup rather than a broad general-purpose routing package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes an edge router like this useful is control. When you are easing sharp edges on panels, shelves, trim parts, or other visible pieces, a smaller router format is easier to manage than a full-size router. The cordless layout helps even more because there is no cord pulling against the tool while you are following an edge. That usually means smoother movement and less fuss when working on shorter parts or moving around a bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestool positions this unit specifically as a cordless edge router, and the variant information points to a \u003cstrong\u003eroundover cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e with the cutter designation \u003cstrong\u003eHW R3-OFK 500 Z1\u003c\/strong\u003e. That matters because it tells you this is a purpose-built setup for creating a consistent rounded edge profile. If your work regularly calls for breaking sharp corners cleanly and repeatably, a dedicated edge-routing setup like this is a more efficient choice than constantly changing and resetting a larger router.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the product images, the tool is shown with a compact body, a clear guide component, the roundover routing setup, and a Systainer case. In practical terms, that points to a system intended to stay organized and ready for repeat edge work. The clear guide piece is useful because visibility matters when you are working close to a finished edge and want to see exactly where the cutter is tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is part of Festool's cordless lineup, it fits the brand's battery-based approach rather than relying on a corded power source. An 18V Festool battery is shown in the provided product imagery, which supports the cordless platform focus. For buyers already invested in Festool cordless tools, that can be a real advantage because it keeps the tool in the same workflow instead of adding another corded machine just for edge treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis router makes the most sense for cabinet installers, finish carpenters, millwork shops, furniture builders, and serious DIY users who care about clean exposed edges. It is also a smart fit for anyone who does repetitive roundover work and wants a tool dedicated to that task. If you need one router to handle every profile under the sun, this is not that type of tool. If you want a more focused cordless edge router for controlled roundover work, this is exactly the point of the OFKC platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Clean Edge Profiling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/4014549445235_1.jpg\" alt=\"Festool OFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic cordless edge router shown with Systainer case and edge-routing accessories for roundover work in a workshop setup\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup is clearly aimed at repeatable edge finishing, not rough routing. The compact router body and organized case layout make it better suited to detail work where control, visibility, and quick setup matter more than raw size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact cordless edge router format for handling exposed edges and smaller workpieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShown with Systainer storage and edge-routing components to keep the system together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"acc\" id=\"product-whats-included\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Festool OFKC 500 cordless router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Systainer storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Roundover bit HW R3-OFK 600 Z1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Ball bearing guide KLS-D 15.8-OFK\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Dust extraction attachment with ball bearing brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Spring plate ball-bearing brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents listed from the provided product images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-bearing\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFocused on Consistent Roundovers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/4014549445235_3.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a bearing-guided routing component used with the Festool OFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic cordless edge router for controlled roundover edge work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roundover-specific configuration is the real story here. A guided edge-routing setup helps the tool follow the workpiece more consistently, which is exactly what you want when the goal is a uniform finished edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariant data identifies this model with a roundover cutter configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to users who do the same edge profile often and want a dedicated setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCordless edge router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage (V)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoundover cutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCutter Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHW R3-OFK 500 Z1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage Case\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystainer3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/voltage.svg\" alt=\"voltage\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eProduct imagery shows the cordless router paired with a Festool 18V battery, supporting use within Festool's 18V cordless system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge-Routing Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eThis specific version is identified around the HW R3-OFK 500 Z1 roundover cutter configuration, so it is aimed at that profile-focused routing task.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFinish Carpentry\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinet Installation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Building\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMillwork\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEdge Profiling\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRoundover Work\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFestool OFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic cordless edge router for repeat edge work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of router that makes sense when you do a lot of edge easing and want a cordless tool dedicated to doing that job cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodworkers, finish guys, and cabinet pros who want a compact router focused on roundover and edge-finishing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The OFKC format is purpose-built for edge routing, and this 577985 version is clearly centered on a roundover cutter setup instead of trying to cover every routing task.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specialized cordless edge router. If you need broad router versatility, look at a more general router platform. If clean, repeatable edge profiling is the priority, this is the smarter pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of tool is the OFKC 500 R3 EB-Basic?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a cordless edge router designed for edge profiling and roundover work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this version set up for a specific profile?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The variant data identifies this model with a roundover cutter and the cutter designation HW R3-OFK 500 Z1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a cordless or corded router?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a cordless router.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat battery platform does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The provided product imagery shows a Festool 18V battery associated with this cordless platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Festool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53200252043558,"sku":"577986","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/down_fr_ofkc500r3basic_577985_sod_01a.jpg?v=1778779932","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/festool-ofkc-500-r3-eb-basic-18v-cordless-palm-edge-router-577986","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}