From April 2020, Festool will extend its workplace organisation range with the addition of the new, unique and mobile STM 1800 saw table and work bench. The contact surface is equipped with wooden coverings, which securely supports both the sheet material and workpieces, therefore allowing for precise work. Consequently, even boards up to 3100 x 2150 mm can be held and machined by a single person – without additional assistance. It can be adjusted up to 90 cm to the required working height and can be converted into a mobile panel saw using a portable circular saw and guide rail.

With the new STM 1800 saw table and work bench, Festool has created a new opportunity for workshops and installers to machine large panels – without additional assistance. Large panels are usually machined in workshops with stationary systems, which often start at more than €10,000. However, not every workshop can afford this, and there may even simply not be the space for the bench. Neither have there been any suitable solutions with respect to flexible working and assembly work. To date, the easiest and most common solution has been machining supported by trestles or using home-made aids. With the new STM 1800, Festool has developed something completely new: A professional solution for machining large panels. The folding table is an optimal addition to the system and can be turned into a mobile panel saw in no time at all in conjunction with a saw and guide rail. When fully assembled, the contact surface amounts to 1800 x 1800 millimetres and is made from differently positioned beechwood coverings which securely support the sheet material/workpiece. This means that longitudinal and cross cuts can be made on different types of boards and the sawn off boards always remain on the contact surface. Whether in workshops or at assembly sites, the STM can also be used as a work bench for sanding, milling, fitting and gluing. Moreover, when the bench is not needed, it is very easy to store without taking up a lot of space. The robust steel frame design also ensures that the bench has a long service life. Plastic slide elements and cover plugs ensure that the extendable tubes have good sliding properties. The bench is also equipped with robust rollers and a brake, which means that the bench – whether it is holding a workpiece or not – is mobile, regardless of whether it is used in workshops or at construction sites.

Optimally designed in terms of ergonomics – even for just a single person
For ergonomic work that minimises stress on your back: Even large sheet material or workpieces of up to 3100 x 2150 mm can be held and machined by a single person. This is made possible by a tilting function. The working height can also be set to up to 90 cm, as required. The bench is light and compact to transport thanks to its special folding system. Moreover, the bench can be assembled to be small or large, as required. Also practical: All parts are fitted to the bench. This means that nothing is lost and everything you require is always available when you need it, whether it be wooden coverings, holders, buttons or wheels.

The mobile STM 1800 saw table and work bench will be available from specialist retailers from April. You can find further information at www.festool.co.uk