Special-Topics
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Profile elements for LED light bands – professionally installed
June 2022
What can you do for unusual jobs for industry customers? How do you professionally fix extra-long light bands to the ceiling and wall? What should you be aware of? Painter Stelzle gives tips on how to install these extra-long LED light bands professionally.
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Massive, huge - a new world record
May 2022
World record attempt by triathletes Jan Frodeno and Lionel Sanders and a decisive contribution from the professional tradespeople at Schneestern in Durach, near Kempten
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Sanding - How to in Practice
May 2022
Over the last few years, renovating old houses and apartments has been in vogue. Most of these buildings date back to the period between 1960 and 1980, meaning there is a lot of work to do – every surface needs to be renovated and the related subsurfaces indoors must be prepared.
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Sanding Edges – a "how to" guide
May 2022
With the unique hand-held edge sander from Festool, ideal sanding results are possible on any edge. How does the sander work? Which settings are available? What do I need to know about the angle adjustment? Is there protection for delicate surfaces? How can I fit my edge sander onto an existing sander?
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Renewed splendour for old wooden window frames and casements
May 2022
Renovating windows is a complex task. This is particularly true in the conservation of cultural heritage, but is also increasingly the case for the modern and sustainable handling of existing materials like wood. A meticulous refurbishment with the appropriate expertise can preserve a window construction for many more years of use.
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A Guide to Screwdriving
March 2022
Cordless screwdrivers: Always at hand in timber construction, interior finishing and dry mortarless construction and often carried right on the belt on a clip. But which screwdriver is best suited to the different tasks and applications? The variety of cordless screwdrivers can seem overwhelming. But one thing is clear: The only way to achieve the best result is to work with a tool that is precisely matched to the application.
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Flexible, effortless and accurate cutting of insulating materials
March 2022
Anyone who regularly cuts insulating materials will be more than familiar with problems like these: Blades fail and flying glass fibres penetrate the skin like tiny needles, or in the worst case, released glass and mineral wool fibres cause fits of coughing. With the ISC 240 cordless insulation saw, these unpleasant experiences are a thing of the past.
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A Guide to Drilling
February 2022
Screwdriving, drilling, percussion drilling and hammer drilling: The cordless drills such as the new Quadrive TDC 18/4, the new Quadrive TPC 18/4 percussion drill and the BHC 18 cordless hammer drill are highly versatile. They provide torque, speed and sometimes impact energy just like corded power tools, yet the drilling quality is not decided by these criteria alone.
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Mixing done right – a "how to" guide
February 2022
The importance of correctly mixing powdered materials is often underestimated. Philipp Stahl, master painter and application engineer at Festool, describes why this process in particular is so crucial. In particular, the combination of stirrer and stirring rod plays an important role in mixing and stirring, and should be individually tailored to the relevant material.
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Cutting doors to length professionally
January 2022
During renovations/restorations of old buildings, it is not uncommon for the floor to have been laid perfectly but the doors do not subsequently fit in the frames. What happens then? At this point, it is more a question of precision than guesswork. Specialist Nadja Körbel from Festool shows you how to cut doors to length professionally in nine steps.
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Practical expertise for floors
August 2021
How can substrates for floors be professionally prepared and what is there to watch out for? Festool technical expert Nadja Körbel gives tips for perfect substrate preparation.
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Practical expertise for walls and ceilings
August 2021
How can substrates on walls and ceilings be professionally prepared and what is there to watch out for? Festool technical expert Philipp Stahl suggests tips for perfect substrate preparation.
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A mobile concept as a model of success
July 2021
Why use a workshop and a van in Paris when everything is possible on a bike? Philippe Genty sets much more store by his cargo bike and Festool cordless tools. The carpenter loves Paris as much as his job. His concept of 'L'ébéniste à vélo' – 'the cycling carpenter' – is visionary, environmental, economic and practical. He visits his customers on his cargo bike, always with his high-quality tools to hand in a Systainer.
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Thumbs up for the first portable table saw with SawStop AIM technology in Europe
July 2021
While our heads come up with ideas, our hands and fingers are what carry them out. This allows tradespeople to be productive but also means that they are exposed to many risks at the same time. And, because your fingers are invaluable, these assets must be given special protection. This is why Festool has incorporated innovative SawStop AIM technology into its TKS 80, the first portable table saw in Europe.
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Extreme conditions, extreme challenges
July 2021
At Schneestern in Durach, Germany, everything is about action sports – from absolute beginners to the other end of the extreme. As spectacular as the pump tracks and skate and snow parks are, the tools of the trade have to be just as sophisticated. Therefore, Festool cordless tools are always to hand in the workshop, out on the mountain or on any other construction site.
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New splendour for old doors
March 2021
Meticulous refurbishment of old wooden doors is a challenging task. This is particularly true when conserving cultural heritage, and for historical doors with distinctive profiles which are worth preserving to maintain the special character of a house. With the appropriate expertise, correct power tools and right paint system, the design of a door can be preserved for many years to come in new splendour.
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Festools versatile lighting range
November 2017
Even during the darkest time of year, Festool's lighting range ensures excellent illumination on construction sites, providing the best conditions for perfect working results and high surface quality. Whatever the application area, the Wendlingen premium manufacturer has the perfect light to hand.
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A how-to guide to renovation work
November 2017
Business has been booming in the renovation and restoration sector for many years now, so much so that increasing numbers of tradespeople are choosing to specialise in these areas. Renovation work is often highly complex and diverse, which makes planning and progress on the construction site more difficult overall. Being equipped for these challenges necessitates working efficiently and reliably – ideally in a clean, healthy working environment. Festool offers the perfect system solutions for this.
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Gentlemen, start your engines!
July 2017
Cordless, flexible and yet still durable and powerful: Cordless electric power tools are indispensable when expanding wooden façades and fitting interiors. The Festool 18-volt system provides the perfect tools, for manufacturing façades in particular.
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Good work pays off in the long run
July 2017
Due to heavily influential environmental impacts and the variety of materials and coating materials, optimum subsurface preparation is becoming increasingly important for painters. In this case, a sanding system makes work more effective, leads to the desired results more quickly, and is better for the environment. Furthermore, a clean and healthy working environment conveys a professional image to the customer. Festool offers a variety of sanders, mobile dust extractors, abrasives and accessories here for effective and healthy workplace design.
