Planer

Whether for smoothing wooden surfaces, chamfering, rebating or shortening – there is hardly any tool which is as versatile as the electronic planer. It is key for carpenters and joiners. The powerful Festool electronic planers allow users to remove material in a particularly uniform manner, while also providing perfect ergonomics. This is because the professional tools have been developed for manual operation and therefore reduce arm fatigue over extended periods of work. The precise adjustment of the spiral blade angle, the unlimited rebate depth and the continuously adjustable cutting depth produces an unmatched planing result with excellent surface quality. Ideal for workshops and construction sites.

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Planing
Structuring rustic-look wood with the wood planer
A special structure can be created on the surface of furniture or workpieces in order to give them a rustic feel. This illustrated guide shows how wood can be structured using a wood planer and takes you through the process. A range of planing heads can be used to draw even lines in the material and to machine the surface in just the way you want.
Planing
Creating a rebate in wood using the wood planer
Rebates are often needed for a variety of applications in furniture making and interior finishing. This illustrated guide shows you how to create rebates in wood using the planer and tells you what you need to look out for. It contains detailed explanations of the function of the planing head and how to achieve the right rebate depth.
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WORK
Everywhere, all the time – part 2

We visit Wolters B.V., about one and a half hours east of Amsterdam, a large painting enterprise with more than 100 employees. At its headquarters in Deventer, projects throughout the entire country are prepared and coordinated. Extensive painting work is carried out in the large plant hall and the modern spray booth. But mainly the Wolters teams have to be ready at any time and have everything they need for their work, no matter where they are.

WORK
Living more fairly – building more sustainably
At the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), students have developed a modular concept for sustainable construction and living. We asked three participants in the research project about the ideas behind the "vivihouse" and how they can be implemented.