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Routers
A router is equipped with a powerful electric motor which operates at between 10,000 and 24,000 revolutions per minute. This professional tool, which has been developed for manual operation, allows users to precisely route chamfers and grooves, as well as to profile every type of workpiece. In addition, it is ideal for routing with templates or freehand routing. The router is a tool which is intuitive to operate thanks to its torsionally rigid base plate, interchangeable base runners which can be changed without tools and copying rings as well as uncomplicated router changeover. No workshop should be without one – particularly in combination with additional products from the Festool system, such as the right extractor, guide rails and multi-routing templates.
Further information about our routers
A great addition to any toolbox, a router can be used for rounding, chamfering, rebating, and profiling edges, recessing metal fittings, grooving rear panels, routing plasterboard, producing holes in cabinets, fashioning wooden joints, and much more.
We supply versatile, precise, and easy to handle routers, which will allow you to effortlessly route profiles, grooves, rebates, and dovetail joints.
Our specialist edge routers are ideal for rounding and chamfering square timber door frames and boards, as well as flush trimming edge veneer and strip material, whilst our modular edge routers are equipped to handle a variety of tasks with convenient conversion.
To ensure that you get the best possible results out of your router, we supply an extensive range of accessories and consumable materials that have been carefully selected to optimise your router’s performance. Accessories include dust extraction attachments, routing templates for absolute precision, extension profiles, worktop templates for corner and panel connectors, and hard fibre base runners.
Armed with over 90 years’ experience in providing quality and performance power tools, here at Festool, we offer products that make life easier for professional tradespeople – helping them to achieve high quality results quickly and efficiently.
Of course, if you require any further information about our routers, or any of our high quality, performance focused power tools, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our experienced and knowledgeable team is always on hand to answer any of your questions to ensure that you find the right tools for your requirements.
Application examples
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Routing
Route handles for wooden boxes
This illustrated route handle example shows how to use a wood router and a template to rout a handle into boxes or drawers. It explains the process simply and clearly using a transport box as an example. It focuses on how to prepare the cutter correctly, in particular, as this is extremely important to ensure that work is carried out correctly.
Routing
Using a wood router to carve pictures in wood freehand
Rout lines, pictures and letters using the wood router – with the right tool and a steady hand, it's as easy as can be. Using a simple pattern, this illustrated guide explains how you can rout letters and engrave pictures into wood and demonstrates how versatile a wood router can be. In just a few movements, you can create stylish decorative elements or embellish existing pieces of furniture with the perfect router and routing depth. Learn more about using a router for wood carving.
Routing
Routing arcs using MFS multi-routing template
Furniture is not always rectangular – as a result, it is important for carpenters to be able to rout arcs as well. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for routing a countertop made up of multiple segment arcs and the corresponding sawing process. Additional tips are provided to ensure that users can perform their work carefully without damaging the material.
Routing
Recessing fittings and hinges in the edge area
Recessing fittings and hinges requires extreme precision in order to guarantee smooth-running functionality and an attractive appearance. This application example explains just how this can be achieved simply and effectively using the router.
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