View the Festool SysNotes online at http://www.festoolusa.com/SysNotes/SysNotes-Apr-2009.html.

01	Great Savings! Take Advantage of Limited Time Spring Promotions
02	Planely Brilliant. The New EHL 65 E One-Handed Planer (Launch Date Delayed, See Below)
03	Brains and Braun. Introducing the World's Most Sophisticated Drill: The New Lithium Ion T+3
04	Joinery Made Easy. Mortise & Tenon Using the DOMINO Joiner
05	Applications. Using the OF 1400 and MFS Routing Template System for Arc Segments
06	Festool User Communities & Events

Spring 2009 Promos

Visit your local Festool dealer for more information about great Spring 2009 Promotions from Festool. This is your opportunity to get a great deal on Festool power tools and accessories. These limited time offers are valid from April 1st, 2009 until July 31st, 2009 at participating Festool authorized dealers.

Download the Spring 2009 Festool Promo Brochure (PDF)


$69.50 Savings	T12 + 3 Product No. M0103 Price $525.00 T15 + 3 Product No. M0104 Price $575.00	$59.50 Savings	Product No. M0101 Price $325.00
T 12+3 Set or T 15+3 Set + Free Sys 1 Box Purchase a T 12+3 Set ($525) or T 15+3 Set ($575) and receive a free Sys 1 Box (487 552). The Sys 1 Box attaches to the drill systainer and is perfect for storing screws, bits, and accessories.		CT Boom Arm Set Convert your CT 22 or CT 33 into an efficient dust extraction workstation. The boom arm set keeps cords and hoses off the ground and out of the way. The set includes the CT Auxiliary Handle (452 921), the CT Boom Arm (492 753), and the CT Boom Arm Tool Holder (493 558).


$35.00 Savings	Product No. M0100 Price $390.00	$144.00 Savings	Product No. M0099 Price $490.00
EHL 65 Planer + Free Blade and Depth Stop Purchase a Festool EHL 65 One-handed planer and receive a free replacement blade and rabbet depth stop.		HL 850 Planer + Free Undulating Head Purchase a HL 850 and receive a free undulating head (485 331). Perfect for quickly texturing wood surfaces to give them that rustic hand-worked look and feel.


$76.00 Savings	TS 55 Product No. M0097 Price $500.00 TS 75 Product No. M0097 Price $625.00	$55.00 Savings	PS 300 Product No. M0095 Price $310.00 PSB 300 Product No. M0096 Price $310.00
TS Plunge Saw + Free Quick Clamps Purchase a TS 55 Plunge cut saw with included FS 1400 55" guide rail (561 174 - $500) or TS 75 with included FS 1900 75" guide rail (561 188 - $625) and receive two free Quick clamps (491 594).		Trion Jigsaw + Free 35-blade Pack Purchase a PS 300 ($310) or PSB 300 jigsaw ($310) and receive a free 35-pack of jigsaw blades (493 240). Jigsaw blade pack includes seven of each of the following: S 75/4 (486 546) for fine cuts, S 75/4K (486 563) for scrolling cuts, S 75/2,5 (486 548) for general purpose cuts, S 75/4 FSG (486 551) with cross set teeth for fast cutting, and HS 60/1,2 bi (486 556) for aluminum/non-ferrous cuts.


$48.00 Savings	Product No. M0102 Price $195.00
Kapex Blade Set Using the right blade is one of the easiest ways to improve your work. Get the best results while using your Kapex by having the right blade for the job. Includes one of each: Fine Tooth Blade (495 387) and Universal Blade (495 388).
Special promotions contained herein are valid April 1 through June 30 at participating dealers while supplies last.

Orginially announced to be available on April 1st, the launch of the new EHL 65 Planer has been delayed. We will communicate the new launch date in a future SysNotes or you can check with your local Festool dealer for launch updates. Through the end of July, the EHL 65 One-handed planer will come with a free Rabbet depth stop and a free Replacement cutter blade at participating dealers, while supplies last.

Learn more about the EHL 65 E Planer...

Festool will be introducing the revolutionary new T+3 Lithium Ion Cordless Drills on May 1st. Visit our new micro website at tdrill.festoolusa.com to learn all the details, view video and photos, and check out the specs for this great addition to the Festool product line.

Continuing to raise the bar, Festool is offering the new T+3 with a full 3-year warranty on the batteries, charger and drill. The T+3 offers many innovative features, such as a brushless motor, electronic clutch, three year warranty on the batteries, FastFix chuck system, a new unique Systainer 2 with onboard storage compartments, and much more!

Order from a participating Festool dealer during our Spring 2009 Promotions period (through July 31, 2009) and receive a Free Sys-1 Box.

Learn more about the T+3 Lithium Ion Cordless Drills...

In 2007, Festool released the DOMINO joiner and it has been revolutionizing the way mortise and tenon joinery has been done ever since. The Domino follows our mantra of Faster, Easier, Smarter and offers the best solution to joinery available.

The Domino's bit uses an oscillating side-to-side motion as it plunges into the workpiece. This creates an oblong-shaped mortise of a prescribed depth which is selected on the Domino joiner. The fence can be configured to work with various thicknesses material and can even be positioned at angles ranging from 0 - 90°. An indexing mechanism is located on each side of the Domino fence which can be used to quickly create evenly spaced mortises along an edge, indexing from one to the next.

The oblong-shaped Domino tenon is designed to offer maximum glue surface and prevent rotation unlike other forms of joinery, such as dowels. Tenons are made of solid beech or Sipo (for outdoor applications) and are available in a variety of sizes depending on application.

Obviously, as with all Festool power tools, great attention was given to dust extraction with the Domino. Work virtually free of dust and debris. Save time and effort in clean up and work in a more healthy environment as a result.

We're convinced that once you try the Domino, you will wonder why you have been doing joinery the hard way for so long. Take advantage of the 30-day money back guarantee to give the Domino a try today!

Visit the Festool USA website to view video of the Domino in action, learn about all of the unique and innovative features, and to download a host of supporting PDF documents.

	Domino Product Information & Video
	Domino Features Walkthrough
	Domino Supplemental Manual by Rick Christopherson
	A Shaker Inspired Side Table Using the Domino
	A Zigzag Chair Designed Using the Domino
	Making Fixed Louvers with the Domino by Gary Nichols
	Getting the Most from the Domino by Jerry Work
	Domino Review by Christopher Schwarz

Applications

Application Overview

Download MFS Arc Segment Instructions (PDF)

Circular and arc segments can easily be produced using the MFS routing template and either a Festool OF 1400 or OF 2200 router. This example shows how a round counter top can be produced. The original panel is square with initial outer dimensions of 150 x 150 cm.

Preparation

For an arc segment, there is no direct center point available as there is for a circle. For this reason, the arc segment must be completely marked off to specify the external center point.

Mark a center line on the workpiece.
Mark an outer radius on the center line and then the inner radius.
Now mark off the desired arc lengths by moving from right to left (to the dashed lines).
Fit the MFS according to the instructions. In this case, the extension profile MFS VP 2000 is linked with two short MFS VP 200 or VP 400 profiles.
Adjust the copying ring holder so that it can move freely along the entire length of the MFS groove. This is important to ensure that the holder can be moved quickly and precisely. Now slide the copying ring holder into a corner, push the MFS profile together and fix it in place using the fixing screw. Finally, move the copying ring holder in the other corner, tighten the fixing screw on the MFS and check the free movement of the copying ring holder.
Insert the centring pin into the innermost groove of the MFS VP 2000 and fix it in place.
Mark off the 8 mm hole for the centring pin on the center line of the workpiece.
Drill an 8 mm hole in the panel (Fig. 528/06).
Clamp the bit in the router (at least 2/3 of the shank must be in the clamping collet).
Install the copying ring in the router.
Set the maximum routing depth and fix it by using the depth stop.

Tip: The contour of the arc segment can be marked off with the aid of the MFS (see image).

Applications

Setting up the MFS

Install the MFS with the centring pin in the hole in the panel.
Loosen the copying ring holder, put the router in the copying ring holder and move it to the outer radius marking.
Place the cutter on the workpiece surface.
Now align the cutting circle to the marking by rotating the cutter by hand. Repeat for the inner radius.
Fix the copying ring holder in place by tightening the fastening screw.
Attach the extractor unit to the router and secure the extractor hose.

Tip: The workpiece should be supported at 3 or 4 points so that there is no cutting of the MFT itself or the substructure below. This will prevent the workpiece from tipping over on the substructure.

Procedure

Clamp the workpiece to the MFT using the clamps.
With the router set at the first routing depth, (for multiplex, max. 5 – 8 mm per pass) plunge cut at the edge of the arc segment.
Rout the contour of the arc segment clockwise.
Now rout out the arc segment in several steps (more routing depths).
After routing the outer radius, as described in "Setting up the MFS", set the inner radius.
Rout the inner radius as described.

If it is not possible to rout the segment, part of the arc segment can be sawn with the help of the TS 55 plunge cut saw.

Applications

Sawing procedure:

Align the guide rail to the marking and clamp.
Set the TS 55 cutting depth using a depth stop.
Set the speed to 6.
Saw the arc segment at the marking.
Repeat on the other side as described.

Note: When plunge cutting, the saw blade must rest on the workpiece. This helps prevent the risk of kickback.

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