This Festool illustrated guide provides step-by-step instructions and information about what to look out for when routing a round recessed handle in a wooden front panel. It provides a detailed description of how to prepare by creating a template and adjusting the router and how to proceed. Routing a recessed handle is a particularly suitable solution for sliding doors, as the result is flush with the front of the door.
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Plasterboard panels are ideal for use when lining roof interiors or non-load-bearing internal walls – and are also known by the name Rigips. The information below explains how to rout Rigips and how to then fold and bond the plasterboard panels with glue. This guide contains lots of useful information, with everything from precise cutting instructions to helpful routing tips.
This illustrated example shows how to use a 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.
Rout lines, pictures and letters using the 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 router can be. In just a few movements, you can create stylish decorative elements or embellish existing items of furniture with the perfect router and routing depth.

































