SEAMLESS FLOORS REAL PAINTING PROFESSIONALS SHOW HOW IT’S DONE. FOCUS THE WORK OF TRADESPEOPLE IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIGITAL – AND SO ARE OUR TOOLS. TO WHAT EXTENT HAVE YOU EMBRACED DIGITALISATION? 04 DEDICATION LUKE DE JAGER IS EXCITED ABOUT HAVING THE PERFECT CORDLESS SANDER FOR EVERY APPLICATION 12 TOOLS EXTRA POWER FOR YOUR CORDLESS TOOLS WITH OUR NEW TBX TABLESS BATTERIES 20 SYSTEMS DUST-FREE SANDING WITHIN A SYSTEM – SIMPLE AND A MATTER OF COURSE 22 PROJECTS & WORK MALERFAKTUR CREATES SEAMLESS FLOORS IN A FORMER CHURCH

EDITOR’S NOTES Dear Reader, Now that it’s spring, the days are getting longer and construction sites are buzzing. At Festool, there are lots of new things for you to discover, all of which will enrich your work and make it easier. For example, our digital tools, with which you can conveniently control and update tool functions. Then there’s our increasingly intelligent Festool app*, which you can really benefit from. Use the self-check tool to discover the extent to which you have already embraced the digital trend. And have you already discovered our Festool printables? In addition to the ETSC...

04 Focus GO DIGITAL How our digital tools enrich your work and make it easier. 12 Dedication ORANJE Perfect sanding – on a visit to a painting business in Holland. 20 Tools EXTRA POWER Need more power for your cordless tools? We can offer you a lot more. 22 Systems DUST-FREE SANDING Dust extraction is a must, especially during sanding work. The best way is to use a system. 26 Favourites FESTOOL SPOTLIGHTS Experts present their Festool favourites and a few new products. 32 Projects & work HOLY GROUND The team from malerfaktur demonstrates its combined skill in a former church. 38 Solutions SEAMLESS...

The work of tradespeople is becoming increasingly digital – and so are our tools. For you, there are real advantages to be gained from the increasing intelligence of our tools and the ever smarter functions of the Festool App*, not only while you work, but also in your work organisation and even in the service department. Text: Ralf Christofori * The Festool App is not available in every country. Please contact your local dealer for further information.

Almost all tradespeople use digital devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktop PCs during their daily work. estool products help you to be the best painters that you can be. Our tools are innovative and efficient and deliver uncompromising quality. And the same can be said of our digital tools, which are the perfect addition to the Festool system. From tool management to machine control or sophisticated functions that enrich your work and make it easier – we want to support you as best we can in every work situation, including digitally. Source of all specified survey results: What...

66 percent of tradespeople use manufacturer or dealer accounts on social media to access trade-specific content. “MyFestool is really handy. It’s a convenient way to manage our tools, service and wishlist.“ Luke de Jager LUKE DE JAGER Owner of Jack de Jager & Zoon Schilderwerken, Groesbeek, Netherlands MyFestool Your central Festool online customer account. hrough your personal MyFestool* customer account, we are able to bundle important information for you, such as tool and warranty overviews. You can manage all your tools and accessories from anywhere and at any time, and can request repairs...

productive as possible. In the near future, we will certainly be offering digital solutions that go beyond existing purposes. Specifically, this means that we will, of course, continue to offer digital added value directly in combination with a Festool tool – such as through connectivity with the Festool app* – but we also want to support workflows and processes in the businesses through the use of digital solutions. FM: How can I, as a tradesperson, become more digital? What would you recommend? MP: Openness and curiosity are invaluable in any case, in terms of recognising which digital solutions...

Use Festool Services with Warranty all-inclusive*. Control and configure tools, and optimise them via updates. 71% 71 percent of tradespeople use social media in their daily work, both for communication and for information. The Festool app* works free of charge, thinks with you, takes on a huge amount of work for you and extends your possibilities. Order tools, accessories and consumables. Quick guides and application videos that really help. Stay informed, don’t miss out on any new products or campaigns. Find tools and battery packs. The Festool app* can be downloaded free of charge from the...

Festool app Smart functions for you and your tools. t’s hard to imagine a word without apps any more. We use them every day and, whatever the setting, they always prove to be useful helpers. The Festool app is no different – you can use it to control your tool functions and customise them to your application. Via software updates, the app can even upgrade older tools. You can use the app to locate your tools as well as to buy machines, accessories or consumables online from wherever you are. Application videos, quick guides and expert tips provide support directly as you work. And a lot of what...

3D printing Print your accessories yourself. ith 3D print data from Festool, you can download and print your own accessories, brackets or organisation systems for your tools. The print data is available free of charge on the printables.com platform. All 3D printed parts are precisely tailored to Festool tools. And they are all extremely practical – from suction hose and guide rail holders to abrasives holders. Our portfolio is constantly growing thanks to your suggestions and requests, which you can share with us and others using hash tag #myprintedfestool. “Festool 3D print data is really amazing....

Fwtooi Abrasive holder with 71 Useful abrasives holders and other Festool accessories and fan products can be found on the platform: #festoolmeFollow us on Instagram.Share your ideasShare your ideas and chat with other Festool fans. Creative craftspeople share their ideas with us and with you on our website and in the relevant social media channels. The variety of Festool Printables is growing and thriving - not least of all thanks to your inspiration. In January 2025, the "Pimp Your Workbench” competition, initiated by us in collaboration with Prusa, came to an end on the printables.com platform....