EQUIPMENT ADVICE by Festool

HAND CUTTING MADE CLEAN AND SIMPLE

Festool's diamond cutting system

Cutting wall and floor tiles with a handheld machine to produce a clean faultfree edge can be a challenge. Factors that need to be considered are correct dust extraction, diamond disc choice, cutting a perfectly straight line and of course it has to be user-friendly by being simple to use.

Festool manufacturers this type of system with two machines, the D.S.C. A.G.125, and the guide rail version, D.S.C. A.G.125 FS PLUS to ensure maximum cleanliness and efficiency in operation Festool also supplies the CTM 36 E AC HD extractor.

Both machines use Festool diamond cutting discs and the discs are capable of cutting into concrete, mortar raking and there is a specific tile cutting version that leaves a fantastic edge. A big advantage of using these Festool machines is that they enable installers to work without the use of a wet saw system and to be able to work in a contained area with perfect extraction, this can create big cost savings on both time and labour.

The Festool D.S.C. A.G 125 FS PLUS utilises the Festool guide rail to produce perfectly straight cuts when working with tiles, for example. The machine can be set to the correct depth of cut to ensure that the disc is working efficiently and accurately. As the machine is guided by the rail, it cuts at precise angles thus saving on potential costly mistakes. Its variable speed can be used to ensure that the material being worked on is treated correctly to ensure that the highest possible quality finish is achieved both quickly and efficiently. The Festool D.S.C. A.G 125 F H is a freehand machine and so is perfect for removing small cut away sections like around the corner of a wall for instance and it can also be used to cut cement based materials. Due to the compact size of the machine, it is perfect for quick cuts over short distances in areas that need small amounts removed. Its dust extraction is excellent too.

The Festool CTM 36 E AC HD extractor is M-class rated but has the additional benefit of working with an ‘Autoclean’ system so it is perfect for working with, and extracting very fine dust. ‘Autoclean’ allows the filter to be forcibly cleaned every 10 seconds thus ensuring that the extractor is working to clear as much fine dust as possible. This results in the environment that you are working in is kept as clean as possible, which is vital if you are working in your customers home. The extractor also benefits from being a part of the Festool hub system, so connecting the machine to the extractor is just a simple case of just pushing the hose on to the extraction port. The extractor can of course be used with other machines from the Festool range. All machines from Festool come with a Service All-Inclusive warranty so long as the machine is registered correctly.

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