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Route handles for wooden boxes 
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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.

Using a wood router to carve pictures in wood freehand
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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 a recessed handle
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Routing a recessed handle

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. 

Routing plasterboard and folding plasterboard
Routing
Routing plasterboard and folding plasterboard

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 plasterboard tips.