Festool TS 55 plunge-cut saw

Sit comfortably on the couch and enjoy a cup of coffee in peace. But where to put your cup when you're relaxing on the backrest? There's no safe place to rest your cup, and it doesn't take much for an unfortunate accident to happen. With the help of a DIY, washable couch tray, you can easily remedy the situation.

If subjected to excessive force, individual parquet strips can be seriously damaged. This application example demonstrates step-by-step how, with precise tools, you can replace individual parquet strips and repair the wooden floor. This way, you can restore a harmonious overall appearance without having to replace the entire floor.

Oscillating circular saw cutouts are a crucial component in the assembly of many furniture pieces. This application example, which includes installing a ventilation grille, explains how to precisely set this plunge cut. The same procedure can also be used for hobs, monitors, or similar items. Inserting and securing the ventilation grille is not explained here.

Stairs in which both treads and risers are embedded or recessed into the sides are called recessed stairs. They are the most complex to manufacture compared to other types of stairs. Traditionally, the sides of the stairs were finished with a chisel and a plane. This application example shows the construction of a fully recessed straight staircase with an intermediate landing using a power tool.

Fiberglass panels are particularly robust and popular in both industrial and private sectors. This application example explains how to saw or cut fiberglass panels precisely and without risk of injury.

Since furniture isn't always rectangular, it's important to know how to mill an arch. This application example will illustrate the procedure for milling a display case panel into an arched section and then cutting it to size. Additional tips will help you work accurately and avoid damaging the material.

Plasterboard is used, among other things, for drywall construction of residential buildings. This application example shows how to cut plasterboard panels easily and dust-free and lists all the materials you can use with the plunge-cut saw. This allows you to choose from a wide variety of materials and cut your plasterboard panels to your liking—all in just a few steps.

Acrylic glass is often used in the automotive industry and architecture because it's shatterproof and sturdy, yet very easy to work with. But what saw do you need, and how do you cut Plexiglas? You'll find out in this application example, which explains all the necessary cutting steps.

If you want to cut a kitchen countertop at an angle, you don't necessarily need a powerful router with the right accessories. Using a circular saw, you can mitre the panels and join them at various angles; this way, the panel decorations converge precisely. This application example also explains the subsequent gluing and further finishing.

When carving wood, a recess is created into which another serrated piece can be inserted, thus creating a solid joint. This application example describes how to easily create notches and join wooden pieces.