Festool CONTURO User manual

The perfect edge.
User manual for the CONTURO system.
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Introducing Wolfgang Reines.
Carpenter. Product manager. Inventor.
I always have mixed feelings when visiting
a carpenter‘s workshop. On the one hand,
I enjoy the smell of fresh timber and recog-
nise the typical whirring and screeching of
saws cutting through wood. I also revel in
the atmosphere that I became so familiar
with during my training as a carpenter. But
then I immediately switch to my role as a
product manager, where I have to analyse
every working situation, every process and
even every individual action from a very
different perspective. I then arrange a
meeting with the cabinetmaker to discover
more about the processes in the workshop.
Or hold discussions with staff to gather
valuable information on how to achieve
the desired result more quickly. Which, for
example, could help prevent damage to
the material. I also try to obtain ideas that
could help achieve an overall better working
result.
This is exactly how “The perfect edge” concept
was developed. As a central hand-guided
electric power tool for professional edge
banding, the CONTURO was not designed as
a replacement for stationary edging machines,
but rather as an effective system solution
for the manufacture of small batches or
rapid production of high-quality edging,
even on curved, convex or concave shapes.
One system that represents excellent
results and is easy to operate, but above all,
opens up new possibilities for fulfilling the
individual wishes of your customers.
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Contents
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1 The perfect edge. The CONTURO in a system. 10
2 Basic information about CONTURO 14
3 Achieving the perfect edge 18
3.1 Preparing the workpiece 20
3.2 Preparing the machine and edge
Preparing the machine
Display information
Selecting and cutting edging to the correct length
Adjusting the edge height
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3.3 Mobile gluing of edges
Mobile gluing and flush trimming of straight edges
Mobile attachment of edging to shaped parts with curves
Attaching long strips of edging
Mobile attachment of edging to round panels and manufacturing the perfect joint
Attachment of edging to internal corners
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3.4 Stationary gluing of edges
Stationary gluing of straight edges
Stationary attachment of edging to mitred workpieces
Stationary attachment of edging to small shaped parts
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3.5 Edge finish
Routing and smoothing edges flush, trimming overhanging material
Characteristics of routing mitred edges
Corner finishing
Cleaning edges
Sanding and polishing edges
High-gloss edging
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4 Information on edging 54
5 Information about glue application 58
The CONTURO glue application system
The correct temperature
The perfect glue supply in line with the material
Refilling glue
Changing colours
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6 Tips and tricks 66
Workstation VAC SYS design plan
Adaptation of VAC SYS to the MFT
Working with dust extraction
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7 Items included, technical data 74
CONTURO
CONTURO accessories
Working with the CONTURO as a stationary unit
Edge router MFK 700 Basic
Edge router accessories
Supplementary system accessories – VAC SYS
Supplementary system accessories – MFT
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Edging. Part of the design.
A beautiful finishing touch.
Edges on tables, cabinets and office equipment are just as important
as the workpiece itself, because if the finish is not perfect, it affects the overall quality of the
workpiece. The glued join may be visible, and dirt can accumulate. In the worst case scenario, it
is possible to feel the finsihed edge, and since Festool always strives to achieve perfection down
to the smallest detail, we have also dedicated ourselves to ensuring the finish is perfect. We
not only wanted to offer an edge gluing system that produces virtually invisible joins, but also
to provide an entire system solution for creating the perfect edge by adapting the components
perfectly to one another and ensuring that the machine, accessories and consumable materials
work hand in hand. Continue reading this manual for more information.
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The CONTURO. Basis for the perfect edge.
The CONTURO edge bander allows the simple attachment of edging on anything from rectan-
gular components, to complex free shapes such as curves, radii, convex and concave shapes.
These require a maximum inner radius of 50 mm, and a minimum outer radius of 25
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30 mm
(depending on the edging mat
erial and thickness).
In combination with a bench unit, the CONTURO also gives you the possibility of attaching edging
to mitred workpieces to a professionally manufactured quality standard. All classic versions of
edging – from wood and plastic to melamine – with a height of 18–65 mm and an edge thickness
of 0.5–3.0 mm can be processed quickly and easily in line with the relevant material.
Versatile and easy to operate, the CONTURO represents a genuine solution for manufacturing
individual shaped parts, as well as affixing edging to workpieces or furniture components produced
in small batches. Packed in a SYSTAINER, the CONTURO is also suitable for mobile use as well
as manufacturing edging in situ with a perfect quality finish. The following pages show examples
of all of these different applications.
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WORKING WITH MFT WORKING WITH THE VAC SYS PREPARING THE WORKPIECE
GLUES SPECIAL ACCESSORIESTRIMMING EDGING
1. The perfect edge.The CONTURO in a system.
At the heart of the system, the CONTURO is responsible for the gluing process while
the surrounding system components perform all other working steps. From cutting
and milling chipboard to size or applying glue, pressing down edging, cutting and
flush trimming, smoothing and polishing – the Festool system operates with a level of
professionalism and clean quality that only bench-mounted machines can achieve.
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PERFECT EDGE FINISH
STATIONARY TASKS
GLUING EDGING
CONTURO
SySTem
ACCeSSORieS
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Basic information about CONTURO
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2. Basic information about CONTURO
Of all the ingenious details that the CONTURO has to offer, one stands out from the rest: unbeatable ergonom-
ics. The horizontal mounted application system guarantees perfect weight distribution, while the pressure on
the handles is transferred to the contact roller automatically – for effortless working progress. Force is trans-
ferred irrespective of the edging height, as the machine is guided securely along the top of the workpiece.
This also makes it easier to adjust the edging height and provides a better view of the glued edge through the
support base.
1 HANDLE
2 TEMPERATURE SELECTION
3 ON/OFF SWITCH
4 FEED SPEED
5 START BUTTON
6 MENU BUTTONS
7 DISPLAY
8 REFILL BUTTON
9 EDGING HEIGHT SETTING
10 GLUE COMPARTMENT
11 EXTRACTOR CONNECTOR
12 MAINS CONNECTION
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13 CENTRAL PLATE
14 CONTACT ROLLER
15 INFEED ROLLER
16 DRIP CATCHER
17 GLUE NOZZLE
18 SUPPORT BASE
19 HANDLE
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Achieving the perfect edge
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3.1 Preparing the workpiece
The respective workpiece must be prepared
correctly in order to achieve a perfect edge
finish. Several different options are available
here: cutting to size on a panel saw with a
scoring unit, or using a Festool plunge-cut saw
TS 55 R together with guide rail and splinter-
guard, or even cutting the edge with a Festool
router and guide rail. Whichever system you
choose, the workpiece should be 100% clean
and splinter-free in preparation for subsequent
attachment of the edging.
PLUNGECUT SAWTS 55 R/
TS 75
ROUTER OF 1400/OF 2200
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