Festool Conturo Edgebander - Setup and Use Part 2

The Festool Conturo KA65 is at the heart of Festool's system approach to portable edge banding. The machine is simple to use, produces excellent results and has a low maintenance requirement. The design includes a revolutionary approach to glue application.
In this video I check out some of the accessories and tackle some particularly difficult curved work. The quality of the results were simply amazing.

[@anthonyarmstrong6947]

Without doubt, the best explanatory video I've watched (and Ive watched a lot!) Well done Peter, keep em coming!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Anthony, Gosh, many thanks - you have made my day. Cheers. Peter

[@p00ki3-01]

I think you , Sir , are the best reviewer I have seen . I have seen all your videos . Very helpful , made me an Festool dealer .

[@NewBritWorkshop]

diana dia Hi Diana, Excellent. Good luck. Peter

[@dbuilderboy]

cracking vid there sir, congrats on getting your hands on the tool as well.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thank you very much - I was really lucky that they agreed to let me borrow everything and I did not pay any shipping. Peter

[@pcb1962]

Peter Parfitt Mean of them not to give you the vacuum holding kit to go with it :-)

[@nippychippy]

Great review peter much better than there official uk video keep up the good work Cheers Robert

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Now that really is a compliment. Many thanks. Peter

[@rjsenn4142]

Great revies as always - one question - do you have to use a specific brand/type of edge banding? Rod

[@NewBritWorkshop]

RJ Senn Hi Rod, No, you can use any edge banding that's designed for machine use. Peter

[@ronh9384]

Do you have any video or stills of the corners? I wild like to see some closeup of these if possible...l 😊. Both videos are excellent as always Peter!. All the best. Ron

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ron, All of the wood has gone to the dump but I will look to see if I have anything that will help you. Peter

[@trimix83wasTAKEN]

When applying the banding, you have your sheets laid flat - how is the machine on materials mounted on edge, as in a bench vise? Also, how narrow a piece can be taped successfully - ie: can you do a cleat 3 to 4" wide?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

trimix83wasTAKEN I think it might be awkward using the machine with the edge facing upwards - it is better to clamp the piece to a bench top or something similar. I believe that there is a trick to getting really short pieces done but it does depend on whether they are up against another facet. Best to ask your local Festool dealer for advice on that last one. Peter

[@philblumberg5686]

Thanks for the great video. If you're using EVA glue, can you just leave it in machine overnight or do you need to flush it? What's the proper way to let it cool down?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Phil, Most of the time the glue can be left in the machine but you might be better to ask a detailed question to your local Festool rep. I only had the machine on loan for a week or so and that was a long time ago. Cheers. Peter

[@markpullinger7324]

Do you have to cut the edging to rough lengths or will the machine cut it that way being able to put more tape on reel? Hope that makes sense Great demo

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I think putting a rough length is the way. I do not have a machine so can not check. Peter

[@duanehurley2105]

So we now own this fine machine. I am concerned about the banding material to be used. Is vinyl or pvc better? Does one have a higher melting point? Final results are very important.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Duane Hurley Hi Duane, I have asked the Festool UK expert to look at this but he is out of the office this week. I am sure that he will respond very soon. If your question is urgent then please contact the Festool staff in your country. I am sorry that I am unable to answer your query myself. Peter

[@duanehurley2105]

Thanks for the response Peter. We love the tool and believe that we have solved the problem. Our banding is just a bit to thin. If your experts have any ideas for us that would be greatly appreciated. I'll check with our experts and leave my findings here.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Duane, I think that the thinnest that I tried was 1 mm. I did not keep any of the (tiny) offcuts and everything went back to Festool when I finished so I am afraid I can't be of much help. It really is a great machine though. Peter

[@MarkGarth]

Enjoyed both videos, well presented and informative as ever. It's a lovely piece of professional kit, but I doubt that I could justify the price, especially if my wife found out :-)

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mark Thank you. Until now I had considered there to be two Festool tools that were game changers - the OF2200 router and the Domino DF700. I believe that I have now found a third! The Conturo is brilliant. Peter

[@stevewakerley4639]

Can it used to make cabinet doors or is it just for radios shelves and so

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Steve, You can use this machine for any edging work that you require - doors, panels and far more. Peter

[@stevewakerley4639]

@@NewBritWorkshop ok brilliant thanks for the quick reply

[@grip2010dc]

looks like I am about to buy a new toy both 1&2 are nice demo videos.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I am glad that these have helped. I only had the machine for about 2 weeks and often wish that it had stayed here ! Peter

[@koapus]

Hello Peter, thank you for these nice reviews. I'm considering about buying it as I get more and more "little" jobs that could be done with this Conturo. I have two questions for you: 4 years later are you still happy with it ? And did you find a solution in order to use already glued bands ? Thank you and have a nice end of 2018 ! Philippe

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Philippe, I only had the machine long enough to make the videos and then it went back to Festool. I am not aware of any recommended way to use pre-glued edging. Many thanks for the kind words. Peter

[@koapus]

Ok thank you for your quick reply ! Kind regards. Philippe

[@palmer3977]

nice peter but as with all festool's kit, very easy to use, very clean & very expensive, it is the last part that puts me off as a contractor you have to justify your purchases

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I understand. Peter

[@izetemaknimisesaracuna2787]

never turn it off like that. One brief touch and machine goes in the cooling mode.