FESTOOL Tools Available At Woodcraft

History

Woodcraft and Festool are both committed to providing the needs of woodworkers. Founded in Boston in 1928, it's been more than 75 years since Woodcraft first began selling high quality woodworking tools and supplies out of a one room shop in Boston's North End, and Woodcraft is still firmly committed to providing woodworkers with superior products and expert advice.

The history of the Festool name is the history of a vision, and of a consistent company philosophy focused on the needs of users. The company was founded in 1925 by Albert Fezer and Gottlieb Stoll in southern Germany. Ever since their goal has been to offer the expert tradesman tools to make daily work better and easier. This effort has led to numerous technological breakthroughs like the first portable chainsaw and has made Festool a leader in innovation, expertise, and quality.

During the past 82 years, techniques, technology and the work you do have all changed. FESTOOL has been one of the drivers of this change, with major innovations all along the way. We’ve focused on the needs of the skilled trades, and are proud of the close relationship we enjoy with our users.

As we developed, so did our logo and name. Festo has been changed to Festool, better reflecting what we’re all about – tools. The name has changed, but their commitment has not. Festool and Woodcraft will continue to give you the best in technology, quality and results, with tools that are like nothing else.

You can download or print a more detailed summary of Festool's history edited by Handy Magazine.

	1929 The first portable chainsaw is developed by Festo. Where would we be without it?
	1951 World premiere! Festo brings the first orbital sander to the market, revolutionizing surface treatment.
	1964 A landmark in on-site precision: Festo introduces the portable circular saw with guide rail.
	1967 The first false joint saw, made by Festo, simplifies work and improves results.
	1976 New definition of the finishing touch: Festo develops the first random orbital sander to market maturity.
	1984 More precision from Festo: The jigsaw with triple blade guide for precision cuts.
	1984 A versatile achievement: The dual-mode Rotex RO 150 E for outstanding surface results with a single tool, from rough sanding to fine finishing.
	1993 Indispensable as a transport and organizing system, it won many awards: the Festo Systainer is here.
	1994 The shortest rechargeable drill/screwdriver in its class can fit into any corner.
	1999 CT mobile dust extractors - the new dimension.
	2000 The Festool LS 130 Linear Sander is the first professional sander for profiles and edges.
	2001 Cordless drill with FastFix interchangeable chucks.

	2005 The C12 is the world's first cordless drill with a brushless, electronically commutated motor.