Festool tools used for new British
Design project, The Danish Cabin
Working in collaboration with UK Architecture and Design
Agency New British Design (NBD), Festool tools have
been used to help create the first ever off-grid pub on the
coast of Cornwall. The fully operational pub is powered
completely from hydro and solar technology.
Known for his distinctive craft-based approach to design,
Ben Huggins, architect and designer founder of NBD, came
up with the highly innovative concept. The Danish Cabin is
the latest in a series of off-grid architectural experiments.
Working with nature to enhance what was already there,
the low-impact structure was created from a pared down
material palate of wood, tin and polycarbonate, using only
locally sourced building products.
The aim of the project was to create a space that allowed
people in the UK to escape the business of daily life. It
was crucial the tools used were the highest quality and
ergonomically designed for ease of use and safety, Festool
provided the ideal solution.
With a powerful 5200 revolutions per minute and 2.2mm
standard saw blade, the tool features a quick-acting brake
and guide wedge for integral safety.
Moreover, Festool’s new Eccentric Sander ETSC was used
and connected to an integral dust extraction system to
keep the environment being worked in clear of harmful
dust.
Both Festool C 18 and T 18 drills were used, with optimum
centre of gravity the tools lie perfectly counterbalanced in
the hand for user comfort. Both drills also feature brushless
EC-TEC motor technology making them light, powerful
and durable to guarantee top performance. Also used was
Festool’s BHC drill, featuring vibration damping, it absorbs
impact energy before it is transferred to the user’s hand.
It was also crucial that those involved in the project were
safe whilst using the tools. The Festool Plunger Cut Saw
TSC 55 was used to achieve delicate precision work.
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Holly Bonnett at Festool commented: “We’re thrilled to
have been a part of this inspiring project in collaboration
with New British Design. The Danish Cabin required a high
standard of detail and intricacy and the range of Festool
tools used were integral in achieving this.”
For more information on Festool’s extensive
range of products, please visit
www.festool.co.uk