Sancho,
Festool specializes in coming up with innovative tools that solve problems other tools leave behind--like saw dust, loose biscuit joinery, etc. They already have a great router for mortising (not boring) hinges--the 1010 is easy to hold in one hand and has plenty of power for even commercial hinges. And they have a great planer, and the saw and guide rail (I'd suggest the 75 for cutting doors, though). But there's no need for them to make hinge templates when other companies make good ones--and what would the improvements be anyway (Templaco for new jambs; Bosch for old jambs). And there are a couple of options for boring jigs--Classic Engineering and Templaco. Festool doesn't make an electric drill--and you need one of those for boring multiple doors. As for the the door hook...that's something any door hanger worth his salt--or any carpenter who wants to hang doors--should make for himself, though you can buy them from Al Constan, too! http://www.multiblades.com/doorhook.html


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it does bigger than that woodguy, ask jmb about it

Festool actually made a jig for door hinges back in the time when they were still called Festo. I sometimes see one used come by. Very rare by now. Been discontinued long since.

I sometimes see the mantra "If Festool can't improve it, they won't make it" come by here. Biggest BS I've ever heard. Nice soundbite of course but no sensible company would really do business on that base. It all has to do with the volume of previous sales, or expected future sales.

Sancho,

the Templaco stuff that I've bought (based on Gary's recommendations) is packaged in sturdy, well-made cases.  You could repackage all the jigs and parts in a systainer, and cut foam to fit everything, but the Templaco version is plenty good as-is, IMO.

Stairman, can I ask what company you replaced your Templaco with? I just bought one of their kits this summer to hang 13 doors with.
I was really happy with the jig's they make, but since I only used them for a couple of weeks I can't review them for how long they last.

I think the case is well thought out, it might take 2 systainers to fit all the stuff in the Templaco case.

My 2 cents:

1. On using the MFT as a door bench, Per Swenson has a great tip on this.  I think he clamped the door to the side of the table.

2. For final wood door fitting I've seen the TS 55/75 used instead of a power planer.  This works very effectively and you can even put a consistent bevel on the latch side.

3. I've seen the MFS multi-routing template used very effectively as a jig/template for hinges, latch faces, and strikes.  Since it's adjustable you don't have dedicated jigs/templates for each hinge size nor the manufacturers variances (as in Templaco's versions).

4. On undercutting wood doors, which are already hung, I've seen the FS Rapid Clamp/Fixed Jaw used on the Guide Rail to make the cut. 

5. I have Classic Engineering's version (Boring Jig) of the Templaco Boremaster Kit.  As for comments about the spur bits longevity, both HSS and Carbide versions are available.  So for the bit's life span, the Carbide bit will last much, much longer.  Short of using a CNC for production wood door prep/machining I can't think of another efficient way to prep wood doors for hardware.

6. I'm a commercial carpentry contractor and with some of our projects consisting of multiple door openings numbering in the hundreds/thousands we have used drywall carts, door dollies, and even hand trucks for handling doors. 

I don't think there is a way that Festool can improve on what they currently offer as I'm assuming their answer for a Door Hanger's Kit is the MFS Multi-Routing Template, TS 55/75, Guide Rails, Clamps, and the user's creativity on how to use the MFT to hold the door.