1010 or MFK 700 ???? advice please

[Benjamin]

I can't make up my mind for months on what of the 2 routers to purchase as I'd like to just have one rather then both.

so here is my question , can the 1010 do all of the trimming work that the MFK does ? maybe not as easy but is there any thing what so ever the MFK does that the 1010 can't do?

thanks a lot

MFK is very tempting but the 1010 just looks like a all around great small router, am I right?

(FYI I allready have the 1400 and 2200 so I'm just looking for something small to use.)

 

[waho6o9]

Unless you do a lot of laminate work I'd get the 1010, it's  like a mini 1400 and works well.

 

[Benjamin]

well I do want to do a little laminate work here and there,  just want to know if the 1010 can still work well?

 

[tjbnwi]

I have multiples of both, the 700 is my go to. That said if I had to choose one it would be the 1010.

The 1010 is more versatile and Festool has accessories that allow you to perform the same functions as the 700. Without a custom bracket the 700 will not run on the rail.

Tom

 

[semenza]

The 1010 can do what the 700 does by using the trimming accessories. I have used both side by side for that purpose. The 700 is the hands down winner.  Since you have the 1400 I really think the 700 will expand your capabilities more than the 1010.

Seth

 

[Benjamin]

Thanks Seth,

let me ask you, does the 5/8th limitation put a snag in the capability of the edge banding for you ? also is it basically mandatory to purchase the 0 degree base to do large edge banding ?

trust me I want the MFK but its really hard to pull the trigger as they both look very tempting.......

also do you only use the MFK for edge banding reasons? or is it also good for other reasons?

 

[waho6o9]

http://www.halfinchshy.com/search/label/MFK-700
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Here's a comprehensive review on the 700 courtesy
of Paul Marcel

 

[sancho57]

IMO since you already got the1400 and 2200, I would sell the 1400 and use the money from that to buy the 1010.

The ten ten is a awesome little router.

 

[Benjamin]

Ok thanks for everyone's advice. It's so 50/50 eh?

Any ways I guess I just need both sooner or later.... Lol

DAM YOU FESTOOL!

 

[Tinker]

My 1400 has a permanent hom in the CMS. I use the OF 1000 as my hand held router.  I think if I did not keep the 1400 in the table, but used it for handheld, I would still get the 1010.  But i like the setup i have. If i get another router, I wood go for the 1010 and keep the 1000 for the occasional working out side. I have the fixtures that Seth showed catalogue #'s for aand the couple of times i used them, they worked fine.  Like a lot of new tools, i practiced on scrap wood before working on a project.
Tinker

 

[tjbnwi]

Thanks Seth,

let me ask you, does the 5/8th limitation put a snag in the capability of the edge banding for you ? also is it basically mandatory to purchase the 0 degree base to do large edge banding ?

trust me I want the MFK but its really hard to pull the trigger as they both look very tempting.......

also do you only use the MFK for edge banding reasons? or is it also good for other reasons?

I use my 700 so much I have worn the brushes out.

I have a couple of 700 videos on my You Tube channel;

https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTjbnwi

Guide rail bracket I made;

https://picasaweb.google.com/tbadernwi/MFK700Bracket

Picture is the completed project I made the bracket for.

Tom

 

[Mavrik]

I couldn't live without my 1010.

 

[ear3]

I went through the same decision process a month back and decided to go with the 1010.  My calculation was that since I sometimes do hardwood caps in excess of 5/8, and I wanted to do edge profiles directly on face frames, the 1010 was a better bet.  I have not been disappointed, though since I have not used the MFK, I can't make a direct comparison.

The 1010 is a badass router, capable of using any 1/4" or 8mm bit I throw at it.  Keep in mind, though, that for horizontal routing, you have to buy the angle arm, edging plate and ideally, the chip deflector, which basically add up to the cost of the 0 degree horizontal base for the MFK.

I think I might get an MFK if it had a base that was capable of doing multiple angles, like the Makita compact or Bosch Colt.

 

[semenza]

Thanks Seth,

let me ask you, does the 5/8th limitation put a snag in the capability of the edge banding for you ? also is it basically mandatory to purchase the 0 degree base to do large edge banding ?

trust me I want the MFK but its really hard to pull the trigger as they both look very tempting.......

also do you only use the MFK for edge banding reasons? or is it also good for other reasons?

The 5/8" simply means that I cut or plane solid wood edge banding to 5/8" instead of 3/4". Not a big deal really. But as you know there are work a rounds for that problem.

I have both the 1.5 and zero degree bases. The 1.5 works for wide edging , but I prefer the zero. The appearance is OK with the 1.5 depending on the piece. On some things the very slight bevel will be more noticeable and on some things hardly at all.  I would not say the zero is absolutely necessary but I like it better for wide edging.

I have never used it to trim solid edging less than 1/8" nor ever for true edge "banding" the thin glue type.

I have used it for other small router tasks in the vertical position. And it does a fine job. Works as it should  like any other small router.

I have used the 1010 with the horizontal edging attachments , it works, does a good job, better than I thought it would but the 700 shines for that job. The set up for the 1010 in horizontal is just no where near as easy or as easy to precisely adjust. Remember to factor in the cost of the 1010 edging equipment. When comparing the price.

Seth

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

I went through a very similar process several months ago, choosing between a 1010 or the 700. I already owned a 1400.

I ultimately went with the 700. For trimming edge banding it can't be beat! Yes, the 1010 can trim edge banding, but requires several accessories, is larger/heavier than the 700, and you don't have the option to trim edge banding at the -1.5 degree, only 0 degrees. Since I already had the 1400 for larger edge profiles and plunge routing, I opted to go with the 700 because it really wasn't making any compromises for its designed applications.

The 700 works GREAT for edge banding work (can't wait for the Conturo to be released!!!), the vertical base is a dream for edge work, and it's a great little router for mortising door hardware (it accepts Imperial, PC-style guide bushings).

Balance/handling of the 700 is great, dust collection is as good as can be expected. For edge banding, I know that some will modify the base to accept other router bits, but I just found it easier to just use the Festool bit. Hope this helps!

 

[epicxt]

I've ended up going with both the 1010 and 700 and do mostly solid hardwood edge banding. I find I use the 1010 the most when doing solid edge banding but the 700 really shines for routing out mortises for door latch and hinge hardware as the guide bushing screws directly into the 0° base.

 

[Benjamin]

thanks for every ones input again.

But again its so 50/50 on the two eh hahaha

anyways I'll just buy one then probably the other.

thats how I started with Festool and now its a addiction like crack. Every week I need to buy some accessory or sustainer just to calm down my cravings to buy actual tools lol.... if Festool came out with a 1 day only 10% off everything sale I seriously would be down 5K cause I couldn't resist. anything tips me over the edge to buy these things.

Anyways thanks again.

 

[tjbnwi]

Both names in a bowl. Don't look, pick one, order. You'll be getting the other one next week anyways.

Tom

 

[semenza]

    I seriously just don't see choosing the 1010 over the 700 if you already own the 1400. Especially if you do have edge trimming in mind for one of the tasks. If you think you will end up with both in the long run, then get the 700 first.  That's my take on it and I'm stickin' to it.  [huh]

Seth

 

[polarsea1]

I agree with Seth, I've used both the MFK and the 1010 for trimming edgebanding and the MFK is far superior. Setting up the MFK is easy, the 1010 takes a lot of playing around and handling it in the parallel plane is not real comfortable.

IMHO the 1010 has too many moving parts for what it is. I like simple.