Applying wide edge-banding

[rmwarren]

I need to make some cabinet end panels and I want to apply a 1" + strip of hardwood to the edge of the plywood, I have 2 questions:

1.  Is the MFK 700 the best tool to trim flush the hardwood to the width of the plywood?

2.  Is the best technique to mill the hardwood slightly oversize, glue it proud of the plywood width and then use the 0 degree base and a piloted bit?

Appreciate any input you might have.

RMW

 

[stvrowe]

It isn't clear what your 1"+ refers to.  If that is the thickness of the strip that you want to trim, the MFK700 is not the tool to use as the horizontal base will limit you to about 5/8". 

 

[rmwarren]

It isn't clear what your 1"+ refers to.  If that is the thickness of the strip that you want to trim, the MFK700 is not the tool to use as the horizontal base will limit you to about 5/8". 

Steve, for example, I may want to add a 1" or 1-1/2" strip to the edge of a 12" piece of plywood and end up with 13" or 13-1/2" of overall width. I think I need to make the hardwood strip slightly thicker than the ply and then trim it to be flush. Basically the same thing shown on the router's page but it shows about a 1/4" edge band and I want mine thicker so I can route profiles into it.

[attachthumb=#]

I have never tried this before so there may be a much better technique but I am halfway just trying to justify a need for the 700.  [cool]

Thanks,

RMW

 

[bruegf]

You won't be able to use the MFK700 for anything much beyond 1/2 extra width.  The horizontal base (as shown) has a max throat of around 5/8".   You could use the 1010 or 1400 and the Festool Edge Routing Accessories as shown on Brice's blog entry http://greenanddarkblue.blogspot.com/2012/06/festools-edge-routing-accessories.html

Regards

Fred

 

[stvrowe]

It isn't clear what your 1"+ refers to.  If that is the thickness of the strip that you want to trim, the MFK700 is not the tool to use as the horizontal base will limit you to about 5/8". 

Steve, for example, I may want to add a 1" or 1-1/2" strip to the edge of a 12" piece of plywood and end up with 13" or 13-1/2" of overall width. I think I need to make the hardwood strip slightly thicker than the ply and then trim it to be flush. Basically the same thing shown on the router's page but it shows about a 1/4" edge band and I want mine thicker so I can route profiles into it.

[attachthumb=#]

I have never tried this before so there may be a much better technique but I am halfway just trying to justify a need for the 700.  [cool]

Thanks,

RMW

Ron, Fred is correct in his post.  The MFK700 will not do what you want it to do as the overall throat in the horizontal base is only about 5/8" which limits the amount you can flush trim.  The best Festool alternative is to use the Edging Plate, Angle Arm, and Chip deflector attachments for the OF1010 or OF1400 router.  I started out this way with the OF1400 router.  IMHO, this setup is better used with the lighter OF1010.

The tool best used for what you desire is called a lipping planer.  There are 3 handheld lipping planers that I am aware of (Virutex, Hoffman (Adler), and the Lamello Cantex).  This machines can get pricey so only you can determine if your use would justify the expenditure.  I have the Lamello Cantex and it is a quality machine that does only one thing but, does it very well.

Steve

 

[rmwarren]

Steve/Fred, Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to know. I have the 1400 but my hunch is it would work but be pretty unwieldy,  looks like I just have to buy the 1010 finally...  [big grin]

Thanks again and Brice thanks for the video if you wander into this thread.

RMW 

 

[Brice Burrell]

Steve/Fred, Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to know. I have the 1400 but my hunch is it would work but be pretty unwieldy,  looks like I just have to buy the 1010 finally...  [big grin]

Thanks again and Brice thanks for the video if you wander into this thread.

RMW 

Glad to video was of some usefulness. [thumbs up]

 

[MrToolJunkie]

I used the 1010 and edging accessories in my video demonstration of the keyboard tray I submitted for the contest.  It did a remarkable job of trimming the edge of my banding flush as well as cutting the male dovetail joint.  This was my first attempt using this set-up for either operation and it worked out perfectly.  I would highly encourage anyone to give it a try who owns a 1010 or 1400 but does not want to spring for an MFK for this purpose. 

Scot