Basic MFK trim router kit?

[Benjamin Miner]

Maybe Christian can settle this for me:

I'm very excited about the MFK 700 trim router - this winter I was doing a lot of on-site cabiinetry and trim installation, and raised my hands to the sky (okay, the ceiling) and said "Hear me, Festool - I would like a laminate trimmer with dust collection!!!".

So - here it is. But there is only one problem - that 1.5 degree base. I was really excited to see the horizontal base application, as I'd just spent several harrowing hours trimming maple nosing flush to plywood with a bottom-bearing bit balanced on that 3/4" edge. This tool would have been just the thing! HOWEVER -- I nearly never apply thin edgings to plywood. I routinely apply 3/4, most often 3/4 x 1 1/4 for shelving. That 1.5 degree base isn't going to cut it for my needs, for several reasons I won't bore you with.

The upshot? I've heard rumors that the router will soon be available as just the unit with the offset base, no horizontal base. That would be great - Buy the basic kit, buy the zero-degree horizontal base I want, and the edge guide that I'll need instantly if I don't buy it, and then I'm all set. I really don't care for the notion of paying $100 + for an accesory I'm sure I'll have little use for.

So - level with me. If Festool is planning to release this tool as a basic package, I'd really like to know. I'm willing to wait for it if it is, in fact, forthcoming. If this is only a rumor, I'd like to know that, too. I won't be as happy shelling out for the extra base, though my irked feelings would quickly dissolve once I started to use the tool...

Thanks in advance!

 

[Christian93117]

Benjamin,

Thanks for your post. We are still doing the research and will post the answer soon.

Christian

 

[Benjamin Miner]

Christian et. al. -

So here's the latest: Yesterday, while browsing the net for something totally unrelated, I came upon a site for Jamestown Distributors, which had - wait fot it - an MFK 700 basic kit for sale. The kit was listed at $490, did not include the 1.5 degree base, and - this really kills me - DID NOT INCLUDE A SORTAINER?!?!?! You guys have no shame. I would have liked for someone, anyone, to have levelled with me about this, but no. I had to find it on my own. And what I did find is absurd and damn near insulting. One can save $30 bucks at the cost of having a box to put the thing in? That's ridiculous. A box in and of itself is worth $30 to any self-respecting tool owner. So, fine, you win - I'll buy the damn $510 tool with its unusable (to me) base and see how long I can go before I shell out for the 0%. Be happy you haven't got any serious competition... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

 

[Brice Burrell]

  Benjamin, I don't know if that is an official Festool offering or not, I'd guess it is not. I don't think Christian is trying to mislead you about the availability of products or product offerings.

 

[windmill man]

Hi Ben ,

Do you own an OF1010, if you do check out these accs, Angle Arm WA-OF 486052 and Edging Plate UP-OF 486058. Had a  problem trimming 25 mm oak edging. I have an OFK 700 but that will trim only up to about 18mm. My Festool rep suggested these. He has another customer trimming 38 mm walnut with it no problem. He also told me Festool have started a production/Assembly  line in the US for Kapex any one know if thats true?

john

 

[Christian93117]

Ben,

The basic version is still not available and is not supposed show up on websites. If you look on www.festoolusa.com, you will find all products
that dealers can order. The MFK basic is not on the website.  We are still not sure when the basic version will be available and therefore
didn't post anything here yet.

I didn't understand what you were saying about the Systainer. Please explain again.

Christian

 

[jonny round boy]

The MFK700 basic kit is available here in the UK. It comes with the vertical base only, but it IS in a systainer. This gives you the option to buy the basic kit & the 0o base if the 1.5o base is of no use to you.

HERE.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Here's the link to the MFK 700 on the Jamestown Distributors site. Look at the versions they offer, first they have the:

FES-574288 MFK 700 Trim Router Set includes: Router with (1) dust extraction hood, (1) standard threaded base for US guide bushing, (1) plug-it cord, (1) vertical base, (1) 1.5 degree horizontal base and sensor bearing guide set. Shipped in Systainer 2.

Then they also offer this version:

FES-574419 MFK 700 Basic includes: Router with motor with dust extraction hood, 1/4" clamping collet and operating tool in cardboard box.

The trim router set is how Festool offers the MFK 700, price $510 USD, the basic version, not an official Festool version, $480 USD.

Why would anyone pay $30 USD less for the basic version, no Systainer, Plug-It cord, 8 mm collet, sensor bearing, and no bases?

 

[greg mann]

Why would anyone pay $30 USD less for the basic version, no Systainer, Plug-It cord, 8 mm collet, sensor bearing, and no bases?

Don't know anything about the distributor but, if he can get a buyer to take that deal, he would have a bunch of accessories to sell for a tidy profit. Let's see if it is possible to create a scenario that makes sense: Buyer already has a cord, 8mm collet, and does not want a systainer or the bearing. He is going to make his own plunge base ala MicroFence style (or is dead sure Richard is going to have one out in a few days  :). This makes about as much sense as buying a Domino and making your own cutters.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Don't know anything about the distributor but, if he can get a buyer to take that deal, he would have a bunch of accessories to sell for a tidy profit. Let's see if it is possible to create a scenario that makes sense: Buyer already has a cord, 8mm collet, and does not want a systainer or the bearing. He is going to make his own plunge base ala MicroFence style (or is dead sure Richard is going to have one out in a few days  :). This makes about as much sense as buying a Domino and making your own cutters.

Greg, the only thing that makes sense is that this dealer is trying to sell you two MFK's for production. You could have them both setup and just unplug one and hook up the other. Still, you have to offer a bigger discount than $30??

 

[greg mann]

Don't know anything about the distributor but, if he can get a buyer to take that deal, he would have a bunch of accessories to sell for a tidy profit. Let's see if it is possible to create a scenario that makes sense: Buyer already has a cord, 8mm collet, and does not want a systainer or the bearing. He is going to make his own plunge base ala MicroFence style (or is dead sure Richard is going to have one out in a few days  :). This makes about as much sense as buying a Domino and making your own cutters.

Greg, the only thing that makes sense is that this dealer is trying to sell you two MFK's for production. You could have them both setup and just unplug one and hook up the other. Still, you have to offer a bigger discount than $30??

Right, and a $30 discount means even that doesn't make sense, as you have pointed out. I was essentially attempting an exercise in the absurd.  : Just like the distributor.

 

[Per Swenson]

I don't wanna bash Jamestown,

I use their email newsletter for insight into boat finish's and such.

but lets face it.

They do cater to Yawt people. ;D

Per

 

[greg mann]

I don't wanna bash Jamestown,

I use their email newsletter for insight into boat finish's and such.

but lets face it.

They do cater to Yawt people. ;D

Per

I am not sure we are bashing them, Per, although I guess it may look like it. I suspect there is a mistake in their offering. As far as them catering to Yawt people, well, I'm a kayaker, and it makes a big enough hole in the water in which to throw my money.  :

 

[Brice Burrell]

I don't wanna bash Jamestown,

I use their email newsletter for insight into boat finish's and such.

but lets face it.

They do cater to Yawt people. ;D

Per

Yeah Per, you to keep your yawt in tip top shape, the last I heard you hadthe 106 footer, did you get a new one yet?

 

[Per Swenson]

Sorry Greg,

In no way did I mean to disparage boaters, kayakers, canoeists,
sailors in general or bubba with the plastic drums and lawn chair.

No. I meant to disparage these people.

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Per

 

[greg mann]

Well that's clearly not us. Jackie doesn't smoke, although she's hot.  ;D

 

[Per Swenson]

Brice,

As a matter of fiction,

we have acquired a new fix em up boating project.

I was hoping to gather some of our North Eastern Festoolians,

to maybe swing buy and give us a hand...

Just a little work to make it ship shape!

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Per

 

[Tinker]

Per, I really appreciate your explanation of "Yawt" people.  Never having owned a Yawt before, I had no idea what they are like.
I was planning to take my Dearly Beloved out for dinner this evening.  That will have to be put on hold til I can stop laughing, or i might choke.

about that boat.  I suppose it might take atleast an hour or two to get'er right.  And then have yer Yawt people try it fer a sail.

Tinker

 

[woodshopdemos]

Per,
  That boat project is ideal for your son, the new grad...he needs a project of that sort