Consolidated FAQ for the CONTURO Edge Bander

[Administrator_JSVN]

Ask your questions here about the CONTURO and related items. Keeping them in a single thread will help everyone.

Shane

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

How does the Conturo MFK differ from the current MFK router? If it's just the base, is the Conturo MFK base available on its own so I can use the MFK I already have?

Yes, the base is designed specifically for edgebanding applications and has an integrated bearing brake. This version of the MFK will only come with the vertical base, but it capable of accepting the other MFK bases, sold separarely.

http://www.edgebander.com/edge-bander-trim-router/#BearingBrake

 

[copcarcollector]

This version of the MFK will only come with the vertical base, but it capable of accepting the other MFK bases, sold separarely.

But not the other way around, correct? The Conturo MFK base is not available as an add on part for current MFK owners?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Sorry, yes, you can get the edging base as a spare part.

Item# 500590, $137.54 USD

 

[CMortz]

Ok so now I'm a little confused. I'm about to purchase the MFK predominantly for trimming edge banding. Does this mean I should buy this version. I still want to do all the other things that a mfk can do. Should I buy this model and add the other bases and edge guide. Or will I get away with the standard MFK (I'm in New Zealand so not sure it's available here yet)

Regards

Chris

 

[Woodkrafts]

Ok, whats the price going to be on this baby?
Is it worth it or I still have to sweet talk my wife to give up her iron hiding place.. Then I occasionally do some edge banding.

Regards Woodkrafts

 

[tjbnwi]

Ok, whats the price going to be on this baby?
Is it worth it or I still have to sweet talk my wife to give up her iron hiding place.. Then I occasionally do some edge banding.

Regards Woodkrafts

Shane may get mad about this but------

Unless you plan on doing more than the occasional edge banding the Conturo would not be worth the investment. Edge banding 2 to 3 times a week or a lot of curved work, no doubt the Conturo would be the way to go.

If this was available this time last year I would already own one. Right now with the current volume not sure if I'll invest in one.

Buy your own iron, you can get a modeling seaming iron or a cheep dry iron (you don't need the steam model).

Tom

 

[JNComplete]

This tool looks much more handy than the larger, more stationary models---obviously.
Any idea what it will cost?
I use a lot of pre glued edgebanding, where you just iron it on.  Will this tool still work? 
Can I use my own edgebanding with it?

Thanks in advance!

Jon

 

[SittingElf]

This tool looks much more handy than the larger, more stationary models---obviously.
Any idea what it will cost?
I use a lot of pre glued edgebanding, where you just iron it on.  Will this tool still work? 
Can I use my own edgebanding with it?

Thanks in advance!

Jon

It is not designed to be used with pre-glued banding. It uses glue pucks which are melted in the machine and then applied to the banding as it is being installed.  Price starts at See Here plus accessories.

Nice that Festool added two more colors for the glues.  When I bought mine in Germany, there was only white and natural. The new colors are great to have access to! (Black and Brown)

Cheers,

Frank

 

[Sean7a]

Ok, whats the price going to be on this baby?
Is it worth it or I still have to sweet talk my wife to give up her iron hiding place.. Then I occasionally do some edge banding.

Regards Woodkrafts

Woodkrafts, it'll be about $3200 for the set and $2800 for the "bare bones" version.  See the micro site below for ALL the info.

Conturo Micro Site

 

[stvrowe]

Do the radius edgebanding router bits all use the same body with just a change in cutters?  In other words, can you just have one body and interchange cutters to get the desired radius?

 

[madera]

Shane, does this mean we can finally have the sys-vac and clamps now? They work so well with the conturo it would only make sense......please!!!

 

[stvrowe]

Shane, does this mean we can finally have the sys-vac and clamps now? They work so well with the conturo it would only make sense......please!!!

I wish there was a way to like this post. 

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Ok so now I'm a little confused. I'm about to purchase the MFK predominantly for trimming edge banding. Does this mean I should buy this version. I still want to do all the other things that a mfk can do. Should I buy this model and add the other bases and edge guide. Or will I get away with the standard MFK (I'm in New Zealand so not sure it's available here yet)

Chris, sorry I somehow missed the new posts in this thread. The "original" for lack of a better word MFK 700 is fully capable of trimming edge banding. In fact, that's what the MFK excels at. This new version of the MFK has a slightly modified vertical (only) base with a bearing brake on it. Otherwise, it's the same MFK as before. It will accept all MFK accessories, including optional bases.

Any idea what it will cost?
I use a lot of pre glued edgebanding, where you just iron it on.  Will this tool still work? 
Can I use my own edgebanding with it?

John, the price in the U.S. is $2800, or $3200 if you buy it with the optional Trimming Set which has a lot of nice accessories. You need to use edge banding that's not got glue on it (non-glued). Yes, you can use your own edge banding.

Do the radius edgebanding router bits all use the same body with just a change in cutters?  In other words, can you just have one body and interchange cutters to get the desired radius?

No, you cannot buy just the cutters and they aren't interchangeable. However, you can rotate the cutters four times to extend the life of the cutter.

Shane, does this mean we can finally have the sys-vac and clamps now? They work so well with the conturo it would only make sense......please!!!

As you can see, there was no mention of the Vac-Sys on the website or in any of our announcements. We're very aware that the Vac-Sys would be well suited for this application in particularly and would definitely like to add it to the product offerings. But, no information to share about it being available at this time.

Shane

 

[CMortz]

Thanks  for the response Shane.
I've been researching the MFK for some time. unfortunately it's not that well known down here so  although I have made the decision to purchase (funds permitting) I haven't  been able to "play" with one to confirm exactly what accessories I need.

Am I correct in assuming this model is the MFK 700 EQ/B

Chris

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Am I correct in assuming this model is the MFK 700 EQ/B

Yes, the "B" is for the bearing brake.

 

[CMortz]

Thanks

 

[Tim Morris]

Shane I've glanced over the micro sites and maybe I've missed this somewhere. Will this bander apply 3mm banding commonly used on commercial work? Will it apply plastic laminate strips? Will it apply wood strips?  THANKS TIM

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Tim,

The Conturo edge bander can work with banding up to 3mm thick. For real wood banding, it takes practice and good technique to do anything thicker than 2mm. Real wood banding that's 3mm can be more prone to crack depending on the angle its applied at.

Plastic, wood, laminate edge banding will work.

Shane

 

[EV]

This version of the MFK will only come with the vertical base, but it capable of accepting the other MFK bases, sold separarely.

But not the other way around, correct? The Conturo MFK base is not available as an add on part for current MFK owners?

I believe it does, as it has been mentioned by the festool rep to me and cost I believe around £100 in the UK. In fact it is same as standard vertical base just got extra bakelite with a pointed end towards cutter, similar shape to the one on a horizontal bases) fixed to it and a bearing brake housing fixed to the other side using same holes as per standard vertical base, It just secured using longer screws.

Here is the link to spare parts catalogue http://ekat.festool.de/login/jsp/main.jsp?doAction=start&autologin=true&userId=Kunde-FT_GB&password=Customer&design=festool

You would need to import parts labeled 76, 82, 83, 84 and 85. Total cost excluding shipping £42.58 ($65.56)

Hope this helps

Regards

EV