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[MrToolJunkie]

From pictures, the only way I've seen it, the OF1010 looks really awkward--is that not the case?......

It's actually really easy to use the 1010 with the edging plate.

+1 -- it may look somewhat awkward, but it really is easy and balanced.  If you were only doing thinner banding all day, then the MFK would be a better choice -- that is what it was designed for.  However, the edging accessories are very capable.

Scot

 

[Julian Tracy]

I used my mfk700 for a large cabinet job with iron-on egding and wasn't too impressed with it for that type of thin vinyl edging.

In fact, I went back to using the little plastic trimmer with a razor blade and the file instead of the mfk.

I was really hoping it'd be the ticket for the iron-on edging, but for me it was to much hassle with not enough efficiency payoff.

For solid wood or thicker edging, I could see it being the perfect tool.

Darn stupid they didn't design the horizontal bases so the O-degree  and the 1.5 degree could be achieved simply by changing out the phenolic sub-bases like on the OF2200.  It's ridiculous that the single extra base is near $150....

Julian

 

[PeterK]

The 700 has serious bit length issues. Just be sure it meets your needs. I just used my 1010 with the horizontal accessories to trim some 1 1/4" wide edging with a 1 1/2" long bit and it worked extremely well. No problems getting it virtually flush with the plywood and only requiring very light sanding with my ETS150/3. Was very easy to control. I just love the 1010 for so many uses. I have looked at the 700 several times but there is nothing it can do that I can't do with the 1010.

 

[semenza]

I used my mfk700 for a large cabinet job with iron-on egding and wasn't too impressed with it for that type of thin vinyl edging.

In fact, I went back to using the little plastic trimmer with a razor blade and the file instead of the mfk.

I was really hoping it'd be the ticket for the iron-on edging, but for me it was to much hassle with not enough efficiency payoff.

For solid wood or thicker edging, I could see it being the perfect tool.

Darn stupid they didn't design the horizontal bases so the O-degree  and the 1.5 degree could be achieved simply by changing out the phenolic sub-bases like on the OF2200.  It's ridiculous that the single extra base is near $150....

Julian

I havn't tried it for thin tape type edge banding, but I can see where it might not be real good for that. Like you say the razor type trimmers do that job well.

Seth

 

[sancho57]

From pictures, the only way I've seen it, the OF1010 looks really awkward--is that not the case?......

It's actually really easy to use the 1010 with the edging plate.

Also is very adjustable, lots of leeway with the 1010

 

[sancho57]

Well, one a member here had for sale locally is on its way home with me now. 

You'll be one happy doood , I really enjoy using that little guy. Its also very light too. I havent touched my 690 since I bought it. It does all I need inna hand held