Festo 5KE copying device: need info

[burley]

I got this old festo 5KE copying device from a friend, but have truly no clue how to set it up for use, or whith which router I should/can use it.

Does anybody know something about it and is he/she able to tell me?

 

[semenza]

Hi Burley,

Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

Did a google search , not much but it looks like it might go with the Basis system.

Seth

 

[VictorL]

Here is very bad scan from Festool's  2001/2002 global catalog.
Basis 5 is pre-CMS module for OF-1010, Basis 6 is module for OF-2000. I think it should work with modern CMS system too.

VictorL

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[rookie08]

Hi,

With the bearing and the bit cover it looks like an old style part of the Festool router table module.

On this video at about 3:15+ you'll see the craftsman using something similar to route some profiles.

Or it could be part produced by their old commercial kitchen accessory division.....just kidding   [big grin]

Teil 03 "Chaostheorie" - Bau eines Wandschranks

Cheers

James

 

[Rob Lee]

Hi Burley -

This looks to be functionally equivalent to a pin router attachment. We also make one - and have instructions posted at the link below which you may find helpful!

Pin Router Arm Instructions

Cheers -

Rob

 

[greg mann]

It is indeed from the Basis and allows you to follow a top mounted template. I don't believe it is a seamless fit on the new CMS but it should be adaptable with a little work, probably adaptable to a more 'pedestrian' table as well. I know a fellow that has one and he sang its praises as one of his most useful router table attachments.

 

[burley]

Thanks for your replies!

I guess it will sit in its box for quite some time then, since I don't see any use for it. Being able to copy most things with a copy-bit or the guide ring.

but again thanks for your replies

 

[semenza]

Hi Burley,

Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

It looks like a neat item to have available.

Seth