Festool CMS Router Setup

[grbmds]

There are times when you might need an out-feed table which might be difficult with the VL version. With the full version you can use the MFT3 as an out-feed or even in-feed table.

You never know whether one day you might want to operate away from base but only need the CMS-OF and no MFT3.

What happens if you are doing a series of cuts on the MFT3 and each piece needs a wiz on the CMS as well. It could be that the two tasks are incompatible with the VL option.

One day you might need to sell the unit and I bet the stand alone version will sell more quickly and give you a better return on your investment.

I think that the decision should be based on "capability" or "potential" and a separate MFT3 and CMS-OF have far more possibilities in both areas.

Peter

Thanks for the information. I am not quite ready yet to make that kind of investment as I have a router table I built myself a number of years ago with an Incra positioner to position the fence. It's not a CMS  but has been a great tool with a 30+ year old Makita router mounted. Dust collection is a problem and I think the CMS would be a bit more accurate and I think the future investment may be worth it, but I will likely wait till the Makita router dies. It seems like it may last forever and it is very powerful of one made so long ago. No variable speed but I just do the cuts in increments instead.

Randy

Super glue in the bearings might do it !

Peter

It's one of those tools that just keeps on running. Sort of makes it hard to justify buying a 2200, but I did already buy the OF1400 (which you all have said is not as good for dust collection with the CMS). I'm now just curious how long the Makita will actually last. Right now, due to work commitments, it's actually getting a rest.