FESTOP - Festool Router Table by WoodWerks

[ForumMFG]

A while back I had posted about a Festool supplier working on a router table of it's own similar to Steve's.  Well, it's out now.  It's called "Festop" and it retails at $279.  Looks like a pretty good setup, let me know what you guys think.  I am going to go down to woodwerks here soon to check it out.

You can view this router table HERE

 

[johnsonri]

Interesting!!

Seems great for smaller type shops. I wonder how much heavier the MFT becomes with the new, thicker, top.

From a personal workflow standpoint, my cutting operations usually take me from the MFT to the router table. I would not like to constantly have to swap the router setup in order to use the MFT.

I wasn't able to determine if there is any type of router lift mechanism with the setup.

Rey

 

[sw1211]

Interesting!!

Seems great for smaller type shops. I wonder how much heavier the MFT becomes with the new, thicker, top.

From a personal workflow standpoint, my cutting operations usually take me from the MFT to the router table. I would like to constantly have to swap the router setup in order to use the MFT.

I wasn't able to determine if there is any type of router lift mechanism with the setup.

Rey

It includes an insert, see below what it includes, from their website, I'll bet a lift could be used without any issues.  I'm with you, I prefer a dedicated router table, although if you needed a router table for on-site work this would be a good option.

 

[erikfsn]

The other problem I can think of is that the Kapex height when on the MFT/Kapex matches the MFT 3 height. It seems the thicker MDF would make the MFT 3 too high to function as a support for lumber being cut on the Kapex.

 

[jonny round boy]

The other problem I can think of is that the Kapex height when on the MFT/Kapex matches the MFT 3 height. It seems the thicker MDF would make the MFT 3 too high to function as a support for lumber being cut on the Kapex.

The 1" top has a 1/4" rebate around the bottom edge, so it sits at exactly the same height as a 3/4" top.

 

[Chris Hughes]

My version has enough room to cut most rail/style length without lowering the bit below the top