MFK700 Bit?

[Birdhunter]

What size router bit works in the MFK700 for edge banding work?

I've seen Halfinchshy's technique of modifying the base to accommodate a longer bit, but I would rather not do that.

 

[sancho57]

For trimming edge banding ya need the festool bit.

The shaft is a little shorter in length to accommodate the base.

Though I dont have one. That is what I remember being taught in a end user class

 

[peter halle]

I also don't have one.  As you already know there are size limitations, so here is a link to the Festool USA website for accessories for the MFK 700:    MFK 700 Accessories

Peter

 

[Rocky]

If you have a router table check this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CMw5_AUGw74, also 1010 is more versitile.

 

[sancho57]

I use the 1010 for edge banding w/ the accessories it makes it easy.

For me it did have a learning curve, but after learning a couple of tricks

I got the hang of it pretty quick.

 

[Peter Durand]

I have done haflinchshy's modification and it was very much worth it. The use of a longer and down spiral bit made it so much more versatile because I am not restricted to thin edge banding. And never any tearout with that new bit.

Methinks that Festool should send him a check for the design improvement that they will hopefully incorporate in the future.  [smile]

 

[tiralie]

What size router bit works in the MFK700 for edge banding work?

I've seen Halfinchshy's technique of modifying the base to accommodate a longer bit, but I would rather not do that.

It depends on the thickness of the edge banding but I really like this Freud Carbide Flush trim bit for laminates etc. They are cheap and readily available.
I like the Festool 491670 (change carbide blades) for thicker >3mm edge banding. The one pictured in the catalog is incorrect.
Tim

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[Brice Burrell]

I also don't have one.  As you already know there are size limitations, so here is a link to the Festool USA website for accessories for the MFK 700:     MFK 700 Accessories

Peter

It's this guy that you want, Festool router bit 491666.  It has a cutting length of about 5/8".

 

[stevep]

I have done haflinchshy's modification and it was very much worth it. The use of a longer and down spiral bit made it so much more versatile because I am not restricted to thin edge banding. And never any tearout with that new bit.

Me too. I use a couple of carbide spiral downcut bits (one from Trend and one from Wealden Tools), and can trim a 20 mm lipping. Ideally the carbide bits need the shank shortening and I have yet to find anything that will do that.

 

[Birdhunter]

I bought the Festool edge banding router bit, played around with the height adjustment on some scrap, and trimmed 10 large pieces.

Went like a dream.

 

[Sparktrician]

Like Birdhunter, I like the Festool bit for edge-banding, but also like the Amana No-File bit for both edge-banding and laminate work.  The Amana bit eases the edge just enough to break the edge and pretty much eliminate sanding it.