MFK700 Horizontal Base Mod

[Len R]

Has anyone here done Paul Marcel's modification to the horizontal base of the MFK700?  The base limits the length of bit you can use to flush trim to a max of about 5/8".  The modification increases the length of the opening so you can use longer bits.  He (Half Inch Shy) has a blog entry with some photos but not very detailed and no video.  Was wondering if any one here can offer some tips on how not to screw this up.....

Thanks,

Len

 

[andygiddings]

Have done it to both 1.5 and 0 degree bases. It's easy with the tools he recommends - takes about 20 mins for each. Just follow his blog and take your time. You can cut off the ears with a standard hacksaw but you will need a fret saw or similar for the first cuts

 

[Len R]

Thanks Andy. I'll give it a try.  Can you do the entire mod with a fret saw?

 

[andygiddings]

Yes, that's what Paul uses. Cutting the ears is slower with a fretsaw as you don't have much of a stroke due to the length of cut vs the length of blade - which is why I went with a hacksaw. You can also put masking tape over the areas where the blade rubs the paint to ensure a clean cut