Recommended non-Festool router bits for MFK700

[ryanjg117]

I bit the bullet on Festool router bit 491666 (Festool HW Two Flute Edge Trimming Cutter - D19, NLB16, L46) as its perfectly sized for edge trimming with the MFK700 in the horizontal position, but about twice as expensive as it should be at $55 USD.

I'm guessing I'm not the only person who has shopped around for alternatives that fit the MFK700 - overall length of the bit seems to be the issue here (must be less than 1-58" OAL). Do you have a favorite straight cutter for the MFK700 for use in horizontal edge trimming that isn't $55 USD?

On a related note, for roundover bits, does Festool recommend avoiding the horizontal position because of the 1.5° offset? It seems their roundover images all show the typical vertical router orientation. Same question here - do you use a special (shorter) roundover bit? The ones I tested were too long, even with the base fully extended. I miss the travel of a Micro-Fence full plunge base on the Colt palm router I used to have...

 

[Euclid]

I recently bought one of these,
https://www.wealdentool.com/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=700 mfk&PN=MFK-Edge-Router.html#aT2631_2d8

but...
1) I haven't used it yet; and...

2) I've just noticed they don't ship to USA/Canada...

Sorry - that wasn't very helpful was it, but it guess it does mean there are suitable bits out there.

 

[DynaGlide]

CMT 191.007.11 for running 6mm grooves in cabinets. It cuts it at 6.35mm.

Here's my notes on the MFK: https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/mfk-700-getting-started-tips/

 

[Dove_Tail]

Ryan - I also bit the bullet on the Festool cutter for horizontal operation.  As you mentioned, overall length is challenging on the MFK.  For vertical operations, I've used some 1/4" shank bits from my collection with great results.  The last one I used was a flush trim with a bearing to flush up a face frame to plywood veneer.  Results were stellar.  My recommendation for vertical is to use the bit of your choice (Whiteside/Freud/etc).

For roundover, you should be able to go vertical, then you don't have the length limitation and the 1.5 degree base doesn't come into play.

 

[Roachmill]

I recently bought one of these,
https://www.wealdentool.com/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=700 mfk&PN=MFK-Edge-Router.html#aT2631_2d8

but...
1) I haven't used it yet; and...

2) I've just noticed they don't ship to USA/Canada...

Sorry - that wasn't very helpful was it, but it guess it does mean there are suitable bits out there.

I bought the Wealden cutter for mine and got great results from it trimming oak lippings. I've not tried the Festool one to compare against it mind you...

I also highly recommend the Half Inch Shy mod for allowing flushing up thicker lippings and using longer cutters.