I would like to share my experience with MFK-700 modular trim router. After a lot of hesitation I finally acquired this tool. Definitely this is not first router to purchase, or cannot be universal router as OF-1010 or OF-1400, but it has its own niche in the Festool router pack.
Festool USA sells MFK routers in two configurations MFK-700 basic and MFK-700 set.
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Here are some specs:
Power consumption -720 Watts
Drive shaft Speed -10.000 – 26,000 RPM
Maximum bit diameter – 26mm(1”)
Weight - 1.9kg (4.2 lbs)
Standard Festool 3 years warranty.
The standard scope of delivery for MFK-700 EQ set includes
- MFK 700 EQ router
- Systainer 2
- ¼” and 8 mm collets
- Plug it 13 feet power cord
- Standard threaded Vertical base for U.S. guide bushing
- horizontal base
- Feeler bearing set
- Wrench for collets and alien wrench.
- User’s manual
Price is $525 for set or $400 for basic configuration.
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Basic configuration does not include systainer, horizontal base and feeler bearing set and shipped in the carton box.
This is a modular router that can be easily re-configured to different environment. Design allows tool-less base changes. I found this trim router very convenient and handy. Auxiliary handles increase controllability with two handed operations.
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Power switch is conveniently located on the left side of the router. This router has soft start and electronically controlled step-less speed control. The speed dial located on the back, just above power cord connector.
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Standard 1.5 degree horizontal base allows edge band trimming without damaging surfaces. It can also make a recess for inside corners. Feeler bearing set allows using router bits without bearings.
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The huge advantage is that this router accepts standard U.S. bushings. Standard scope of delivery includes quarter inch and 8mm collets, so it brings endless possibilities for router bit selection. The maximum router bit diameter is 26 mm or 1”, which is good for this type of router.
Each base has its own dust port. As all other Festool tools dust collection is excellent.
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Additional accessories includes parallel edge guide with fine adjustment that has its own 27mm dust port, and 0 degree horizontal base unit. What I found amazing is that 0 degree horizontal base unit can be used for flush cuts plugs and inserts. Router has to be mounted in the dust hood holes. This base allows some visibility and 5 mm clearance. Unfortunately this setup does not provide any dust collection. Another disadvantage is that router is not stable, and you have to pay close attention not to dig into work piece. But from another (bright side) you are not limited by inlay size.
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Another missing function is lack of guide rail adapter and missing plunge base. Lack of half inch collets for this class of routers is standard.
Festool USA sells MFK routers in two configurations MFK-700 basic and MFK-700 set.
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Here are some specs:
Power consumption -720 Watts
Drive shaft Speed -10.000 – 26,000 RPM
Maximum bit diameter – 26mm(1”)
Weight - 1.9kg (4.2 lbs)
Standard Festool 3 years warranty.
The standard scope of delivery for MFK-700 EQ set includes
- MFK 700 EQ router
- Systainer 2
- ¼” and 8 mm collets
- Plug it 13 feet power cord
- Standard threaded Vertical base for U.S. guide bushing
- horizontal base
- Feeler bearing set
- Wrench for collets and alien wrench.
- User’s manual
Price is $525 for set or $400 for basic configuration.
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Basic configuration does not include systainer, horizontal base and feeler bearing set and shipped in the carton box.
This is a modular router that can be easily re-configured to different environment. Design allows tool-less base changes. I found this trim router very convenient and handy. Auxiliary handles increase controllability with two handed operations.
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Power switch is conveniently located on the left side of the router. This router has soft start and electronically controlled step-less speed control. The speed dial located on the back, just above power cord connector.
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Standard 1.5 degree horizontal base allows edge band trimming without damaging surfaces. It can also make a recess for inside corners. Feeler bearing set allows using router bits without bearings.
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The huge advantage is that this router accepts standard U.S. bushings. Standard scope of delivery includes quarter inch and 8mm collets, so it brings endless possibilities for router bit selection. The maximum router bit diameter is 26 mm or 1”, which is good for this type of router.
Each base has its own dust port. As all other Festool tools dust collection is excellent.
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Additional accessories includes parallel edge guide with fine adjustment that has its own 27mm dust port, and 0 degree horizontal base unit. What I found amazing is that 0 degree horizontal base unit can be used for flush cuts plugs and inserts. Router has to be mounted in the dust hood holes. This base allows some visibility and 5 mm clearance. Unfortunately this setup does not provide any dust collection. Another disadvantage is that router is not stable, and you have to pay close attention not to dig into work piece. But from another (bright side) you are not limited by inlay size.
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Another missing function is lack of guide rail adapter and missing plunge base. Lack of half inch collets for this class of routers is standard.
