Comments on: 48 – New Festool Tools

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:36:39 +0000

Well here’s the question, is it actually 1/10mm increments or 1/256″ increments? Festool documentation usually states “1/256″ (1/10mm)”. But we know Festool is metric so chances are, they just use the 1/256″ approximations since that’s a much more meaningful number to Imperial system-users than 1/254″. Either way, this an unacceptable amount of error and heads will roll for this one!!!!!! lol

By: BarryO

BarryO — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:38:52 +0000

Warning – nick picky, anal retentive comment ahead. ;)

A tenth of a millimeter is 1/254th of and inch, not 1/256th!

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:13:24 +0000

Hey Paul. I do think the MFK could handle a good sized groove and a sliding dovetail or two. Its a powerful little unit. But honestly, if you are going for full 3/4 dados for casework or a nice wide sliding dovetail, the MFK probably wouldn’t be my first choice. That’s where your standard plunge router really shines (OF1010 or OF1400).

And I do not think you could use the MFK on the Leigh jig. The jig requires that you use a guide bushing that is meant for a normal router. The vertical MFK base does NOT allow for that bushing. So I am going to say negatory on the dovetails.

You sure could use the OF2200. I doubt the leigh jig would have any trouble handing the weight of that unit. Its big and heavy, but like most people say, it wears it well. :)

By: Paul-Marcel ST-ONGE

Paul-Marcel ST-ONGE — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:32:36 +0000

Couple questions I still have about the routers: could the MFK be used to route decent sized grooves or maybe a sliding dovetail? On the FOG, some people were concerned about its power and, hmm, reach of the bit. Speaking of dovetails, could you use the MFK on the Leigh D4R jig? Powerwise, you could use the OF2200, but I wonder if the Leigh could hold the 20lb beast? People say it is pretty nimble for a big router, but what’s your take on it?

By: Vic

Vic — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:29:25 +0000

Cool Marc! I hope I win that MFK700, cuz otherwise I’m out the money.
That is definitely a router I’m adding to my arsenal. I’ve been drooling over it since I found it on their site a month or so ago.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:14:33 +0000

Marc,
The festool work table is just what I have been looking for. I just haven’t been able to find the worktable that fills all my wood working needs.

Thanks so much for the info.

Bob

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:06:40 +0000

Marc,

I took the time ,after watching your show, to see all the videos that Festool has on their site.
I can tell the MFT and the Kapex will be my next purchase.

Thanks for the product demo. Your honest approach to testing out tools and giving the things you like and don’t like are really the most helpful.

Maybe in future shows you can show us cool features of tools while building a project.

Daniel

By: alexander

alexander — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:28:53 +0000

That Of 2200 is a keeper. It is very nice. Not much use for the MF3, but for someone with a small space; it will SAVE you money for sure.

THanks for the Details. Beleive it or not, at festool USA HQ, they call the OF2200 “OLAF”. Don’t know why!

Lates

By: Germain

Germain — Sat, 03 May 2008 04:48:24 +0000

I’m a southpaw. I do just about everything left-handed. When I use a router, I don’t think which paw I prefer makes much of a difference, if any. Of course, I’d sure like to try that new router to see for myself!

By: Quiglag

Quiglag — Sat, 03 May 2008 04:08:40 +0000

Nice run through.

I got an email yesterday from Festool announcing the price of their new miter saw. It will be $1300, and it goes on sale July 1st. Will we be seeing a video of this in the near future?

or better yet… in the FesCool giveaway :D