Festool Live Episode 31 - MFK 700 Basics

[@TheManlyHand]

Getting this for my birthday this month as a cabinet maker in very excited

[@bigmonkey999888]

Hi Sedge, look forward to Festool Friday May they long continue. Brilliant as ever! Steve from Leeds West Yorkshire UK

[@davidmcmullen6962]

Love my MFK & I have both horizontal bases. I use it all the time. Wish we had a plunge base

[@matthewwysocki5019]

Great tutorial. I just bought the 700 - very helpful

[@poconojoe90]

Brian, this is one of my favorite episodes. Aside from the domino 500 this is Festool’s other genius product. The applications are nearly endless. Would love to see what more you could do with it. Pocono Joe.

[@barry3400]

I noticed that you used a 6 mm bit during the demo, but the Mfk 700 doesn’t offer a 6mm collet. Does the 1/4” compress enough to allow the use of a 6mm bit? Or did you use a adapter bushing? Or am I just missing something?

[@AaronGeller]

you can have a 1/4" bit with a 1/2" collet. Bits can be larger or smaller than the collet

[@AVSMedical1]

Awesome Sedge, thanks for all you do! Looking forward to seeing the door build next week.

[@manuzach]

THANK YOU for doing this in this crazy election week...this was a nice break! amazing tool...the of1400 is my favorite festool, this looks so well thought out too, love it!

[@stevennachlas9596]

Love your videos as always. I own the MFK 700 set. If I want to add the EBQ portion, and I hope I’m making sense, can you tell me what part number or what part numbers I would buy?

[@jcvjcvjcvjcv]

The base that is supplied with the EQ/B? That is already in the set, I think? Note that there are 5 bases for the MFK; the 0 degree horizontal, the 1.5 horizontal, the vertical (flat) and the vertical with the extra layer pertinax to allow for vertical cutting of edge banding. Then there is also a vertical base with the threads for the copy rings, but despite it being pictured on european Festool sites, it's USA only. Festool did their best effort to not clarify any of this in the catalog.. As far as I see the difference between the two vertical bases, besides the bearing brake is just Festool # 10010205; a thick layer of Pertinax.

[@daviddiannapugh]

Sedge: This might have been one of your best. I’m glad you got the feed fixed. Again I need to go buy some more stuff but that’s ok. I just got your T18, PDC set. Those are so great. Who knew the drill you have in your hand everyday could be that perfect. Wow!

[@LDBecker]

So, I just bought the MFK 700 SET because most of what I do will be 1-2mm wood banding triming,. However, I assumed that the set would have the bearing brake and the angle assembly - but it doesn't. Are there parts I need to order to have that capability for my MFK 700 set? I looked on-line and in the parts catalog and I don't even see part numbers for those parts. Weird. Are they part of the base on the cheaper set? I couldn't tell. I would like to do some 2-3mm PVC banding, so those pieces would be necessary. NORMALLY, if you buy the more expensive set of anything in Festool world, you get all the bits and pieces. It doesn't seem so in this case. Good video, though - it helped! I was able to make short work of 1mm wood banding on my current project (4 Festool tool cabinets with SYS-AZ drawers). EDIT - nevermind - I just saw the part 10809749 for the brake and a couple of screws - about $25. I'll order them shortly.

[@davidndahura7437]

Festool is Germany, the Germany people are always gifted with unique ideas.

[@TheBlackAmish]

I just bought this recently. How much hardwood banding could the zero degree accessory cut 1/2 inch, 3/4?

[@garybadger325]

Question...I do alot of 1/4" solid wood edge banding. What is the best MFK 700 base and router bit for the job? Thanks for all your episodes. I have learned alot from them.

[@RJ_Taylor]

I’d go with the 1.5 degree base and the two flute bit (491666). You won’t see that angle on 1/4 inch stock but you’re still ready for .5mm or 1mm edging on laminate or whatever.

[@RobyWanKenobi]

Is there a way to set it up to trim 3/4 edge banding?

[@kirk561]

What about using the 499810 bit with a 1.5mm round over?

[@manujmundhada7522]

How complete mfk 700 would be if you create plunge base

[@BAR-Lrnch]

Would this be a good tool for mortising doors for hinges?

[@DoctorHayduke]

Okay...light under the wood block....brilliant.

[@ASAS-un1db]

I am not able to find a router bit short enough to fit into the 700 edge trimmer. the local Festool dealer is not able to get the short trim bit. Any suggestions?

[@AaronGeller]

order your stuff online. Freud makes a similar but cheaper bit

[@tcbridges]

Isnt it true that you can do the same thinge with the 1010 that you can do with the 700

[@jcvjcvjcvjcv]

In theory, yes. But it's hard to prevent the 1010 from tilting on the corners. If it tilts, it ruins the radius. The 700 has more support and is lighter.

[@gotofair]

How do I take legs off MFt table without ruining nobs

[@mahmut123456]

A cordless version of MFK 700 with an Ergo battery would be a nice addition to the lineup, wouldn't it?

[@gstri5800]

My hight adjustment knob has almost a full rotation of backlash. i cannot adjust on the fly like he shows in the vid.

[@deanmartin7593]

That covers edge banding applied at a 90 degree edge. But the conturo can edge at 45 degrees. Could you do a video showing how to trim the edging when it’s applied at an angle?

[@brakarzacant3842]

love the training by Sedge, just have a quistion about the MFK 700. I have the MFK 700 EQ/B - do I need a different vertical base to suit the parallel guide for groove cutting? As I can't seem to find anything in the manual and I don't want to remove the brake parts if not required.... Cheers

[@pacificdune]

I have the same problem. Wondering if you ever found a solution to this.

[@debandmike3380]

24:26. I notice when you do a sloppy job you just move on to something else.

[@tadge74]

I watched as I'm looking to buy for 2mm edgebanding. That was shocking. Get better results from a £100 Makita....

[@culiacansinaloa3432]

can 1/4 inch shank bits be used?

[@Otto-W]

Yes, it come with two collets, one being 1/4"

[@ChrisBrown-zr6pn]

What is the product code for the router bit

[@stenmoeller]

I'm still waiting for the plunge base...

[@jcvjcvjcvjcv]

Don't hold your breath for it.

[@thomasfeigman6311]

Looks like it would be much easier with a file & sandpaper if necessary & a lot less expensive.

[@grizdeluxe]

Not if you have 40 or 50 pieces to clean up.

[@shermananderson700]

And you save time listening to a funny guy who can’t stay on task.

[@carbb5760]

Not sure about easier, plenty of ways you can do it. Considering one of these for more speed and better results

[@paradisemusicrecording]

Good

[@moderntouchfurniture]

I can see this is the perfect tool for edge banding. Awesome video on the Horizontal Base, now if you can show us how to use the Verticle Base on a laminate tops which are popular for kitchen counter tops and workshop table tops, Please 🙏 And would also love to see a demo on round overs and chamfers. I own a bunch of Festools already, and I just need a couple more reasons to buy this one 😬

[@sloppydoggy9257]

When I saw the price I was like "holy hell why", but after watching I'm like "I must have this"

[@randallsmith7885]

Just got home with a MFK 700 EQ.

[@vedranmlinac1787]

My mfk 700 base has no thread for inlay kit lol

[@stefangeldenhuys3707]

Mine too,wonder why?

[@petekaz3089]

I have used handheld routers for years manufacturing solid service in laminate countertops... I'm a little bit OCD about using them! So much so while using one going with the clock has always been the standard it kind of bothers me why he works right to left! Actually I worked at a cabinet company in Texas where they had safety guys walking around the shop and if they so are you pulling your router backwards you would be open to a write-up

[@dahut3614]

That's a very expensive little scraper! $81 in 2023!

[@noskills9577]

Looked at the 700 for years but never pulled the trigger on it - this is edge banding pornography 😍. It’s now a definite for me. Good video 👍🏻

[@wayofwoodstudio]

wow man! that is the messiest video i have ever seen.The camerawork is very confusing trying to follow the overly excited presenter. What is going on here? It seems like you both are high. Lol. Anyway, I appreciate the effort, but I dont need the effort to be mainly a marketing strategy for the entire rest of the festool catalogue. I would rather have the focus be on the explaination of the strengths of the tool.

[@LucidGeometry]

The presenter makes it hard to watch for me. Sorry. I love Festool and have quite the shop. I can understand if the shouty energy is for some people. It’s not for me and I can’t relax into absorbing the valuable information. Am I the only one?

[@Zcasey1932]

You’re the only one.

[@LucidGeometry]

@@Zcasey1932 definitely worth holding onto that comeback for 4 months.

[@Zcasey1932]

@@LucidGeometry yeah because that’s exactly what I did 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Otto-W]

I usually watch the UK and Australia versions because the presentation style.

[@jerseycornboy]

Put the R s in the words for God sake. Hate that Boston stuff.

[@alexandermessier5509]

he's f--king sickening I'm not tuning in to see a show. I'm looking for good instruction

[@barrythompson8813]

Can you guys buy an audio compressor to deal with the shouting sound levels, it's not exactly rocket science. It really spoils a great information channel.

[@culiacansinaloa3432]

What type of base can be used in internal corners?