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Post by skinee on Jun 9, 2020 19:38:35 GMT -5
there appears to be a new laminate trimmer the KF 1000,sorry cant seem to paste the link,search for mafell KF 1000 on youtube
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Post by alvychippy on Jun 9, 2020 20:13:20 GMT -5
there appears to be a new laminate trimmer the KF 1000,sorry cant seem to paste the link,search for mafell KF 1000 on youtube is this it ? |
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Post by kraftt on Jun 9, 2020 23:27:19 GMT -5
Interesting dedicated machine. But even when the round plate (mafell ‘support ring’) is paired it looks like it is always a two handed affair. I’m wondering what the spring loaded wheel is for on the dust shroud? Does it keep guide bearing surface clean? They talk about how a " thrust ring brake prevents unwanted machining marks on sensitive surfaces" but could that be it?   |
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Post by aas on Jun 10, 2020 6:09:37 GMT -5
I saw this at the Eurobois 2020 - there is a thread on here somewhere with photos - it was 'strictly' a prototype at that point in time - good news if it's been released. The motor has a standard 43mm collar, so please Mafell, can we have a small plunge base for it too???
The part on the photo you have marked works as a brake for the bearing, to stop it spinning up and damaging an edge. I have this on a Holzkraft edge trimmer than came with the edge bander - it is effective - would be a good addition to the Festool MFK700.
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Post by aas on Jun 10, 2020 6:21:45 GMT -5
Strange, not on the Mafell site, even in German, but available at one of my German suppliers - 449€ plus tax. I would quite like this, along with the HIT-M 65!
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Post by kraftt on Jun 10, 2020 9:56:42 GMT -5
That's a pretty good price for mafell considering the level of quality you're getting. But like you say it would be nice though if they put out a cordless compact that could accept a plunge base.
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Post by aas on Jun 10, 2020 12:19:41 GMT -5
There are a couple of 43mm collar plunge bases available, one of which is Metabo - I think I'd be disappointed though...
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Post by aas on Aug 20, 2020 16:11:03 GMT -5
Of course, I knew I couldn't resist forever... a KF1000 is on it's way to me - paying the full asking price (kindly fixed by Mafell) - managed to get the shipping thrown in with a couple of Festool items from the friendly dealer.
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Post by aas on Aug 30, 2020 7:58:04 GMT -5
The KF1000 arrived during the week. It is supplied in two small cardboard boxes, one for the motor, one for the base.
The main motor body is identical to the DD40P - 1000w, lots of power and very smooth. The KF has variable speed with the black cover for the cable entry housing the speed controller - this black cover is held in by one screw next to the cable entry, it does not feel very sturdy - I'd knock off a few quality points for this!
The speed controller lights up blue, and this changes to red when starting, changing speed or under too much load.
Height adjustment is very simple and precise, and it locks in place with a lever.
The dust collection is very good, the shroud can be moved and then locked into position.
Despite the Mafell website and all publicity shots showing a handle on the base, my has been supplied without - the dealer in Germany has told me that all three he has sold are sold minus handle. There is no accessory listed for this, and the online parts viewer is showing blank pages. I've emailed Mafell and am awaiting a reply. The manual shows the accessory peg for trimming the ends of panels as fitting into the base of the handle - it doesn't work without as it is too loose. The base needs the handle for keeping the tool upright...
I'll report back once a get a reply from Mafell. Either way, sending a machine out with a missing part, or selling a machine without an important part of the kit is not really on.
Now Mafell are controlling prices, there are no deals to be had, this is 449€ plus tax - at this point in time it's hard to justify the price, maybe once the handle issue is cleared up and with a bit more use I will see this differently. In the meantime, I'm very glad to have the Festool MFK700.
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Post by huntsgemein on Aug 30, 2020 10:16:39 GMT -5
These all look like old Kress designs to me.... given the cooperative/collaborative history between these 2 old companies, it's hardly surprising. Kress for many years had a good market for their CNC router motors.
I believe that Kress themselves are all but bankrupt these days. Maybe Mafell bought or licenced their design?
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Post by aas on Aug 30, 2020 12:18:28 GMT -5
It's a possibility. The motor housing is straight off the DD40 though - so I'd guess it's a pretty old design. I'd like a 43mm collar plunge base if anyone knows of a good one.
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Post by emilhedevang on Aug 30, 2020 13:03:49 GMT -5
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Post by huntsgemein on Aug 30, 2020 19:21:39 GMT -5
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Post by aas on Aug 30, 2020 23:55:19 GMT -5
Yes, I mentioned that one previously - it's about the best I have seen. Not sure of the quality as Metabo can go from very good to very bad on the quality scale... I'm might try and find one.
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Post by aas on Aug 31, 2020 8:42:53 GMT -5
It does!.. thanks for that. |
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