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Routing arc segments using the MFS routing template

Description

Circular and arc segments can be produced using the MFS routing template and either a Festool OF 1400 or OF 2200 router.

This example shows how a round 400 mm deep counter top can be produced from multiplex. The panel is square with initial outer dimensions of 150 x 150 cm.

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BRequired equipment

Equipment Order No.

Routing template MFS 400 (Fig. 528/02) or routing template MFS 700 492610 492611

Extension profile MFS VP 2000 with longitudinal connectors (Fig. 528/03) 492726

Router OF 1400 (Fig. 528/04) or router OF 2200 (Fig. 528/05)

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Copying ring holder (included with MFS)

Centring pin (included with MFS)

Copying ring dia. 30 mm (included with OF 1400 and OF 2200)

Groove cutter D 16 mm 491091

Clamps FSZ 489570

Plunge cut saw TS 55 *

Cordless drill, e.g., T 12+3 /T 15+3 *

CT series mobile dust extractor *

Other accessories:• 8 mm drill bit with centring point• double-sided adhesive tape (optional)• sturdy work foundation, e.g., multifunction table MFT

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* Please obtain the Order No. from the Festool main catalogue or from the Festool website.

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Preparation/Set-up

For an arc segment, there is no direct centre point available as there is for a circle. For this reason, the arc segment must be completely marked off to specify the external centre point.

Mark a centre line on the workpiece. •Mark an outer radius on the centre line and then the inner radius. •Now mark off the desired arc lengths by moving from right to left •(to the dashed lines).Fit the MFS according to the instructions. In this case, the extension pro- •file MFS VP 2000 is linked with two short MFS VP 200 or VP 400 profiles. Adjust the copying ring holder so that it can move freely along the entire •length of the MFS groove. This is important to ensure that the holder can be moved quickly and precisely. Now slide the copying ring holder into a corner, push the MFS profile together and fix it in place using the fixing screw. Finally, move the copying ring holder in the other corner, tighten the fixing screw on the MFS and check the free movement of the copying ring holder.Insert the centring pin into the innermost groove of the MFS VP 2000 and •fix it in place.Mark off the 8 mm hole for the centring pin on the centre line of the •workpiece.Drill an 8 mm hole in the panel (Fig. 528/06). •Clamp the bit in the router (at least 2/3 of the shank must be in the •clamping collet).Install the copying ring in the router. •Set the maximum routing depth and fix it by using the depth stop. •

Tip: The contour of the arc segment can be marked off with the aid of the MFS (Fig. 528/07).

Setting up the MFS

Install the MFS with the centring pin in the hole in the panel. •Loosen the copying ring holder, put the router in the copying ring •holder and move it to the outer radius marking.Place the cutter on the workpiece surface. •Now align the cutting circle to the marking by rotating the cutter by •hand. Repeat for the inner radius. Fix the copying ring holder in place by tightening the fastening screw. •Attach the extractor unit to the router and secure the extractor hose. •

Tip: The workpiece should be supported at 3 or 4 points so that there is no cutting of the MFT itself or the substructure below. This will prevent the workpiece from tipping over on the substructure.

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Our example for use is a recommendation tried and tested in practice. However the different conditions are completely outside of our control. We therefore do not provide any form of guarantee. Any legal claims arising out of this are not to be made against Festool. Make sure you follow the safety directions and product instructions provided with the product.

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Procedure

Clamp the workpiece to the MFT using the clamps. •With the router set at the first routing depth, (for multiplex, •max. 5 – 8 mm per pass) plunge cut at the edge of the arc segment.Rout the contour of the arc segment clockwise. •Now rout out the arc segment in several steps (more routing depths). •After routing the outer radius, as described in "Setting up the MFS", •set the inner radius.Rout the inner radius as described. •

If it is not possible to rout the segment, part of the arc segment can be sawn with the help of the TS 55 plunge cut saw.

Sawing procedure:

Align the guide rail to the marking and clamp. •Set the TS 55 cutting depth using a depth stop. •Set the speed to 6. •Saw the arc segment at the marking. •Repeat on the other side as described. •

Note: When plunge cutting, the saw blade must rest on the workpiece. This helps prevent the risk of kickback.

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