Key Features
Cleaner Edge FinishThe 1.5 degree base puts a slight bevel on the edge banding as you trim, so you can skip filing afterward and move to the next piece faster. Fine Adjustment ControlFine adjustment helps you dial in trimming depth with better precision, which matters when you are working expensive laminate or veneer and do not want rework. Festool Router AccessoryThis Festool router accessory includes dust extraction capability, helping keep the cut line clearer and reducing cleanup while trimming edge banding.
Overview
The Festool 495165 1.5 Degree Horizontal Base MFK700 is a router accessory for compatible Festool edge routers. This is a router accessory designed for trimming edge banding with a slight bevel that reduces or eliminates the need for filing after the cut. Model Number 495165. It is built for cabinet shops, trim carpenters, and serious woodworkers who want a cleaner finished edge with less handwork.
What makes this base matter is the built-in 1.5 degree inclination. Instead of leaving a perfectly square trimmed edge that may still need touch-up, the base creates a slight bevel as you work. In practical terms, that means less time spent filing and less chance of nicking the finished face while doing cleanup. Festool also calls out fine adjustment for precise trimming, which is a big deal when you are working with thin edge banding and small mistakes show up immediately.
The design is aimed at accuracy and surface protection. Festool positions this base as a replacement for the slight inclination of the standard setup, helping prevent damage to the workpiece surface while giving you a controlled trim. That is the kind of detail that matters on finished panels, laminated parts, and visible cabinet edges where you do not get a second shot. It is also built from metal and plastic, keeping the assembly durable without making the router unnecessarily heavy.
Another practical advantage is that this setup supports low-dust routing when used with the extraction hood. If you are doing edge work all day, dust collection is not just about cleanup. It helps keep your sightline open along the edge and keeps chips from riding between the base and the work surface. That translates to more consistent trimming and less interruption.
The Festool 495165 1.5 Degree Horizontal Base MFK700 also expands how you can configure the router. Festool notes that it allows the use of bearing-less bits when paired with a feeler bearing set on the MFK 700 router. For users who want more flexibility in bit choice or a more controlled trimming setup, that compatibility adds real value beyond a simple replacement base.
This accessory is made for users in the Festool edge-routing system, specifically those running MFK/OFK 700 and MFKC 700 platforms. If your work revolves around edge banding, laminated panels, cabinet components, and finished furniture parts, this is the kind of accessory that saves time in small increments on every piece. Those small increments add up fast in a shop setting. If you are mostly trimming thicker edge banding, pay attention to Festool’s guidance on base angle selection, because this 1.5 degree version is aimed at delivering that finished beveled result rather than a perfectly square edge.
Trim Edge Banding With Less Cleanup
This setup is about getting off the edge faster without giving up control. The slight bevel it creates means the trimmed edge is closer to finished right off the router.
- 1.5 degree base angle helps reduce post-trim filing
- Fine adjustment supports accurate edge banding trimming
Keep the Cut Line Cleaner
Dust extraction is not just a nice extra on edge work. It helps you see the contact point better, keeps debris from building under the base, and cuts down on cleanup around finished parts.
- Designed for low-dust routing with an extraction hood
- Useful when trimming finished panels and laminate-faced parts
Handle Straight and Curved Workpieces
Edge work is not always long, straight cabinet parts. This base gives you controlled support along the edge, whether you are trimming standard panels or shaped tops and curved components.
- Built for edge routing applications on finished workpieces
- Helps maintain contact and control along curved edges
Key Specifications
| Angle | 1.5° |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 2 lbs |
| Material | Metal and Plastic |
| Product Type | Router Accessory |
| Compatibility | Festool MFK/OFK 700, MFKC 700 |
| Made In | Germany |
Compatibility
Compatible Routers Suitable for Festool MFK/OFK 700 and MFKC 700 edge router platforms. Bit Setup Allows use of bearing-less bits when used with a feeler bearing set mounted to the MFK 700 router. Dust Extraction Designed to work with an extraction hood for lower-dust edge routing.
Built For
Cabinet InstallationWoodworkingFurniture MakingLaminate Edge BandingShop Finishing WorkRemodeling
Pro Tip
If you are trimming edge banding thicker than 3/8 inch, Festool recommends switching to the 0 degree horizontal base. That helps avoid leaving a visible slope on thicker material.
Warranty & Support
3 Years Limited warranty.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Festool 495165 1.5 Degree Horizontal Base MFK700 for Faster Finish Work
This is the kind of accessory that makes sense the minute you do a batch of edge banding and realize you are spending too much time filing what the router could have finished for you.
- Who it’s for: Cabinetmakers, finish carpenters, and woodworkers already using a Festool MFK/OFK 700 or MFKC 700 for edge trimming.
- Why it stands out: The 1.5 degree angle, fine adjustment, and dust extraction support all work toward the same goal: cleaner trimmed edges with less follow-up work.
- Worth knowing: This base is a specialized setup for edge banding work. If you regularly trim thicker edge banding, the 0 degree base may be the better call.
Common Questions
- What is this accessory used for? It is used for trimming edge banding with compatible Festool edge routers while creating a slight bevel that can reduce the need for filing afterward.
- Which routers is it compatible with? Festool lists it as suitable for MFK/OFK 700 and MFKC 700 platforms.
- Can it be used with bearing-less bits? Yes, Festool states it can be used with bearing-less bits when paired with a feeler bearing set mounted to the MFK 700 router.
- Does it support dust extraction? Yes. Festool notes low-dust routing thanks to the extraction hood.
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