Festool MFKC 700 Cordless Edge Router EB Basic (578012)

Festool MFKC 700 Cordless Edge Router EB Basic (578012)

Cordless freedom for flawless edges on laminate and edge banding. Get clean, consistent results with the mobility to work anywhere on the jobsite with precision you can count on. Stable and accurate with a wide base and micro-adjustability that lets you set exact depth every time. And the modular design adapts to trimming, chamfering, and detailed edge work in seconds. Lightweight and balanced with a slim body for steady handling and perfect guidance.

Benefits

• Quiet power: Brushless EC‑TEC motor delivers strong, consistent performance with less noise.
• Built to last: Intelligent electronics monitor motor temperature for long service life.
• Cordless mobility: Rout edges easily without a power cord getting in the way.
• Durable accessories: Optional Parallel Edge Guide made from robust aluminum provides reliable, expert guidance.
• Automatic convenience: Bluetooth®-activated dust extraction syncs seamlessly with the router.
• Speed control: Variable speed to match bit speed to the material and reduce burn marks.
• Stable: Over 5” (130 mm) wide base provides the stability needed for spot-on routing.
• Versatile: Change bases without tools in seconds to adapt to nearly any task.
• Fast bit changes: Lock the spindle in place with the push of a button for easy router bit changes.
• Precise depth control: Adjust routing depth easily and accurately to 1/256” (0.1 mm) for perfect alignment.
• Compatibility: Accepts a wide range of router bits with either ¼” or 8 mm shanks.
• Protects the material: The hard fiber base glides smoothly and resists scratching to safeguard surface finishes.
• Comfort in hand: Slim, light, and well‑balanced design for easy handling and steady guidance.
• Cleaner workspace: Optimally designed dust extraction channel captures chips as they are created.

Technical data

• Battery voltage: 18 V
• Idle engine speed: 10,000 - 25,000 RPM
• Routing depth fine adjustment range: 9/16" (14 mm)
• Collet diameter: 1/4" & 8 mm
• Max. bit diameter: 1“ (26 mm)
• Drive type: Battery
• Dust extraction connection diameter: 1-1/16" (27 mm)
• Weight: 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg)

Includes

• MFKC 700 Cordless Router
• 1/4“ collet (6.35 mm)
• 8 mm collet
• collet wrench
• SYS3 M 187

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is included with the Festool MFKC 700 EB-Basic (578012) package?
  
  • The Festool MFKC 700 EB-Basic is a bare-tool configuration packaged in a SysGen3 M 187 Systainer case. It includes the 18V cordless modular router, a 1/4" clamping collet, a 8 mm clamping collet, a standard vertical router base with a 1-1/16" (27 mm) dust extraction hood, and the collet wrench. Because this is the "Basic" version, an 18V battery and charger are not included and must be purchased separately if you do not already own Festool 18V batteries.

• What is the purpose of the two different router tables included with the MFKC 700?
  
  • The Festool MFKC 700 cordless edge router features a unique modular design with interchangeable tables for different applications. The standard vertical table provides a flat, stable base for edge profiling, chamfering, and traditional trim routing. The 1.5 degree or 0 degree horizontal bases are not included in this kit but can be purchased separately they are engineered for flush-trimming projecting plastic or wood edge banding. They incorporate ball bearing guidance, allowing the router to glide smoothly along edge-banded materials without marring or gouging the surface.

• What collet sizes can be used with the Festool 578012 modular router?
  
  • The Festool MFKC 700 features a versatile, heavy-duty spindle design that accommodates standard interchangeable collets. This kit includes both 1/4" and 8mm clamping collets, allowing you to use a wide variety of standard premium routing bits.

• How does the MFKC 700 cordless router compare to the smaller Festool OFKC 500?
  
  • The Festool MFKC 700 is a highly versatile, multi-functional modular platform featuring tool-free interchangeable bases and standard collets (1/4" and 8mm) for a wide range of edge trimming, flush-cutting, and profiling tasks. In contrast, the smaller OFKC 500 is an ultra-compact, single-purpose palm router that utilizes a specialized, collet-free spindle designed exclusively for proprietary Festool cutters. Choose the MFKC 700 if you require a heavier-duty, modular tool that can accept standard shank bits and adapt to varied routing workflows.

• Can I connect the Festool MFKC 700 to a dust extractor wirelessly?
  
  • Yes, the Festool MFKC 700 modular edge router features integrated Bluetooth® communication when paired with any standard Festool 18V Bluetooth® battery pack. When you activate the router, the battery sends a wireless signal to turn on your Bluetooth-compatible Festool Dust Extractor automatically. Dust and plastic edge-banding shavings are instantly drawn through the integrated extraction ports on either of the included tables, keeping your workpiece clean and shutting the vacuum off automatically when the tool is turned off.