Festool MC-CM 30x30x125 B Cutting Chain for Chain Mortiser
R 23,748.65
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R 23,748.65
R 23,748.65
Product description
Festool MC-CM 30x30x125 B Cutting Chain for Chain Mortiser
At a Glance: Genuine Festool replacement mortising chain for the MF-CM 30 x 30 x 125 B and MF-CMP 30 x 30 x 125 B chain cutter sets. Designed for producing 30 mm mortices to a maximum depth of 125 mm, with pitch type B for finer routing results. Suitable for professional carpentry, joinery, structural timber work and traditional mortise construction, and can be professionally resharpened several times.
The Festool MC-CM 30x30x125 B is the genuine replacement cutting chain for the corresponding Festool MF-CM 30 x 30 x 125 B and MF-CMP 30 x 30 x 125 B mortising cutter systems. Developed for professional timber mortising, it produces a 30 mm mortice and supports cutting depths of up to 125 mm when used in the correct Festool chain cutter assembly. Its pitch type B geometry is designed to deliver finer routing results, making it particularly suitable for accurate joinery and structural timber applications where the quality and definition of the mortice are important. The chain is used for creating and chiselling mortices in solid timber for carpentry, joinery, timber-frame and half-timbered construction. Rather than replacing the complete cutter assembly when the chain eventually becomes dull, the MC-CM chain can be professionally resharpened several times, helping extend its useful working life when correctly tensioned, lubricated and maintained.
The MC-CM 30x30x125 B is the cutting chain only. It is designed to run on the matching guide sword and sprocket of the Festool MF-CM 30 x 30 x 125 B or MF-CMP 30 x 30 x 125 B cutter assembly. This allows the cutting component to be replaced independently when the original chain has reached the end of its service life.
Product highlights
- Genuine Festool replacement chain: Designed specifically for the corresponding 30 x 30 x 125 B mortising cutter system.
- 30 mm mortice application: Intended for creating mortices with a nominal width of 30 mm.
- Maximum 125 mm depth: Designed for deep structural mortising applications when used with the correct cutter system.
- Pitch type B: Optimised for finer routing results where mortice quality and accuracy are important.
- Professional timber joinery: Ideal for carpentry, joinery and heavy timber construction.
- Traditional mortise work: Suitable for creating and chiselling mortices used in classic timber joints.
- Half-timbered construction: Well suited to traditional timber-frame and restoration work.
- Resharpenable: Festool specifies that the mortising chain can be resharpened multiple times.
- Replace only what wears: Allows the cutting chain to be renewed without necessarily replacing the complete guide sword and sprocket assembly.
- Original system fit: Correct chain geometry for the designated Festool MF-CM and MF-CMP cutter assemblies.
Product Compatibility
- Festool MF-CM 30 x 30 x 125 B: Matching chain cutter / mortising set.
- Festool MF-CMP 30 x 30 x 125 B: Matching cutter assembly.
- Festool CM 150: Applicable when equipped with the correct compatible 30 x 30 x 125 B cutter assembly.
- Festool CMP 150: Applicable when equipped with the corresponding compatible cutter assembly.
Compatibility note: Match the complete designation carefully before ordering. This is the MC-CM 30x30x125 B chain and is intended specifically for the matching 30 x 30 x 125 B cutter system. Other Festool mortising chains with different dimensions or pitch types are not interchangeable simply because they fit the same chain mortiser family.
Features
Features
- Replacement mortising chain: Individual cutting chain for the compatible Festool chain cutter assembly.
- Pitch type B: Designed for finer routing and mortising results.
- 30 mm slot / mortice application: Matched to the corresponding 30 mm cutter system.
- 30 mm slot length: Festool technical specification for this chain configuration.
- 125 mm slot depth: Supports deep mortising in suitable solid timber.
- Multiple resharpening possible: Chain can be professionally sharpened several times during its service life.
- Professional construction accessory: Designed for heavy-duty timber and joinery applications.
Benefits
- Fine mortising results: Pitch type B is aimed at cleaner, more refined cutting than a chain optimised primarily for maximum routing speed.
- Deep joint preparation: The 125 mm maximum mortising depth supports substantial structural timber joints.
- Accurate system matching: Using the genuine chain ensures the cutting geometry corresponds with the matching guide sword and sprocket.
- Extended service life: Correct lubrication and professional resharpening allow the chain to remain useful through multiple sharpening cycles.
- Lower replacement cost: A worn chain can be replaced independently instead of replacing the complete cutter assembly where the guide and sprocket remain serviceable.
- Reliable professional workflow: Designed around Festool's dedicated chain-mortising system for repetitive timber joinery work.
Application
- Creating mortices in solid timber.
- Chiselling mortices for traditional timber joints.
- Carpentry work.
- Joinery work.
- Timber construction.
- Structural timber framing.
- Half-timbered building.
- Traditional mortise-and-tenon preparation.
- Heavy timber restoration.
- Professional construction and workshop mortising.
Specifications
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES769553 |
| Festool Order No. | 769553 |
| Product Type | Mortising Cutting Chain |
| Model | MC-CM 30x30x125 B |
| Compatible Cutter | MF-CM 30 x 30 x 125 B |
| Compatible Cutter | MF-CMP 30 x 30 x 125 B |
| Mortice Width Application | 30 mm |
| Slot Length | 30 mm |
| Maximum Slot Depth | 125 mm |
| Pitch Type | B |
| Pitch Characteristic | Finer Routing Results |
| Resharpenable | Yes - Multiple Resharpening Possible |
| Primary Materials | Solid Timber / Wood |
| Primary Applications | Carpentry, Joinery, Timber Construction and Mortising |
| EAN / Barcode | 4014549209219 |
| Quantity | 1 Cutting Chain |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Festool MC-CM 30x30x125 B cutting chain
Note: This product is the replacement cutting chain only. Chain mortiser, guide sword, chain sprocket and complete MF-CM / MF-CMP cutter assembly are not included.
Extra Info
Extra Information
- What does MC-CM identify? MC-CM is Festool's designation for the individual cutting chain used within the corresponding chain cutter / mortising assembly.
- What does 30x30x125 mean? The designation identifies the geometry of this mortising system. Festool specifies a 30 mm mortice application, a 30 mm slot length and a maximum cutting depth of 125 mm.
- What does B mean? B identifies the chain's pitch type B. Festool specifies type B for finer routing results.
- Is this the complete MF-CM cutter? No. FES769553 is the individual mortising chain. The complete MF-CM cutter set includes the chain together with the matching guide sword and chain sprocket.
- Can the chain be sharpened? Yes. Festool states that multiple resharpening is possible.
- Who should sharpen it? A mortising chain requires accurate and consistent cutting geometry. Festool's CM 150 operating information recommends having chain cutters resharpened by a specialised sharpening service with the appropriate equipment.
- Why is chain tension important? Excessive tension increases load on the machine and accelerates wear, while a chain that is too loose can compromise cutting accuracy and safe operation.
- Why is lubrication important? The chain and guide operate under considerable friction and load. Regular lubrication reduces wear, supports smoother cutting and can substantially extend cutter life.
Festool uses different chain pitch configurations for different cutting priorities. The type B chain is designed specifically for finer routing results. Where the quality and definition of the mortice are important, this more refined cutting characteristic can be preferable to a chain configuration designed primarily for maximum cutting speed.
The cutting chain travels around a matching guide sword and is driven by the cutter system's sprocket. Together these components form the complete mortising cutter. As the chain enters the timber, its cutters remove material progressively to produce the required mortice. For accurate operation, the chain, sword and sprocket must all be correctly matched and in serviceable condition.
A mortising chain is a precision cutting component rather than a disposable accessory. Provided the chain is not damaged or excessively worn, its cutting edges can be professionally restored several times. This helps preserve cutting performance while maximising the useful life of a relatively specialised professional accessory.
Festool's chain mortiser operating guidance calls for regular lubrication of the cutting assembly during use and again after work. Keeping the chain and guide properly lubricated reduces friction and wear and is particularly important during repeated deep mortising in structural timber.
Pro Tips
- Confirm the complete 30 x 30 x 125 B designation on the cutter assembly before ordering the replacement chain.
- Check chain tension before beginning each period of heavy mortising work.
- Avoid overtightening the chain; excessive tension increases machine load and can accelerate chain and guide wear.
- Use only a sharp chain. A dull mortising chain requires more pressure, produces more heat and reduces cut quality.
- Have the chain resharpened by a specialist familiar with mortising-chain geometry rather than attempting uncontrolled hand grinding.
- Lubricate the cutter assembly regularly according to the Festool chain mortiser instructions.
- Festool guidance for the CM 150 calls for the cutting assembly to be lubricated regularly during repeated mortising operations.
- Lubricate the chain and guide again after use before the tool is stored.
- Keep resin, compacted chips and dirt away from the guide and chain path.
- Inspect the guide sword and sprocket when fitting a fresh chain; severely worn companion components can shorten the life of a new chain.
- Make a test mortice in scrap material after fitting or tensioning the chain when dimensional accuracy is critical.
- Allow the chain to cut at a controlled feed rate rather than forcing the mortiser aggressively into the timber.
Installation and Use
- Confirm that the cutter assembly is the compatible Festool MF-CM 30 x 30 x 125 B or MF-CMP 30 x 30 x 125 B system.
- Disconnect the chain mortiser completely from the mains power supply before servicing the cutting assembly.
- Remove the safety guard and cutter assembly only in accordance with the Festool machine instructions.
- Inspect the guide sword, drive sprocket and mounting components for damage or excessive wear.
- Fit the MC-CM 30x30x125 B chain around the correct guide sword and sprocket in the correct cutting direction.
- Reinstall the cutting assembly on the machine according to the Festool instructions.
- Adjust the chain tension using the designated tensioning mechanism.
- Make sure the chain is neither excessively tight nor too loose.
- Secure all mounting fasteners and reinstall the safety guard.
- Lubricate the cutting assembly according to the chain mortiser maintenance instructions.
- Set the required lateral mortice position and cutting depth on the chain mortiser.
- Secure and support the timber appropriately.
- Hold the chain mortiser firmly with both hands and begin the cut using controlled pressure.
- Do not force the machine; allow the sharpened chain to remove material progressively.
- For repeated mortising, maintain the lubrication schedule specified by Festool.
- After use, clean the cutter assembly and apply the recommended chain lubrication before storage.
Safety
Safety
- Disconnect the chain mortiser from the mains supply before fitting, removing, tensioning, lubricating or servicing the cutting chain.
- Use only the chain with the correctly matched Festool cutter assembly.
- Make sure the chain is installed in the correct cutting direction.
- Adjust the chain to the tension specified in the machine operating instructions.
- Do not overtighten the chain, as excessive tension places additional load on the machine and cutting components.
- Do not operate a chain that is excessively loose.
- Never use a chain that is cracked, damaged, severely worn or incorrectly sharpened.
- Reinstall all safety guards before reconnecting the machine to power.
- Wear suitable eye protection when operating the chain mortiser.
- Wear hearing protection during mortising operations.
- Use suitable dust extraction and respiratory protection where required for the timber being processed.
- Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling a sharpened chain; the cutting edges can cause injury even while stationary.
- Secure the timber workpiece correctly before cutting.
- Hold the chain mortiser firmly with both hands during operation.
- Keep hands and clothing clear of the chain and cutting area.
- Lubricate and maintain the cutter system according to Festool's operating instructions.
- Allow the chain to stop completely before setting the machine down or making any adjustment.
- Have resharpening carried out by an appropriately equipped specialist sharpening service.
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