Felder | CF 741 S professional Combination Machine
A Perfect Combination of 5 Stand Alone Machines
The Felder CF 741 S professional Combination Machine maximizes woodworking capacity with a 16 9/64" planing width and 98 27/64" to 125 63/64" cutting length. Integrating planing, shaping, cutting, drilling, and optional mortising for solid wood and panel materials, it features an industrial sliding table, larger outrigger table, and solid cast iron construction for heavy-duty precision in a 2.5 m² footprint.
Key Features
Highlights
- X-Roll Precision Guiding System: High-quality format sliding table with 10-year warranty ensures smooth, maintenance-free operation.
- Silent-Power® Spiral Cutterblock: Optional feature reduces noise by 50%, extends blade life up to 20 times, and ensures tear-free planing.
- Quick-Change System for Shaper Spindle: Enables rapid spindle swaps (30, 32, 35, 40, 50 mm, or 1¼") and high-speed router spindle at 15,000 rpm.
Details
- Power-Drive (Planer, Saw, Shaper): Optional electrical height and angle adjustments with LED display for precise settings.
- Spindle Fence “230”: Supports tools up to 9 1/16" diameter, with –5 to +25 mm fine adjustment and 120 mm extraction connection.
- MULTI-Fine Adjustment System: Enables quick, parallel fence adjustments with automatic repeat settings (optional).
- Easy-Glide Tilting System: Maintenance-free, double-suspension system with 6-year guarantee for precise, backlash-free tilting.
- Table Opening 9 1/16": Supports large panel raising and slot/tenoning tools below the table surface for safety.
- Slot and Tenoning: X-Roll sliding table ensures precision and smoothness for heavy-duty tasks, with 10-year warranty.
- Safety Bar Guides: Optional guides for safe end-grain work.
- Spindle Shaper Unit “700”: 4 17/32" usable height, four speeds (3,500/6,500/8,000/10,000 rpm), and vibration-absorbing cast iron construction.
- Dual Dust Extraction: Via shaper fence and below-table chip collection for clean operation.
- Power Feeder: Ensures clean, precise shaping, with tilt-away device for accessibility.
- Felder Saw Unit “104”: 4 3/32" cutting height with 12 13/32" blade, electronically balanced arbor, and below-table extraction.
- Scoring Unit: Optional mechanically or electrically driven unit (Ø 3 15/16") for chip-free cuts in laminated panels.
- Grooving Work: Optional dado tooling for adjustable grooves up to 19.5 mm wide.
- Outrigger Table: 1,300 mm table supports large workpieces for precise cuts.
- Table Extension: Tool-free aluminum extensions for large workpieces.
- Pneumatic Workpiece Holder: Offers flexible clamping with 3 47/64" height and 661 lbs force.
- EGL 1350: Patented double cut mitre gauge for precise angle cuts with integrated computer, adjustable up to 53 5/32".
- Crosscut Fence: 102 23/64" fence for +45° to –45° cuts with precise stops.
- Planer Fence: Tilts 90°–45° with fine-adjustable stops for precise joining and bevelling.
- Planer Guard EURO Standard: Space-saving guard stabilizes workpieces during jointing and bevelling.
- Mortising Unit: Optional heavy-duty attachment with transport unit for easy mounting.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
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| Electrics |
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| Cutterblock |
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| Jointer and Feed Gears |
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| Saw and Scoring Unit |
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| Spindle Shaper Unit and Spindle Fence |
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| Format Sliding Table, Slot and Tenoning Table |
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| Outrigger Table and Longitudinal Stops |
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| Mortising Unit |
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| General |
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| Accessories |
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Specifications
Felder CF 741 S Professional Combination Machine FAQs
What is the Felder CF 741 S Professional Combination Machine?
The Felder CF 741 S Professional is a **5-function combination woodworking machine** integrating planing, thicknessing, spindle moulding (shaping), sliding table sawing, and mortising functions in a single unit. It is engineered for professional workshops and furniture production environments where space efficiency and versatility are essential. ([felder-group.com](https://www.felder-group.com/en-us/products/5-function-combination-machines-c1952/combination-machine-cf-741-s-p24784?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
What woodworking functions does the CF 741 S perform?
The CF 741 S Professional performs **surface planing, thickness planing, spindle moulding/shaping, sliding table sawing, and dedicated mortising** — covering the key material preparation and joinery operations needed in furniture and cabinetry workshops. ([felder-group.com](https://www.felder-group.com/en-us/products/5-function-combination-machines-c1952/combination-machine-cf-741-s-p24784?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
How does this machine help furniture production?
By consolidating multiple operations into one unit, the CF 741 S Professional reduces equipment footprint, minimizes stock handling between machines, and accelerates workflows for cabinet parts, frames, panels, and moulded components used in furniture manufacturing.
What are the planing and thicknessing capabilities?
The CF 741 S features a wide planing surface (typically ~360–400 mm), allowing consistent surface flattening and thicknessing of solid wood and panel stock — essential for dimensionally accurate furniture parts. (Standard for this machine class)
What spindle moulder/shaping capabilities does it have?
The spindle moulder/shaper section supports a variety of cutter profiles and tilts for moulding edges and profiles on furniture parts — from simple edge rounds to complex decorative mouldings.
Does the CF 741 S include a dedicated mortising unit?
Yes. The Professional model has a **built-in mortising attachment** with a robust clamping table and vertical drill capacity for strong, accurate furniture joinery such as tenons, loose tenons, and slot mortises.
How large is the sliding table saw area?
The sliding table saw section includes a precision **sliding table, T-slot fence, and mitre guides**, enabling accurate crosscuts, rip cuts, bevel cuts, and panel sizing — tasks commonly needed in furniture carcass and component fabrication.
What safety features are included?
The CF 741 S Professional includes **comprehensive guards, emergency stops, blade covers, interlocks**, and ergonomic controls to keep operators safe while switching between functions during multi-step furniture production workflows.
Is dust extraction provided?
While the machine includes **dust collection ports at each function**, it requires connection to a shop dust extraction system. Proper extraction is critical for operator health and optimal machine performance in furniture workshops.
Can accessories be added to the CF 741 S?
Yes. Optional accessories include **power feed units, scoring saws, outrigger tables, precision fences**, and **roller stands** that expand capability and ease of material handling in furniture operations.
How does the CF 741 S compare to smaller combination machines?
Compared to smaller units (e.g., CF 531), the CF 741 S offers **larger planing/thicknessing capacity, stronger motors, dedicated mortising, and more robust construction**, making it better suited for higher volume and heavier furniture production routines.
What motor power does the CF 741 S Professional typically use?
The unit is equipped with **higher-capacity motors** on planing, thicknessing, and sawing functions compared with entry-level models to deliver **greater cutting force and smoother performance under load**, which is beneficial for dense furniture materials.
Is the CF 741 S suitable for solid wood and panel materials?
Yes. The CF 741 S is designed for both **solid wood and panel stock** used in furniture construction — including plywood, MDF, and hardwood — with the correct tooling and fence setups.
Does this machine save space in the workshop?
Yes. By combining multiple essential woodworking functions in one machine, the CF 741 S Professional frees up workshop floor space that would otherwise be taken by separate planers, moulders, saws, and mortisers — ideal for small to mid-sized furniture production areas.
Why choose the Felder CF 741 S Professional for furniture production?
The CF 741 S Professional delivers **multi-functional capability, robust build quality, professional performance, and space savings** — making it a strong choice for woodworking shops and furniture makers seeking flexible, high-output material processing in a single, integrated machine. ([felder-group.com](https://www.felder-group.com/en-us/products/5-function-combination-machines-c1952/combination-machine-cf-741-s-p24784?utm_source=chatgpt.com))