1010 Router with 1-1/2" straight bit

[pjblues]

I have my 1400 router in my CMS table and do not want to take it out to use for hand routing or flattening glued up project surfaces. I was thinking of purchasing a 1010 and sticking a 1-1/2 straight router bit in it for flattening glued surfaces in a jig I made off of a You Tube video. I know someone asked about the toughness of the 1010 but I want to make sure I am covered with doing an application like this. I would hate to have to jump up to the 2200.

Thanks.

 

[Birdhunter]

I don't think the 1010 will take a 1/2" bit shaft. Other than that limitation, it's a great little router.

Personal opinion is that the 1400 is a better all around router.

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

The 1010 will only take 6mm and 8mm router bits.  [wink]

 

[greg mann]

To comment on this  we really need to know if you are talking about 1 1/2 diameter bit or 1 1/2 length of cut. If you are talking about diameter I suspect yu will have a hard time finding a bit with a 1/4 inch or 8mm shank with which you will be comfortable. If we are talking length of cut it may still be a stretch but you will probably be able to find a bit to work.

Your description of need pushes the limit for the 1010 because of bit size.

 

[Aaron Hinni]

I've gotten a handful of 8mm bits from Lee Valley and have had good success. I've not tried what you are talking about yet, but the largest diameter 8mm shaft straight bit I see there is 1 inch. Festool also has a 25mm diameter straight bit.

 

[ear3]

I have the 1010 and 1400, and have been blown away by how powerful the 1010 is for its size and maneuverability.  I had a similar question about its ability to handle larger bits, since the specs are for 35mm max width.  In my case though it was bearing guided profile bits, and I've been able to run a 1 1/2" bit all the way up at speed 3.  But it's obviously only cutting half the width at any given time.  As others have mentioned, I'm not sure if you could even get a 1 1/2" straight bit with an 8mm shank, so what will be the ultimate limiting factor is the bit selection, not the power of the router.  As someone replied to me when I asked the question, the 1010 should be capable of using any 1/4" or 8mm shank bit on the market.  I've haven't yet found this to be untrue. 

 

[fdengel]

To comment on this  we really need to know if you are talking about 1 1/2 diameter bit or 1 1/2 length of cut. If you are talking about diameter I suspect yu will have a hard time finding a bit with a 1/4 inch or 8mm shank with which you will be comfortable. If we are talking length of cut it may still be a stretch but you will probably be able to find a bit to work.

+1

 

[pjblues]

Thanks everyone, I was talking about a 1 1/2" diameter. Perhaps I will not be able to get that big of diameter. I understand the 1010 does not accept 1/2" collet so I would have to find one with a 1/4" collet. Anyways, if I am reading everyone's response, I could use a 1/4" shank with say a 1" diameter carbide bit in the 1010 and be okay to do what I want to do? I am getting ready to go look at a 1010 this morning.

Thanks.

 

[ear3]

I can't attest for the application (it seems 1400 would be better for what you're trying to do, but 1010 should work if you take shallower cuts), but you'll be in the clear when it comes to the bit diameter if you're only using 1".

Just a question, why wouldn't a sander or planer be better for this project than a router?  Is the workpiece too rough for either of the former?

 

[rvieceli]

the 1010 does not seem to be a good fit for this application. The more power you have for this job the better. you really want a 1/2 inch shank on the router bit. Even with shallow cuts, the process puts quite a bit of stress on the router and the bit.

 

[festoolviking]

I have my 1400 router in my CMS table and do not want to take it out to use for hand routing or flattening glued up project surfaces. I was thinking of purchasing a 1010.........

Hi

You always got the option of mounting the 1010 in the CMS, if you don't have the need for running big bits in the router-table. I think the 1400/1010 combo is a good idea. The 1010 is a neat router for "one-hand" routing and powerful enough for trimwork in your CMS.

Festoolviking

 

[pjblues]

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the advice. I am fairly new to this woodworking but have stocked up on Festool tools. Now that I have the tools I need to understand how to use them.