Any plans for upgrades to OF 1400

[Taylormade]

Hi,

I am thinking of upgrading to the OF 1400 router, and I was wondering if anyone knows whether there are any planned improvements to this model router in the next 6 month?

Thanks!

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Nope. No planned changes.

 

[skids]

Nope. No planned changes.

How about the 1010?  [wink]

 

[ccarrolladams]

Nope. No planned changes.

As evidenced by the many OF1010 I currently own, I am thrilled with them as is and have no suggestions for changes to a great design.

The OF1400 already has an up-grade called the OF2200!

 

[skids]

I do like the keyless attachments and ratcheting collet of the 1400. But the 1010 is a special little router

 

[Coen]

Nope. No planned changes.

As evidenced by the many OF1010 I currently own, I am thrilled with them as is and have no suggestions for changes to a great design.

The OF1400 already has an up-grade called the OF2200!

The 2200 is an upgrade of the 2000. The 1010, 1400 and 2200 are in three different classes. The 1010 is very light, the 2200 very powerful and the 1400 very versatile. I own both the 1400 and 1010. The 1400 is much easier with changing accessories and it accepts bits with 12mm shafts, but its a bit more heavy. The 2200 is a different animal.

I believe it is the 1010 that comes from the factory with the 'revolver' for depth settings configured in such a way that you can't reach the maximum.  [blink]

I still hope Festool comes out with a special guide rail bottom plate for the 1400 and 1010, like they have for the 2200.

 

[ccarrolladams]

Golly, thanks for telling me about Festool routers.

Before the OF2200 was available in the USA I owned an OF2000. I do actually own an OF1400. In my shop we have a whole lot of OF1010 each set up for specific tasks.

The same is true for us with the MFK700. I own several and keep them set up for specific tasks.

All of these have a purpose. Quite frankly I see no reason to change any of them in an attempt to make an improvement.

Perhaps your experience differs.

 

[skids]

There is always room to improve these tools. Anyway, I consider those periodic innovations and refreshes to their tools as part of the Festool price of admission. The 1010 is due for an upgrade to some of the newer functions the other two have seen, more than any other router in the Festool line up.

I would think you would know that being the Omnipotent Festoolian you are ccarroll. 

 

[Kev]

There is always room to improve these tools. Anyway, I consider those periodic innovations and refreshes to their tools as part of the Festool price of admission. The 1010 is due for an upgrade to some of the newer functions the other two have seen, more than any other router in the Festool line up.

I would think you would know that being the Omnipotent Festoolian you are ccarroll. 

I think we'll call him "Oz" from now on after that reference  [big grin]

 

[ccarrolladams]

Has Festool officially announced any plans for a re-design of the OF1010 router?

My opinion is that as it is currently the OF1010 is very useful and at a very attractive price point.

So my vote would be to keep the OF1010 as it is for the present and to spend the R&D budget on new products.

And, should the OF1010 be redesigned, to me it is vital that all of the current accessories be upwardly compatible.

 

[RONWEN]

Golly, thanks for telling me about Festool routers.

Before the OF2200 was available in the USA I owned an OF2000. I do actually own an OF1400. In my shop we have a whole lot of OF1010 each set up for specific tasks.

The same is true for us with the MFK700. I own several and keep them set up for specific tasks.

All of these have a purpose. Quite frankly I see no reason to change any of them in an attempt to make an improvement.

Perhaps your experience differs.

Apparently you were under the impression the 2200 was an upgrade of the 1400 or at least posted misinformation as such.  Talormade was looking for factual information about the Festool 1400.

 

[fastbike]

I guess you guys don't understand context.  :

Ccarrolladams was clearly saying that if the OF1400 wasn't enough router, then your choice was the OF2200.

From that perspective, it is an upgrade to the OF1400.

Not only that, but a minimum of time spent on this board would reveal that Mr. Adams was a heavy duty, long time Festool user and well acquainted with the subject.

Golly, thanks for telling me about Festool routers.

Before the OF2200 was available in the USA I owned an OF2000. I do actually own an OF1400. In my shop we have a whole lot of OF1010 each set up for specific tasks.

The same is true for us with the MFK700. I own several and keep them set up for specific tasks.

All of these have a purpose. Quite frankly I see no reason to change any of them in an attempt to make an improvement.

Perhaps your experience differs.

Apparently you were under the impression the 2200 was an upgrade of the 1400 or at least posted misinformation as such.  Talormade was looking for factual information about the Festool 1400.

 

[ccarrolladams]

Bottom line Festool Fans is that TTS does not discuss strategic plans and pricing strategy.

Normally they do their R&D privately. When they face a product nearly ready to market in Europe they tell us.

 

[skids]

Bottom line Festool Fans is that TTS does not discuss strategic plans and pricing strategy.

Normally they do their R&D privately. When they face a product nearly ready to market in Europe they tell us.

Most reputable companies handle it this way..Doesn't mean we can't speculate and make assumptions on the forum!  [wink]

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

The only tool that I know will see changes in the near future is the EHL 65 planer. No other planned changes this year for other tools to my knowledge. And, we will likely not see the updated EHL 65 in the US/Canada until next\ year at the earliest.

Yes, I was just wondering about planned upgrades/improvements, which Festool and other manufacturers make to their tools quite frequently - rarely or rather never has the best tool been made the first time.  I thought this was a good forum to ask that question. 

Other companies have an R&D-to-product cycle of a few months. Ours is 5-7 years. So, our products are far more refined (my opinion) than other companies for this reason and you don't see new versions 2-3 times a year.

Shane

 

[mouppe]

If I understood Carroll correctly, what he meant by the 2200 being an upgrade to the 1400 was that it has certain features which the 1400 could benefit from, such as the various snap-in bases and improved dust collection. To link this to the OP's original question, there has been no guidance on whether the OF1400 will one day see these features, certainly they won't be here in the OP's six-month timeframe.

 

[skids]

The only tool that I know will see changes in the near future is the EHL 65 planer. No other planned changes this year for other tools to my knowledge. And, we will likely not see the updated EHL 65 in the US/Canada until next\ year at the earliest.

Yes, I was just wondering about planned upgrades/improvements, which Festool and other manufacturers make to their tools quite frequently - rarely or rather never has the best tool been made the first time.  I thought this was a good forum to ask that question. 

Other companies have an R&D-to-product cycle of a few months. Ours is 5-7 years. So, our products are far more refined (my opinion) than other companies for this reason and you don't see new versions 2-3 times a year.Shane

I couldn't agree more..And it helps the tool maintain value over a longer period.

Not that I want to sell any of my Festool tools, but if I did they seem to hold enough value that I wouldn't lose my shirt on it. Try that with a Porter Cable, Makita etc..I would also mention it makes a perfect explanation to keep the wife at-bay when you she asks, how much the item costs..And you reply, yes honey they hold their value and re-sell used VERY easily, so don't worry.