Do you have an OF 1010 router and a trim router?

[wcmlutz]

I was wondering if those of you that have an OF 1010 router also have trim routers or do you use the OF 1010 for most of the trim work. I am considering the purchase of the 1010 router and was planning to use it for edge work. I don't have a trim router. I have a 2 1/4 HP fixed/plunge base combo and figure that the 1010 would be more versatile of a router and have better dust collection than the trim router. The MFK 700 appears to have decent dust collection, but it is higher than my budget.

Mike

 

[honeydoman]

I have the 1010 and the 1400.  use them to punch holes for the adjustible shelves and also for making fluting with the edge guide.  then I have 5 small trim routers.  3 bosch colts and 1 porter cable and 1 ridged.  all with profile bits.  just grab and go.  round overs 2, edge flush bit and and a laminate trimmer and a ogee.

then I have 12 other routers  3 in tables  4 in van  all 1/2 ones bosch, porter cable etc  2 porter cable battery ones for my door hanging box.  and on and on.

you must have  1 router for ever bit you have plus 1 more router in case you buy another bit on a whim!.

so does that answer your question!!!!!!    LOL

some use only 1 router some 2 and on and on.  whatever you can afford to have and use.  I am a professional and do this day in and day out.  so it is easier to have several set ups. etc.

 

[nickao]

I am in total agreement honeydokreg.

Everytime I get a new bit I know I will use a lot, I have to buy another router for the bit.

Nickao

 

[wcmlutz]

Well, for those of you non-professionals with less space like me who doesn't want to store routers for each bit. :

Can the OF 1010 take the place of a trim router or should I just get a trim router and forget about the 1010 router?

Mike

 

[Overtime]

The OF 1010 is my #1 all time favorite router. I think it is a very versatile router that spans a large range of tasks. It's perfect example of Festool's finest products.
  I use it with the LR 32 and the VS 600.  The router can also be used with the guide rails for dados, flutes etc. A great all round plunge router.
It's compact but has plenty of power and is made like a swiss watch. Very good dust control also.
    I would think that it would handle most of your trimming and edging needs.  You may need to accessorize with some edging stuff ?

  But then you might say it's just a smaller version of what you already have  ???  hmmm  And thats when you will decide that you will eventually replace the 2 1/4 HP fixed/plunge base combo with a OF 1400  ;D

Depends on what and how you are trimming / edging I guess.

Go try one at your closest dealer to see if you might like it, or just buy it and see if it will work for ya. If not well then return it.

I also have a PC 310 laminate trim router. I use it for trimming laminates edge banding and inlays, roundover, bullnose, chamfer etc. No dust control at all but very handy for light duty work. And when using it on edge of a 3/4" ply panel it is easy to control and keep stable.

The OF 1010 is great and you will love it But it's not a trim router so worst case - you might have to spring another $ 79.00 for a Bosch Colt.

So for $ 439.00 OTD you will have 2 routers and every thing covered 

 

[ScooterX]

I use trim-cutting router bits in my 1010. (bits with a bearing guide on the bottom of the bit.) I love the 1010 - its light and fast to work with once you figure it out. I've added the wider base, which helps a lot for edge work (roundover as well as edgetrim cutting).

I suppose if I had a cabinet shop and did a lot of trim removal I might get the trim router, but it didn't seem worth it for the few times a year where I need that. If I was going to people's homes and installing new countertops, or maybe cutting sinks, then the small size would be great. For me, it came down to price and storage space.