Dust extraction on OF1010 with large diameter profile bits

[ear3]

Just started using the 1010 for some edge profiling tasks where I had to ride along a narrow surface.  Worked fantastically, even with a 1 1/2" diameter bearing guided bit mounted, which is slightly above the max specs (and which everyone said, quite correctly, would not be a problem).

There's an issue with dust extraction, however, since the diameter of the bit exceeded that of the chip catcher.  So there was quite a bit of dust without the shield over the bit.  I was flipping through the OF1010 accessories page to see if there was some other accessory/solution to assist with DE in these situations, but I didn't see anything.  Am I missing something?  Or, failing an accessory, is there a DIY way to cut down on the dust when edge routing with large diameter bits?  Thanks.

 

[joiner1970]

Can you use the side fence ? I'm sure that has a bigger dust shroud

 

[ear3]

Do you mean the edge guide?  I just got the router, and so hadn't picked up the guide yet.  But looking at it online, it looks like it's just the guide, with no additional dust collection capabilities.

 

[joiner1970]

Yeah, it has a clear plastic dust shroud

 

[ear3]

Huh.  Do you think you could give me a link, if you have it available?  The one shown here is just the guide:

http://festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/routers/edge-guides-stops-and-circles/edge-guide-489427

 

[joiner1970]

Just looked at your link it's the chipguard listed as a separate item. The edge guide and chip guard all come with the 1010 here in the UK

 

[tjskinny]

Hi Joiner,

Is this what you were thinking about?

http://festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/routers/other-accessories/dust-extraction-hood-484453

I haven't tried it but it looks like it could improve the collection ability.

 

[ear3]

That looks like it could work -- thanks.  I'll order it along with the edge guide.  Hopefully the opening of the edge guide is at least 1 1/2" (38mm).

 

[joiner1970]

I haven't tried it but it looks like it could improve the collection ability.

That's what it's designed to do [emoji6]

 

[joiner1970]

That looks like it could work -- thanks.  I'll order it along with the edge guide.  Hopefully the opening of the edge guide is at least 1 1/2" (38mm).

I'm pretty sure it's at least 2" I might be wrong can't be bothered to dig mine out its locked away in the van and its cold outside lol