Edging Plate for OF1400

[ear3]

I just realized that the edging plate (486058) is spec-ed for the OF1400 as well as the OF1010.  Has anyone used it to do horizontal routing with the OF1400, and if so, do they recommend it, or does it make more sense with the OF1010.  It just seems like it might be a bit heavy with the 1400.

I'm looking for a better option for trim routing, mostly for getting hardwood caps flush to veneered ply.  I have a Ridgid and a Craftsman trim router, both of which work well enough, though there's usually a lot of clean-up to do with the sander to get rid of scalloping where the router has rocked while running along the edge.  Thus my interest in the edging plate.

I'm also curious about the MFK for this application, though since I don't do much veneering, I'm not sure I would get the full range of use from this machine to justify the purchase.

 

[stvrowe]

I have used the edging plate with the OF1400 and IMO, it is a bit too heavy and does have a tendency to rock and ruin your edge.  I don't have a 1010 but can imagine the plate would work much better with that router.  If you do go with the MFK, realize that the maximum thickness edging that you can mill flush with the top is about 5/8" and with the stock 1.5 degree plate, the bevel is obvious.    Anything thicker and you will need to use the aforementioned edging plate or go with a lipping planer.

 

[Roseland]

I have both an OF1010 and OF1400, as well as the edging plate accessories.

I've never used the edging plate with the OF1400 in anger, but I tried it briefly once and it was way too heavy to hold steady.

Also there is (AFAIK) no chip deflector (SF-OF) for the OF1400, so you're going to get covered!

I recommend this excellent article by Brice:
http://greenanddarkblue.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/festools-edge-routing-accessories.html

 

[ear3]

Thanks for the article link. 

 

[ikaikajm2001]

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[Sparktrician]

I prefer using the MFK 700 in a horizontal mode to trim edge banding.  It is so much easier to use this way that either the OF 1010 or the OF 1400. 

 

[acrewood1]

I agree. The MFK 700 in horizontal is brilliant. If you are veneering over edging you will need to get the 0 deg plate. I use it for this and after edging veneered mdf and use the round over cutter from festool.