Festool OF 1010 Router - Videos

[sancho57]

What's the measurement for how far apart those guide rail attachment bars are? For any of you owners who are nice enough to measure.

The OF 1010 has 260mm long, 8mm diameter rods at 107mm centres.

The OF 1400 has 400mm long, 8mm diameter rods at 79mm centres.

The OF 2200 has 400mm long, 10mm diameter rods at 111mm centres.

[Centres all approximate]

Garry,You got wayyyy to much time on your hands

 

[GarryMartin]

Garry,You got wayyyy to much time on your hands

[big grin]

Not so much too much time; more a built-in function to write useful stuff down when I come across it.

You might recognise some of the information on these pages...  [wink]

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[joiner1970]

Garry,You got wayyyy to much time on your hands

[big grin]

Not so much too much time; more a built-in function to write useful stuff down when I come across it.

You might recognise some of the information on these pages...  [wink]

[attachthumb=1]

Wow [emoji3] I'm not obsessed as I thought I was lol

 

[Stoli]

You might recognise some of the information on these pages...

Scan that into evernote and you'll be all set.

 

[donwon]

Wow those are some great videos!  That really helps.

One question I do have is how to use the micro adjustment. Is there a video of this ..  Or maybe an addition to a great set of videos.  [big grin]

 

[Stone Message]

Wow those are some great videos!  That really helps.

One question I do have is how to use the micro adjustment. Is there a video of this ..  Or maybe an addition to a great set of videos.  [big grin]

I am sure that I can pick this up in one of my Workshop Notes type videos later.

Peter

 

[sancho57]

Garry,You got wayyyy to much time on your hands

[big grin]

Not so much too much time; more a built-in function to write useful stuff down when I come across it.

You might recognise some of the information on these pages...  [wink]

[attachthumb=1]

A servere case of OCD you might to get that sorted :>D

 

[tony_sheehan]

Great vid Peter, many thanks.

I find the micro adjust very easy to use: it's one of the features that makes the OF1010 such a great router imo.

 

[land_kel]

Garry

What's the MPH of the cutter at 24000 RPM as your thumbs in the way in your attachment.  Nice notes, very useful

D

 

[GarryMartin]

What's the MPH of the cutter at 24000 RPM as your thumbs in the way in your attachment.  Nice notes, very useful

Depends on the size of the cutter. The maximum safe tip speed is 130MPH.

See http://www.newwoodworker.com/rtrbitspds.html for information on how to calculate tip speed at different RPM for different cutters.

Respectfully though, I feel somewhat embarrassed that I've semi-hijacked this thread. Perhaps a mod could split this stuff off for me into a different thread so that we can resume to normal viewing and comments on Peter's excellent video review of the OF 1010?

 

[land_kel]

Yes good point. PP review is very worthwhile and a "really useful engine" as well as your information that I found very useful. As I have the full gantlet of routers, 700 to 2200 (just in case) details found in these videos, and notes like yours come in very handy when choosing the router, bit or accessory to help do the job at hand. To both Peter and you, thanks again.

D

 

[Stone Message]

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Respectfully though, I feel somewhat embarrassed that I've semi-hijacked this thread. Perhaps a mod could split this stuff off for me into a different thread so that we can resume to normal viewing and comments on Peter's excellent video review of the OF 1010?

Hi Garry,

I have no problem with this at all as it is to do with woodwork and is connected to the discussion about the router. At least it is not about sausages in buns which has hit one of my other threads! It is very thoughtful of you to consider this though.

Cheers.

Peter

 

[sancho57]

I did have have good chilidog yesterday

 

[ear3]

So I wasn't crazy or stupid after all.  I was having trouble with the micro-adjust wheel -- it wouldn't turn.  Having only gotten the router a month or so ago, I postponed getting the issue looked at because I had to put it to heavy use for some cabinetry and mortising tasks.  And I hardly ever use the micro-adjust function anyway, because you can get pretty close to exact depth with the depth rod.  But I finally took it over to the dealer today for a look-see, and discovered that it's not my imagination.  The round nut underneath the green wheel is fused somehow to the other nut underneath that -- the one that has one flat edge that prevents it from rotating.  So I've sent it in for service.  This is the second of my new, straight from the factory Festools (Carvex was the other) that have required service -- thank god for the 3yr plan.

Other than that the 1010 is a great tool.  I'm looking forward to having it back in my arsenal. 

Thanks for the video Peter -- thorough and informative as always.

Some comments:

The set version is unfortunately not available in the US, but I believe we get a few of the extras standard with the router, viz., the guide stop, and the standard guide bushing adapter.

With regard to the standard guide bushing adapter (which is plastic BTW, not metal: https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tool-accessories/routers/template-guides-imperial/guide-bushing-adaptor-469625), they might as well have not included it, as it is close to useless.  It fits so snugly in the sub-base that it can't be centered with the standard technique.  I've seen comments that say you can make the adjustment by loosening then retightening all the screws in the sub-base itself, but I've opted to get the Leigh adapter rather than having to go through that whole operation every time I want to center the guide bushing on the collet.  I'm hoping Festool will address this issue in the future.

Finally, to maximize dust collection when using the edging plate, it's best to rout right to left, as opposed to climb routing left to right.  I did this the first few times I used this accessory, and because the edge I was trimming was so thin, I didn't notice that I was climb routing -- but I thought there was something wrong with the chip deflector due to the amount of dust.  After I realized the problem and went right to left, the dust collection was fine.

One extra note on the edging plate -- it's good to check it before first use.  One of the screws on mine was slightly proud, which resulted in a gouge in the veneer I was trimming.  It just took an extra turn to tighten it.

Thanks again for the yeoman's work on reviewing the router.

EDIT: Did you sort out the maximum bit size mystery, that some Festool sites report 50mm and other 35mm?  I've used a 1 1/2" (38mm) bearing guided bit without issue on the 1010, though at that diameter you have to use the chip catcher that attaches to the edge guide, since the bit exceeds the diameter of the one that attaches to the sub-base.

SECOND EDIT: Has anyone else had problems using the Fine depth adjustment?  There is something obvious that I must be missing, but the green dial on mine won't turn, as it is simultaneously trying to turn the black metal collar through which the clamping lever is threaded.  I didn't bother getting a more thorough explanation when I first noticed it, as I hardly ever use that feature, but now seems like a good time to ask.