Mounting 2200 in Router Table

[Mr Handyman]

Given that the OF2200 was designed as a hand-held router, I think I'd much rather use something like a Milwaukee or P-C router in a Woodpeckers PRL-V2 (http://www.woodpeck.com/prlv2.html) and not have to deal with the plunge spring issue.  I really appreciate the OF2200 for hand-held use, but think it's just not the right tool for in-table use until the CMS is available (and I'm not holding my breath waiting for that). 

[smile]

There may be complications for placing the OF2200 in a router table, although, from a European perspective there is nothing pecualiar with placing a router that has got plunge springs, in a table. That aplies to most routers in tables over here. Still it may be more convenient to do as you suggest, but there are two features on the OF2200 that are great for table use. 1st is that there are three bearings on the armature, and that will likely prove useful using large cutters especially. Secondly the collet can be pushed 10mm/3/8" below the sole. Remove the sole and there is more than 13mm/1/2" to compensate for the thickness of the insert plate.

There does not seem to be any locking function apart from the one on the router itself for the raising mechanism on the CMS-OF. I guess that the weight of the router and the force of the springs counterbalance each other there. Any input on that here? I have never felt the need to lock it when i the CMS module. How that will work when mounting the router in another table I don't know.

 

[Mr Handyman]

Hi Handyman

[welcome] to the FOG

That router table set up sounds good, can you post some pics, it may just solve a purchasing dilema I have been wrestling with for a while. [scratch chin]

I will try to post some pics of the OF2200 and CMS-OF in the torsion box.

 

[Guy Ashley]

Thanks for that!!

I have the OF2200 and I am on the fence between buying the CMS module to use in the workshop as a dedicated router table but am also considering maybe just the MFT VL Extension for on site. I like the idea of attaching it to the MFT/3 and if your home made router table uses the OF insert then you have just saved me a lot of indecision!!

 

[Mr Handyman]

Thanks for that!!

I have the OF2200 and I am on the fence between buying the CMS module to use in the workshop as a dedicated router table but am also considering maybe just the MFT VL Extension for on site. I like the idea of attaching it to the MFT/3 and if your home made router table uses the OF insert then you have just saved me a lot of indecision!!

As a matter of fact the torsion box mentioned, drops down in to the router table as well, and then the CMS-OF is dropped in to it. The torsion box is 3" thick and can easily rest on two saw horses. I use it that way a lot as well if I work out of the workshop. I guess that you will us the MFT VL extension on site and in the torsion box in workshop use? I would try using the torsion box on site as well before buying the expensive extension. It is of course fully possible to build a separate on site torsion box as well. I made the torsion box along these lines http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-18-assembly-table-torsion-box/at the Woodwhisperer.

 

[hrrb]

I have to disagree with Victor L when he's saying that only the OF2000 is suitable for mounting in a table. It takes me less than 5 minutes to mount my router, set up the fence, put in a bit, hook up the dust collection and height adjust the bit...ready to go!

The new version of the OF-module is easy to adjust from above. It has a handle on top of the base plate. It is though correct that the old version (at least for the OF1400 and OF2200...not sure about OF1010) had height adjustment under the base plate which was quite awkward. But by drilling a hole in the base plate right over the spindle the old version could also be height adjusted from above.

See my modifications on the OF-module in the bottom of this thread.
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/cms-of-unit/

Kind regards
Henrik

 

[spikfot]

It helps to remove one of the springs from the posts on a plunge router when using a table mount application. Iv'e done this on two routers, the last being an OF2000e when I installed a Router-Raizer in it. Springs can also be stretched and cut to soften the return action.
Some folks use a plate-type insert to remove, flipping over the unit for easier adjustment to avoid routertable Karma-Sutra maddness
The fact that the OF2200 was not made with "through the base" adjustment was a deal breaker for me.

 

[jonny round boy]

The fact that the OF2200 was not made with "through the base" adjustment was a deal breaker for me.

It probably wasn't designed with 'through the base' adjustment for one sinple reason - Festool already provides 'through the table' adjustment on the CMS insert. The fact that the CMS isn't available in all markets, and some people don't like it or think it's too expensive, probably didn't occur to the design engineers...

 

[GruntSgt]

Morning all, I'm fairly new on here and have'nt posted much. This thread caught my eye as I was going through a similar process a year ago. I studied all brands and combinations. I wanted something heavy duty and preferably cast iron as it stays in the shop. I decided on the Benchdog router table set up with their cast iron top and the Triton 31/4 router. The top has a T-slot in addition to the miter slot and I like being able to use magnetic feather boards. The router comes with adjusting handle and is easy to mount and handles my largest bits with ease...just my two cents.

Some are "Hooked on phoenics, the best are hooked on Festool"

 

[spikfot]

The fact that the OF2200 was not made with "through the base" adjustment was a deal breaker for me.

It probably wasn't designed with 'through the base' adjustment for one sinple reason - Festool already provides 'through the table' adjustment on the CMS insert. The fact that the CMS isn't available in all markets, and some people don't like it or think it's too expensive, probably didn't occur to the design engineers...

Or it was intentional to lure folks in the European market into buying the CMS tops and not seek out an aftermarket router top/fence system. I've stated before, I ordered the CMS router plate- but never left the store with it as a 3 minute inspection told me that there were cheaper, more advanced, and more functional solutions on the market. I own a Precisio CS 70 so I wasn't interested in the modular aspect in this particular case.
Anyway, the 'through the base' adjustment would have cost next to nothing to include in the OF2200, and the Festool engineers are way to smart to overlook something so simple that vastly improves the functionality and versatility of a tool. In other words, I believe it did occur to the R&D folks.

 

[Benfestingool nut]

Heyup, I know this is an old thread, but like others I have been trying to find some answers to this too. I see the benefits of the router plate and fence that festool make and have purchased it (waiting for delivery) I have the 2200 also the Trition, would be nice to keep the 2200 out of the table and use the 2200 for hand held stuff just cause Festool get it done better and the Triton will be useless, but money being tight was wondering if I can use the Triton instead in the Festool Modular CMS-OF for now? Also does anyone have any good plans as to how to mount the plate into a home made router table? ...Ive no plans for the bum-flufferies that go hand in hand yet CMS wise, there's ways and means around them for the time being.

 

[WoodWorkermx]

Hi to  all I wonder if anyone can help me, to see how it could insert my router  OF 2200 and my TS75 in a  workbench as well as their systems to upload. I buy some of my tools Festool about 10 months ago. this year would buy my router table cms and adaptation for my ts 75 but unfortunately I had to pay a chemotherapy treatment and now I can´t pay it and be able to buy those. and worse the rise of the dollar in my country. has been fatal for me.
If anyone can help I would appreciate so much!!
carpentry know is the only thing that keeps me busy and happy.
but unfortunately I am now very limited and many things to pay.
Your Friend and follower
Enrique Alrovi
From Mexico