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[dinkjs]

New member and just registered.....my name is John and I live in Texas

At this point I have no Festool but I am looking at the Festool Routers either the 1010 or the 1400

Does the 1400 warrant the extra $100 over the 1010 or would I be suffice to just invest in the 1010?

Thanks in advance and I look forward to all the help and answering of all my questions

By the way I am a handtool guy moving into power tools so I have no router at this time

 

[clev1066]

I've gotta suggest the OF 1400, if for no other reason than the ability to chuck 1/2" shank router bits.

 

[Neill]

New member and just registered.....my name is John and I live in Texas

At this point I have no Festool but I am looking at the Festool Routers either the 1010 or the 1400

Does the 1400 warrant the extra $100 over the 1010 or would I be suffice to just invest in the 1010?

Thanks in advance and I look forward to all the help and answering of all my questions

By the way I am a handtool guy moving into power tools so I have no router at this time

John,

I agree with Clev.  The 1400 includes 3 chucks (1/4" 1/2" and 8mm) and is more powerful.  This allows you greater flexibility when buying router bits, both in terms of shank diameter and bit diameter.  In addition, the bits are chucked with one wrench using a ratcheting action while the 1010 requires two opposing wrenches that can be knuckle busters.  The other thing is that the 1400 is heavier resulting in greater stability and less vibration while you are routing.

I think that at some time you might regret having the 1010 as your only router.  I don't think you would ever regret buying the 1400.

Neill

P. S.  Welcome to our group.

 

[tbellemare]

Without knowing what you want ot use it for, it's tough for me to make a recommendation. What are you thinking about using it for - furniture, cabinets, countertops, or something else?

I think the 1400 is the most versatile router that Festool makes and it's the one I use the most. As Neill said, it comes with 1/4", 8mm, and 1/2" collets and is powerful enough to sling normal 1/2" bits. It is also manueverable enough to be used as a trim router, though the MFK 700 is better at trimming.

Depending on where you are in Texas, I can show you the difference between all the routers, or anything else that Festool makes.

Tom

 

[Jesus Aleman]

I'll go in a bit of a tangent from your question.  The saw & rail would open a lot of possibilities if you are coming from hand tool-based woodworking.   The OF-1400 is versatile.  There are a few threads discussing whether OF-1400 or other routers Fetool/non-Festool router.  The Triton 2.5HP router has been highly recommended and would be an alternative, although it won't integrate well with other festools.  In all these cases, dust collection is well thought out, and I would highly recommend using with a dust extractor/shop vac of your choice.

JGA.

 

[johnsonri]

Welcom to the FOG.

I'll jump in too on the side of the OF 1400. Not too hefty and not too light for general purpose...and several specialty operations.

Caution   : You are about to get sucked in by a green two-headed monster...[attachimg=#]. Once you get one Festool, you will undoubtedly develop a never-ending need/want for more. Some call it a slippery slope. Which ever Festool router you get, you're gonna love it!!

Rey

 

[score0matic]

Welcome to the forum.
I will argue for the OF 1010.  (It is my favorite tool.)  If the router Gods gave you 1 of every router in the world, most likely, for hand held work You would reach for the OF 1010  90% of the time.  For larger forming , datos and rabits  a  routertable is the preferred choice for many woodworkers.  and if you were to slide down the Green hill  the OF 2200 is a bad ride [big grin] 
Craig

 

[Bob Marino]

I think as Tom mentioned, without telling us your applications, it's hard to make a proper recommendation as to the 1010 or 1400.

Bob

 

[cdconey]

A new member with NO Festools??  We need to fix that.  ;D

I have two of the OF1000E's, the 1010's predecessor and an OF1400.  I like the OF1000's because they are lighter and  IMO easier to use.  The OF1400 will do 1/2" shanks, which the OF1400 will not.

Like Bob said, what is your use?

 

[dinkjs]

My use will be general use really when it boils down to it....of course I will delve into more complicated things

 

[tbellemare]

What part of Texas, John?

Tom

 

[gkeas]

+1 vote for the 1400.  Power to spare and suprisingly well balanced and easy to control.  Very versatile.  I would not want to have to hold it at 90 degrees for any length of time, though.  the 1/2" collet affords a much wider array of reasonbly priced bits.

 

[Bob Marino]

My use will be general use really when it boils down to it....of course I will delve into more complicated things

Well then, my vote - if only 1 router( ),  but only by a whisker, would be for the 1400 - more power, accepts 1/2' bits, tool-less inserts, heavier, but still well balanced. But, damn if I don't pick up that 1010 first!

Bob

 

[honeydoman]

1400 gets my vote because it will accept the 1/2 collet.  most of your bits should be 1/2" bits when you buy them.

 

[justinmcf]

bob nailed it!
i vote for the 1400 by a whisker too.
but the 1010 is a beauty too.

welcome to the slippery slope my friend.

regards, justin

 

[johnsonri]

Seems as though the OF 1400 gets the vote.

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Go for it. Odds are this won't be your last Festool investment anyway  [smile].

 

[Peter Hamilton-Scott]

Seems as though the OF 1400 gets the vote.

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Go for it. Odds are this won't be your last Festool investment anyway  [smile].

1400. Go get it.

2200. I believe you need a special handlers licence for it? Such a beast must not be unleashed on the unsuspecting public without one. It's a pitbull of a router.

 

[woodguy7]

Yup, of1400 is a winner.  I  will be getting the 1010 in the next 2 weeks so i cant comment on it, but I'm really looking forward to getting it.  So much good things said about it.

This will not be your last festool, slippery slope, its a f*##**# vertical drop  [eek]

Woodguy