New OF-1010 REBQ

[mino]

Happy did not pull the trigger last year. This looks sweet.

+ lower top as well as bottom speed, would expect better torque too, if only a bit
+ better dust port

Ref the leaked rail, I can imagine it being a "slot" for replaceable LR32 "templates". You pop-in a template with a custom pattern and use the LR32 slide for non-32mm stuff.

 

[Michael Kellough]

is this new? looks neat, maybe it can be added to any version of 1010

I’ve never seen the value in a rig like that, or in the tiny bit shown that is likely to burn the wood at the point. I suspect this is a carry over from six decades ago when it was expensive to put a ball bearing on every router bit.

 

[mino]

I’ve never seen the value in a rig like that, or in the tiny bit shown that is likely to burn the wood at the point. I suspect this is a carry over from six decades ago when it was expensive to put a ball bearing on every router bit.

IMO it does not truly replace a bearing bit. It will never be as stiff.

But it is way more generic, allowing to use reference surface something far from the bit. One of those "I will avoid using it when possible but still want to have it around" accessories.

 

[guybo]

Hi, as long as the backlash is taken out it's good,"@ MichaelKellough", we used it to replace a broken carcass back, it also works for panel doors.cheers guy[attachimg=1] It's a copy scanner.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I’ve never seen the value in a rig like that, or in the tiny bit shown that is likely to burn the wood at the point. I suspect this is a carry over from six decades ago when it was expensive to put a ball bearing on every router bit.

IMO it does not truly replace a bearing bit. It will never be as stiff.

But it is way more generic, allowing to use reference surface something far from the bit. One of those "I will avoid using it when possible but still want to have it around" accessories.

I don't have the Festool version, but I do use one exactly like that with Bosch Colt routers.
There are advantages to the ability to off-set the cutter from the bearing or use it flush.
I use one with a down-spiral bit when trimming metal laminate. The down cut is best with this super thin metal because it cuts rather than tearing at it, like a straight bit does. This raises a burr.
Yes, I am fully aware that you can buy one with an integrated bearing. There are two problems with those. First, they are simply too long. They are just not intended for this, so the cut length is not only a waste, but in some routers you are at the extent of the adjustment.
Second, and most important, the downward cut is pushing all of the glue and chips right into the bearing itself. This does two things. It causes clumps on the bearing, affecting the cut. It also has a tendency to make the bearing stiff, then they dig/score against the reference surface.

 

[Michael Kellough]

[member=58842]guybo[/member] and [member=58857]Crazyraceguy[/member]  those are both really good applications, thanks for posting them!

 

[wleong]

Here is the product launch video from Germany.