Well, I did it. Went down to Eagle Tools to look at routers, and came home with an OF 1400. Lucky for me the Festool Rep (Al Kensley) happened to be at the store, so I got a lot of good input from him as well as my sales guy, Raul. The Festool knowledge level of these two guys is pretty impressive, and I spent a couple of hours there picking their brains. They are both so patient.
I was surprised at how much difference there is to the feel of the 1010 and the 1400, four pounds is a lot more than I had thought. I really liked the lighter weight and balance of the 1010 much more, and may still wind up with one of those some day. But the 1/2" collet, higher torque, and the better rail guide fixture made the 1400 the over all better choice for me at this time.
John
I was surprised at how much difference there is to the feel of the 1010 and the 1400, four pounds is a lot more than I had thought. I really liked the lighter weight and balance of the 1010 much more, and may still wind up with one of those some day. But the 1/2" collet, higher torque, and the better rail guide fixture made the 1400 the over all better choice for me at this time.
John