OF 1010: aftermarket metal guide bushing plate?

[James Watriss]

I feel like I read in here somewhere about an aftermarket (non-Festool) adapter for the 1010 to use guide bushings, that was metal, to use instead of the plastic one, and I feel like it was align-able, too. Can't find it though, so I'm wondering if I've flipped my lid a bit.

Is there such a thing?

 

[skids]

I feel like I read in here somewhere about an aftermarket (non-Festool) adapter for the 1010 to use guide bushings, that was metal, to use instead of the plastic one, and I feel like it was align-able, too. Can't find it though, so I'm wondering if I've flipped my lid a bit.

Is there such a thing?

Admittedly I have no idea on the attachment, but curious to know what you think of your 1010. I am considering getting one at some point when I save enough shekels for it.  [wink]

 

[tjbnwi]

I use the plastic ring, you need this to center it;

http://www.tool-home.com/products/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/8085

Skid,

I like my 1010 very much.

Tom

 

[harry_mc]

Leigh jigs sells a aftermarket metal guide bushing adapter #704R for the OF1010. http://www.leighjigs.com/ugs.php

-Harry

 

[Sparktrician]

Leigh jigs sells a aftermarket metal guide bushing adapter #704R for the OF1010.  http://www.leighjigs.com/ugs.php

-Harry

The 704R adapter has a bit of slop in it which makes adjustment to center on a mandrel much easier.  The black plastic Festool ring is so tight as to prevent centering (in my case). 

 

[skids]

I use the plastic ring, you need this to center it;

http://www.tool-home.com/products/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/8085

Skid,

I like my 1010 very much.

Tom

Had one in my hand today, also had the 1400 in the other hand. I understand the argument for the 1400 completely but...The 1010 is EXACTLY the size router I wanted. The 1400 felt huge by comparison.

I don't see myself doing anything advanced with my routering skills and needs. Right now I have a need to dado a couple of things and Chamfer a few pieces. I saw alot of bits for the 1010 that I think could make me happy. Good news is you can always use 1/4" bits in a 1400 later with an adapter no?

1010 is awesome little tool. Felt great in hand.

 

[ccarrolladams]

The OF1400 includes 1/4"; 8mm; and 1/2" collets in the USA/Canada so all the commonly uses shanks can be used.

The OF1010 does not handle 1/2" shanks, so it only includes 1/4" and 8mm collets

 

[skids]

The OF1400 includes 1/4"; 8mm; and 1/2" collets in the USA/Canada so all the commonly uses shanks can be used.

The OF1010 does not handle 1/2" shanks, so it only includes 1/4" and 8mm collets

yes, well aware of that.

 

[ccarrolladams]

The OF1400 includes 1/4"; 8mm; and 1/2" collets in the USA/Canada so all the commonly uses shanks can be used.

The OF1010 does not handle 1/2" shanks, so it only includes 1/4" and 8mm collets

yes, well aware of that.

Who could tell you are well aware of that? You said you would need an adapter to use 1/4" shanks in an OF1400. Possibly you mean a collet? The 1/4" collet is part of the USA/Canada OF1400, so you are all set.

 

[skids]

The OF1400 includes 1/4"; 8mm; and 1/2" collets in the USA/Canada so all the commonly uses shanks can be used.

The OF1010 does not handle 1/2" shanks, so it only includes 1/4" and 8mm collets

yes, well aware of that.

Who could tell you are well aware of that? You said you would need an adapter to use 1/4" shanks in an OF1400. Possibly you mean a collet? The 1/4" collet is part of the USA/Canada OF1400, so you are all set.

Easy tiger, I misunderstood what you were saying. Either way, I am going with the 1010 most likely.

 

[GhostFist]

Love my 1010 and you will too.

 

[TomGadwa1]

I have the OF1010, the OF1400, the OF2200 AND the MFK700. Festool makes really nice routers and I have special uses that each one is well suited for. I think that you will enjoy the OF1010 as your FIRST Festool router as these machines are part of the Festool addiction. The only remedy is to buy all of them.

 

[Kev]

I have the OF1010, the OF1400, the OF2200 AND the MFK700. Festool makes really nice routers and I have special uses that each one is well suited for. I think that you will enjoy the OF1010 as your FIRST Festool router as these machines are part of the Festool addiction. The only remedy is to buy all of them.

Disturbing to know the MKK700 is a critical part of the set. Oh well, I'll just have to tell the wife "Tom says ..." [wink]

 

[skids]

Love my 1010 and you will too.

Thanks! Seems like a good fit for me..I am hoping this isn't one of those tools that I buy and it sits for only occasional use. This is actually why I have held back on buying a router. But everytime I need one, which has been a few times a year, I get miffed. Because then I have to get the bit etc if the person I borrow it from doesn't have it. Other concern for me has been my skill level with routers. I am hoping the Connect event will open my eyes bit to what this tool can do for me. I think I would use it more once I know all it can do.

Might as well own one at this point, and it might as well be a Festool router.  [big grin] I think the 1010 will have plenty of torque, and since I am a novice router user I won't be building cabinets so 1/2 shanks aren't going to be as important unless I get to more advanced tasks. I looked through Whitesides catalog last night to make sure there will be lots of bits for the 1010 and it seemed like there were a ton for the things I want to do. Mostly edge detailing and dadoing etc.

 

[ccarrolladams]

I have the OF1010, the OF1400, the OF2200 AND the MFK700. Festool makes really nice routers and I have special uses that each one is well suited for. I think that you will enjoy the OF1010 as your FIRST Festool router as these machines are part of the Festool addiction. The only remedy is to buy all of them.

Disturbing to know the MKK700 is a critical part of the set. Oh well, I'll just have to tell the wife "Tom says ..." [wink]

Kev, as you know I also on all four of the current Festool routers. We build expensive custom cabinets, so we do a whole lot of solid hardwood edge banding. Before the MFK700 reached the USA trimming edge banding thicker than 3mm was time-consuming. There were a few small trim routers available, but none of those were effective or safe when the banding was rigid.

Instead I relied on using larger traditional routers held horizontally. There was no dust collection with those and they were heavy enough to be exhausting when a given day needed hours of trimming. Once I discovered Festools, I really liked the OF1010 for trimming edging because it was powerful and yet lighter than my conventional routers. The OF1010 has excellent edging accessories, so today we still use the OF1010 when edging is thicker than the capacity of the MFK700.

My suggestion is that when a person earns a living involving edge trimming the purchase price of the MFK700 is a marvelous investment. But while you only trim edging occasionally, buy and really learn to use the edging accessories for the OF1010. They will fit on the OF1400 as well, but for me when edging I do not need more power than the OF1010 and the added weight of the OF1400 just increases my exhaustion.

When you do have a MFK700 set up appropriately for a given edging task (and I own several so I can keep MFK700 dedicated to specific tasks) the dust collection is fabulous. Perhaps in a DIY situation that is not as vital, but in my shop collecting dust and chips as they are created is absolutely essential. Yes, there are less expensive tools than the MFK700, but once you learn to use the MFK700, you find ways to justify the cost, then for years count the savings in time and materials. Like all my Festools, the first MFK700 I purchased is still used every day and is going strong.