OF 1010 EQ dust collection

[Marco F.]

I have been doing a lot of laminate work lately, much to my dismay and I was wondering if anyone has used the 1010 for laminate and how it did with the debris that was created. I have so far come up empty on finding a decent dust collection system on any of my other 6 laminate trimmers and thought this might be a good solution. Also would the 1010 hook up to a Fein vac without adapters. Thanks in advance for any insight.

Marco

 

[Brice Burrell]

  Marco, the 1010's dust collection is pretty good, however, I have not used it to trim laminate or any of the laminate trimming attachments for the 1010 that Festool makes. Also I don't know if the Fein vac will work, the 1010 has an oval shaped inlet for the vac.

 

[Dave Rudy]

I have two Fein vacs and so far no Festool vacs.  The easiest solution I have found is to use a Festool hose with the Fein vac.  There is no advantage to the non-static without the Festool dust extractors, so the price is actually quite reasonable.  Naturally, the Festool hose fits all the tools fine and the vac end fits the Fein like it was made for it -- no adapters.

HTH

Dave

 

[Bob Childress]

I have been doing a lot of laminate work lately, much to my dismay and I was wondering if anyone has used the 1010 for laminate and how it did with the debris that was created. I have so far come up empty on finding a decent dust collection system on any of my other 6 laminate trimmers and thought this might be a good solution. Also would the 1010 hook up to a Fein vac without adapters. Thanks in advance for any insight.

Marco

AFAIK, you can't get there from here. I have been doing a lot of flush trim routing lately with my OF1000 and it still generates a lot of debris. And I mean plenty. So if there is a fix, I haven't yet found it. Maybe some members here have come up with an elegant solution and will share it.

 

[Marco F.]

Hmm interesting. Well I guess that answers that. Bob, how do you like the OF1010 for laminate work? Would you compare it to say the Porter Cable production trim router? Im sure it has the power but Im curious if it seems to big for the task.

 

[Bob Childress]

Of course it's slightly larger than the typical trimmer, but I have no trouble operating it for trim work, even one-handed using the extended handle. Very light and easy to work with. I use it for all my free-hand routing and recently used it with a guide rail to rout a 12" X 12" inset (3/8" deep) in a table top for ceramic tile inlay. No problems and no drag (2 passes, however). It's a great little router for what it's intended to do.

I haven't tried the chip catcher that mounts under the base plate, so that may help some for edge routing.

 

[ScooterX]

I've used my 1010 with the base chip catcher (Item # 493180) and it works really well on outside corner and on regular edges, but not well in sharp inside corners.

 

[Mike_Chrest]

The chip catcher is the key to dust collection with the Festool routers ;D

It doesn't work for inside corners because the chip catcher won't fit the last 1 1/2" (with the 1400 you can pop it off real quick to finish the corner,but then it's not dust free). The chip catcher attaches with screws to the OF1000 (slow to remove).

Laminate trimming and flush trimming are a piece of cake.  I have three laminate trimmers and I prefer the OF1000 for laminate because of the dust extraction ( I keep the laminate trimmers with small round over bits in them for wood).

If you get the OF1400, get the bigger diameter hose. The small one plugs up a lot
Mike

 

[Marco F.]

So Mike are you trying to convince me to go with the 1400 over the 1010? Not that it would take a lot of convincing ; ) But honestly, would you say you reach for the 1010 for laminate or the 1400? Im sure I will primarily use it for laminate but knowing its abilities Im sure it will find its way into other task.

Side question. Does the 1010 have the same ratcheting spindle as the 1400?

 

[Brice Burrell]

Side question. Does the 1010 have the same ratcheting spindle as the 1400?

No.

 

[Todd from San Jose]

So Mike are you trying to convince me to go with the 1400 over the 1010? Not that it would take a lot of convincing ; ) But honestly, would you say you reach for the 1010 for laminate or the 1400? Im sure I will primarily use it for laminate but knowing its abilities Im sure it will find its way into other task.

Side question. Does the 1010 have the same ratcheting spindle as the 1400?

I'm not Mike, but I'll bite.  I have a 1400, and absolutely love it.  The dust collection is phenominal, it's dead flat, love the ratcheting collet, Etc.  But, I think it's on the large side, to use for laminate work.  Mid-sized routers like the 1400 are a little too fatiguing and top-heavy for laminate trimming, to me.  I prefer to reach for a smaller trimmer for that.  I currently use the PC production trimmer, but am soon going to get the 1010.  If it's half the router that the 1400 is, it'll be a spectacular tool.

Todd

 

[Marco F.]

Sold! Thanks for the help guys

Marco

 

[Dave Rudy]

I'm exactly with Todd.  Love the 1400.  I'm currently selling my 2000 on EBay just because it is bigger than anything I need topside and I use a PC 7518 in the table.  I'm seriously thinking about the 1010 just because it is much lighter, but I sure do love the 1400.  It's the only router that gets much use out of the table in my shop. 

I also strongly agree with Mike about the bigger hose -- it makes the dust collection truly off the charts.

Dave

 

[Bob Marino]

  Marco,

The 1010 is a superb choice for your applications and yes, as others have said - get that chip-catcher. It makes all the difference in the world when edge trimming.

Bob

 

[Marco F.]

Bob, does the 1010 come with a chip catcher or do I need to order one with the router? Thanks

Marco

 

[Bob Marino]

Bob, does the 1010 come with a chip catcher or do I need to order one with the router? Thanks

Marco

Yes, the chip catcher comes with the router.

Bob

 

[Brice Burrell]

  I own both the 1010 and the 1400, I like both of them, a lot. The 1400 is a more refined tool than the 1010, first it has more power, the ratcheting spindle lock, better dust collection, able to use 1/2" bits and the chip catcher comes on and off without tools. The only down side to the 1400 is the cost, when compared to the 1010, you have to buy an edge guide and the guide rail adapter for the 1400, the 1010 comes with those items. The 1010 biggest asset is its size, small and lite weight, very handy. It only takes 1/4" or 8mm bits and you need a screwdriver to attach the chip catcher.

  For me, I use the 1400 a little more, not for the power or the ratcheting spindle lock but for the toolless attachment of the chip catcher and the slightly better dust collection. However, the 1010 gets plenty of work. If the 1010 had the toolless chip catcher, that would be one fine tool.

  This is my take, buy the 1010 if you need a small router and/or you don't want to spend the extra money on the edge guide and the guide rail adapter for the 1400. Just remember, 1/4" or 8mm bits only. The 1400, buy it if you want a router with a little more power, 1/2" collet and better dust collection, you'll have to put out the bucks for the edge guide, the guide rail adapter and the 36mm hose to really take advantage of the dust collection. Or, do what I did, buy both!

 

[Marco F.]

Ok, I just wanted to give everybody an update. I went ahead and ordered the 1010 and the midi vac and I am extremely pleased. So far, the dust collection on the 1010 is superb. I would say even without the chip catcher I am getting 85 to 90% of the dust and debris. I think I have found my new go to laminate trimmer. By the way, the midi is a great vac. Its the perfect size for the trailer and it has plenty of suction. I wasn't sure if it could live up to my fein vac standards but it does. I would recommend a fein vac any day and now I can recommend festool as well. Thanks again for the help guys.

 

[bulubuluplopplop]

Hello,

I just received my OF 1010.

The dust port is oval ? So how can I connect my dust hose (round) to the router ?

thank you.

 

[Distinctive Interiors]

The standard 27mm hose end will fit over the oval dust port nice and snug.....never had mine pull off during use!