OF 1010 Router Decision

[woodvkk]

[member=59827]woodvkk[/member]

Glad you're liking your new 1010!  Thanks for posting the picture.

And,  [welcome] to the FOG!

Thanks! Yes, that was my first post. 

Also, I just got an MFT/3 with a TS 55 a few weeks ago.  All my classes were with a table saw, which I don't have room for and while it's a bit more work to get everything square, I'm amazed how much I'm able to do without a table saw, and use the MFT, TS55 and OF 1010 instead.

 

[leftistelf]

As a only router, the 1400 can do it all.

However, a small trim router is the second one to add. I bought mine to hand hardwood edging on plywood shelves.

The 2200 is a luxury, and the 1010 is redundant because the 1400 does. It all.

I have the MFK700, 1400, and 2200. I never wish for a 1010. And I own only 1-2 bits for the MFK700, so every other bit is interchangeable.

 

[Holmz]

As a only router, the 1400 can do it all.

However, a small trim router is the second one to add. I bought mine to hand hardwood edging on plywood shelves.

The 2200 is a luxury, and the 1010 is redundant because the 1400 does. It all.

I have the MFK700, 1400, and 2200. I never wish for a 1010. And I own only 1-2 bits for the MFK700, so every other bit is interchangeable.

I do not own one, but the 1010 appeared to be more than a small trim router.
One could buy a small trim router for trim routing, which may be a Bosch Colt?

Usually an 8-mm router will service all of the needs that are required for hand routing.
The 1/2" router services needs that are 'router table work' in rpofile and removal rate.

 

[Gordon Bombay]

Hey A-Aron,

I just want through the exact same decision as you (and sound like I am at a similar stage in the game). I ended up going with the 1400 after comparing the two of them. I actually just posted a review over in the other section of the FOG:http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/festool-1010-vs-1400-beginning-woodworker/

That was a good review.

There are so many people polarized towards one or the other, whereas in reality either router is not a bad choice... However one really needs to run the paws over each unit, which is why I suggested getting the bits first.

95-99% of what the OP is doing is 1/4" or 8-mm territory. It is only if you are making 1-3/4" rail-n-stile doors where the 1/2" (on a table) becomes the required size. (Maybe some other stuff, but not a lot. Amana even makes the 1-1/2" sled bit in 1/4")

[member=48783]Gordon Bombay[/member] 's post adds further insight (or confusion ) that can only be sorted out with some time on the machines. Maybe someone in your area has one or the other or both and you could do some routing?
Also what his post implies implicitly is that neither choice of router is bad.

Thanks Holmz, and I apologize for the confusion. I definitely agree that neither choice is bad!

 

[Holmz]

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Thanks Holmz, and I apologize for the confusion. I definitely agree that neither choice is bad!

Brother I am as confused as you, but no need to apologise.