OF 1010 ... The middle "invisible" child

[Gaucho Woodworking]

The more I use this router, the more I like it.
Two major applications come to mind and a third application will happen.
1. Love this router for adjustable holes because fits perfect in the LR 32
2. I use 3/4" edge banding and use this router  as a trim router.
3. I have not used it yet for dovetails but soon ....
I did not see a post yet on using this router for trimming edgebanding and before doing it I wonder if anybody has that already done.

 

[nickao]

It's a nice little router, albeit underpowered a bit. I was going to sell mine, but decided not to because I just know I would not have the money to replace the tool with something else.

It works great for me with a second Microfence set up I am using for the smaller, thinner, inlay lines, etc.

 

[jonny round boy]

The more I use this router, the more I like it.
Two major applications come to mind and a third application will happen.
1. Love this router for adjustable holes because fits perfect in the LR 32
2. I use 3/4" edge banding and use this router  as a trim router.
3. I have not used it yet for dovetails but soon ....
I did not see a post yet on using this router for trimming edgebanding and before doing it I wonder if anybody has that already done.

I'm sure Brice has posted on using the OF1010 along with the relevant accessories to trim edgebanding. Try searching for relevant keywords, along with 'brice burrell' in the 'posted by' box. It should be fairly easy to find. Either that or wait fro Brice to post the link himself, I'm sure he will given a bit of time.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

The more I use this router, the more I like it.
Two major applications come to mind and a third application will happen.
1. Love this router for adjustable holes because fits perfect in the LR 32
2. I use 3/4" edge banding and use this router  as a trim router.
3. I have not used it yet for dovetails but soon ....
I did not see a post yet on using this router for trimming edgebanding and before doing it I wonder if anybody has that already done.

I'm sure Brice has posted on using the OF1010 along with the relevant accessories to trim edgebanding. Try searching for relevant keywords, along with 'brice burrell' in the 'posted by' box. It should be fairly easy to find. Either that or wait fro Brice to post the link himself, I'm sure he will given a bit of time.

By coincidence I was just reading this about a week ago, as I recently got a 1010 used with all the goodies.
http://www.burrellcustomcarpentry.com/subpage52.html

As is usual from Brice, a quality overview, great pics, description of usage, and even a video.    [thumbs up]

 

[jonny round boy]

Cheers Junkie [thumbs up]

 

[Tinker]

I have the OF 1400, a couple of PC's (690 & 890), DW625 and a Milwaukee(5625 I think).  All of those are more powerful than my OF 1000.  Which one is my go to?  The OF 1000.  Even if I find it necessary to make extra shallow passes, I still will go to that one first.  The DW is setup permanently on my WoodRat.  Of the others, if I know the job shold not be attemped with the 1000, I bring out the 1400.  Next is the Milwaukee.  The PC's are great for collecting dust.  More dust on them than in my DC.
Tinker

 

[festoolsnob]

I agree on how good the OF1010 is. I have one, and it is totally superb, dovetails too. I have a Ryobi permanently mounted collecting dust in a router table, but even with earmuffs, I can hardly stand the noise of the Ryobi.

 

[AlexThePalex]

The OF1010 isn't underpowered at all, as long as we keep the in Europe widely accepted subtlety in mind to place this router in the right category. Just like you wouldn't put a potato cutter in the same category as a steak knife, over here we make a distinction between 8 mm routers and 12 mm (1/2 inch) routers. And while the OF1010 of course doesn't have the power of a 1/2 inch router, for an 8 mm router it's actually VERY powerful because most 8 mm routers only have 700-800 watts power instead of the OF1010's 1010 watts.   

 

[Sean_C_G]

The OF1010 isn't underpowered at all, as long as we keep the in Europe widely accepted subtlety in mind to place this router in the right category. Just like you wouldn't put a potato cutter in the same category as a steak knife, over here we make a distinction between 8 mm routers and 12 mm (1/2 inch) routers. And while the OF1010 of course doesn't have the power of a 1/2 inch router, for an 8 mm router it's actually VERY powerful because most 8 mm routers only have 700-800 watts power instead of the OF1010's 1010 watts.    

Alex, to your point about the power of the OF 1010, by coincidence I found this video on routing stair stringers with an OF 1010 on Youtube, and I was impressed. I'm not familiar with the type of cutter he was using, though, does this look familiar to you or anyone else?

As to your point about the "in Europe subtlety," at first, I was resistant to your argument, but I think you are right on more than one level. Most of my family are in Ireland and the UK, and between my visits to them and to the Continent, I've seen what you are talking about. But that's a discussion for another thread.

All the best.

EDIT: That guy should hook a dust extractor up to that thing!

 

[Jesse Cloud]

I would have to say that my go-to router is the OF1400, but the 1010 comes out of the sysport often.  The 1010 works beautifully for dovetails on the VS600, an application where a heavy router will wear you out.  The 1010 also works well in small spaces.  Often I will have the 1400 set up for joinery work and the 1010 for edge work.  Wouldn't want to part with either.

 

[Mavrik]

The main thing about the 1010 is that you can use it one handed. So if you're rounding the edge of breadboards ... or marimba bars ... it's perfect.

 

[truck90278]

I really like my OF 1010 - the ease of use is great.  My 9 year old granddaughter works in the shop with me a LOT and (of course with supervision) is starting to use it.  It is very easy to use, especially with not torqueing when starting up

 

[Wim]

In Holland I have the OF1010 and I had no problems with it. It performed fine with everything I put it to. In the USA I bought a OF1400 purely for the reason of the 1/2" collet. I noticed an abundance of 1/2" router bits everywhere I looked. But now I'm used to the OF1400 and I'm afraid I will think the OF1010 underpowered when I'm back in Holland. But it has to go anyway.  [big grin]