OF 1400EQ - when do you need the Edge Guide?

[asmirnov]

Hi,

If you use Guide Stop (492601) to attache the router to the Guide Rail - when would you need the Edge Guide (492636)? You still can go parallel to the edge along the rail, is that right?

I don't have the router yet just thinking about the accessories I will need.

Thanks,

Anatoliy

 

[score0matic]

Actually the edge guide and the rail  preform simular but different functions......

With the rail you can rout in a strait line any where Except the edge* 

*The rail props the router up 5mm and off balance unless you use the foot or a "ski"  unless you have another surface to hold the router

  this is from the Show us your shops thread http://festoolownersgroup.com/fun-games-diversions/celebrate-7000-members-and-growing-with-the-%27show-us-your-shop-giveaway%27!/

an edge guide will allow you to rout along a strait edge.

a Angle arm and Copy scanner set will allow you to follow any edge.  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/rabbets-with-the-of-1010-and-copy-scanner-set/  this will work on your OF 1400 as well
Craig

 

[Roseland]

Can one run the router the other side of the rails (i.e. the side away from the sacrificial strip) instead?  With a 5mm spacer underneath it would be as stable as using an edge guide, but remain straighter at the ends.

A

 

[tbellemare]

You can run the router on either side of the guide rail.

The edge guide stays straight at the ends or corners with a little care. The parts that follow the edge are adjustable toward and away from the bit to you can make it where there is only a very short distance where only one side is engaged.

Tom

 

[PaulMarcel]

A thought I had when I saw Craig's shop picture (besides that he has a cool vacuum hose holder...) is that you could put two rails back to back like that.  Put one of the guide pads on the second rail, but not on the rail guide (the square hump) but just on the flat surface.  That basically creates a wide offset base that is all at 5mm off the substrate.  The guide rods may not be long enough, though.

I routinely use the guide rods and a guide pad to create a wide offset base when edge routing with a bearing-guided bit; the second guide rail could act as the offset necessary to use the trick while rail routing.  I'll have to try it out...

 

[honeydoman]

i use the edge guide when making custom fluting on 1x3 or 1x4 or 1x......  which I do quite a bit making custom bookcase units.