OF 2000 router with the CMS OF plate?
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There was a plate made specifically for the OF2000 to use with the Basis 6 version of the CMS, which are interchangeable. I've never seen an OF2000 mounted to an OF2200 plate but that doesn't mean it can't be done. There is a plastic centering ring which must be sized accordingly.
The depth screw as you call it mounts to the plate but does not pass thru, like the OF2200 setup does for above table adjustments. I would like the new style top adjustable depth screw myself, and understand it can work with the Basis 6 plate, so...
The depth screw as you call it mounts to the plate but does not pass thru, like the OF2200 setup does for above table adjustments. I would like the new style top adjustable depth screw myself, and understand it can work with the Basis 6 plate, so...
Cheese
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trebuchet said:
Everything works fine...I purchased the standard CMS offered in the states and installed the 2200.
A few caveats:
1. There isn't much room for the clamps so that's kind of dicey, but everything fits. The issue is aligning the router in the middle of the centering ring while still having room to position the clamps for maximum hold-down.
2. Remove this silver plate from the depth adjustment screw otherwise it will interfere with the router body.
3. I was concerned with the amp capacity of the switch because of the 120v vs 240v issue. After researching, that's not an issue because of the design of the switch.
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James Carriere
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I have an OF2200 which I mount in my CMS table when needed in the field. The integrated depth adjustment works fine however if I remember correctly you are instructed by Festool to flip the metal tab on the mast in the opposite direction than if you are using the OF1400. They have a video and or online instructions you can reference to confirm the proper set-up. The insert ring to use is the green one if memory serves correctly, however I am away and not able to look to confirm the color. Regardless, all the parts you need to use with an OF2200 come with the CMS table when purchased new. I am aware that some people in the past had reported that the OF2200 had a binding issue when raising the router from above. There was a suggestion about modifying or removing the spring which would commit it to full time CMS use, however the binding was not the case for everyone and I believe at that time, Festool was repairing those routers with the binding issue. My router was fine as purchased without any modifications or repairs needed. You'll have to fit yours and see if you have a problem. As you noted, the thread you mentioned was quite awhile ago so no guarantees that Festool will still fix it without charge but who knows. Hopefully your version is ok and it is a non-issue.
James Carriere
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Thanks for the reminder [member=44099]Cheese[/member], he's correct that the metal mast tab is removed and not reversed in direction.
Cheese
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James Carriere said:
Ya James, that attached metal mast tab had me scratching my noggin for awhile, until I just removed it. Then the bulb went on. [big grin]
Cheese
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Good eyeball Peter...I blew right past that small detail. [tongue]
James Carriere
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[blink] And then there's that....
Thanks everyone for your comments. They help too.
I landed in this old post by [member=996]VictorL[/member] where he shows how his of2000 fits in a cms of but I can't magnify the thumbnails to see if it is adapted or it works right out of the box
Original thread link:https://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?pretty;board=festool-how-to;topic=of-2000-router-in-the-router-table.0
VictorL said:
I landed in this old post by [member=996]VictorL[/member] where he shows how his of2000 fits in a cms of but I can't magnify the thumbnails to see if it is adapted or it works right out of the box
Original thread link:https://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?pretty;board=festool-how-to;topic=of-2000-router-in-the-router-table.0
One of the key advantages of using either the OF2200 or OF1400 in the CMC-OF is that you do not need a collet extension. Having had my Dewalt 625 collet fail because of the extension I am not going to use them again. I must admit that the cutter installed at the time was quite heavy.
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Peter Parfitt said:
Scary [eek]
I have been using one because it had to pass through the 19mm mdf of the MFT table and the screws and nuts I used for the DIY height adjuster.
One more reason to move to a different approach like we are discussing here [cool]
Sounds like all that is needed is the centering ring.
"For centering I used 473810 centering ring. Yes, this is OF-1010 centering ring, but it has the same diameter as OF-2000."
Although the OF2200 would be nice to have, the OF2000 does just fine upside down and were sold for 1/3 the price. Neither router has power issues, and both do just fine without any scary bit extensions. (Having had a crappy borrowed router collet come loose sending the bit rolling across my face leaving holes through my cheek, I don't mess around with router bits.) The OF2000 is also a double bearing router and smooth as can be.
"For centering I used 473810 centering ring. Yes, this is OF-1010 centering ring, but it has the same diameter as OF-2000."
Although the OF2200 would be nice to have, the OF2000 does just fine upside down and were sold for 1/3 the price. Neither router has power issues, and both do just fine without any scary bit extensions. (Having had a crappy borrowed router collet come loose sending the bit rolling across my face leaving holes through my cheek, I don't mess around with router bits.) The OF2000 is also a double bearing router and smooth as can be.
I think I will find out as next week I will receive a cms ge + of2000 + cms of
If the cms of is new as the seller stated it should come with centering ring for all the 3 current festool routers.
But I'm wondering... If having the router centered in the plate hole is crucial...
If the cms of is new as the seller stated it should come with centering ring for all the 3 current festool routers.
But I'm wondering... If having the router centered in the plate hole is crucial...
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trebuchet said:
They're not really for centering the router. They have a specific inner diameter to match the recommended maximum bit sizes for the various routers. There are then various inserts that take the open diameter down in size to help with safety.
Seehttps://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?pretty;board=festool-tool-reviews;topic=cms-ge-with-cms-of-and-of2200.0 for some visual examples. You can also see in that post the metal tab used to ensure the router is in *roughly* the correct position.
As you note, centering the router perfectly is not absolutely crucial.
Received today and as [member=996]VictorL[/member] said in the old post you need to play around a little.
Used the 1010 centering ring which fits perfectly and then you have to spin the router a little until you find the right holding surface for the height adjuster (with the 1400 metal plate extension) in one of the OF2000 shoulder
As far as I can see it works fine
Used the 1010 centering ring which fits perfectly and then you have to spin the router a little until you find the right holding surface for the height adjuster (with the 1400 metal plate extension) in one of the OF2000 shoulder
As far as I can see it works fine
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