OF 2200 and Leigh Jig

[RandyB]

Hi.  I am new here and wanted to ask a question.  I would like to know if the of 2200 would be a good choice router to use with the Leigh dr4 pro.  Would it be overkill.  I am curious if the dust collection on the router would be sufficient with the jig.  I have the Leigh vacuum support attachment but it doesnt really impress me that well.  If anybody has used this setup, I would appreciate any input.  I am currently using the of 1400, but thinking of upgrading to the 2200. 
Thanks in advance,
Randy in E. TN

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Haven't used that setup, but first thought is that the 2200 is rather heavy for jig work like that, at the end of the day you may be very strong and/or very tired. ;^)

 

[Peter Durand]

I use the D4 and the 1400. I don't see how the 2200 router would help in this situation. The extra weight would be awkward and I can't imagine why the extra power would be needed. Have you tried the Y connector to the Festool vac and connect the Leigh chip catcher and the 1400 dust port?

 

[hhh]

NO. Seriously, wrong tool for the job.

Look at the PC 690.  I got a few from amazon for $99/each and just left them adjusted w/ cutters for the Leigh jig.  Best $300 I ever spent -- dedicated Leigh Jig routers stored with the jig for instant drawers...

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Randy

I have the D4 and the OF2200. Although I love my OF2200 to bits it is the wrong router for the D4. You need a lighter and more maneuverable machine like the OF1400 or the OF1010. Until now I have used a cheap and cheerful router from Axminster but the bearings are not that good and it is difficult to set up accurately. I have just bought the OF1400 to take over the D4 work but you could choose the OF1010 if funds are tight. The reasons that I chose the 1400 over the 1010 are...

- it does not need the centering mandrill
- it can tackle just about every job that might be required of a router
- it has the ratcheting tool change
- dust collection is brilliant
- the height adjustment is so accurate that resetting it for the D4 dovetailing will take seconds

I hope that this helps. I will do a D4 and OF1400 video in the New Year.

I forgot to say that I used the old Axminster router for nothing else to avoid tool change/setup delays but the OF1400 should be easy to set up and will be used for other work. Also, the dust collector that is available as an accessory with the D4 is really good and can be connected to a 27mm hose with a bit of ingenuity.

Peter

 

[Sparktrician]

Hi Randy

I have the D4 and the OF2200. Although I love my OF2200 to bits it is the wrong router for the D4. You need a lighter and more maneuverable machine like the OF1400 or the OF1010. Until now I have used a cheap and cheerful router from Axminster but the bearings are not that good and it is difficult to set up accurately. I have just bought the OF1400 to take over the D4 work but you could choose the OF1010 if funds are tight. The reasons that I chose the 1400 over the 1010 are...

- it does not need the centering mandrill
- it can tackle just about every job that might be required of a router
- it has the ratcheting tool change
- dust collection is brilliant
- the height adjustment is so accurate that resetting it for the D4 dovetailing will take seconds

I hope that this helps. I will do a D4 and OF1400 video in the New Year.

I forgot to say that I used the old Axminster router for nothing else to avoid tool change/setup delays but the OF1400 should be easy to set up and will be used for other work. Also, the dust collector that is available as an accessory with the D4 is really good and can be connected to a 27mm hose with a bit of ingenuity.

Peter

I agree with Peter.  That having been said, I still like the OF 1010 for use with the Leigh jig despite the OF 1400's advantages that Peter mentioned, largely due to its light weight.  It has plenty of power for dovetailing.  The OF 2200 is a real workhorse, but wrong for dovetailing.  Its weight alone can cause deflection of the jig, never mind too much possibility for teetering on the jig.