of1010 edging set

[Dangermouse]

ok, so I've picked up a job of fitting some new fire doors in old casings, which are all a mile out of plumb, some of the doors will need cutting down in the width and re edging and grooving for intumescent strips,I've got a of1010 and a of1400, im planning on cutting the doors down with the TS55, re edging inn them with a wider lip and then trimming it with the 1010, is the edging kit easy to use, worth the money?, or would I be better buying a dedicated trimmer ?

 

[neeleman]

I think the OF 1010 is a bit to heavy to be used as an edge trimmer.
It's an older system and the separate parts needed are way to expensive (€235 incl.VAT).
Better looking at an OFK/MFK 700 or smaller OFK 500 which is my favourite due to it's small size and superior handling.
It also depends on the thickness of the wood and kind of edge you're trying to make.
Also just take a look at this review including a video: http://greenanddarkblue.blogspot.nl/2012/06/festools-edge-routing-accessories.html

 

[Bohdan]

The problem with the 700/500 trimmers is that they are limited in the thickness of edging that they will handle so you need to check if that will do your job.

I use the 1010 with the trimming accessories and it works fine on thicker trim.

 

[Dunn wood]

Here's what you need. Easier to handle then a router.
http://virutex.com/edgelippingplanermodelap98-1.aspx

 

[ear3]

The edging setup for the 1010 is worth every penny IMHO.  With the exception of some hinge mortising, I haven't touched my trim router since I got it.

ok, so I've picked up a job of fitting some new fire doors in old casings, which are all a mile out of plumb, some of the doors will need cutting down in the width and re edging and grooving for intumescent strips,I've got a of1010 and a of1400, im planning on cutting the doors down with the TS55, re edging inn them with a wider lip and then trimming it with the 1010, is the edging kit easy to use, worth the money?, or would I be better buying a dedicated trimmer ?

 

[Roseland]

+1 for the edging set.  I can't justify a dedicated trim router, and the OF1010 and edging accessories work just fine.

Andrew

 

[bertv]

Yeah, I am sorry to say that the edging set does its job perfectly icw the OF1010. I have to find another reason to buy a OFK or MFK  [tongue]

 

[DrD]

"Here's what you need. Easier to handle then a router.
http://virutex.com/edgelippingplanermodelap98-1.aspx" by Goner

My question would be then why not just use an EHL 650 with parallel stop?

 

[griffs]

I think the OF 1010 is a bit to heavy to be used as an edge trimmer.
It's an older system and the separate parts needed are way to expensive (€235 incl.VAT).
Better looking at an OFK/MFK 700 or smaller OFK 500 which is my favourite due to it's small size and superior handling.
It also depends on the thickness of the wood and kind of edge you're trying to make.
Also just take a look at this review including a video: http://greenanddarkblue.blogspot.nl/2012/06/festools-edge-routing-accessories.html

 

  I was going to purchase a 1010 in a few weeks and get the edging set with it ,but on reading this I will only buy the router now .

    I was going to sell my edging trimmer (a virutex)  !!!

 

 

[sancho57]

I have the edging kit. Yes it's a pain to assemble adjust ect. But that being said it does a good job.
I buy tools based on versitility. The 1010 with the trimming kit saves me the cost of buying another tool. Oh yea  I use mines for edge banding

 

[Stone Message]

I agree with Edward and Ron (Jobsworth) - the OF1010 does a good job as an edging tool but has the added advantage of its capability as a router. It is a win-win situation.

Peter

 

[Linbro]

"Here's what you need. Easier to handle then a router.
http://virutex.com/edgelippingplanermodelap98-1.aspx" by Goner

My question would be then why not just use an EHL 650 with parallel stop?

Totally different tools, and a recipe for disaster if you use a standard planer. The Virutex has a one piece base, with the cutter head off to the side. The  base runs on the substrate, with only the cutter touching your lipping/edging. The weight of the planer on the substrate is very hard to 'tip'. Has a parallel fence, so you can set it up so that the cutter only runs along the edging, keeping the substrate safe. Also leaves an amazing finish on your edging - can't remember ever having any tearout. Once you pick up the technique, it's very easy and quick to use.

 

[Dangermouse]

cheers guys, I've ordered the edging set, as some of the lipings will be 20mm thick, I should have asked soon but does it matter what diameter bit you use, or can it just be adjusted to suit an size

 

[Trans former]

Bit late but I would have thought you'd do absolutely fine without the kit and have the doors stood up on the edge and just use a bearing guided router bit to remove the waste.

 

[Bohdan]

I should have asked soon but does it matter what diameter bit you use, or can it just be adjusted to suit an size

I personally think that the largest diameter that you can get will give the best results.

 

[ear3]

Not really, but I find the smaller diameter bits work better.  If that's 20mm projected above the surface, though, then you will probably have to use a larger bit.  Just make sure the bit is not too long to fit under the dust attachment -- it's sized to fit a standard flush trim bit (1" -1 1/4" cutting length), but you may run into trouble if you only have the longer ones in stock.

cheers guys, I've ordered the edging set, as some of the lipings will be 20mm thick, I should have asked soon but does it matter what diameter bit you use, or can it just be adjusted to suit an size

 

[bertv]

The edging set allows for micro-adjustment (1/10th of a mm, thereabouts). It will work with different diameters bits. The one I use most is a 12 mm with bearing. I never bother to use the extraction part (to be honest I never found out how to attach it — Festool documentation is extremely lacking, as always).

 

[Brice Burrell]

The edging set allows for micro-adjustment (1/10th of a mm, thereabouts). It will work with different diameters bits. The one I use most is a 12 mm with bearing. I never bother to use the extraction part (to be honest I never found out how to attach it — Festool documentation is extremely lacking, as always).

Here's a picture showing the SF-OF Chip Guard attached.

 

[joiner1970]

Just saw this on twitter looks good.

 

[Dangermouse]

that looks good, but I'd prefer some sort of guard between me and that cutter  [tongue]