OF1400 Copy Ring problem

[paul_david_thomas]

I've just purchased an OF1400 copy ring and instead of it being a 'normal' shape, it's as if it's got a 'collar' on it.

The inside measurement is 17.7mm The outside (larger measurement) is 21mm. It also does not look correct.

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When I use it with my Trend Hinge Jig - it just does not work correctly. However, when you look at the packaging, well it shows a different picture !!

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[paul_david_thomas]

FESTOOL do seem to do two 17mm copy rings... I seem to have purchased the first one (as that's what the tool centre had in). However, it might be that I need the other one.... However, both pictures look the same !!

492181

http://www.festool.co.uk/Products/Accessories/Pages/Detail.aspx?pid=492181&name=Copying-rings-OF-1400-KR-D-17-0-OF-1400

493351

http://www.festool.co.uk/Products/Accessories/Pages/Detail.aspx?pid=493315&name=Copying-rings-OF-1400-KR-D-17-0-OF-1400

 

[VictorL]

This ring is for VS-600 (VS-500) jigs only. You have to return it back and buy normal copy ring.

Update: USA catalog doesn't  have "normal" 17mm copy rings for OF-1400. (OF-1010 and OF-2200 only)
Shane, do you have plans for them?

VictorL

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Victor, I don't know of any plans to offer any copy rings beyond our current offerings. Was there a particular application?

 

[VictorL]

Victor, I don't know of any plans to offer any copy rings beyond our current offerings. Was there a particular application?

Shane,

I do have and use 17mm copy rings with OF-1010 (mostly) and with OF-2200 (rarely). I'm going to place big order next week, and buy some copy rings for my OF-1400. I found metric copy rings and metric hinge boring bits are very convenient for jigs. There is one problem OF-1010 does not accept 1/2"  shank bits (I use 10mm bits with adaptor), and OF-2200 is too heavy.

VictorL

 

[paul_david_thomas]

I've only got the OF1400, and for the amount of site work I do, does just fine.

 

[Jesse Cloud]

This ring is for VS-600 (VS-500) jigs only. You have to return it back and buy normal copy ring.

Update: USA catalog doesn't  have "normal" 17mm copy rings for OF-1400. (OF-1010 and OF-2200 only)
Shane, do you have plans for them?

VictorL

I have a friend who needs extremely precisely milled copy rings (not for Festool, but principle should be the same).  He gets them made at a machine shop for about $25 each.  Might be worth looking into for your application.

 

[Deansocial]

you need the 2 piece adapter thing.
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[Deansocial]

you need the 493566, confirm this please shane

 

[neth27]

you need the 493566, confirm this please shane

Thats the one you told me to get a while ago  [big grin] they have them at Axminster.

For the Trend hinge jig you will need to add one of these http://www.trend-uk.com/en/US/product/U*GB_US_160/4/3/screwon_style_guide_bush_usa_16mm_hinge_jig_.html

John...