Hi basically im a kitchen fitter and have just shelled out for a new ts55 reqb a new carvex jigsaw now i need a router would you say the of1400 is up to cut one or two joins a week some of you will say get the 2200 money is a problem atm i currently have a makita 3612c and the plunge bushes are worn and not producing great mitres any opinions appreciated cheers rob
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Hi Rob
You will gain a lot by looking at this thread:
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/festool-of1400-query/
Basically, the OF1400 will do everything that you want.
Peter
You will gain a lot by looking at this thread:
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/festool-of1400-query/
Basically, the OF1400 will do everything that you want.
Peter
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Hi Rob,
I also fit a lot of laminate worktops, and although the OF1400 is more than capable of doing 40mm laminate joints, I think the OF2200 would be my Festool router of choice. It would do the joints all day, everyday and not bat an eyelid.
Personally, I find the 2200 a bit heavy for my own use, so I use a Dewalt 625EK and with the CT dust extraction and a 36mm hose, it works very well.
If you are mainly going to use the router for worktop joints, over a longer period of time, I think the OF1400 would show its shortcomings.
Just my own humble opinion [wink]
I also fit a lot of laminate worktops, and although the OF1400 is more than capable of doing 40mm laminate joints, I think the OF2200 would be my Festool router of choice. It would do the joints all day, everyday and not bat an eyelid.
Personally, I find the 2200 a bit heavy for my own use, so I use a Dewalt 625EK and with the CT dust extraction and a 36mm hose, it works very well.
If you are mainly going to use the router for worktop joints, over a longer period of time, I think the OF1400 would show its shortcomings.
Just my own humble opinion [wink]
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My advice is based on the need for only 2 joins a week and the OP is unable to afford the OF2200 at the moment.
I have used a Dewalt 625 for years until its collet gave up in a spectacular fashion. I have the identical router, but under the CMT badge, which does a great job in my UJK router table.
Peter
I have used a Dewalt 625 for years until its collet gave up in a spectacular fashion. I have the identical router, but under the CMT badge, which does a great job in my UJK router table.
Peter
Thing is dewalt makita etc are great tools im trying to not buy anything else other than festool so far i have the ts55 the carvex jiggy t18+3 and the t12+3 if i use the of1400 on 40mm lam worktop in say 5mm passes will it be fine to do a max of two joins a week will it last or will i be overworking it. ?
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Rob
The makita router you have is a great router,why not repair it if does what you want,I had two of them and I only changed to the trend t11 for the extra plunge depth
off the top of my head 80mm?
I dont have the of1400 but I would be looking for a larger router for heavy work
good luck
The makita router you have is a great router,why not repair it if does what you want,I had two of them and I only changed to the trend t11 for the extra plunge depth
off the top of my head 80mm?
I dont have the of1400 but I would be looking for a larger router for heavy work
good luck
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In my opinion, cutting kitchen worktops on a "Regular" basis, will put an OF1400 under quite a bit of pressure. It will handle a 40/45mm top ok using a good few passes, but a heavier duty router will do the job quicker and for a much longer period of time.
I always buy my tools with longevity in mind and to be used well within their power capabilities.
If I had to choose between Festools offering of the 1400 or the 2200 and be using it specifically for worktop joints, then I would save up the money and buy the OF2200.
Tim.
I always buy my tools with longevity in mind and to be used well within their power capabilities.
If I had to choose between Festools offering of the 1400 or the 2200 and be using it specifically for worktop joints, then I would save up the money and buy the OF2200.
Tim.
Spend the extra cash I fitt a lot of kitchens I got the of1400 to start with. Don't get me wrong it can cope and does the job fine but as soon as I got the 2200 what A difference 2200 was built for this sort of work. It don't catch all the dust but gats a hell of a lot of it also it's got a 80mm plunge which is great if you ever fit 60mm top. I have from time to time
