Older LR32 plate and the of 1400??

[Kicbak]

I recently picked up an lightly used LR32 kit and rail from somebody but it is an older model and it doesn't have holes for the of1400 router. I could drill holes, I guess, or buy a new plate. I'd rather not screw up drilling the holes and I really don't want to spend another $104 for a new plate which replaces one that has basically never been used. Any other ideas?

Wes

 

[VictorL]

You might have plate for OF-1010. I think Festool changes new plates if you bought wrong one. Better if you contact service department.

Regards,
VictorL

 

[jeffinsgf]

... Any other ideas?

Wes

Sure.  Send that one to me and go buy a new one.  [big grin]

 

[Brice Burrell]

You might have plate for OF-1010. I think Festool changes new plates if you bought wrong one. Better if you contact service department.

Regards,
VictorL

Not anymore.

Drilling is the only option I see. The plate is useless to as is, so why not drill it.

 

[clev1066]

You might have plate for OF-1010. I think Festool changes new plates if you bought wrong one. Better if you contact service department.

Regards,
VictorL

Not anymore.

Drilling is the only option I see. The plate is useless to as is, so why not drill it.

Or the more expensive option.... buying an OF 1010. You know you want it.

 

[Kicbak]

I guess when I drill it I will make grooves instead of a two holes and use the centering mandrel for positioning the router. I don't see how I get it exact so the bit if perfectly centered. Anyone see a problem? Also what size and threads do the mounting holes on the router take?

 

[Brice Burrell]

I'm 90% sure they are M5. I think drilling oversized hole would be fine as long as they aren't too big.

 

[Kevin Stricker]

The holes in the guide plate are oversized, 6.5mm.  This might allow you to get the holes lined up pretty well: If you take the base plate off your OF1400 and put a 11/32" (or 8mm if you have one)guide bushing on it(comes standard with most cheap kits)Now place the centering mandrel through the guide bushing and place this on the LR32 base plate.  You should be able to line the holes up pretty well this way, though you may need to grind the lip off the guide bushing to get it perfect.  The holes in my base plate are parallel to the toggle bar.

A guide bushing is a lot cheaper than a new LR32 base plate, maybe you can buy a 8mm one from Festool to get it perfect.

 

[Dave Ronyak]

I guess when I drill it I will make grooves instead of a two holes and use the centering mandrel for positioning the router. I don't see how I get it exact so the bit if perfectly centered. Anyone see a problem? Also what size and threads do the mounting holes on the router take?

The holes in the newer plate are slightly overisized.  I use mine with an OF 1400.  The instructions describe use of the included centering mandrel with the newer plate to assure it is centered when you tighten the screws that retain the plate to the base of the OF 1400 router.  For mounting to a 1010 router, there are provided some knobs that secure the plate by gripping the upper side of the router base plate.

Dave R.

 

[bill-e]

Use OF1400 with old LR32 plate