proper Router bit for edge trimming with OF 1010

[nova scotia]

This is my first attempt communicating on this board. Hopefully this question is heard and it is in the right Discussion area.

On Friday I am picking up a new OF 1010 router in Halifax, Nova Scotia. One of the things I would like to accomplish with this new Festool is trimming solid (1/2" or 3/4" thick) solid edge banding flush to cabinet grade plywood. I have ordered the Edge Guide to help with this operation but I have no idea what router bit to order. Am I looking at a straight cutter bit or is there a special bit I will need?

Any help would be welcomed.

Frank

 

[TOOLTOWN]

A straight cutter should be fine.  You can also get a straight bit with a "shear cut" action.  Or some people use a spiral bit for a smooth finish.

Good luck with the new router!

And  [welcome] to the FOG

Ken

 

[ear3]

Any flush trim bit will do.  You probably want a thinner one for this operation, say 3/8" or even 1/4".  I've never tried using it with a regular straight bit, but I would be cautious about not having a bearing on the end.  The edging plate will keep it from cutting into the ply for the length of the cut, but at the start and finish of the board you risk slicing into the veneer if there is no bearing.  Having the bearing will also allow you to cut the surface absolutely flush, whereas you would have to leave the cap a bit proud with a regular straight bit.

Just in case you don't know, you also need the angle arm (486052) to mount the edging plate, and it also really helps to have the chip deflector, otherwise there will be sawdust spewing all over the board (486242).  If you were to ask me why festool doesn;t offer all three as a set, as opposed to making you buy them individually, I would tell you to ask Festool.

This is my first attempt communicating on this board. Hopefully this question is heard and it is in the right Discussion area.

On Friday I am picking up a new OF 1010 router in Halifax, Nova Scotia. One of the things I would like to accomplish with this new Festool is trimming solid (1/2" or 3/4" thick) solid edge banding flush to cabinet grade plywood. I have ordered the Edge Guide to help with this operation but I have no idea what router bit to order. Am I looking at a straight cutter bit or is there a special bit I will need?

Any help would be welcomed.

Frank

 

[rvieceli]

there are a couple of ways to accomplish this:

Here Brice Burrel goes over the "official" method:
http://greenanddarkblue.blogspot.com/2012/06/festools-edge-routing-accessories.html

this is Paul Marcel's version :
http://www.halfinchshy.com/2010/10/routing-laying-down.html

this video gives an overview of another method and also a good view of the Festool way.


ron

 

[nova scotia]

Wow - I can't thank you guys enough for your quick response. Now, not only do I know what router bit to buy, butI also know the Festool attachments I need to complete the edge trimming process ( I have contacted Lee Valley and ordered the parts).

Like a lot of other contributors to this site I have had trepidation about how much I am spending on my Festool collection. I've got to say this owners group takes a lot of that sting away ... a great resource.

Thanks again.

Frank

 

[sancho57]

http://www.bobmarinosbesttools.com/edging-plate-up-of/p/486058/
http://www.bobmarinosbesttools.com/angle-arm-wa-of/p/486052/
http://www.bobmarinosbesttools.com/chipguard-sf-of/p/486242/
http://greenanddarkblue.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/festools-edge-routing-accessories.html

 

[tjbnwi]

The 1-1/2"x1" solid maple edging was trimmed with the 1010 and lipping plate accessory. Using the 1010/plate combination I was able to trim the edging 0.010" below the top surface of the laminate to allow for the spray applied finish.

Tom

 

[tiralie]

Using the 1010/plate combination I was able to trim the edging 0.010" below the top surface of the laminate to allow for the spray applied finish.

That's impressive. What bit do you use?
I have not used my 1010 edge trimming extensively (I have a lipping planer) but that is some tight tolerances with that set up.

 

[tjbnwi]

Using the 1010/plate combination I was able to trim the edging 0.010" below the top surface of the laminate to allow for the spray applied finish.

That's impressive. What bit do you use?
I have not used my 1010 edge trimming extensively (I have a lipping planer) but that is some tight tolerances with that set up.

An 8 mm straight bit. Between the solid base of the 1010 as an edge guide and the adjustment on the lipping plate it was an easy task.

I had asked someone who has a lipping planer if you could undercut as I did. He did not think it would work that well due to the edge guide not being real solid. He has the Vertex.

Tom

 

[tiralie]

I had asked someone who has a lipping planer if you could undercut as I did. He did not think it would work that well due to the edge guide not being real solid. He has the Vertex.

You can do it with an edge guide on the lipping planer.
Not sure if the Vertex sells an edge guide accessory but Lamello does.
Tim

 

[tjbnwi]

I had asked someone who has a lipping planer if you could undercut as I did. He did not think it would work that well due to the edge guide not being real solid. He has the Vertex.

You can do it with an edge guide on the lipping planer.
Not sure if the Vertex sells an edge guide accessory but Lamello does.
Tim

He had the edge guide for the Vertex, said it was real flimsy, thus his concern.

Tom

 

[Cheese]

The 1-1/2"x1" solid maple edging was trimmed with the 1010 and lipping plate accessory. Using the 1010/plate combination I was able to trim the edging 0.010" below the top surface of the laminate to allow for the spray applied finish.

Tom, just to make sure I understand correctly, when you refer to the lipping plate you're referring to the Festool Angle Arm + Edging Plate + Chip Deflector?

 

[tjbnwi]

The 1-1/2"x1" solid maple edging was trimmed with the 1010 and lipping plate accessory. Using the 1010/plate combination I was able to trim the edging 0.010" below the top surface of the laminate to allow for the spray applied finish.

Tom, just to make sure I understand correctly, when you refer to the lipping plate you're referring to the Festool Angle Arm + Edging Plate + Chip Deflector?

Yes.

Tom