Questions about OF 1010
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Martin Johnson
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This is a great little router. I love it for light duty routing, 32mm holes (works like a charm), and my new found appreciation for using it horizontally with a bearing bit to bring 3/4 edging flush to melamine tops...I've included a picture from the website. It is not as small as the mfk 700, but it is easy to use up to 1" thick using 1/4" freud bearing bit. You'll love this little guy.
I want to thank everyone for the great information they provided me with. I purchased the 1010 yesterday. ;D I only used it a few minutes yesterday routing some grooves in MDF and was extremely impressed with the power and dust collection. I would have been covered if I used my Dewalt router and with the 1010 there wasn't even any dust on the workbench. The size is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. Now I just need to get some accessories and 1/4" bits. Thanks once again.
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Congrats! It is a great little router and I am sure that you will enjoy using it. Lots of stuff to add to it as needed.
RE: Bits -- Whiteside and most manufacturers carry 8mm bits in Dovetail and maybe a straight or two to work with the Dovetail Jigs out there -- namely Leigh. They do not typically make profile bits in an 8mm shank. I believe Robin Lee, on this forum, stated Lee Valley was going to start carrying them. Some of the dealers can also get CMT in 8mm, but it will take several weeks lead time. 1/4 inch bits work great for most tasks, though, and I would not hesitate using them.
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RE: Bits -- Whiteside and most manufacturers carry 8mm bits in Dovetail and maybe a straight or two to work with the Dovetail Jigs out there -- namely Leigh. They do not typically make profile bits in an 8mm shank. I believe Robin Lee, on this forum, stated Lee Valley was going to start carrying them. Some of the dealers can also get CMT in 8mm, but it will take several weeks lead time. 1/4 inch bits work great for most tasks, though, and I would not hesitate using them.
Scot
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When Lee Valley (my favorite) comes out with a full line of 8mm shank bits that will tip me over the edge to buy a 1010. I have an aversion to 1/4" shank bits even though before my 1400 I did everything with 1/4" shank bits and never had any real problems.
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I'm pretty certain that 8mm is 5/16 inches. Whiteside has a bunch of those bits in their catalog as 5/16" shank rather than saying 8mm shank. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to just search on this shank size, so you'll have to fine the profile you want then see if there's a 1/4" or 5/16" shank version available.
The only bits explicitly labeled "8mm" are the Leigh dovetail bits, as you have already seen.
I didn't realize this until now, as I just assumed they would be labeled as 8mm.
UPDATE (2012-03-13): I measured them...
Lee Valley 8mm shank bits: 7.99 mm, 0.314 inches (any inaccuracy is likely me, using the micrometer quickly during lunch)
Whiteside 5/16" (inch) bits: 7.93 mm, 0.312 inches
The Whiteside bits I bought are an up-spiral RU3100 and down-spiral RD3100, from Holbren.com . Lee Valley also has a Onsrud 5/16" spiral bit for a few bucks more, and I think that is made in the USA as well.
The 5/16 inch shank bits will fit fine in the of1010, and the new availability of the 8mm shank bits from LV pushed me over the edge to select the 1010 router instead of the 1400. I also have a router table with a Triton 2.25 hp router in it and that's what I would use for dangerous or heavy duty work with the 1/2" bits I have.
The only bits explicitly labeled "8mm" are the Leigh dovetail bits, as you have already seen.
I didn't realize this until now, as I just assumed they would be labeled as 8mm.
UPDATE (2012-03-13): I measured them...
Lee Valley 8mm shank bits: 7.99 mm, 0.314 inches (any inaccuracy is likely me, using the micrometer quickly during lunch)
Whiteside 5/16" (inch) bits: 7.93 mm, 0.312 inches
The Whiteside bits I bought are an up-spiral RU3100 and down-spiral RD3100, from Holbren.com . Lee Valley also has a Onsrud 5/16" spiral bit for a few bucks more, and I think that is made in the USA as well.
The 5/16 inch shank bits will fit fine in the of1010, and the new availability of the 8mm shank bits from LV pushed me over the edge to select the 1010 router instead of the 1400. I also have a router table with a Triton 2.25 hp router in it and that's what I would use for dangerous or heavy duty work with the 1/2" bits I have.
I have the 1010 and the 1400, and for the work you mention I definitely prefer the 1010. The size makes it excellent for dovetail work. No problems with either 1/4" or 8mm bits.I invested in a set of 8mm bits for my dovetail jig. The 1010 has many accessories. For edge trimming, I use an attachment that is essentially a plate that enables you hold the router sideways. The plate rides on the panel--which is laying flat--just clear of the (oversize) edging. The panel is adjusted so that the cutter trims the edging flush with the panel surface. I still use a trim cutter with a bearing, for a little "insurance." To plow a 3/4x1/4 dado, I would make two passes, probably with 10mm bit. That way I ensure that both "walls" of the dado are clear, and I can control the width precisely. By the way, I just routed a bunch of 1/2x1/4-inch rabbets on some 3/4-inch Baltic Birch. I used my 1400, with a 1/2-inch cutter. One pass. It was tough to push the 1400 along, but the motor never complained. I might have trashed the bit, though. Little ridges matching the glue lines. Next time I'll use the Festool bit with replaceable cutter blades...
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The new line of 8mm shank bits from Lee Valley should be available online/catalog any day now. They are in their stores and can be ordered by phone as well, which I did. Since I already have a 2.25 HP router in a router table that can handle the 1/2" bits, I bought the 1010 ( of1010) for it's size, light weight, and the many accessories that are available for it.
UPDATE (2012-03-13): I measured them...
Lee Valley 8mm shank bits: 7.99 mm, 0.314 inches (any inaccuracy is likely me, using the micrometer quickly during lunch)
Whiteside 5/16" (inch) bits: 7.93 mm, 0.312 inches
The Whiteside bits I bought are an up-spiral RU3100 and down-spiral RD3100, from Holbren.com . Lee Valley also has a Onsrud 5/16" spiral bit for a few bucks more, and I think that is made in the USA as well.
The 5/16 inch shank bits will fit fine in the of1010, and the new availability of the 8mm shank bits from LV pushed me over the edge to select the 1010 router instead of the 1400. I also have a router table with a Triton 2.25 hp router in it and that's what I would use for dangerous or heavy duty work with the 1/2" bits I have.
UPDATE (2012-03-13): I measured them...
Lee Valley 8mm shank bits: 7.99 mm, 0.314 inches (any inaccuracy is likely me, using the micrometer quickly during lunch)
Whiteside 5/16" (inch) bits: 7.93 mm, 0.312 inches
The Whiteside bits I bought are an up-spiral RU3100 and down-spiral RD3100, from Holbren.com . Lee Valley also has a Onsrud 5/16" spiral bit for a few bucks more, and I think that is made in the USA as well.
The 5/16 inch shank bits will fit fine in the of1010, and the new availability of the 8mm shank bits from LV pushed me over the edge to select the 1010 router instead of the 1400. I also have a router table with a Triton 2.25 hp router in it and that's what I would use for dangerous or heavy duty work with the 1/2" bits I have.
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