Questions about power of OF1010

[ear3]

So I was deciding over the weekend on whether to use the funds I allocated for more tools for a Boom Arm Set or the OF1010.  The project I was working on then decided the issue for me, as I need to do some hand-held edge profiling on some face frames that would be a bit much for my trim routers, but where the OF1400 might be overkill.  Thus the OF1010 is on its way.  I'm also looking for it to replace most of what my trim routers do by setting it up with the edging plate and angle arm for horizontal routing.

Question 1 -- the specs on the OF1010 make it seem bit underpowered at first glance, but I've seen it in action so I know that's not the case, and I'm not using it for heavy duty stuff anyway.  But is it powerful enough to do an edge profile on hardwood (oak or maple) in a single , say with a 1/4" ogee bit?  I'll find out either way once I get the router, but I'm just curious as to how hard people have pushed it.

Question 2 -- The specs indicate 30mm as the max router bit diameter, which is a bit under 1 1/4".  But has anyone tried to push this up to 1 1/2 inch (for a bearing guided bit)?  This would allow much more versatility in terms of bit selection.

 

[Walk On Wood]

You will be fine.  I do mostly edge routing and the 1010 works great.

 

[wow]

If you are planning on using this to replace a trim router you wouldn't want anything bigger or heavier. I have the OF1010 but I also have a couple of Porter Cable trim routers (model 7310 I think?) that I always have roundover bits chucked in. They have ZERO dust collection, but the price I paid for them (around $40 each) and the convenience of just being able to grab them and not have to change bits is just too nice to pass up.

Of course, if I could get a Festool router - ANY Festool router - for $40 I'm sure I'd be doing the same thing with those! And I'd buy every one I could find until my bank account bled dry!!!

 

[greg mann]

The 1010 will never be underpowered for any bit you can buy with a 1/4 inch shank. If the bit itself will work with a 1/4 inch shank it will work in the 1010. I actually feel there are no 8mm shank bits capable of over-taxing the 1010.

 

[ear3]

The 1010 will never be underpowered for any bit you can buy with a 1/4 inch shank. If the bit itself will work with a 1/4 inch shank it will work in the 1010. I actually feel there are no 8mm shank bits capable of over-taxing the 1010.

Even a bearing guided bit with a 1 1/2" diameter (38mm), despite the 30mm max recommendation in the manual?

 

[greg mann]

The 1010 will never be underpowered for any bit you can buy with a 1/4 inch shank. If the bit itself will work with a 1/4 inch shank it will work in the 1010. I actually feel there are no 8mm shank bits capable of over-taxing the 1010.

Even a bearing guided bit with a 1 1/2" diameter (38mm), despite the 30mm max recommendation in the manual?

If you have a 1 1/2 bearing guided bit with a 1/4 inch shank, and it will fit in the 1010, go ahead and use it. The shank will be the limiting element, not the router.

 

[ear3]

The 1010 will never be underpowered for any bit you can buy with a 1/4 inch shank. If the bit itself will work with a 1/4 inch shank it will work in the 1010. I actually feel there are no 8mm shank bits capable of over-taxing the 1010.

Even a bearing guided bit with a 1 1/2" diameter (38mm), despite the 30mm max recommendation in the manual?

If you have a 1 1/2 bearing guided bit with a 1/4 inch shank, and it will fit in the 1010, go ahead and use it. The shank will be the limiting element, not the router.

Thanks Greg.

 

[sancho57]

dood that ten ten is one sick little router. It will do everything you need a router to do with 1/4 shank bits