I own your of1400 and of2000 routers.
the of2000 I run only under a table with an incra ls super fence. after looking for the past year for a lift type mechanism to adjust height, I have all but given up and am ready to sell it and buy another makita.
Dedicated tables are a very common application for large routers, but it seems festo has largely ignored this.
the ability to adjust height from the top of the table (from the base of the tool) is very important. My
other problems with the of2000 are.
1. The spindle lock is not accesable when fully lowered because of the leveling mount.
2. No motor brake. wastes time and is a safety concern.
3. Handles should be removable, if the handles contain no triggers or electronics, they serve no purpose under a table besides getting in the way. this would also allow for the angle of the handles to be adjustable, depending on the working position in relation to the tool. You could offer 3-4 different angles with gears/teeth to lock them in position letting the end user decide which is most comfortable for their application. When I tried using my of2000 on my Leigh fmt, the router sits closer to the level of my shoulders, and the handles were angled too far out, stressing my wrists.
In total, i own 6 routers 3,110v i use in the U.S., and 3 220v. i use here in Sweden. the way of the future with routers is with interchangeable bases like the bosch 1617evs.system. One motor, the user chooses which base they want to use, and it takes only 30 seconds to switch between a plunge base and say a twin handle. when needed under a table simply remove the motor, bolt it into a router lift. Unfortunately, it is underpowered for running large dia. panel bits.
Is there any possibility of modifying, or making a kit for sale that would allow for through the base height adjustment for my of2000? the concerns of locks and brakes are secondary.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
William.
the of2000 I run only under a table with an incra ls super fence. after looking for the past year for a lift type mechanism to adjust height, I have all but given up and am ready to sell it and buy another makita.
Dedicated tables are a very common application for large routers, but it seems festo has largely ignored this.
the ability to adjust height from the top of the table (from the base of the tool) is very important. My
other problems with the of2000 are.
1. The spindle lock is not accesable when fully lowered because of the leveling mount.
2. No motor brake. wastes time and is a safety concern.
3. Handles should be removable, if the handles contain no triggers or electronics, they serve no purpose under a table besides getting in the way. this would also allow for the angle of the handles to be adjustable, depending on the working position in relation to the tool. You could offer 3-4 different angles with gears/teeth to lock them in position letting the end user decide which is most comfortable for their application. When I tried using my of2000 on my Leigh fmt, the router sits closer to the level of my shoulders, and the handles were angled too far out, stressing my wrists.
In total, i own 6 routers 3,110v i use in the U.S., and 3 220v. i use here in Sweden. the way of the future with routers is with interchangeable bases like the bosch 1617evs.system. One motor, the user chooses which base they want to use, and it takes only 30 seconds to switch between a plunge base and say a twin handle. when needed under a table simply remove the motor, bolt it into a router lift. Unfortunately, it is underpowered for running large dia. panel bits.
Is there any possibility of modifying, or making a kit for sale that would allow for through the base height adjustment for my of2000? the concerns of locks and brakes are secondary.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
thanks,
William.
