Router Sled for OF2200

[Grev]

I finally broke down and purchased an OF2200 to use with a router sled I'm designing for my TRACKTUBES.  Like all the Festool tools I own, the quality is superb, and the router is a beast, that should chew through those slabs with no problem.  I also have the OF1400, but thought having more hp to spin a 2" surfacing bit was a good excuse to finally make the purchase.

 

[Michael Kellough]

That’s the finest looking router sled I have seen!

 

[luvmytoolz]

Congrats! The OF2200 is the finest router ever made IMHO, it's just a sheer joy to use!

Based on my experience it will handle that 2" cutter with ease!

That sled looks awesome too by the way!

 

[Grev]

That’s the finest looking router sled I have seen!

Thanks .. a lot of testing different designs before I settled on this design.  The roller blocks I used are super quiet and smooth!

 

[Michael Kellough]

That’s the finest looking router sled I have seen!

Thanks .. a lot of testing different designs before I settled on this design.  The roller blocks I used are super quiet and smooth!

What are you using for the other axis?

 

[Sparktrician]

That is the best sled I've ever seen!  [not worthy]  I'm really interested in the details. 

 

[Cheese]

Those roller blocks look very interesting... [smile]. Certainly a lot more reassuring than the usual UHMW fare. It looks like something that's used on a small CNC router gantry.

 

[semenza]

Nice set up. In addition to the 2200 being a great router it is a good choice for a sled because the DC arrangement and functionality is very good for that usage.

Seth

 

[Crazyraceguy]

You guys are eventually going to talk me into one of those beasts. I just keep hearing so much good about them.

 

[luvmytoolz]

You guys are eventually going to talk me into one of those beasts. I just keep hearing so much good about them.

Do it! Do it! ;-)

In all seriousness though, it is a sensational router, the best I've ever used by far. Insanely powerful but smooth and beautifully balanced.

 

[Cheese]

You guys are eventually going to talk me into one of those beasts. I just keep hearing so much good about them.

Keep your eyes on the Festool Recon site, they move through there on a fairly regular basis. The one I purchased was offered up at over 30% off list.

 

[Sparktrician]

You guys are eventually going to talk me into one of those beasts. I just keep hearing so much good about them.

I bought mine 12 years ago.  My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.  Go for it! 

 

[DynaGlide]

While I owned the 2200 I thought it was incredibly nice. It just didn't fit into my workflow so I sold it for what I paid more or less. If your work justifies something that big I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up.

For me the 1400 is my workhorse. I sold off the 1010 and 2200. A cordless DeWALT trim router with an aftermarket 8mm collet took over for the 1010 and has surprisingly good dust collection. I'll probably get one or two more of them if I see a good sale since it's such a nice little router and I'd like to leave them setup for different tasks. I use the 1400 whenever I can since I like it so much.

Matt

 

[Grev]

That’s the finest looking router sled I have seen!

Thanks .. a lot of testing different designs before I settled on this design.  The roller blocks I used are super quiet and smooth!

What are you using for the other axis?

For the Y axis I use my TrackTubes with a UHMW slide that rides in the top track ... but also tried
some SBR16 linear rails I bought on Amazon.  I probably like the TrackTubes a little better because they slide smoother/quieter, and are easier to set up, but the linear rails are a close 2nd. The design allows any extrusion, like 8020, to be used also.  Full disclaimer .. this started as a personal project, but kind of got obsessed with it so now I'm fine tuning it and it will be a product [member=74197]BristolArtisanCo[/member] sells in the future.  He also sells the TrackTubes.

 

[Grev]

While I owned the 2200 I thought it was incredibly nice. It just didn't fit into my workflow so I sold it for what I paid more or less. If your work justifies something that big I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up.

For me the 1400 is my workhorse. I sold off the 1010 and 2200. A cordless DeWALT trim router with an aftermarket 8mm collet took over for the 1010 and has surprisingly good dust collection. I'll probably get one or two more of them if I see a good sale since it's such a nice little router and I'd like to leave them setup for different tasks. I use the 1400 whenever I can since I like it so much.

Matt

I get what you're saying .. my 1400 and trim routers handle all the work I do now. I bought the OF2200 specifically for the router sled and wanted more power to spin a 2" surfacing bit and bit extender (if needed).  I've tried both with the sled and really glad I got the 2200 ... there is a noticeable difference!

 

[Crazyraceguy]

While I owned the 2200 I thought it was incredibly nice. It just didn't fit into my workflow so I sold it for what I paid more or less. If your work justifies something that big I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up.

For me the 1400 is my workhorse. I sold off the 1010 and 2200. A cordless DeWALT trim router with an aftermarket 8mm collet took over for the 1010 and has surprisingly good dust collection. I'll probably get one or two more of them if I see a good sale since it's such a nice little router and I'd like to leave them setup for different tasks. I use the 1400 whenever I can since I like it so much.

Matt

That is honestly the reason I haven't, to this point. Because of my work (and personal silliness) I have a bunch of routers, many dedicated to one specific task. Most of them are fairly light duty, so Makita or Bosch trim routers do the deed. The OF1010s are somewhat in there too, dedicated, but not as intensely. I have 2 Milwaukee 1 3/4 HP fixed-base units, one with a flush-trim, the other a pattern bit. That leaves the OF1400 for any odd thing that pops up. I try to do the heaviest cuts on the router table, if possible, those are the big 3 1/4 HP Tritons. A big hand-held is not really a requirement, so I still don't have an OF2200.

 

[luvmytoolz]

A big hand-held is not really a requirement, so I still don't have an OF2200.

Hmmmff....requirement make you must..OF2200 get you must....hmmmf!

 

[flair woodworks]

Congrats on the purchase. The micro-adjust on the OF 2200 is nothing short of amazing (in my opinion). The sled looks awesome. Don't worry about any noise from the bearings; if the router is running, you won't hear it  [cool]

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Congrats on the purchase. The micro-adjust on the OF 2200 is nothing short of amazing (in my opinion). The sled looks awesome. Don't worry about any noise from the bearings; if the router is running, you won't hear it  [cool]

Is it loud? My Triton routers are very quiet, nearly silent at the lowest speed. (Like you would forget it was running type of quiet.)