Routers 1010 vs 1400

[RALPH WERNETT]

I'm in the market to add to my small router collection and the reason being, is having to build about 2 dozen dovetail drawers.  I am currently using a PC690 on a 24" Leigh jib and would prefer a lighter unit. Also a unit to use on a track to do dados on larger boards. I do have a couple PC trim routers and a 3hp Delta shaper for doing raised panels, etc.  So I think most things are pointing to the 1010 router. I know I can change my mind within the 30 days - but without having them side by side, I'm looking for someone that has been there and done it.  Thank you.

 

[shed9]

I have both and the 1010 is the preferred choice for me as I find it more stable and easier to control. It comes as standard with guide rail adapter which in itself can be used to add more stability to the router.

That said, the 1400 is more than competent and I suspect you won't regret either purchase.

 

[tiralie]

Welcome to FOG Ralph.
I use my 1010 on the Leigh 24 and for making dados all the time. Great machine for both purposes.
Tim

 

[Sparktrician]

I use the OF 1010 with my Leigh SuperJig 18.  I prefer its lightness and ease to that of the OF 1400 in this case.  You won't go wrong with either, but the OF 1010 really shines here. 

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned the OF1010's superior centering/adjustability of the collar (copy ring)in the dovetail application. This alone would lean me towards it here.

Don't get me wrong, the OF1400 is a fantastic router, but it's a bit much for dovetails.  You mentioned weight. I would bet that the OF1400 is actually heavier than the PC690 that you already have.

The OF1010 is well above the ability of trim routers and won't let you down for bigger bits/cuts either.

 

[Cheese]

I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned the OF1010's superior centering/adjustability of the collar (copy ring)in the dovetail application. This alone would lean me towards it here.

+1 

I choose the 1010 over the 1400 80% of the time. And don't worry about power the 1010 has it in spades. Here's a 50 mm diameter rebating cutter, standing next to a 1/2" diameter router bit, that Festool makes for use in the 1010.

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[jeffinsgf]

CRG,

Did you happen to notice this thread is almost 9 years old?  [eek]

Not that it doesn't come up again and again and again. (Cheese's beating a dead horse emoji here).

Cheese, how do you like that rabbetting head? Looks impressive.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

[member=7266]jeffinsgf[/member] I didn't notice that at all. How the heck did it get up where I could see it? I wasn't digging?

 

[Bencan]

I prefer the 1010 for most things and for what you are looking to use it for it’s probably better. One thing I’ll say is the accessories are significantly better for the 1400 (edge guide, guide rail adapter) they are also more expensive. You can go wrong with either option though and the 1400 unlocks more options than the 1010

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[Jim_in_PA]

The OF1010 would be the better choice for this of the two routers because it's lighter and has a lower center of gravity. It also supports both .25" and 8mm collets which are what are typically used for dovetail work. I personally still prefer a fixed base router for this kind of thing for even lower center of gravity and easy incremental height adjustability, but that's merely a personal preference. I've used my OF1010 for this work too, with zero issues.

 

[squall_line]

How the heck did it get up where I could see it? I wasn't digging?

Usually some new account holder that is up to no good (spam bot or similar) will find an ancient thread and bump it up to the top.  It may have been at the top when you first navigated to the site but had the spam removed before you clicked in to the topic?

 

[Crazyraceguy]

How the heck did it get up where I could see it? I wasn't digging?

Usually some new account holder that is up to no good (spam bot or similar) will find an ancient thread and bump it up to the top.  It may have been at the top when you first navigated to the site but had the spam removed before you clicked in to the topic?

Must be, I didn't know that was possible? It definitely was at the top.

 

[JSmith]

I just ran this same search tonight!  Love the old threads!  Like a knowledge base of woodworking real world experience!

 

[Michael Kellough]

I just ran this same search tonight!  Love the old threads!  Like a knowledge base of woodworking real world experience!

Exactly!

For info on old tools you should start with old threads, ideally when the tools were introduced.