Thinking about getting the OF 1400 router

mcooley said:
A couple things with regards to 1400 ergonomics. I like the handle but it needs more grip. The unit is heavy and holding it simply by the handle between using it means it can slip out of your hand. The knob for locking it is also not ideal after you have plunged it. If they had put a "locking button" on top of the unit it would have made more sense or in addition to the knob. There is also no LED light on the unit. The dust shroud is not great and eventually cracks. If someone could please design a better 3D printed one then I think many would buy it. All in all the unit works well but some of the features need to be revised.

Lastly, the track guide is flimsy and again if there was an aftermarket option made of say aluminum or at least more metal parts for a more exact fit and better balance when using it then that too would be a best seller etc.
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The handle on the 1400 is my only beef with it. I have the older OF900 and the handle on that is perfect for one handed routing and general handling. The OF1400's handle however is a bit on the large side and more difficult to swing around and wield one handed. If it simply had some finger grip indentations in the molding that would have given a much better grip and solved the handling of it. I don't understand why that very simple aspect didn't occur to the design team.
 
[member=75933]luvmytoolz[/member] you're right. It's a bit heavy for one handed use in the first place, but a more form-fitting handle would definitely help.
 
Well y’all convinced me!  My OF 1400 should be here tomorrow!

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