Which router

ben_r_ said:
Birdhunter said:
I think the 1400 is too pretty a router to bury under a router table especially when a PC motor and a lift does a better job at a cheaper price.
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And me MUCH more powerful! There is nothing better than the Porter Cable 7518 in a nice Incra, Woodpeckers, Benchdog, etc lift in a good solid cast iron router table top and steel stand! I love it!
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And something like a Triton where the language is 230v and there is no PC router in 230v.

If the 1400 was half the cost of a 7518, then one could make an economic case for using the wrong tool... Otherwise it is an absurdity.
 
amt said:
I don't like routers where the dust attachment has to be added/removed, like to the 1400.  They tend to break eventually or get lost.  The 1010 is a joy to use. 
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Hate that dust port setup on 1010. It sits to low, can't be removed and interferes with guides, jigs, router sleds, tight spaces, and stuff around. Much prefer upward facing ports like 2200.
 
I just got a 1400 for my bday(first router ever) and it's been awesome to use.  With the guide rail stop I can line up on a plywood panel to route a dado.  No worries about shelves being slightly off - I can cut all three sides of a cabinet in one go.
And no need to lug a huge sheet of plywood onto my dinky tablesaw or setup dado blades.

Kind of the same principle why I really like the TS55 vs. using my tablesaw.  It's just so much easier for me to setup and use. 

Edge profile has been pretty easy as well - IE 1/4" roundover bit.  The 1400 has a super smooth start and plenty of power.  It hasn't jumped around on me unless I did something stupid (move into wood before full speed).
Where it gets a little challenging is if you're standing it on a narrow profile like the edge of 18mm plywood.  Trickier to balance vs. cutting from the face of the plywood.  However, with a little bit of setup you can rig up another board on the side of your piece to give the router extra support.
If I had money/space for multiple routers I could see where a little panel router would excel at the 'on edge' routing.  Otherwise, the 1400 seems like the winner to me.

The removable dust collection is okay... as long as I remember to install it before I install some of my longer bits... :)
Otherwise, dust collection works well with my CT26 cranked up.  The chip collector that attaches to the bottom is kind of a pita though.  Easy to clunk into corners if you're trying to work in a tight spot like a drawer box.

 
And something like a Triton where the language is 230v and there is no PC router in 230v.
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PC made the 7519 router in a 220v model for years.  Countertop shops used to love em.  Pretty sure it was discontinued after Black @ Decker took over.
 
Porter Cable router 874203 is also 240 volt. It is used under the table in Onsrud inverted pin routers and while unfortunately discontinued by PC, replacements are still available from Onsrud stock (at Onsrud prices).
 
I think I may be leaning more towards the 1400 now. It says it comes with the collet for the 1/4" and for the 8mm. Is it 1/2" standard then?
 
jimmy986 said:
I think I may be leaning more towards the 1400 now. It says it comes with the collet for the 1/4" and for the 8mm. Is it 1/2" standard then?
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Yep.
 
jimmy986 said:
I think I may be leaning more towards the 1400 now. It says it comes with the collet for the 1/4" and for the 8mm. Is it 1/2" standard then?
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I am pretty sure the 1400 (in the US) comes with 1/4" and 1/2" collets. Which seems to be indicated on Festool USA site. Maybe the 8mm also? There have been different package configurations over the years. I can't imagine that it doesn't include the 1/2" since it is designed to be able to handle that size.

Maybe [member=101]Festool USA[/member]  can get a definite confirmation on exactly which collets are currently included with the 1400 router?

Seth
 
The 1400 use to include 3 collet ,8mm,1/4 and 1/2 .Now it only come with 8mm and 1/4 .I don't understand why they didn't take out the 8mm instead of the 1/2 .Most of the router bits in the US is 1/4 or 1/2 .
 
[member=41042]jimmy986[/member]

The Of1400 is nice I've never had it stall or slow up

I got mine and had to buy the 1/4 collet (which cost £40 and has a different size spanner )

But having said that it is a really smooth powerful router

I wouldn't be without it. And will probably get another

Mick
 
VW MICK said:
[member=41042]jimmy986[/member]

The Of1400 is nice I've never had it stall or slow up

I got mine and had to buy the 1/4 collet (which cost £40 and has a different size spanner )

But having said that it is a really smooth powerful router

I wouldn't be without it. And will probably get another

Mick
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Hi Mick,

The Festool collets (for the OF1400 and OF2200) all have the same size spanner - did you buy a third party collet?

Peter
 
I bought my OF1400 this year and it came with all three collets. Maybe it was old stock don't know but I doubt I will run into many 8mm bits here in the states. Still, I think the router should come with all three wherever it's sold. When I have bought any of my other routers they all came with 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets except for those that are 1/4 inch only.
 
ishmerc said:
The 1400 use to include 3 collet ,8mm,1/4 and 1/2 .Now it only come with 8mm and 1/4 .I don't understand why they didn't take out the 8mm instead of the 1/2 .Most of the router bits in the US is 1/4 or 1/2 .
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Festool is made in Europe.
The more common small size in Europe is 8-mm over 6-mm or 1/4".

They know everyone with want 1/2" . (which would not fill me with glee)
 
ishmerc said:
The 1400 use to include 3 collet ,8mm,1/4 and 1/2 .Now it only come with 8mm and 1/4 .I don't understand why they didn't take out the 8mm instead of the 1/2 .Most of the router bits in the US is 1/4 or 1/2 .
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[member=48572]Shane Holland[/member]

If you visit Toolnut, and look for the Festool 1400 router, it indicates that all three collets are included:

Includes:

(1) 1/4" Collet
(1) 8 mm Collet
(1) 1/2" Collet
 
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