Who has a 1010 and 1400 Router?

[Stephen B]

I am considering a 1010 Router which is part if a current promotion down here. I already have a 1400. I am thinking of the 1010 for lighter work such as trimming and trenching. I have just ordered an Edging Plate and  Angle Arm Attachment today. Would this be easier to use on a 1010 or is the 1400 OK here?

If  you have both these routers, how often and for what purposes do you differentiate  your use between each?

With thanks.

 

[Birdhunter]

I confess. I actually own 700, 1010, 1400, and 2200.

The 1400 gets most of my use largely because it handles the 1/2" bits I prefer and it's ergonomics are excellent. The 1010 is delightful to use, but is limited to 1/4" bits. The Big Hog, the 2200, gets used when I'm working really hard wood and taking deeper cuts.

If I could keep only one, it would be the 1400.

 

[peter halle]

Using the two accessories you mentioned is easier with the 1010 due to weight
and position.

Peter

 

[Kev]

Like birdhunter, I have the set and if I was going to get a second of any it would be a toss up between the 700 and the 1010.

[member=19746]Untidy Shop[/member] there's a significant weight deference between the 1010 and the 1400 and a $100 off I'd "generous" for Tooltechnic Oz !

 

[ear3]

That setup is significantly easier on the 1010.  You notice the difference especially when entering and exiting the cuts.

 

[DrD]

Have both the 1010 and 1400, and use the 1010 for virtually all routing.  It is lighter, easier to handle, and all router bits needed for my use are available in 8mm and 1/4" shafts (most of my bits are 8mm).

DrD

 

[Bob Marino]

I agree with Birdhunter, Pete and Ed. Few tools here in the USA were as eagerly anticipated as the 1400 - about 10 or so years ago. And this was mostly because the only router lineup here was the OF 1000 and the OF 2000. Missing was the most popular size router, the mid sized "2 1/2 hp" class router, which accepted  1/2" bits and the OF 1400 became and I believe still is, their most popular sized router - at least here in the USA.
Being smaller and lighter, I find the 1010 easier to use doing edge work and those lighter tasks.

 

[GarryMartin]

Have both the 1010 and 1400, and use the 1010 for virtually all routing.  It is lighter, easier to handle, and all router bits needed for my use are available in 8mm and 1/4" shafts (most of my bits are 8mm).

I'm with [member=19075]DrD[/member] on this one. I have the OF 1010 and OF 1400 and use the OF 1010 most of the time. So much so that the OF 1400 spends almost all of its life in a CMS module to be honest. I wouldn't want to be without either though.

 

[semenza]

I am considering a 1010 Router which is part if a current promotion down here. I already have a 1400. I am thinking of the 1010 for lighter work such as trimming and trenching. I have just ordered an Edging Plate and  Angle Arm Attachment today. Would this be easier to use on a 1010 or is the 1400 OK here?

If  you have both these routers, how often and for what purposes do you differentiate  your use between each?

With thanks.

I don't have both I only have the 1400. But I have used both with the edge trimming accessories. The 1010 is much better for that set up.

Seth

 

[leakyroof]

I own the 1010 and the 1014.  Love both of them and even bought some 8mm shanked router bits to support the 1010.  Usage is dictated by size/heft of work like everyone else.
Haven't had a need to get the 'bigun'.... 2200 since I have a large Porter Cable router in a router table for edge or shaping work.
I bought the edge accessories for the 1010 and yet still find myself watching classified ads here on FOG for a 700 set..... [embarassed]

 

[Stephen B]

Thank you all for your opinions here; I will take them into my considerations before the Festool Aus current discount offer ends on a March 31. Stay tuned.

 

[Cheese]

I own both and I actually try to use the 1010 more often because of its size. It's so small and nimble. The 1400 is nice when you need to use a 1/2" bit in a plunge router.

Actually, if the project I'm working on doesn't demand a plunge router, I prefer to use my Milwaukee 5616 BodyGrip router for 1/2" bits. It fits the hand nicely and is extremely easy to guide. It just becomes an extension of your arm and hand.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

I own both and I actually try to use the 1010 more often because of its size. It's so small and nimble. The 1400 is nice when you need to use a 1/2" bit in a plunge router.

Actually, if the project I'm working on doesn't demand a plunge router, I prefer to use my Milwaukee 5616 BodyGrip router for 1/2" bits. It fits the hand nicely and is extremely easy to guide. It just becomes an extension of your arm and hand.

I always liked this router when I tried it in the store - it did seem to fit the hand very nicely. I just wish it had dust collection.

 

[Cheese]

I always liked this router when I tried it in the store - it did seem to fit the hand very nicely. I just wish it had dust collection.

It's a real nice/comfortable 13 amp, variable speed router but the dust collection is nonexistent and the plunge base they offer for it is horrendous, a real POS. Actually those are the 2 major reasons I picked up the 1400.

 

[yetihunter]

I am considering a 1010 Router which is part if a current promotion down here. I already have a 1400. I am thinking of the 1010 for lighter work such as trimming and trenching. I have just ordered an Edging Plate and  Angle Arm Attachment today. Would this be easier to use on a 1010 or is the 1400 OK here?

If  you have both these routers, how often and for what purposes do you differentiate  your use between each?

With thanks.

I don't have the edge plate, but I do have both routers and I certainly wouldn't enjoy using it on the of1400.  The only negative with the of1010 is that the chip catcher is screwed in instead of the lovely setup on the of1400.  That's a shame because it's great for things like chamfers, bevels and roundovers.  I happen to have just ordered the VS600 dust extraction hood that connects to the guide rods to hopefully satisfy my laziness. 

Be mindful that, in the US, 8mm router bit shanks are an international mailorder item.  Meanwhile, I can drive twenty minutes and buy Whiteside 1/4" and 1/2" bits, off the shelf, for a dollar or two more than Taiwan's offerings.  Thus, any advice from the states may be under the mindset that the of1010 is a beefed up 1/4" router.

Anyway, I certainly appreciate having both. 

 

[DrD]

[member=19475]yetihunter[/member]

Check out Lee Valley; they actually have a whole section of 8mm shank router bits that if ordered from the US, ship from New York state.  I've been quite happy with these bits and continue to buy them.

DrD

 

[kdzito]

Have both the 1010 and 1400, and use the 1010 for virtually all routing.  It is lighter, easier to handle, and all router bits needed for my use are available in 8mm and 1/4" shafts (most of my bits are 8mm).

DrD

same reasons as why I like the 1010 over the 1400.

 

[tjbnwi]

I own multiples of all the current Festool routers, I set them up for the task(s) at hand with different bits. Swapping bit sis a waste of time to me.

Tom

 

[Kev]

I own multiples of all the current Festool routers, I set them up for the task(s) at hand with different bits. Swapping bit sis a waste of time to me.

Tom

[member=4105]tjbnwi[/member] that sounds expensive .. I hope you don't have too many bits [wink]

To date I've tended to leave the 2200 in the CMS module and the 1400 doesn't do regular repeat jobs for me. I could easily see another 1010 and 700 in the near future, but some of the other brands are making interesting stuff now and a defection isn't off the cards!

I am surprised there hasn't been another router bit connecting format developed (that I know of) ... I find it the most tedious part of tools setups and can well understand an active woodworker having a lot of ready to go routers on the shelf!

 

[tjbnwi]

I own multiples of all the current Festool routers, I set them up for the task(s) at hand with different bits. Swapping bit sis a waste of time to me.

Tom

[member=4105]tjbnwi[/member] that sounds expensive .. I hope you don't have too many bits [wink]

To date I've tended to leave the 2200 in the CMS module and the 1400 doesn't do regular repeat jobs for me. I could easily see another 1010 and 700 in the near future, but some of the other brands are making interesting stuff now and a defection isn't off the cards!

I am surprised there hasn't been another router bit connecting format developed (that I know of) ... I find it the most tedious part of tools setups and can well understand an active woodworker having a lot of ready to go routers on the shelf!

Purchased most of them used, the vast majority were never used until I got them.

I have a 2200 in on the CMS plate, and others for free hand work. I do a good amount of solid surface fabrication, so the big bits get turned with the 2200.

Tom