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Post by newuser on Sept 4, 2023 22:12:37 GMT -5
Most sites still saying pre-order for September, one uk site mentions 20th.
One thing I’m wondering about is the brake. Theres no mention of electronic braking, is this an obvious addition?
Another video:
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Post by aas on Sept 5, 2023 12:38:07 GMT -5
I'll let you know when it arrives...
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Post by newuser on Sept 16, 2023 0:47:44 GMT -5
Yeah looks like micro adjust sucks which is a pity but not a deal breaker. Bear in mind I have the older 1010 so the depth gauge isn’t as good as the one he is comparing it with.
And yes it has a brake.
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Post by matchesder on Sept 16, 2023 4:11:45 GMT -5
One thing I’m wondering about is the brake. Theres no mention of electronic braking, is this an obvious addition? Now I have one, feel free to ask. I think a motor brake is standard these days. In the first video it looked like the motor was moving when the presenter pushed on it. This is not the case, the clamp seems to be secure enough. Plastic guide bushes seem ok, there is minimal play with some of the rings. I much prefer the implementation of the LO65, even with the slot-head screws. The dust extraction sucks around the guide bush not through it. I have a DIY compass, the router sits in it via a 30 mm guide bush. Here, it is only possible to suck through the guide bush. Therefore, the dust extraction has virtually no effect when I use this compass. Since this is the major use case for me, this is a deal breaker. There is no dust shroud or cover (that I know of). You can put plastic parts in, that aid dust extraction. However, in my opinion the extraction with a cover like on the LO65 or Festool OF's is superior. The upside is you have very good visibility of the router bit. Since I don't usually work free hand, this is no benefit to me. The lever for the collet is hard to operate but fast. The light may be nice but does not turn of when the machine is upside down. So it can be a little annoying. The speed indication LED's do not turn off at all. The collet does not plunge as deep as the base plate. I would prefer if it's possible to plunge deeper.
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Post by matchesder on Sept 16, 2023 4:18:40 GMT -5
The LO55 also has a micro adjust, it is not with clicks, however. LO55 is able to lock it down. You can click the depth stop in the plastic on the base plate. This might come handy with dovetail bits or the likes. The way Elu/DeWalt has done it on the MOF96/DW614 and so on is better I think. However you need a additional part.
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Post by matchesder on Sept 16, 2023 4:21:23 GMT -5
The parallel fence: Compared to what Festool delivers with the OF1010, I'd rather have the plastic part from Mafell with the micro adjust.
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Post by aas on Sept 16, 2023 12:38:13 GMT -5
Mine has still not arrived - delays with the shipments to France...
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Post by alvychippy on Sept 18, 2023 13:30:02 GMT -5
Yeah looks like micro adjust sucks which is a pity but not a deal breaker. Bear in mind I have the older 1010 so the depth gauge isn’t as good as the one he is comparing it with. And yes it has a brake. No bad intentions (only Monday and it's in German), but another eternal "competition" fight start with this vid EDITED: already posted...
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Post by newuser on Sept 19, 2023 22:05:36 GMT -5
The parallel fence: Compared to what Festool delivers with the OF1010, I'd rather have the plastic part from Mafell with the micro adjust. Yes this is an additional function, but I noticed recently that Festool sells this as a separate accessary as well (spotted it on 1010 systainer photo then looked it up). Funnily enough I usually have no need for a light on router but a few days ago was using guide rail to enlarge a square shape on a tray like board and was pitch black in there, I didn’t bother getting a torch but a light would have been quite useful. Talking of guide rail, will be a relief to use it without having to screw on bosch adapter for the Mafell rail but one thing missing from that will be the horizontal adjustment (similar to fence adjust) which is only on the quite expensive additional adapter. Pity they didn’t make fence go in guide rail too a bit like all the ways the p1cc can.
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Post by matchesder on Sept 20, 2023 3:08:13 GMT -5
Yes, Festool is better in this regard. However, I usually use the guide bush or a router with a bearing on the top. Also mostly the parts I'm working on are to small to fit the guide rail. So I have very little need for the guide rail adapter.
The slot in the base of the LO55 is just a slot, no adjustment for play. Still I think in some cases it is good enough. Like a groove for an LED strip or so.
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Post by aas on Oct 15, 2023 23:11:50 GMT -5
I still don't have my LO55... apparently Mafell have a back order of 2700 across Europe, my dealer has 150 ordered and has been told they will receive 3-5 of them in the next week or so... I was one of the first to order so might get mine soon.
A backlog of 2700 (with more orders coming in all the time) is a big deal for a small company like Mafell, that will take a long time to work through, and possibly delay the unicorn - AKA the cordless P1CC...
Meanwhile, retailers across France are happily taking orders with 'In Stock' on their websites. Is it the same where you are?
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Oct 17, 2023 16:34:18 GMT -5
Not available in the US.
John
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Post by alvychippy on Oct 18, 2023 12:38:09 GMT -5
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Post by aas on Oct 18, 2023 22:56:38 GMT -5
Mine's sat in the Post Office waiting for me to have time to go down the mountain to pick it up!
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Post by alvychippy on Oct 23, 2023 9:00:06 GMT -5
Mine's sat in the Post Office waiting for me to have time to go down the mountain to pick it up! If you still haven't picked her up- don't worry, no messy divorce, just a separation... at least over here it's 6 months law
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