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Post by jimbouk on Mar 9, 2016 7:57:01 GMT -5
The dewalt I have has similar dust extraction to that of the big festool. That's why I got it.
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Post by holmz on Mar 9, 2016 12:28:54 GMT -5
Dust extraction is still excellent on the 1010. The oblong connection port is a small annoyance on an otherwise highly capable router. Maybe the LO-50 is for you? I like mine, and it seems very close to the 1400 in feel, but in <= 8-mm. Back to the thread title... I was thinking an LO-65 as it come fit in an Erika, will the 2200 fit in an Erika? As when things get large... then a table, maybe I should look at a Trition.
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2016 13:36:27 GMT -5
As I understand, there is no router lift mechanism for the erika plate. Aaron could clarify. Right now I'm not sold on it as a table solution
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Post by rizzoa13 on Mar 9, 2016 14:42:09 GMT -5
Within the next 2 months im going to be adding a router to my Erika on the right side. Im going the Incra route and once I get the incra rails on the erika I'll make a table insert out of some UMWHE (or whatever the hell that acronym is) plastic and put a router lift plate into it.
I'd like to leave the router and incra positioned on there and if I need to knock it down just remove that whole setup from the Erika at the rails. When not using the router I'll drop it jnder be table and use the incra positione for rips and still have the sliding table with the miter gauge on the left for crosscuts. Could be reaaaaaally sick if it works out.
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Post by GhostFist on Mar 9, 2016 15:00:38 GMT -5
Well now you owe us pictures of your set up
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Mar 9, 2016 16:22:47 GMT -5
Nope, the 2200 will not fit under an Erika, none of the FT routers will, not without some sort of adapter.
John
edited to add: Rizzo sound awesome, let us know how it goes.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Mar 9, 2016 16:48:01 GMT -5
There is no router lift on the erika table. The incra sound like a good idea. For myself it's not a deal breaker as I tend not to be doing multiple set ups and having a separate router table is something I don't have room for. The mafell routers fit on easily and others need the adapter plate. The set you go for really depends on work flow and room you may have. Personally if I was ghostfish I would go for separate set ups of the erika and router table
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Post by rizzoa13 on Mar 10, 2016 10:34:17 GMT -5
Just ordered the Incra ls wonder fence for it! For anyone interested you get the saws top version as it works for saws up to 38" deep and the Erika is around 37".
Could be 4-6 weeks but once it's in I'll do a pictorial on the install.
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Post by holmz on Mar 10, 2016 17:25:17 GMT -5
Just ordered the Incra ls wonder fence for it! For anyone interested you get the saws top version as it works for saws up to 38" deep and the Erika is around 37". Could be 4-6 weeks but once it's in I'll do a pictorial on the install. Does it change how you order the Erika?
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Post by rizzoa13 on Mar 10, 2016 19:36:09 GMT -5
Not sure I follow Holmz but I'll try to respond anyway. I ordered te Erika with the sliding table and accessories. I also bought the router table leaf and the 2 rails necessary to mount in on the right hand side. If your going to get the incra rails and positioned you wouldn't need the 2 Mafell rails and router table.
The important part is buying the saw stop version of the incra stuff as it's made for deeper tables like the Erika.
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Post by huntsgemein on Dec 2, 2016 2:18:01 GMT -5
There's one fundamental difference between the big Mafell & the rest.
The Mafell has no less than SIX main bearings on that armature shaft. I don't know about the Scheer machines, but all the rest get along with a mere 2 or 3 only. In my experience with Elu/DeWalt routers, these shaft bearings are the routers' most commonly required consumable part. Due I suspect to dust ingestion whilst inverted.
Mafell is therefore just about the only manufacturer to date to seriously address this issue. The Festo will probably be your friend at least until the next gimmick-rich model comes along. A Mafell is rather destined to be a friend for life.
Another salient fact is that Festo's rare truly great tools have remained unchanged for the past 30 years or more. Their (comparatively) poorer quality tools require frequent updates just to keep up with the competition. Patents only last 25 years or so.
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Post by matchesder on Mar 10, 2017 16:50:36 GMT -5
After I wasn't satisfied with the OF1400, I had a look at some other routers. I did not want to spend so much money on a router. As I got the LO 65 Ec in my hands... this is one hell of a tool! I had the OF2200 and the LO 65 Ec at the same time. The OF2200 has some nice things on it. What I find really nice is that you can - in one position - fine adjust the depth. Like with the additional handle that is avalable for the DeWalt and Trend routers. Then of course the dust collection system and the tool less mount of guide bushes and so on. BUT: it was the same which I dont like on the OF1400. In the plunge bars is to much play. OK, this obvously doesnt matter for most. The Mafell on the other side: Yes, you have to screw the guide bush, but it is centered just perfect and it won't move at all. The plunge mechanism is so good. There is hardly any play noticable. Also the dust collection is very good. Just while using the parallel fence you have to come up with some solution. I only have three points to critisize: 1. The plunge depth is a litte "low" especially for such a big router, even the OF1400 has more to offer. 2. The dust collection adapter wont come of with a cutter (to long) installed 3. My big 56 mm 45° bevel cutter doesn't fit (it does on the OF1400) Overall I really like this machine. In fact I was so impressed that I started to by more from Mafell. Replaced the TS55 with MT55, Trion with P1. I struggled a lot if and which table saw to buy or not. After the LO 65 it semmed clear. It had to be a Erika. Because I need the OF1400 for the big bevel cutter and I actually like the machine despite it's imperfection I put it in a table, actually to the side of the Erika. Find Pictures attached. I made a plate that holds the Incra Magnalock whith the router screwed to it. For convenience I fitted the Festool hight adjustmend from the CMS System. For me, this works just fine. The double locking of the OF1400, the ratchet mechanism, the plunge depth and the ability to plunge "below" the base makes the machine perfect for the job.
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