Best choice for the leigh

[p111dom]

Between the two models which is best for the leigh jigs? The Festool OF1010 or OF1400. Is the extra power of the OF1400 a distinct advantage or its 1.8kg extra weight a disadvantage?

 

[ike]

Definitly go for the extra power. In my experience, go for the 1400W. I found my T5 (850W) on the Leigh didn't have anything like enough power for hardwood (beech). I bought the Bosch twin set (1400W) and it munches easily on oak, beech etc. I suspect you would end up working a 1000W machine very hard on some hardwood jobs.

The 'mid-range' power routers although still fairly weighty (3 -4 kg on average?), are still easy enough to work with on the Leigh jig.

cheers,

ike

 

[jasonB]

I use an Elu MOF177e on mine thats the same as a trend T10/11, DW625 and it has plenty of power.

If you are buying new then get an 8mm collet and 8mm bits as the larger 1/4" shank cutters can chatter giving an oversize cut.

Jason

 

[wizer]

I was never happy with the big Triton on the Leigh, even with the VRS

 

[Calpol]

Was that due to weight Wizer?

 

[p111dom]

Whenever I've seen them demo the leigh at the shows they always seem to use a Festool but I can recall whether it was the small or large(meduim) one. I have a T5 (too under powered) and a T11(too heavy) so I was wanting something in between. So I don't need to go for extra power if I don't need it in this instance. Lighter would be preferable but not if its not powerful enough.

 

[cambournepete]

I'm sure it was the 1400, but perhaps a quick call to Brimarc ?
I use it myself freehand and on a Festool jig, and it's much easier for me than a "normal" router.

 

[wizer]

Was that due to weight Wizer?

weight and sheer bulk. It just didn't feel nice. Although it was manageable.

 

[gasman]

I use a 1010 router with my 18 inch Leigh Superjig and it is easily powerful enough - I have never had a problem routing dovetails even in beech, oak, walnut, mahogany or teak