Choosing the Right Router with

Thinking about getting your first router, but need help determining which one is best for your specific needs? Jason's here to help!
Watch along as Jason breaks down differences in power, collet size, and why these differences matter in different applications and ultimately in making your decision.
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[@theodoreshasta7846]

Jason’s presentation style is excellent. He knows the tools and their applications and speaks clearly and directly with a good tempo. First rate in all respects.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you!🙏

[@robdel99]

Video well done. I have the 1400, my go to router for all ½” shank bits and precision work, a pleasure to use. For ¼” bits, I love my Milwaukee M18 trim router with now two fixed bases as well as the plunging one. For my router table, I use the Bosch 1617 EVS with a Jess-Em lift, Festool router not having an easy to use table solution.

[@giovannymedina3984]

Thanks for the video Jason, I was under the impression the MFK only used 8mm collets, also is the of1010 just as capable as the MFK for edge banding trimming? I would hope to have a bit more versatility with a router than just edge trimming that the MFK does. Thanks.

[@Mike-dn4ju]

Great video! Missing the MFK as I haven’t grabbed a conturo yet. Origin has more capability, hence it got priority last year over the Conturo.

[@williamstead6354]

I suspect most woodworkers, when they start out, think they're going to need a much more powerful router than what they actually need. Dewalt's cordless plunge router can do more than 90% of the things I do with a router. Lovely little machine.

[@tracykooken2606]

ditto with the Makita 18v !! and W A Y cheaper than festool whom seems 2 think they r rollsroyces based on sticker prices !!!😮

[@Mike-dn4ju]

Those are both excellent choices that are capable of making a giant mess of your shop and lungs. The price is reflective of a company that makes tools of the highest quality and engineering, while paying their employees really well, rather than using child labor in third world countries.

[@williamstead6354]

@@Mike-dn4ju The dust collection on Dewalt's routers works very well. Apart from the cordless version, I've got the larger DW622 as well (not sure if it has a different number in the States), and I'd say its dust collection is at least as good as on any Festool router that I've used. I don't have anything against Festool, btw - own their track saw, dust extractor + domino, and think they are fine tools. I just happen to like Dewalt's routers better.

[@cerberus2881]

I bought the OF1400 based on Jason's take of it, for the casual woodworker.

[@bentswoodworking]

Enjoy!

[@BG-vq9fd]

I liked my 1400 so much I bought a second one. I also have a 700(2 bases) that I have never used.

[@motodoka]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome!

[@ifixbones]

I also bought the 1400 initially. Had it for a couple of years now; I love it!!!! Recently purchased the 700 for trimming, as I also use the small battery powered Dewalt

[@markfoster2833]

I have a 1400 and like it. I do wish it had the form factor of the 2200 however.

[@pctatc66]

Im just missing the 1400 :)

[@runforrestrun1965]

They should make an intermediate routerbetween the 1010 and 1400. Its a shame the 1010 cant take ½” bits and doesnt have quick change bases like the 1400

[@billF2380]

How about use for slab flattening as well as large bits?

[@bentswoodworking]

Definitely the 2200

[@rickbyno2401]

Great video Jason. I have the 1010 and love it.

[@kwilliams2239]

I have both the 1010 and 1400. I find that I use the 1010 >90% of the time. I have a lot of 1/2" bits but find that I don't really need them for hend-held routing. I leave them for the router table. The 1010 is much easier to control and more than enough power for almost all of the bits I really need in a hand-held router.
I bought the 1400 first, really because I thought I needed more power and, frankly, the 2200 scares the crap out of me. It's really too heavy to hold, IMO. The 1400 is plenty.
I've thought abou buying the 700, but it's a lot of $$ for what is basically a corded trim router. If Festool would come out with a cordless version, I'd be waiting at the doorstep of Highland (they inventory everything Festool makes) when they opened in the morning.