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   Jfrostjr | Feb 19, 2008 05:41pm | #1

   I have a 1400 Festool router with one of the Festool "Extractors". (I hate that term, but love the tool!)

   I have been plunge routing though 1 3/4" material and there is NO DUST until the final breakthrough - and then very little. There is a clear plastic device that fits around the bit shank; the vac hose connects to this. It is really slick.

   For edge routing profiles there is a cup-like device that fits to the router bottom plate. Depending on the bit, you might not be able to use the top gizmo. In that case, dust collection is not so good.

   Otherwise the router is great. I really like the one-wrench, ratcheting bit changing. Just press on a toggle and you can ratchet the nut on or off. Hope this helps.

   Frosty

   "I sometimes think we consider the good fortune of the early bird and overlook the bad fortune of the early worm." FDR - 1922

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   bones | Feb 19, 2008 08:44pm | #2

   The thing about festool is they think dust collection first when they design. I don't have that router but am considering it.  I have the domino and ct33e dust extractor.  No dust.  I'll give you a link to the FOG where you will get more feedback than you can shake a stick at.  BTW, prices go up 4/1!

   http://www.festoolownersgroup.com/

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   If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it.
   And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
   
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   Russell | Feb 20, 2008 01:12am | #3

   I got a 1400 just the other day and I tell ya, you won't be disappointed if you decide to get it. The dust collection works really well. It also comes with a chip catcher for when your edge profiling and can't use the dust extractor. They've pretty much thought of everything when it comes to this tool. Definitely the Porche of routers!!! Cheers jointerman.

   Russ.

   http://www.jensenfinefurniture.com
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   jointerman | Feb 20, 2008 09:35am | #4

   Thanks to everyone for their insights on the FT 1400 router. It sounds as if it really does do a good job collecting dust. I haven't been disappointed with either of my other FTs, but its amazing what I try to justify another FT tool. Those FT Systainers are addictive!

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   douglas2cats | Feb 20, 2008 07:10pm | #5

   It definitely works as advertised in the dust collection department. IMHO opinion the only weak feature is the depth stop setup. My old DW621 is much better on that feature. Other than that, the Festool is great.

    

   If you build it he will come.

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   RW | Feb 21, 2008 02:58am | #6

   Love it. Dust collection will depend a little on what you're doing, most smaller profiles and dados you darn near eliminate it completly.

   I wrote a way too long review on that router a bit ago on the festool junkie site but the nutshell of my 2 cents was man, what a router.

   Real trucks dont have sparkplugs

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   Syma | Feb 21, 2008 05:23am | #7

   Hi All,
   I've got the 1400 and the 1010, both amazing routers. By far the most precise best designed routers available. Matched to the guide rail system you can do most anything.NOTE: Buy the centering cone for making sure the guide bushings are concentric with the collet before using the routers or any routers along a straight edge on on a dove tail jig.I use the 1010 on the Akeda jig and it is truly 100% dust free...ZERO dust.