The Festool OF 1400 Plunge Router Starter Set is a complete routing system built around the OF 1400 EQ-F-Plus plunge router, designed for woodworkers and cabinetmakers who need edge profiling, dado cutting, and template routing capability without assembling accessories from separate purchases. This is a plunge router kit designed for precision woodworking and production shop routing. It ships in a Systainer SYS3 M 337 with an 8mm router bit set, a SYS3-OF D8/D12 bit organizer, and the FS-OF 1400 guide stop already included.

The router itself runs on a 1400-watt motor with an idle speed range of 10,000 to 22,500 RPM, giving you the low end for large-diameter bits in hardwood and the high end for clean edges in laminate and veneer. A 2-3/4-in plunge stroke handles deep mortises and hinge recesses in a single pass, and the 5/16-in fine depth adjustment range lets you dial in a final skim cut without guessing. The collet range of 1/4-in to 1/2-in (6mm to 12.7mm) covers the vast majority of router bits you'll run into, including the 8mm bits included in this set.

Build quality is where this router earns its price. The extraction hood isn't a bolt-on afterthought — it houses the LM-OF 1400 light module and a chip catcher, keeping shavings out of your line of sight while lighting the cut. The FS-OF 1400 guide stop adds a second layer of control: instead of eyeballing distance from an edge, you set it once against a straightedge or a Festool guide rail and repeat that exact reference on every subsequent piece.

Dust extraction connects through the hood's 1-1/16-in / 1-7/16-in (27/36mm) port, so this router pairs directly with a Festool CT dust extractor for near-zero mess during interior work — a real advantage when you're routing inside a finished space or a client's kitchen. The included chip catcher handles the rest when you're not hooked up to extraction.

Bit storage is handled by the SYS3-OF D8/D12 organizer, which stacks into the Systainer system and keeps your 8mm bits sorted and protected instead of loose in a drawer where edges get nicked. This matters more than it sounds — a chipped cutting edge on a router bit shows up in every profile you cut afterward.

This set is built for cabinetmakers, trim carpenters, and serious DIYers who want to add plunge routing to their shop with a system that's organized from day one rather than pieced together. If you already own router bits and just need the router, this kit still makes sense for the guide stop and organizer alone. It's offered in limited quantities while supplies last, so it's worth acting on if the bundle fits your setup.

The Router Kit That Skips the Shopping List

The Festool OF 1400 Plunge Router Starter Set is the router plus everything you'd end up buying for it anyway, bundled at once.

• Who it's for: Cabinetmakers and trim carpenters who want a plunge router set up for edge work and template routing on day one, without ordering bits and a guide stop separately.
• Why it stands out: The guide stop and bit organizer aren't afterthought add-ons here — they're what separates this from a bare-tool router purchase, and they're both genuinely useful once you're using the router regularly.
• Worth knowing: This is a limited-quantity bundle. If it's still in stock, that's not a sales line — it's actually running low.

• Does this set include a guide rail? No. It includes the FS-OF 1400 guide stop, which is designed to ride along a Festool guide rail or a clamped straightedge — the rail itself is sold separately.
• What size router bits can I use? The included collets accept 1/4-in, 8mm, and 1/2-in shank bits, so both the included 8mm set and most standard router bits will fit.
• How deep can this router plunge in one pass? The OF 1400 has a 2-3/4-in (70mm) plunge stroke, with a 5/16-in (8mm) fine adjustment range for dialing in the exact final depth.
• Can I hook this up to a dust extractor? Yes. The extraction hood's 27/36mm port connects directly to a Festool CT dust extractor for cleaner cutting.