A bit of humour with my new Trend T3EK router...

[Permutation_Jim]

My trusty little Bosch 500A, bought used, lacks one essential accessory... the snap-on dust collection port. Having looked in vain for a replacement, I finally decided to replace the whole lot with a comparable Trend kit, with all the candy. A commission to build 14 computer workstations for a local primary school gave the purchase a deadline.

I picked up a new Trend T3EK kit on eBay here for just under £45 delivered. Having had all 3/4" panels cut down to size at B&Q from four by eight sheets, I went on-site with my dust extractor, ready to mill these puppies into life.

The box says it includes three collets. I brought my set of 1/4" bits just aching to shape these workstations. So, you guessed it... two 6mm collets and one 8mm collet. Yes, that's three collets... but no, none of them are of any use to me :x.

Long story short, check your new tools before relying on them for a job. My 1/4" collet is on its way and should be here in two to three days. It's a good thing I didn't throw out the baby Bosch, as it proved a face-saver in the end. :roll:

Once they're done, I'll post photos.

-Jim

 

[OPJ]

I wouldn't throw out the Bosch either - you may well find a time comes where it helps to have two different routers set up with two different cutters! :wink:

 

[Mcluma]

I have the little bosch POF600ACE, which has the variable speed over the 500ace, and i can say it it absolutely unmissable in my workshop, so easy for doing hinges, or a quick round over etc etc, as the machine is so lite,

Yes i also have a Bosch GOF1300 for the heavy duty stuff

It really pays to have two :wink:

 

[DaveL]

It really pays to have two :wink:

How do you get by with only two? I have er hum 6 :roll: but when they are bolted in to a jig or guide system having another one or two can save loads of set up time and that very useful. 8)