Absolute Junk. Mine was only doing very light occasional DIY work, went through 2 speed controls in 6 months, then came to use it again after it's warranty had expired. Speed control failed again, Trend were not interested\helpful whatsoever.
Router advice please....
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Small routers are useful sometimes but don't forget that 95% of what a small router can do can be done with a large router - the reverse is far from true. I use a Bosch POF50* because its size and light weight sometimes make it convenient, but I can't recall ever using it because I couldn't have used the large one.
* a router of this design will fit a drill stand with a 43mm collar, which can be very useful.
* a router of this design will fit a drill stand with a 43mm collar, which can be very useful.
Hornbeam
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I have a trend clone 1/4 inch router you can have FOC (FERM). I am going past preston on the 8th Nov. Drop me a pm if you want it. It does need a couple of yhumbscrews but otherwise all there
Ian
Ian
Etaf
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As an aside
you need to use foodsafe glue or any finish
have a look at peter millard chopping board videos
and rag n bone brown
maybe wrong -
you need to use foodsafe glue or any finish
have a look at peter millard chopping board videos
and rag n bone brown
maybe wrong -
Routers can and do vary in quality. I have a Trend T4 ( bought in impulse at a show ) and it vibrates so badly with a heavy bit that it is unusable.
For the kind of job you describe you will need a fence or a wheeled bracket to run along the edge. It should also be a plunge router and a plunge base is of course an extra for the basic trim routers. I stick to Makita routers as they are modular and very smooth in operation. Makita also make their own range of guide bushes which are actually very useful as the need arises.
For routing a groove in a board I would drill a small hole first to allow the router bit to plunge without grabbing the wood. Just buy one good router bit to do the job and they will last a lifetime.
For the kind of job you describe you will need a fence or a wheeled bracket to run along the edge. It should also be a plunge router and a plunge base is of course an extra for the basic trim routers. I stick to Makita routers as they are modular and very smooth in operation. Makita also make their own range of guide bushes which are actually very useful as the need arises.
For routing a groove in a board I would drill a small hole first to allow the router bit to plunge without grabbing the wood. Just buy one good router bit to do the job and they will last a lifetime.
For routing a groove in a board I would drill a small hole first ...
In 40 + years I've never done that.
In 40 + years I've never done that.
You have 40 years experience. unlike the OP.For routing a groove in a board I would drill a small hole first ...
In 40 + years I've never done that.
I didn't have 40 years experience when I first did it.
Victorthesecond
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Ok....this has now advanced beyond a router question!
That's because I've spent the morning looking for a suitable hardwood but not been able to source anything suggested other than.......a piece of sycamore that a local limber yard has kindly chopped straight off a trunk for me. So, my original plan to make a board has now moved to a different idea and I'll be seeking your expert advice under a new thread......"Live edge chopping board".....
That's because I've spent the morning looking for a suitable hardwood but not been able to source anything suggested other than.......a piece of sycamore that a local limber yard has kindly chopped straight off a trunk for me. So, my original plan to make a board has now moved to a different idea and I'll be seeking your expert advice under a new thread......"Live edge chopping board".....
Victorthesecond
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Wow, Ian that;'s very kind of you! I am bogged down with a couple of medical appointments on the 8th, but could be around after 3.30?
Victorthesecond
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Ok thanks. Umm, when you say "thumbscrews are missing", is that something easily solved? I know, it sounds picky.... Have a good day in the lakes, hope the weather is kind!
Hornbeam
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Its just a couple of these to hold the fence bars. I think they are M5 or M6 thread
https://www.vital-parts.co.uk/style...t2zuFIUT-2xT-V4zuhQy-9oXkldmrBmYaArTPEALw_wcB
https://www.vital-parts.co.uk/style...t2zuFIUT-2xT-V4zuhQy-9oXkldmrBmYaArTPEALw_wcB
And when you get them, put a little spring on them to stop them working loose and getting lost again.
HamsterJam
Let’s take it apart to see what’s inside….
Thanks although it is a shame.
I have two ancient Bosch POF500s which I think the Trend T4 is modelled on.
I like the POF500s a lot although I wish they took standard guide bushes and to a lesser extent had variable speed both of which the T4 has. I have a trend universal base plate but it restricts the plunge depth too much and I am not a fan of collet extensions.
HamsterJam
Let’s take it apart to see what’s inside….
I have only once used a POF500 because my half inch router was too big.
We had a door with no drip channel cut into the underside of the weather bar allowing water to seep in. The base plate on the POF500 was small enough to run against the bottom of the door and rout a suitable groove. (I did double check for nails and screws first
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