Trend T7 1/2 Inch Variable Speed Workshop Router for Kitchen Fitting, Worktop Joints & Timber Profiling, 2100W, 240V, Black, T7EK

Had cheaper Ryobi before, but bought this when it started playing up. In comparison this is a pleasure to use. Fine adjust is a godsend for precision. Holding position is perfect. Case is solid, spacious, and has straps to keep everything in. Only complaint is it's not router table compatible as it has no lock-on. You still can do it but you have to use a re-usable cable tie to hold the trigger. It's also not immediately compatible with Trend's own tables without some modification to the insert plate (Trend website says you can do it, but you'll have to do some drilling).

A quality item. robust, accurate and powerful .Way better than its price suggests. Comes complete with guides and dust extraction adaptor. Have seen other reviews criticising this item- obviously forgetting the extremely low price . I used it to cot and shape worktops for which it was perfect. Thoroughly recommend it.

Where are you going to find a ½” plunge router of this power and decent quality in this price range? Good but with some design compromises, some which they could have avoided easily enough. Some pros and cons below after a couple weeks of use. BTW: when tightening the collet, it reaches a tightening point that is not yet secure. Turn past that and go to the true tightening point. Similarly when loosening the collet, it gets loose and then reaches a tight point which might tempt one to think the collet is stopping because it’s wide open… but the bit won’t release. Use the spanner to loosen past the tight spot until it gets to the true loose point. Annoying: -Depth stop pulls up 1mm when one tightens the setting. -Includes 2 bushings (nice) but no tool to centre them. -Columns stick towards the end of the plunge, but was able to lube them and so far so good. -No motor brake so it takes a bit to wind down. -Changing router bits usually is done with a router on its back or upside down resting on its top. Not with this router. The top isn’t flat enough to sit upside down (*@!%), and using the topside dust extraction port makes laying it on its back rather awkward. …and the port is flimsy enough that its back can easily pop open with a little inadvertent pressure while the router is laid back. -As others have said, the depth stop rotating turret doesn’t have click indents so that it stops at the right places. Good: -Dust extraction included, top & bottom options! The bottom side dust extraction attaches to the fence so only works on outside straight cuts, but is well positioned for that. The topside extraction port feels flimsy and gets in the way but works well for dados and mortises. Not so well for circle cutting. -Power -Seems accurate -Handles are comfortable. -Fence is better quality and more adjustable than many at the price point. -Integrated circle cutter. -Two bushings included. -If 50mm plunge is enough for your projects, great. If not, increase your budget.

This machine is powerful for all worktop cuts. I used this machine for eight worktop joints - perfect cut with the fast motor speed. I used the trend jig also for worktops which was easy to use. I also used this machine for my corner joints. Using the right router bit I had a great finish- no chipped!!!! Slow and steady for the best finish…!

My first attempt at a masons mitre, I bought a UK made jig sometime ago, just needed a decent 1/2 inch router. I read many reviews of mid range routers and as a occasionally user, didn't want the expense of the preferred models of tradesmen. This trend router, although not the most expensive for this brand worked a treat, I did ensure I bought a 1/2 Inch trend straight cut router bit, because again after reading reviews of cheaper alternatives, it pays to spend on a decent product. In all an excellent tool for the diy market. Just ensure you read all the instructions, and if like me you wish to attempt a masons mitre watch some you tube videos, follow the instruction that come with your jig and you cant really go wrong.

Had one use so far but worked well happy with purchase

Great value and very fast delivery. Highly recommend

This was purchased to cut out a kitchen worktop which seemed like quite a tall ask. Because of the depth it had to have quite a few passes but it done it and left a great finish. It was easy to use, the design is simple. The locking mechanism came loose once whilst using but no damage done. This is a very heavy tool but a great piece of kit.

Includes case and necessary accessories

The quality stands out from the second you open the case. The case its self is study, well designed and everything has a home inside it. The router it's is very powerful and feels lovely to control it. The speed control, depth lock and incremental depth gauge all work really well. Highly recommend this and I hope its a machine for life. Buy once, etc.........