Trend T7EK 2100W 1/2" Variable Speed Router 240v In Kit Box Reviews

4.5 Rating 46 Reviews

Trend T7EK 2100W 1/2" Variable Speed Router 240v In Kit Box
Trade rated router for multiple routing applications
The Trend T7 1/2" Router is the perfect entry-level router built for Trade Users at a cost-effective price. Featuring a powerful 2100W Motor & Variable Speed Control, the T7 is best in class when looking at a similar price band and even excels in comparison to some higher class routers.
FEATURES

Powerful 2100 watt motor for assured, consistent performance
Soft start motor to minimise start up movement
Trade rated, ideal for worktop fitting
Supplied with 1/2" collet and 1/4" reducing sleeve
Built in fine height adjustment
Micro-adjustable fence for additional end user benefits
Trammel adaptor supplied for circle and curve cutting

SPECIFICATION

Rating: Trade
Voltage: 230 volt
Plunge Stroke: 0-50 mm
Power Input: 2100 watt
Standard Collet Dia.: 1/2"
No Load Speeds: 8-20000 rpm
Dust Spout Size ID: 35 mm
Guide Bush Dia. Supplied: 30 mm
Rod Diameter: 8 mm
Rod Length: 380 mm
Weight: 4.3 kg

NOISE & VIBRATION

Sound Pressure Lpa: 91.0 dB(A)
Acoustic Pressure Lwa: 102.0 dB(A)
Hand Arm Vibration: 3.95 m/s2

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Phone:

01325 370300

Email:

help@powertoolworld.co.uk

Location:

Unit 6, Park 2000, Millennium Way,
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6AR

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“I am a new Router user, never having laid hands on any router previously. So I can only review from that perspective. I find this comfortable to use, easy to handle, and with all the features I thought I might need; I am pleased with the research that I did to end up with this make and model. It is not too powerful for a first time user, more that it's power means there is no struggle. My only slight criticsm, as a reviewer somewhere has commented before, the plunge depth stick doesn't land in the middle of the stepped wheel (the lowest one isn't landed on at all); I haven't looked how to adjust this yet!”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Bought this to try sign making with a jig I bought from Rutland's tool company. Don't think it's a patch on my triton routers . It feels stiff and very awkward to work. Hopefully I'll get the hang off it. But kind off expected better from trend.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Bought this to join two worktops , and the result was really impressive. I’m very pleased with my purchase, and can’t wait to use on other routing projects.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Excellent bit of kit - well made, good fine control, firm control and plenty of power”

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Posted 3 years ago

“A bit of background. I am long retired and did my City & Guilds Craft and Advanced Craft in Carpentry and Joinery some fifty years ago. I recently decided to refit our kitchen - make new doors, fix new worktops etc. and realised that my old MOF96 1/4" router would not be up to the job. I did some research and after rejecting routers from both ends of the price range, hit on the Trend T7EK. I ordered it from Powertool World on June 7th and it arrived on June 9th at the time promised by the carrier. It came in a nice black blowmoulded box which also contained a sliding fence with micrometer adjustment and centring pin, two bushes 15mm and 30mm, a dust extractor, a vacuum adapter, a 24mm spanner, and a black cowl thing which is not mentioned in the instructions - underside dust extraction maybe? It's no lightweight and feels reassuringly solid. I cut out a sink aperture, a pair of mitre joints, and several straight cuts in 40mm worktops using the 30mm bush and a new 12.7mm x 63mm cutter. I did it all the cuts in 10mm steps and every one was perfect. I was very impressed. The on/off switch, the plunge lock, and the 6-speed adjuster are all well placed to use easily. However, I do have a couple of quibbles. You will find it difficult to get 50mm plunge without sliding the cutter out of the collet about 10mm for a final pass. I had to compress the springs pretty hard to get 42mm to cut my worktops, even though I started with the cutter tip flush with the rim of the bush. The depth gauge is made of some die-cast stuff (monkey metal we used to call it) and the locking wing nut makes an indent when tightened. This means that the gauge slides into the nearest indent when you try to adjust it. There are about 20 such indents in mine now. You can adjust it with the micrometer knob of course, but it shouldn't be necessary. The clear plastic dust shroud seems flimsy, especially when the vacuum hose is attached, or when lying the router on its back to change a cutter. Maybe it's stronger than it looks. Despite the above, I would recommend the T7EK, although not for a novice.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Good solid bit of kit, only used it once so far but, pleaded with the quality and great value. Delivered on time as always.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Half inch collet not great router bit came out when using luckily didn’t damage work top”

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Posted 4 years ago

Hi, thank you for your feedback. We are surprised to hear of this as majority of the comments we have received for this router have been very positive. Don’t forget if you believe the product to be faulty in any way you have a full manufacturer warranty in place to address any concerns you may have. Kind regards, Ian@Powertoolworld.co.uk

Posted 4 years ago

“Great value with great features, really smooth and easy to use”

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Posted 4 years ago