Product Overview
The Trend T8EK is a 2200W 1/2" dual-mode plunge router that is trade focused and engineered for both hand-held and router table use.
It is ideal for lock mortising, kitchen fitting, worktop jointing and timber profiling.
Key Features of the Trend T8EK
- 80mm Plunge Depth is ideal for deep cutting applications. Perfect for lock jigs, worktop joints and timber profiling.
- Precision Centring System to ensure perfect concentricity between cutter and guide bush for pinpoint accuracy with routing jigs.
- Router Table Compatible with height adjuster to easily and safely change cutting height from above the table.
- Constant Speed Control monitors the spindle RPM and adjusts automatically to maintain cutter speed for smooth and consistent cuts.
- 11-Level Variable Speed Control offers precise control across a wide range of cutters, materials and applications.
- Vertical Extraction Spout prevents extraction hoses from ‘snagging’ on jigs and materials.
- Twin LED Worklights illuminate the cutting area to improve safety and accuracy in low-light situations.
- Extra-Wide 75mm Base Aperture to accommodate over-size cutters, such as panel raisers.
- 7-Position Rotating Turret with pre-set plunge depth limits for fast, repeatable batch and stepped cutting.
- Micro-Adjustable Fence with Extraction Port featuring adjustable facings and 0.1mm increments for accurate edge rebating, grooving and moulding
- Fine Height Adjuster with an easy-to-read display for precision depth adjustments. 1 rotation equals 2mm height adjustment.
- Trend Base Configuration is a standardised fixing pattern of holes that allow routers to be attached to a range of compatible router tables, jigs and accessories.
- Ergonomic Inclined Handles feature an integrated power trigger and a soft grip moulding for comfortable operation
- Double Locking Collet prevents accidental cutter ejection while a multi-spline profile ensures concentric clamping of the cutter shank.
- Moulded Carry Case provides safe storage for router and accessories.
- *3 year warranty – Online registration required.
Technical Specifications of the Trend T8EK
Duty Rating: Medium/Trade
Motor Power: 2200W
AC Voltage: 240V
Plug Type: UK 3 pin
Supplied Collet Size: 1/2“
Plunge Stroke (Max): 80mm
No Load Speed: 10,000-26,000rpm
Supplied Guide Bush: 30mm
Fence Rod Length: 360mm
Fence Rod Centres: 84mm
Fence Rod Diameter: 8mm
Base Aperture Diameter: 75mm
Cutter Diameter (Max): 50mm
Dust Spout Internal Diameter: 35mm
Sound Pressure (Lpa): 94.1 dB(A)
Acoustic Pressure (Lwa): 105.1 dB(A)
Hand/Arm Vibration: <3.8m/s2
Weight (Net): 5.8kg
Power Cable Length: 3m
Buy Trend T8EK - 2200W 1/2" Dual-Mode Plunge Router 240V online now from DW Toolshop, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest tool shops
