Trend T12EK - 2300W 1/2" Variable Speed Plunge Router 240V UK

High-performance trade-focused plunge router with advanced safety features, engineered to deliver reliable, fast, accurate cuts. Perfect for lock fitting, worktop joints and timber profiling.

• Powerful 2300W Motor with Full Wave Electronics delivers consistently high power, torque and speed, and features soft-start to prevent kick-back.
• 80mm Plunge Depth is ideal for deep cutting applications. Perfect for lock fitting, worktop joints and timber profiling.
• Trend Base Configuration is a standardised pattern of fixing holes that allow routers to be attached to a range of compatible tables, jigs and accessories.
• Precision Centring System features a unique guide bush centring pin and adaptor plate that ensures perfect concentricity between cutter and guide bush for pinpoint accuracy with routing jigs.
• Auto-Lock Plunge Lever allows users to quickly, accurately and safely reposition the plunge position without releasing the handles.
• Anti-Restart Protection prevents the router from accidental start-up if the trigger lock-on switch is engaged, and the power supply is interrupted or lost and restored.
• 7-Level Variable Speed Control ranges from 9,000 to 22,000rpm, giving the user total control across a range of cutters, materials, and applications.
• Top-Mount Cyclone Extraction with enhanced dust adapter efficiently clears debris to give users 360° visibility and prevent extraction hoses from ‘snagging’.
• Ergonomic Inclined Handles support a natural wrist position, reduce strain, and increase control when routing with arms outstretched.
• Quick-Set Depth Post with rack & pinion 1.0mm indexed increments and zeroing function for fast, easy adjustment.
• Micrometer Fine Height Adjuster features 0.1mm increments and an easy-to-read display for precision depth adjustment.
• Integrated Power Trigger bult into the inclined handle for precise and safe control of the router’s on/off function.
• Micro-Adjustable Side Fence with adjustable facings and 0.1mm increments for accurate edge rebating, grooving and moulding.
• Automatic LED Work Lights allow users to accurately position the cutter in low-light situations, prior to engaging the material and making costly errors.
• Phosphor Bronze Bushings are corrosion resistant, durable and self-lubricating to prevent racking and deliver a smooth, accurate plunge action.
• Anti-Scratch Base Plate made from replaceable, smooth Phenolic materials for a low-friction routing experience.
• Integrated Router Rest provides users with a safe way of changing cutters whilst preventing debris from entering motor vents.
• Wide Base Aperture to suit large profile and jointing cutters.
• ER Style Collet utilises a double-locking safety design to prevent accidental cutter ejection and a multi-slit profile for concentric clamping to the cutter shank.
• 3-Position Rotating Turret is used to pre-set plunge depth limits for fast, repeatable batch and stepped cutting.
• *3 year warranty – Online registration required
• Not suitable for router table use.