On 02/09/2016 08:45, jim wrote:

a used Trend FT2000e router has been offered to me, all seems
there incl instructions!

Any opinions on the machine?

Lots of power and good for use in a table with its built in fine height
adjuster. Speed control also covers a big enough range (i.e. goes low
enough to make large cutters spin slowly enough).

The motor is a little harsh sounding though.

Also it appears to be a bargain so what checks would be advised
before buying?

Smooth plunge with no detectable wobble on its legs. Depth lock that
works and stays on. Check with a cutter in it for runout in the the
spindle (using a bearing guided cutter and resting a scrap of wood
against the bearing while its running will let you "feel" any wobble or
vibration.


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Cheers,

John.

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