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INProfile 5 - The magazine for all Trend UsersTRANSCRIPT
The magazine for all Trend Users
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T3 RouterFor the hobbyist & home craftsman
Latestnew products
Top Table Routingwith the new SRT
SPRING 2002
Biscuit Jointingwith the T20K
Lock JigFitting locks
& latches
For fast and accurate
jointing of timber
and plywood, giving
strong instant joints.
This compact, simple to use jig producesstrong instant screwed joints for use incarcass or frame construction. Fastenedwith high-torque, square drive selftapping screws, these joints are alsosuitable for use in knock-down furniture,or to reinforce glued butt joints. Mountedon a 13mm thick aluminium base, theadjustable toggle clamp, fitted with alarge diameter pad, securely holds thetimber without marking it. Hardenedsteel guide bushes with adjustablecentres ensure accuracy and minimisewear. For use with material of 16 to38mm thickness.
Freephone 0800 487363 for your free2002 Routing Catalogue and details ofyour nearest stockist.
Pocket Hole Jig
£49.95(£58.69 inc. VAT)
www.trendmachinery.co.uk/phj
0800 487363
THE NEWPOCKET HOLE JIG
Jigs and jig making have always been animportant and integral element inrouting, allowing many traditionalwoodworking techniques to be carriedout proficiently while introducing manynew techniques and applications. Trendnot only develop new jigs, but makeavailable the materials, components andinformation to enable the woodworkerto design and make their own.As you will find in this latest edition ofINProfile,Trend have introduced severalnew jigs into their range. However, youwill also find that they have looked tothe entry-level end of the market, inorder to help encourage new crafts-people of all skills, to the concept ofrouting by introducing several lowerpriced, yet technicallyadvanced products.
John PerkinsEditor
15 Sub-Bases Offset and trenching bases for better balance andprecision housings joints
16 Taking the BiscuitAn in-depth look at the T20Biscuit Jointer
18 New CuttersThe latest additions to theTrend cutter range
23 Cut DiamondsKeeping the edge on yourtools
24 New AccessoriesA preview of the latest new accessories added to the Trend range
4 Top TableIntroducing the SRT routertable, a comprehensive designat an economical price
6 In StileThe quick and easy way to fitmortise locks and latches
8 A Touch OfTradition An innovative Mortise andTenon Jig that produces perfecttraditional joints
10 Artworks Carve copies of your favouritepictures and designs with thisfascinating accessory
12 Template RoutingReady cut templates for bothdecorative and practical routing
26 Really SnappyThe latest additions to therange of accessories foruse in Snappy® quickrelease chucks
28 T3 RouterThe ideal router for thehobbyist or the homecraftsman
30 New ProductsMore additions to the Trend product range
Editor John Perkins
Technical advisor Neil McMillan
Design/layout Emma Hughes
PhotographyPhotoworksPerkins Mayow Design
Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd FREEPOST Odhams Trading Estate St Albans RoadWatford HertsEngland WD24 7TR
All Trend products are availablethrough a network of retailers.Please call our freephonenumber for your neareststockist or visit our website.
Freephone: 0800 4 TREND (0800487363) Fax: 01923 [email protected]© Published by Trend Machinery andCutting Tools Ltd. All rights reserved. Nopart of this publication may be reproduced,stored or transmitted in any form withoutprior permission. Our policy of continuousimprovements means that specifications maychange without notice. Trend Machinery andCutting Tools Ltd. cannot be held liable forany material rendered unusable, or for anyform of consequential loss.
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top tableMany routing operations canbe carried out far more easilyand with greater accuracywhen using a router table.Trend’s new SRT router tableoffers a very versatile andinclusive package at anaffordable price
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Curves
Grooves and rebates Mitres
Intended as an economicalchoice for woodworkers newto the craft of routing, the
Starter Router Table has beendesigned to provide a simple touse, accurate and safe routertable that will allow the beginneror experienced woodworker tocarry out a wide range ofrouting operations.It is supplied complete with acomprehensive selection ofguides, guards and accessoriesthat allow the user to carry outall basic routing operations suchas moulding and shaping, mitretrimming, edge planning, groovingand rebating. Fitted with asuitable router it can also lenditself to more complexapplications such as profilescribing and panel raising.Routing operations involvingcurved and irregular shapedwork can easily be carried outusing home-made templates, jigsand workholders.The table is a compact designallowing it to be easily mountedon a workbench or storedconveniently when not required.
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Safety Safety has been one of the main criteria is designing the SRTRouter Table. These features include a no-volt release switch,vertical and horizontal featherboards and dust extraction portson both the fence and top guard. IP
For precision edge planing and mouldingapplications, the out-feed fence has aunique stepped shim that allows theface to be set forward of the in-feed
face and aligned with the cutter.
Insert rings Lead-in pin
Mounting for the T3 router Fence face adjustment
Cutter to fence offsetFeatherboards Parallel scale
Sliding mitre guide
FeaturesPre-drilled to take both the Trend T3 andT5 routers, the circular steel mountingplate on the SRT table can also be drilledto accept most routers up to 1100 watts.For ease of cutter height adjustment, afine height adjuster is recommended.
Vertical and horizontal featherboards areprovided for both safety and precisionwhen routing small section timber ornarrow edge boards. Parallel positioningof the fence across the table can beaccurately achieved using the scales insetinto the table surface.
For wide rebating and groovingoperations, the fence can be set a full
85mm behind the cutter centre.
A set of three cutter aperture insertrings are provided to accommodatevarious cutter diameters. For curvedworkpieces or template applications, alead-in pin is supplied.
An adjustable mitre guide allowsworkpieces to be presented to the fence
face at 90° or any angle up to 45°. A trackis inset into the table surface to accept this
guide or user-made jigs and guides.
ROUTINGWORKSHOP KIT
Includes:SRT Router Table_____£89.95T3EK Router_________£39.95SS8 Cutter Set_______£19.95
Fine Height Adjuster__£9.95TV/8 Project Video ___£9.95
KIT/SRT
£149.95
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glazed and panelled frameddoors and internal hollow coredoors. The Lock Jig will providesubstantial time savings when anumber of similar doors requirelocks fitting. The jig has beendesigned for use in conjunctionwith the Trend Hinge Jig toprovide the complete doorhanging solution.
Router Specification The Lock Jig can be used with anyrouter fitted with a 30mm guide bushand a 12mm diameter long reachcutter. Ideally a 12.7mm (1/2 inch)collet router should be used to takeadvantage of the extra length availableby using a 1/2 inch shank diametercutter Trend TR37x1/2 TC. This willproduce a mortise depth of up to75mm, suitable for most shallowbodied locks and latches.For deeper mortises and when usinga smaller collet capacity (1/4 inch or
8mm shank cutters), the depth can beincreased using an auger or flat bit.
Two sets of steel templates areprovided with the jig, a lettered set(A to D) for the lock body mortiseand a numbered set (1 to 12) for thelock faceplate. When routing thetemplate is securely held to the faceof the jig by two strong magnets.A chart is supplied with the jig forcorrect selection of templates for allpopular locks.LOCK/JIG _______________£69.00
The Trend Lock Jigoffers a level ofprecision and finishthat is difficult toachieve when cuttinglock and latchmortises by hand
A range of templates to suit most popular makesof locks and latches are supplied with the Lock Jig.
Setting-out and chiselling amortise squarely into thethickness of a door stile is not
the easiest operation to undertake.The slightest inaccuracy may wellresult in an ill-fitting lock and a doorthat is difficult to close. However,using the precision of the router anda simple jig, the result will be aperfect fit every time.The Trend Lock Jig is designed toalleviate much of the repetitivenessinvolved in setting-up and ensuresthat each lock mortise and its faceplate recess are cut square andcentral across the door edge. Using aseries of interchangeable templates,
the Lock Jig can be usedfor fitting all popularmakes of mortise
locks, latches anddeadlocks available in the
UK. The jig can be usedon all types of doors
including external
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Spacer fingers areused to raise the jig
from the door edgeto accommodate
the spigot depth ofthe guide bush beingused. Check if theseneed to be used bylaying a straight edgeacross the undersideof the jig.
Trend long reach cutters:TR37X1/2 TC TR12X1/4TC
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Setting outMark the vertical and horizontal centre lines on the dooredge. Position the lock clear of the rail joint, or locate thelock block on hollow core doors. Align the Lock Jig with thecentre lines.
Lock body mortise Fit the relevant mortise template into the jig. Rout out themortise in a series of plunge cuts followed by shallowlateral passes, to straighten the mortise edges.
Fitting the handle and keyhole Use a paper template to align the spindle positions. Start the hole from both sides using an auger bit. A scrap of timber in the mortise will avoid breakout on the inside faces. IP
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Faceplate recessWithout removing the jig, replace the mortise template withthe faceplate template. Set the depth of cut to suit thelock/faceplate and rout the recess using the lock itself as aguide.
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An optional cornerchisel can be used tosquare the ends ofthe faceplate recess.Given a sharp tapwith a hammer, it willcut the 90° cornerleaving the waste tobe lifted with a sharpchisel.C/CHISEL ____£8.95
A unique and innovativejig that parallels theskills of traditionalcraftsmanship
Mortise and tenon joints areused in many forms oftimber construction, such as
frames for panelled doors, carcassesfor furniture and cabinets, legs andrails for tables and chairs.Traditionally mortises and tenons haveeither been cut by hand or by usingdifferent machines for each operation.One method of simplifying the wholeprocedure is to use the router inconjunction with the Trend Mortise
and Tenon Jig. By setting up the jig tocut the tenon, it is automatically setto cut the mortise, ensuring thataccuracy is maintained throughout.No repetitive marking-out is needed,only a quick cutter and guide bushchange to switch between the twoapplications.Simply mounted on the edge of aworkbench, the timber is clampedbeneath the top plate of the jigvertically for tenons and horizontally
A set of five long reachstraight cutters withdiameters of 1/4 to 5/8 inchsuitable for use with theMortise and Tenon Jig areavailable with 1/4 inch or8mm shanks.SET/MT1 ________£39.95
For dust-free working, a dustextraction kit is available toallow connection to a dustextractor.MT/DUSTKIT _____£9.95
American pattern brass guide bushset from 7/8 to 1-5/16 inches and2-1/8 inch. GB/US/D ____£39.00
a touch oftradition
for mortises. The router cutter isthen plunge cut into the timber, thepath of the router being controlledby the selected guide bush and theadjustable top plate template. In thisway both the tenon and the mortiseare finished with rounded endsproducing a perfect fit.The jig is adjustable in both planes toallow angled or compound tenons tobe cut as well as square end tenons.The Mortise and Tenon Jig can also beeasily set up to cut many other formsof mortise and tenon joints, such ashaunched and mitred.Made of steel construction it issupplied complete with integralclamps, five plastic guide bushes, 1inch steel guide bush and one 2-1/8inch guide bush collar and an easy touse set-up bar.MT/JIG ________________£149.95
Guide Bush Sets for the Mortise and Tenon Jig
Optional steel guide bushes.GB222, GB254, GB286, GB302,GB318 ________£5.00 each
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Optional complete set ofimperial 14 plastic guidebushes from 3/8 to 1-5/16inches. GB/SET/3 £19.95
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A centre line is drawn across the endof the timber before it is clampedlightly in the jig. Both ends of thetenon and the tenon length are marked(i.e. cutting depth). These dimensionsmay not be equal when cutting angledor compound tenons.Lay the setting bar flat on the templateend plates and set the timber againstthe edge of the downstand to set theheight. Then use the setting bar tocentre the timber across the templateopening.Select the required tenon width lineson the set-up bar and align them withthe tenon end marks. Slide the endplates up to the template line (markedL and R) and lock the plates inposition.When cutting tenons, use a 5/8 inchdiameter cutter and select theappropriate guide bush from the charton the set-up bar.
Position the router on the top plateand set the depth of cut (i.e. tenonlength) on the router’s depth stop.Feed the router smoothly in aclockwise direction, keeping the guidebush against the template edges.Plunge cut the tenon in a series ofshallow passes.
Square end tenons can be cut bysimply reversing the end plates. Themortise ends will then need to besquared with a chisel.To cut angled tenons, set the verticalguide to the required angle (see mainpicture), butt the timber against it andclamp the timber. To cut compoundangle tenons, set both the verticalguide and the tilting back plate to therequired angles.
Cutting the Tenon
Leave the end plates as set for cuttingthe tenons. Align and clamp the timberhorizontally and tight to the undersideof the top plate. Set the cutting depthslightly deeper than the tenon lengthand cut the mortise in a series ofshallow passes.
When cutting mortises fit the 2-1/8 inch collar fitted to the 1 inchguide bush, then select and fit theappropriate cutter from the chart onthe set-up bar.
When using thin timber sections orwhen clamping one end only, clamp asupport batten beneath the mortisetimber. Other clamp positions areavailable in the back plate to ensurethat all timber lengths can be heldsecurely. IP
The Mortise and Tenon Jig can also be used for drillingdowel holes using the guide bush positions in the templateend plates. To position the cutter (diameter equal todowel diameter), draw the centre lines and dowel centreson the two pieces of timber to be joined. Align them withthe notches on the template guide holes. Fit the 5/8 inchguide bush and the cutter to the router and set thecutting depth to slightly more than half the dowel length.Drill the holes in a series of plunge cuts to prevent thewaste from packing around the cutter. Fit the secondpiece of timber and drill the dowel holes as before.
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Cutting the Mortise
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pre-drawn design can beaccomplished more easily by using acopying attachment such as the TrendRoutasketch.The Routasketch simply links a stylusor follower pin directly above therouter and centred on the cutteraxis. With a drawing or templatemounted on a table above the router,the user can work with a clearunrestricted view, smoothly andprecisely controlling the path of bothstylus and cutter.
Although generally consideredvery much a utilitywoodworking tool, the
router can also be used to producehighly decorative effects, not onlywhen working in wood, but softmetals, plastics and even slate. Onesuch application is the surfaceengraving of drawings, inscriptionsand lettering, ranging from simplename plaques to complex sign-writingand relief carving. Although freehandrouting is not a difficult skill toacquire, repeating or copying a
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Setting upInitially the Routasketch is assembledfitting the appropriate bases andsupport arms to the drawing plateand router.The workpiece is secured to a flatsmooth work surface, leavingadequate space behind and to thesides to allow the stylus to be movedover the whole area of the drawingplate.
artworksReproduce your favourite drawings and designs using the Trend Routasketch
www.trendmachinery.co.uk/routasketch
Cutter and pin alignmentIn order to follow the outline precisely,it is essential that the stylus be alignedwith the cutter axis. This is achievedby using the centring bush andalignment pins supplied with the jig.
Positioning the drawingor templateThe drawing, pattern or a threedimensional template is clipped orotherwise secured to the copy holderor drawing plate mounted above theworkpiece. A double-ended stylus isfitted to the support arm - the pointedend for following two dimensionaldesigns and the parallel pin for three-dimensional templates. The drawingplate base is securely clamped to thework surface.
Adjusting the tableheight Initially the table height is adjusted tosuit the height of the router, leaving a50mm space between the top housingvents and the underside of the table.The stylus support arm should be setabout 30mm above the drawing plateto maintain an unrestricted view overthe drawing/pattern. When following atemplate, the arm should be adjustedto allow the parallel pin to touch thetemplate edges.
Using the RoutasketchSelect and fit the appropriate cutter inthe router collet and adjust the cuttingdepth using the router’s depth stop.Do not attempt to cut too deeply intothe surface of the work, but rememberthat it will be difficult to follow the lineprecisely a second time to try todeepen the cut.
Clip the drawing or template tothe table plate using drawingboard clips or low tack tape.Always lay the acetate sheetover drawings to ensure thatthe stylus slides easily.
Adjust the table height to leaveclearance above the routerscooling vents. Fit the O ring tothe stylus and slide it into thecopy arm.
Set the cutter depth to givethe required line strength.
Do restrict the cutting depthwhen using small diametercutters to reduce the risk ofbreakage.Position the stylus on thedrawing or pattern and switchon. Allow the router to reach fullspeed before lowering the cutterinto the work face. To preventleaving burn marks on the surfaceof the wood, be ready to startmoving the stylus along theoutline as soon as the cutter is atthe full cutting depth. Follow theoutline smoothly starting at therear of the drawing plate andworking forwards. Whether youlock the plunge at the final depthor whether you rely on holding itdown depends on yourpreference, but do ensure thatthe depth is constant. If thedesign requires several differentcutting depths, reset or use therouter’s turret stop to set thefinal depth on each pass.Attractive effects can also beachieved by varying the cuttingdepth along the length of a lineby smoothly controlling the riseand fall of the plunge action asyou move the router along.Check carefully that all lines,letters and details of a designhave been cut completely, beforemoving the workpiece or drawingplate.When using the parallel pin tofollow the edge of a template,ensure that the pin remains incontact with the template edgethroughout the cuttingprocess. IP
After checking that thedrawing and cuttingsurface are correctlyaligned, position thestylus at a convenientpoint on the drawing.
Start cutting bysmoothly plunging therouter to the cuttingdepth and following theline with the stylus.
Signs, nameboards andlogos can be reproduced,following a photocopy orcomputer print out. Forthese applications, usethe parallel pin.
The parallel pin can alsobe used to follow twodimensional templates.Allow the pin to runlightly against thetemplate edge to avoidany misalignment whenchanging direction.
Centring the router standbaseplate using the guide bushand alignment pin provided.
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SIGN WRITINGROUTING KIT
Includes: Routasketch _______£29.95T3EK Router_______£39.95C043 Cutter _______£10.50
KIT/T3/RSK
£69.95
circles & curves
The complete alphabet is made up of four lettertemplates, with two templates to cover the numerals 1to 10. All are in Trend’s uppercase ‘Vogue’ typeface,each letter having a nominal height of 57mm. Used witha 13mm guide bush and 8mm cutter (suppliedseparately), they are suitable for both commercial anddomestic applications such as carving name boards anddirectional signs. Variations in the letter style can beachieved by using alternative straight, cove or v-cutters,all guided by the same 13mm guide bush.In use it is recommended that the script is traced fromthe template onto the workpiece first to ensure that the
spacing appears even (suggested spacing is 10mmbetween letters). A straight edge can be clamped
across the workpiece to align the bottom edge ofeach letter or numeral, or alternatively a simple jigcan be constructed to position and hold thetemplate. Always ensure that the template issecure and, to avoid damaging the template, always
allow the router to stop rotating before lifting theguide bush out of the slot. Some letters and numerals
are made up from part shapes, requiring the template tobe repositioned to form the complete letter or number.Letter Templates TEMP/LUC/57 _________£29.95Number Templates TEMP/NUC/57 ________£14.95Cutter & Guide Bush TEMP/LN57X1/4________£9.95
This template is intended for cutting concave and convexcurves as well as holes, making it ideal as a master templatefor producing precision curved and compound curvedworking templates. It can also be used for rounding cornerson panels, table tops and worktops, as well as for cuttingholes for finger-pulls, inserts, ironmongery and otherdecorative features. The four hole diameters are 25, 50, 75and 100mm, while both internal and external corner radii are50 and 100mm. Measuring 290 x 290mm the template hasfour straight edges that can be used for alignment. Thetemplate can be used with any guide bush/cutter combinationto produce holes of various diameters, or with a flushtrimming cutter to reproduce the original diameters.TEMP/COR/A______£29.95
template routing
Letter and Numeral Templatesas simple as abc
Corner/Hole Template
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Trend’s range of templates lend themselves to many aspects ofrouting, such as sign-writing, inlaying and curved rail panel doorconstruction. Precision cut from 6mm or 8mm clear plastic, theyare extremely durable and can be used with any plunge routerfitted with a suitable guide bush or, for certain applications, abearing guided flush trimming cutter
Intended for cutting recesses forstandard size cable tidy inserts whenmaking desks and computer consoles,this template offers a square recessto produce a fitting aperture of 105 x55mm and round fitting apertures of80 and 60mm. This is achieved byusing a 12mm straight cutter and a 30mm guidebush. A hole template is also provided forcutting 35mm recesses for concealed cabinethinges, using the same guide bush and cutterdiameters. The overall template size is 290 x325mm. Standard size cable tidy inserts, inbrown, grey or black are available from Trend inhandy three-piece packs and are priced from£4.95 per pack.TEMP/CTI/A ___£24.95
A series of nine templates are available for the decorativeinlaying of motifs on chests, toy boxes, wall panels andfurniture. Each template is available separately for usewith the Trend Inlay kit. This kit includes 1/8 inch(3.2mm) solid carbide downcut spiral cutter, 5/16 inch(7.9mm) guide bush and a 9/16 inch (14.3mm) guide bushcollar.By using the guide bush to cut the veneer or plug andfitting the collar to cut the recess or pocket, aperfectly matched inlay can be cut, to contrast withthe surface of the workpiece. The nine templatesdepict the outline of a fish, pig, swan, clover, tulip andfleur-de-lys as well as a star, heart and diamond. Touse these templates either secure them with doublesided tape, particularly if repeating the inlay on similarsurfaces, construct an alignment and holding jig.Clover TEMP/IN/CLO _£6.95Diamond TEMP/IN/DIA __£6.95Fleur de LysTEMP/IN/FDL__£6.95Fish TEMP/IN/FIS ___£6.95Heart TEMP/IN/HEA _£6.95
cable wise Cable Tidy Templates
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Decorative Inlay Templates
by design
Pig TEMP/IN/PIG___£6.95Star TEMP/IN/STA __£6.95Swan TEMP/IN/SWA__£6.95Tulip TEMP/IN/TUL __£6.95INLAY/KIT/A _______£15.95
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NAME & NUMBERROUTING KIT
Includes: T3EK Router___________£39.95Letter Templates _______£29.95Number Templates _____£14.95Cutter & Guide Bush ____£9.95
KIT/T3/LN
£89.95
Rail and panel templates are used to produce highquality solid timber framed and panelled doors. Eachset comprises two templates, one for the concave railedge, the other for the convex panel. Seven templatewidths are available to cater for different cabinet sizeswhile retaining the same curve height. Using a suitablealignment jig, these templates can also be used forproducing relief moulded simulated panel doors onpaint finish or veneered, fibre/particle board or solidtimber panel doors. Using a flush trim/profile cutter,these templates are suitable for use with hand-held ortable mounted routers.TEMP/PD/R/A-D___£8.95 TEMP/PD/R/E-G __£9.95
panel games
guide bush collars
Door Rails and Panel Templates
This oval template is designed for cutting both the recess and plugfor covering knots and surface blemishes. The template is simplyheld in place with double-sided tape or cramps over the knot orblemish, with the major axis along the grain. It is supplied with a20mm guide bush, a 40mm guide bush collar and a 10mm routercutter for cutting the matching recess and inlay. The maximumrecommended plug thickness/recess depth is 5mm. This templatecan be used with the cutter/guide bush combination or anyalternative combination to inlay veneers, fittings and otherdecorative features.TEMP/TRKX1/4______£29.95TEMP/TRKX8MM ____£29.95
Timber Repair Template
perfectmatch
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Collars and guide bushes are available from Trend in three sizes.A 40mm guide bush with a 20mm collar is used with a 10mm cutter, a16mm guide bush and 30mm collar for use with a 7mm cutter and a7.9mm (5/16 inch) diameter guide bush with a 14.3mm (9/16 inch) collarand 3.2mm (1/8 inch) cutter. Collars consist of an aluminium ring,grooved on the inside to take a neoprene ring. This ring grips the spigotof the guide bush, preventing it from working loose while routing.GB/COLL/2040, 1630, 7914__________£4.50 each
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Guide bush collars are used to cut and perfectly match an inlay and thepocket or recess to receive it. This is achieved using a single straightcutter, a guide bush and a guide bush collar. The inlay is cut using justthe cutter and guide bush. A collar is then fitted over the guide bush toincrease its diameter for cutting the recess. It is not only decorativeveneers and timber panels that can be inlayed in this way. Laminatefinishes, plastics, and even soft metals can be cut in this way, to effectrepairs to damaged surfaces, to cover fastenings and fittings or again tocreate further decorative effects.
Careful matching of grainand colour will disguise
knots and blemishes in thetimber surface.
Balance is all-important when routing on the edge of a workpiece or along narrowwidths, as any tilting of the router will result in uneven or varying depth edgeprofiles. Often this can be rectified by making a second pass, but can result in
having to rout a deeper or wider profile if the material dimensions or the applicationpermits. To eliminate this risk, it is common practice to fit an offset sub-base to providea larger base area on the workpiece and therefore better balance and control. The baseis ideal for all edge routing applications as well as acting as a support plate whenspanning jointed frame or carcass members. The Trend Offset Base is made from clearPETG plastic for both strength and visibility and can be fitted to any TBC router base, orcan be drilled to suit other routers.OFS/BASE ______________£19.95
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sub-bases
offset base
Trend BaseConfiguration -TBCRouter mounting points on allTrend sub-bases, mounting platesand jigs are pre-drilled to suit thestandard Trend / Elu / DeWaltbase configuration.This is denoted on conformingproducts by thissymbol. For othermakes of router,these productsmay need to bere-drilled by theuser to suitalternative base configurations.
offset trenching base
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Adjusting the position of a straight edge or guide to widen a cut is not only timeconsuming but can easily lead to misalignment. One simple method of avoiding thisis to use an Offset Trenching Base, a six sided sub-base fitted to the base of the
router. Each edge produces an increase in width of 1mm, starting from a datum point of100mm from the centre of the cutter/router base to the edge of the template. Drilled tothe Trend base configuration, the base is supplied with two mounting screws and a centringcone for aligning the cutter aperture concentric to the cutter axis.The trenching base is used in conjunction with a straight edge such as a T-square or self-clamping Clamp Guide. The trench or housing is first ‘set off ’ parallel from the straight edgeby a dimension equal to the distance between the tip of the cutter to the datum edge of thetrenching base i.e. 100mm minus half the cutter diameter (e.g: using a 20mm cutter, 100mm- 10mm = 90mm from the straight edge to datum edge of the trenching base). To furtherincrease the width of the initial 20mm wide trench by up to 5mm, simply turn the router sothat the 101, 102, 103, 104 or 105mm edge is in contact with the straight guide.TEMP/OTB/A____________£19.95
Easy to set out and just as easyto cut, flat dowel or biscuitjointing offers a robust and
efficient means of producing strong,accurate joints in solid timber ortimber based boards. Particularlyuseful in the construction of unitfurniture and carcassing, biscuitjointing simply uses flat dowels ofcompressed timber. Set into semi-circular pockets to reinforce edge toedge, corner, tee or mitred butt joints.The Trend T20 biscuit jointer is aprecision power tool designed toposition biscuit dowels with greataccuracy, to ensure that all finishedsurfaces and joined components are
flush or correctly aligned. Driven by apowerful 710 watt motor, the T20 isfitted with a high quality 100mmdiameter x 4mm thick, 6 toothTungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT) blade.This blade produces a dowel pocketof exactly the same width (4mm) andcircumference radius as the biscuitdowel. When in contact with a waterbased glue PVA etc, biscuit dowelsswell to further tighten andstrengthen the finished joint. Thetight precision fit of the dowel in thepocket also helps to minimise boththe assembly and clamping timesrequired.T20K__________________£139.00
The depth stop can be set to suitstandard biscuit sizes or alternativerecessing and grooving operations.
The 100mm x 6 tooth TCT blade is easilyreleased or secured using the pin wrenchand spanner supplied.
Adjustable from 0 to 90°, the tiltingmitre fence allows biscuit pockets to bealigned accurately for mitred joints.
Rubber anti-slip studs prevent sidewaysmovement when plunge cutting thedowel pockets.
The base is easily removed forcleaning and blade replacement bysimply releasing the plunge returnsprings and removing the end cap.
Biscuit positions are simply markedout on the face of the timber orboard at approximately 150mmcentres. With the fences set to suitthe exact timber thickness, precisionindexing lines on the biscuit jointerbase align the blade, to ensure thatthe pockets match exactly on bothjoint faces.
taking thebiscuit
with the TrendT20 biscuitjointer
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Edge joints
Mitre jointsT-joints
Corner joints
T-joint pockets are cut byaligning the base of the biscuitjointer against a batten clampedacross the face of the panel.The batten can also be used fortransferring the biscuit centresonto matching or matingcomponents or panels.
Using biscuit dowels toreinforce edge to edgejoints, adds strength to theglued joint and ensures thatthe board faces lie flush onassembly. Pockets in squareedged boards are cut usingthe right angle fence.
The right angle fence is alsoused to set the biscuit pocketsthe correct distance in fromthe edge of the workpiece toform right-angled corner joints.The same fence setting is thenused to cut the pockets in theedge of the mating panel.
BiscuitsBiscuit dowels are available in3 standard sizes, No.’s 0, 10and 20. Packs of assorted sizebiscuits as well as eachindividual size, are available inquantities of 100 or 1000.
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Mitre joint pockets are easily cut by setting the fence tothe mitre angle and aligning it against the inside face ofthe mitred timber. Alternatively for 45° mitre joints, theright angle fence can be fitted to the mitre fence andaligned against the outside face of the timber. IP
No.0 (Qty. 100) for board thickness 8 - 12mmSize: 45mm x 15.5mm x 4.0mmBSC/0/100 _______________£3.89
(Qty. 1000)BSC/0/1000 _____________£17.95
No.10 (Qty. 100)for board thickness 13 - 18mmSize: 55mm x 20mm x 4.0mmBSC/10/100 ______________£3.99
(Qty. 1000)BSC/10/1000 ____________£18.95
No.20 (Qty. 100)for board thickness 19mm+Size: 62mm x 23mm x 4.0mmBSC/20/100 ______________£4.10
(Qty. 1000)BSC/20/1000 ____________£19.95
No.0, 10 & 20(Qty. 100)BSC/MIX/100_____________£4.05No.0 x 30, No.10 x 30 & No.20 x 40
(Qty. 1000)BSC/MIX/1000___________£19.25No.0 x 250, No.10 x 250 & No.20 x 500
Pip CuttersUsed for routing decorativerecessed pips, these cutters canalso be used to produce beadsand strip mouldings. With the useof a suitable positioning template,they can be used as a decorativefinish or to round-over flush orproud fixing dowels.Available in a range of six pipdiameters they are available on1/4 inch shanks.28/15 _______________£17.9528/25 _______________£17.95 28/2 ________________£19.9528/3 ________________£22.9528/4 ________________£24.9528/5 ________________£26.95
New cutters for Trend’sProfessional and Craft Ranges
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Bearing Guided Flat Sunk BeadsUsed to rout concave mouldings and sunk bead profiles, thesecutters can be used to produce cornice mouldings, columns,fireplace surrounds and decorative aspects in the constructionof furniture and interior fittings. Each cutter is fitted with therelevant diameter bearing to produce the full radius. The FlatSunk Beads are available with 1/2 inch diameter shanks. TheDouble Bearing Sunk Beads have two bearings and 1/4 inchshanks. These cutters can be used in hand-held routers,although for accuracy a table mounted router is advisable.
newcutters
Double Bearing Sunk Beads 8/51 ________________£34.95 8/53 ________________£36.95
Flat Sunk Beads 8/40 ________________£19.95 8/41 ________________£20.95 8/42 ________________£34.50 8/43 ________________£38.958/44 ________________£45.50
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Rota Tip® TrimmersNow available with a diameter of 19.1mm, this flushtrimming cutter is fitted with a shank mountedbearing, secured by a collar and grub screw. Availablewith a 1/2 inch shank, the overall cutting length of thereplaceable blade is 50mm.RT/70 _____________£59.95
90° TrimmerThis extra long bearing-guidedtrimming cutter has a cutting edgelength of 50mm. It is suitable fortrimming a wide range of materialsincluding plastic laminate facedboards, plywood and medium densityfibreboard (MDF), as well as hard andsoft woods. Generally used fortrimming the workpiece flush to theedge contour of a pre-cut template.This cutter is available with a 1/2 inchdiameter shank.46/212 __________£44.50
Double-Guided TrimmerDouble bearing-guided trimmingcutters allow the template to beplaced either above or below theworkpiece. This allows the timber tobe flipped over when necessary toaccommodate the grain pattern anddirection. With cutting edge lengthsof 25.4 and 50mm, both cutters areavailable with 1/2 inch diametershanks.46/300 _________£45.95 46/301 _________£49.95
Rota Tip® RebaterWith a diameter of 38.1mm and fitted with twin 12.7mm (1/2inch) guide bearings, this cutter will produce a rebate width of12.7mm. Alternative rebate widths can be achieved by fittingdifferent diameter bearing rings (available separately). Thiscutter is available with a 1/2 inch diameter shank.RT/39_____________£69.95
Specialist CuttersSeveral new cutters have been added to the range ofspecialist cutters for routing plastics, aluminium, PVC and foilfaced materials. These include straight single flute cutters, anupcut-downcut spiral for trimming foil faced materials up to19mm thick and a single fluted spiral, pierce and trim cutter,specifically suited to aluminium panel construction.ACR2/80_________£25.00 ABSS2/61 _______£14.00ACR3/81_________£25.00 ABS3/22________£15.00S57/01___________£55.95 59/1 ___________£19.95
Rota Tip® Straight CuttersParticularly suitable for cutting abrasivematerials such as chipboard andlaminate faced board, Rota-tip® cuttersare fitted with replaceable solid carbideblades. Each blade have cutting edgeson two sides, allowing the blade to beturned through 180° to double itscutting life. The blades are retained byTorx® headed screws, allowing theblades to be replaced without alteringthe router/machine settings. Theseblades are ideally suited for all specialistapplications requiring minimal downtime and the economy of replaceabletips.
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Bearing Guided DovetailThis bearing-guided cutter is intended for usewith the APTC (Axminster Power Tool Centre -Devon) dovetail jig. It can also be used withsimilar current versions of this jig supplied byNu-tool and other manufacturers.C162A ______________£10.80
Low Profile TrimmersSpecifically designed for use inrestrictive situations where theguide bearing retaining screw onstandard trimming cutters mayinterfere with the workpiece profile,low profile trimming cutters have acountersunk retaining screw toreduce the clearance beneath thecutter. The minimum rebateclearance when using these cuttersis reduced to 8mm. Available with1/4 inch shanks, both cutters aretwo flute Tungsten Carbide Tipped.46/200 __________£25.9546/201 __________£29.95
Bevel TrimmerThis addition to the range of bevel trimmers hasa wider gap between the cutter edges and thebearing. This is designed to reduce the build-upof adhesive and prevent it from clogging thebearing. Used mainly for trimming laminates,veneers and thin facing materials, the cutter hasa bevel angle of 82° and a shank diameter of 1/4inch.46/6D ________________£15.95
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Variable KerfSupplied with a set of shims and spacers, these cutterscan be adjusted to produce edge grooves with kerfwidths from 3 to 5mm and 5 to 9mm respectively.Mounted on a 1/2 inch shank threaded arbor, the kerfwidth is altered by disassembling the cutter andinserting shims and/or spacers between the groovingblades. The interlocking two-wing grooving blades areTungsten Carbide Tipped and the cutter is fitted with a28mm guide bearing to produce a 11mm kerf depth.Alternative bearing diameters are available to producea variety of kerf depths.27/35 ___________£45.00 27/59_______£49.00
Intumescent Strip SetThis cutter is designed for insetting 20 x 4mmthick, one hour check intumescent strip into doorsand frames. Fitted with a 32mm guide bearing, the40mm diameter cutter has a 1/2 inch diametershank for use in handheld or table mountedrouters. Alternative thickness fire/smoke checkstrips can be accommodated by fitting alternativediameter bearings.345____________________£60.85
Undercut CuttersBearing-guided undercut cutters can be used to produce eitherdecorative effects such as the relief highlighting of letters and symbols,or for under-cutting rebates and pockets for fitting panels or linings.Three sizes are available, two producing undercuts of 3.2 mm (19.1mmcutter dia), the third producing an undercut of 6.3mm (25.4mm cutterdia). All cutters are two flute Tungsten Carbide Tipped and have extralong 40mm x 1/4 inch shanks fitted with 12.7mm guide bearings.30/2 _____£25.95 30/4 _____£26.95 30/6 _____£27.95
90° Template OversizeIn order to prolong the cutting edgelife of your trimming cutters, excesswaste material should be trimmed toa margin of around 3mm from thetemplate edge, or where a templateneeds to be made larger. Fitted withoversize shank mounted guidebearings, these cutters are designedto leave a template margin of 2.35 or3.2mm respectively. Both trimmingcutters will accommodate material upto 19mm thick and are available with1/4 inch shanks.26/2_____________________£25.9526/3_____________________£27.95
Moulding CuttersFour new moulding cutters have beenadded to the range of decorativemoulding styles. These are the 8mmshank modern architrave, to produceangled face and rounded edge, a 1/4inch shank window board cutter forradiused edge or full nosing, a 1/4 inchshank Queen Anne rounding overcutter to replicate part or full nosingsof this period and a range of duallarge step rounding over and ovolocutters.Each cutter is bearing-guided with theguide bearing mounted on the nose ofthe cutter. The large step cutter isavailable in four sizes and suppliedwith alternative bearings to produceone rounding over radius and twosizes of ovolo moulding. Eachcutter has a deep bottom step toallow the moulding 'quirk' to beadjusted using the router’s fine heightadjuster. The moulding quadrant radiiare 6.35 and 9.5mm on the smallerpair of cutters and 9.5 and 15.9mmon the larger 1/2 inch shank cutters.
Window Board 46/9/60_____£29.95 Modern Architrave 46/401___£37.95 Queen Anne 46/9/50 _______£39.95 Large Step Roundover & Ovolo40/13 ___________________£33.9540/14 ___________________£34.95 40/15 ___________________£39.9540/16 ___________________£45.95
Easy Set®
Profile ScribersAdditions to thesuccessful range ofTrend Easyset®profile scribingcutters, are two ovolostyles, one with a singlequirk, the other with adouble quirk. Both cuttersare fitted with two reverse profile blocks andone grooving blade. Mounted on a threadedarbor, these cutters do not requiredisassembling to produce the interlocking jointprofiles but by simply raising or lowering thecutter height in the router table. Available with1/2 inch shanks, these cutters should only beused in table-mounted routers.PSC/106 _______£99.50PSC/107 _______£99.50
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Modern Architrave
Window Board
Large StepRoundover & Ovolo
Bearing PacksCutter guide bearings should alwaysbe considered as replaceable items and
regularly checked for excessive play.Replacement bearings are available in
mixed or multi-packs containing three orfour mixed diameter or 10 similar sizebearings. Mixed packs are available in threebore sizes of 1/8, 3/16 and 1/4 inch.Please see latest Catalogue for prices
Cutter RacksCareful storage of your cutters is essentialto ensure they continue to cut cleanly andefficiently. These adjustable position cutterracks can be fitted into cabinets or casesto hold up to twelve cutters securely,preventing them from knocking againsteach other or against other tools.Two sizes available for either 1/4 inch or1/2 inch shank cutters.
CS/RACK/635 ___£5.95CS/RACK/127 ___£5.95
Collet Brush KitResin and sawdust prevents the collet from fitting correctly into thespindle taper, setting the cutter out of alignment. A set of four brassspiral brushes is available for cleaning those difficult to get into areas.CB/KIT______________£2.50
Collet Extension 1/2 inch shankNot quite enough cutting depth? Wehave all faced this problem, especiallywhen working on certain routertables. Of course we’re all temptedto extend the cutter reducing thelength of shank held in the collet. Butthis is dangerous, not just to the userbut also to the cutter, collet andtable! A better way is to use a colletextension, this being a second shank-mounted collet fitted into the routersoriginal collet. Collet size 1/2 inch,other sizes available.CE/127127 ___£39.95CE/CNS/635 _£27.95CE/CNS/8 ___£27.95CE/CNS/127 _£27.95
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Specialist GrooversFitted to a 6.3mm spindlearbor (1/4 inch, 8 or 1/2 inchshank diameter), these edgegrooving cutters will routeither a 45°, 60° V-groove or3mm radius cove. Used forsimulating V-groove joints,masking glue lines and fluting,these specialist groovingcutters also have many otherdecorative uses in theconstruction of furniture andinterior fittings.34/200, 34/210 & 34/220£26.95 each
Double-sided diamondwhetstones are one of themost efficient methods of
honing any cutting edge to a precisekeen angle. Using an "electroless"process, monocrystalline diamondsare bonded onto a nickel platedcarbon steel backing plate. Thisproduces a flat stone that canachieve a far greater degree ofefficiency compared to conventionalhoning methods. Available in threesizes, each stone has a coarse surfaceon one face and fine on the reverse.Coarse grade stones are generallyused for initial honing of chisels andplane irons or removing light surfacedamage from spindle mouldingtooling or router cutters.
Fine stones are used to refine theedges of chisels, plane irons and othercutting edge tools, as well as forhoning tungsten carbide tipped (TCT),solid carbide (SC) and high speed steel(HSS & HSSE) router cutters.Diamond sharpening stones willproduce lasting performance withnormal use and need only to belubricated with water.When sharpening router cutters, onlyhone them on the flat front face ofthe cutting edge, never on thebevelled face. Remove guide bearingsfrom self-guiding cutters and repeatthe same number of strokes on eachface (i.e. two flute cutters = two flatfaces). When honing chisels and planeirons and other steel cutting tools,always use a honing gauge to ensurethat the same bevel angle is repeatedand maintained.Always take care of diamond stonesby drying them thoroughly beforeputting away. Ensure that storageboxes, cases or holders are also driedthoroughly. Regularly clean thesurface of the stone with warm soapywater, a plastic scouring pad or thecleaning block provided.
cutdiamonds
It is impossible to achieve any degree ofprecision in your work unless your cuttingtools are honed to perfection. Double-sideddiamond-faced sharpening stones not onlyhelp you attain that perfection initially, butensure that it is restored time after time
The adjustable rubber benchholder is suitable for both diamondand conventional oilstones.
Sizes Available A 7 inch (178mm) bench stone issuitable for applications such ashoning chisels, plane irons and otherhand tools. It is supplied in a fabricwallet with a cleaning block andnon-slip mat. An adjustable rubberholder is available for this stone toprevent it from sliding on the benchsurface when in use. This holdercan be adjusted and used to griptraditional sharpening and oil-stonesup to 8 inches in length.The 5 inch (127mm) pocket sizestone is suitable for honingrouter cutters and formaintaining the cutting edgeson sawblades and mouldingknives. It is supplied in a fabricwallet complete with a cleaningblock.A credit card size stone,supplied in a plastic wallet, isideal for general cutting edgemaintenance on all tools andin particular for narrowfluted, or intricate cuttershapes. It is also suitable forrefining the edges of multi-flutedcutters, carving chisels andmodelling tools. IP
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7 inch bench stoneDWS/B7/FC _£79.95
Adjustable bench holderDWS/BH/B7 _£12.95
5 inch pocket stoneDWS/P5/FC _£27.95
Credit card stoneDWS/CC/FC_£18.95
Designed for use onrouter tables andsaw benches, these
ABS and polypropylene push blocks allow farbetter control of the workpiece and help to keep the
operator’s fingers clear of the router cutter. Three styles areavailable, two having foam pads to assist in gripping flatsurfaces, such as panels and boards, the other having an angledV-groove that sits on the edge of thin strips and workpieces.Angled handle PUSHBLOCK/1____________£4.95Long 305 x 70mm PUSHBLOCK/2____________£5.95Narrow 210 x 128mm PUSHBLOCK/3____________£1.95
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t-square
Simply fitted to the base of the router (TBCmounting), the router compass is supplied withtwo alternative centres, a point for pressing into
the surface of the workpiece and a parallel pin forsetting into a pre-drilled centre hole. The compass canbe used for cutting circles and arcs from 100mm up to
610mm radius. Made of clear acrylic, it has aprinted graduated scale for precise radius
setting. The compass has a 30mmdiameter hole to allow fitting of a 30mmguide bush.R/COMPASS/A ______________£29.95
Made from hardwearing solid phenolic resin,the Router T-Square can be used as astraight guide for routing housings,
squaring and trimming boards and jig setting. It isalso ideal as a general workshop square for markingand setting out. The blade is secured to the stockwith five hex screws, allowing precision adjustmentto a tolerance of less than 0.5mm over the bladelength. The large rigid stock is designed for secureclamping and is drilled on the front edge to allow afalse protective face to be fitted.RTS/1000 ________________£39.95
magnetsSpanners, hex keys, steel rules and
squares, all need to be kept close tohand when setting up router tables and
jigs. But it is important that they are not leftloose where they can vibrate into a rotatingcutter or the path of the router. An easyway of keeping them safely out of harms wayis with the use of these powerful magnets.Also suitable for jig making, they have a nickelplated finish and are available in diameters of15 and 10mm and supplied in packs of 4.MAG/PACK/1 (15mm)_____________£7.95MAG/PACK/2 (10mm)_____________£7.95
push blocks
routercompass
tapemeasure
non-slip mat
A steel lead-in pin is suppliedfor use when trimming or edgemoulding curved workpieces.The insert plate is secured byfour countersunk bolts. Withthick table-top materials it maybe necessary to rebate theunderside to accommodate therebated clips.
Concentric ringsand centre linesare moulded intothe underside ofthe base plate tosimplify centringthe router overthe cutteraperture.
router tableinsert plate
Suitable for sanding applications as well asrouting, anti-slip mats allow unrestrictedmovement of the router without the hindrance
of clamps or other holding devices. The softcompound and open weave of the material holds theworkpiece securely and prevents waste dust and chipsfrom building up and causing a loss of grip. A 1220 x610mm sheet size allows assembled boxes andcarcasses to be held as well as panels and flat frames.NS/MAT/A _____________________________£6.95
Featuring both metric andimperial scales, the 5m x19mm retractable blade of
this tape measure has a nyloncoated, anti-glare finish.The metal case has a rubberisedmoulded cover for better gripand protection. Fitted with a beltclip and wrist strap, it features abump stop cushion and brake.MT/5X19 ______________£2.95
For use as vertical or horizontalpressure guards, these polypropylenefeatherboards prevent the material
from being thrown back by the cutter andhold the work down onto the table oragainst the back fence. Supplied with twolong bolts, washers and plastic knobs, theycan be easily fitted to both proprietary and homemade router tables.PRESSURE/1_____________£6.95
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eccentrichandlesThe ideal upgrade for both new
and existing users of theDJ300 Dovetail Jig is a set of 4
eccentric cam levers to replace theexiting clamping screws. These allowmuch faster material positioning andremoval. Made from anodisedaluminium, they are easily fitted usingthe replacement bolt and brass crossdowels supplied in the kit.DJ300/EHK_____________£15.95
For safety,an optionalshield isavailable.
feather boards
Anew accessory for the Craftsman RouterTable is a horizontal pressure guard forholding narrow work against the fence
face. Consisting of two spring steel fingers fittedto a baseplate, it is adjusted and secured bycaptive threaded studs fitted through theexisting slotted holes in the aluminium table.CRT/11________________£14.95
crt guard
Although making your own router tablemay seem fairly straight forward, actuallymounting the router often proves to be
a stumbling block. Made from rigid and stablephenolic plastic, the Trend table plate provides aninexpensive solution to this problem, withminimal loss of cutter depth when using lowprofile cutters.The plate is supplied with two snap-in insertrings to give three cutter aperture diameters anda steel lead-in pin for routing curved workpieces.Fitting is simply carried out using a 12mmdiameter cutter, two guide bushes (for the cut-out and rebate, and a home made template.RTI/PLATE ___________________£29.95RTI/SHIELD ___________________£9.95
The Original Quick
Release Drill System
Hole SawsOne of the most accurate methodsof cutting holes or pockets is by usinga hole saw. The tubular body ensuresthat the hole remains true even afterthe teeth have broken through. So,whether you are installing pipes andcables or making toys or furniture, aset of hole saws will prove invaluable.Fitted with the Snappy quick releaseshank, two 9 piece sets of hole sawsare now available. The range includesthree threaded arbors suitable for allstandard makes of hole saw blade.These arbors have 1/4 inchreplaceable pilot drills and arethreaded to take 14 to 30mm or 32to 64mm diameter blades and a
heavy duty 10mm pin-fitting arborrespectively. The variable toothconfiguration blades are of bi-metalconstruction with High Speed Steel(HSS) teeth for strength anddurability. All are suitable for use onwood, thin metals, aluminium orplastics. The two sets referred to aselectrician and plumber sets, containhole saw diameters of 22, 28, 35, 44,51 and 64mm diameter hole sawsand 19, 22, 28, 38, 44 and 57mmrespectively. Two further diametersof 16 and 32mm are availableseparately.Prices start from £3.95 each
SNAP/HS1/SET _£39.95 electrician
SNAP/HS2/SET _£39.95 plumber
No. 12 Magnetic Bit Holder A new larger size Snappy Magnetic Bit is now available.For use with screw sizes up toNo.12. Supplied with No. 3 Pozi®insert bit. SNAP/MSH/12___£4.50
Handy DriverAlthough intended for use in cordless andmains powered drills and drivers, Snappy driverbits can be used for hand-driven applications.The Snappy handle comes fitted with the quickrelease chuck for fast change between bit sizesand comes complete with a magnetic bit holder.
SNAP/HAND/1 ___£7.95SNAP/DRV/SET __£12.95(with 31pce bit set)
Driver Bits To extend theversatility of theSnappy system thereare now three newspecialist bit ranges. Theseinclude square socket drive,Torx® and ball-end Hex bits.Square drive bits are available inRobertson® sizes 1, 2 and 3. Torx® insix sizes of T10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 40.Hex ball bits of 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and8mm. All bits are 50mm long and areavailable separately or in sets ofselected sizes.SNAP/SQ/1 ____£2.00SNAP/SQ/2 ____£2.00SNAP/SQ/3 ____£2.00SNAP/TX/A ____£3.00SNAP/TX/B ____£3.00SNAP/HEX/A___£5.95 SNAP/HEX/B ___£5.95SNAP/HEX/C___£5.95
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Foam BackedAbrasive PadsIntended for use on curved and contoured surfaces, foam backed abrasive pads are very useful for the restorer, wood turner,carver or decorator. Supplied in threegrades of 60, 180 and 400, the lowclogging aluminium oxide abrasive isalso suitable for metal, glass andfibreglass as well as both hardwood andsoftwood. The foam backed pad is25mm thick by 51mm diameter with aquick release Velcro® surface. The padis mounted on a 1/4 inch hexagonalshank for use with Snappy chucks.SNAP/AFP2/SET ___________£9.95Spare packs (10 qty) ________£3.00
Stub AugersA shorter version of theauger bit, stub augersare used when cutting inconfined spaces such asbetween joists or studframing. Available in 7diameters from 8 to25mm, these also havespiral cut lead pointsand single side spurs.Prices start from £3.00
Tubular Plug CuttersDesigned for cutting extra long plugs, these highquality tool steel tubular cutters cut clean precisediameter parallel-sided plugs. Available in sixdiameters of 8, 9.5, 10, 12, 12.7 and 16mm.Prices start from £10.95
TCT Machine Bits Available in diameters of 26 and35mm to suit standardconcealed cabinet hinge bosses,these cutters are made of highquality tool steel with tungstencarbide tips. Designed toproduce clean precise diameterblind recesses, they have acentre lead in point for accuratepositioning. It is recommendedthat these cutters are used in adrill mounted in a drill stand.SNAP/MB/26TC________£8.50SNAP/MB/35TC_______£10.50
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Drill Bit GuidesCountersinksSuitable for use on abrasivematerials,TCT countersinks areused to drill a pilot hole andcountersink to ensure perfectscrew alignment. There are fournew metric diameters of 3,4,5 and6mm in the TCT countersink range.Prices start from £3.95
Shank AdaptorsSnappy drill adaptors can be fitted to any roundshank tool or accessory with a shank diameterof 6mm. Consisting of a sprung steel collet andlock nut, they simply tighten around the shankusing two spanners. The recommendedmaximum tool or wheel diameter is 50mm.SNAP/ADP/6MM (qty 5)____________£9.95SNAP/ADP6/SET ________________£15.95(qty 3 + SNAP/QC)
Wire Brushes Wire brushes have a wide range of usesincluding rust and paint removal, metal and woodfinishing and general surface preparation. Thebrush types available in the Snappy range are a50mm cup, 20mm end brush and a 50mm wheel.Prices start from £3.00
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New to the Snappy range of drill guides isa new size of 4.3mm diameter No. 12screws. Drill bit guides are used to drillpilot holes for fittings with countersunkfixing holes. The retracting tube guides thedrill towards the centre of the hole foraccurate alignment of the screws in thehinge or fitting. Prices start from £8.95
Wood SawsNew Snappy Wood Saw set
contains six sizes of carbon steel self-locking ringblades. It provides an economical solution for drilling
large holes in natural timbers with one quick changingtool. Hole sizes vary from 32mm to 64mm.SNAP/WS1/SET __________________£9.95
Light but powerful, the Trend T3router is not only a suitablestarting point for those
woodworkers new to routing, butoffers the precision and ease of userequired for many fine detailing andfinishing applications. Fitted with a550 watt motor and electronicvariable speed control, the T3 router
is ideal for all general light dutyapplications around the
home and workshop,not only onwood, but manyinvolving the use of plastics,laminates and other materials.For safe keeping and storage, togetherwith its accessories and router
router
The Trend T3 router can be used forlight duty routing applications, includingedge moulding, rebating, trimming andtemplate work. The standard TBC baseconfiguration allows the T3 to be fittedto most Trend jigs and accessories.
For template routing, a 16mm diameterguide bush is supplied with the T3router. Other diameter guide bushesare available from the standard Trendrange, allowing the T3 to be used withjigs such as the DJ300 dovetail jig.
The body of the T3 router can bedetached from the base unit to allow theT3 to be used as a hand-held carving ordie grinding tool, using multi-flute burrsor grindstones. Do not use standardrouter cutters for these applications.
T3The Trend T3 is a light duty
plunge router specificallydesigned for the hobbyist
or home craftsman
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Accessories supplied with the T3 routerinclude a side-fence, dust extraction adaptor, a16mm guide bush and 2 extra collets, a 6.3mmcollet fitted to router and 6mm and 8mmalternatives. A spindle/body lock spanner isincluded as well as the collet nut spanner.
For fast repetitive applications, the T3 is fittedwith a three-stage turret stop and graduateddepth-gauge rod. The T3 will also acceptoptional accessories from the Trend T5router range, such as the fine height adjuster.
The smooth plunge action on the T3 canbe locked at the required cutting depthusing the positive action lever lock.The cutting speed can be pre-set between8000 and 24000rpm using the step-lessdial on top of the router body. IP
The dust extractionport is easily fittedby first separatingthe router bodyfrom the base. Thecutter is also fittedbefore re-assembly.The dust extractionport will take a35mm diameterextraction hose oradaptor.
The Trend T3 router isrecommended forcutters up to 30mmdiameter. Threealternative size colletsare supplied to allowcutter shank diametersof 6mm, 6.3mm and8mm to be used.
Protected in a plastic carrying case, thisvalue twelve piece set contains a range ofthe most widely used cutters for bothdecorative as well as constructionalwoodworking. The set containstwo straight cutters of 6.3mmand 12.7mm diameter, a 3.2mmradius cove cutter, a V-groovecutter and a dovetail cutter.Seven bearing guided cuttersare included, two rounding overcutters of 6.3mm and 9.5mmradius, a 45° chamfer cutter, a12mm diameter flush trimmingcutter, a 6.3mm radius edge covecutter, rebate cutter and a decorativeogee moulding cutter. The set is availablewith either 1/4 inch or 8mm diameter shanks.SET/SS8________________£19.95
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cutter set ROUTINGKIT
Includes: T3EK Router _____£39.95SS8 Cutter Set ___£19.95
KIT/T3/SS8
£54.95
clamped for drilling.The Trend Pocket Hole Jig is fullyadjustable for use with solid timberfrom 16 to 38mm thick, centring eachpair of screw holes between 29 to63mm apart. Two angled drill guides,with 28mm long hardened inserts,accurately position a stepped drill toproduce the screw shank hole andcounterbore. The two guides aremounted on a rigid 13mm aluminiumbase with an quick action system forsetting the centres between the guides.A substantial in-line toggle clamp, fittedwith a rubber pad to protect the face
High torque, square socket panhead screws are recommended forpocket hole jointing applicationsdue to the high tightening forcewhich can be applied. Also, the flatunderside of the head prevents thegrain from splitting within thepocket. A pack of 100 No 7 x30mm pan head self-tappingscrews are supplied with the jigalong with one 75mm long andone 152mm long Snappy shanksquare drive screwdriver bit.
Used when mitring pictureframes, skirtings, architravesand other internal or
external mitre joints, the Anglefixmitre guide automatically divides theangle in half. Simply set the plastic
arms to the overall angle beforepositioning the guide against the sawtable backfence. The sawblade canthen be aligned flat against therotating metal guide to set the anglefor cutting both mitre faces. For usewith hand and power mitre saws.ANGLEFIX ______________£14.95
Anglefix
pocket hole jigof the timber, secures the timber whiledrilling. The base is also drilled andcountersunk for bench mounting. Thejig is supplied with a stepped 9.5mmdiameter x 152mm HSS drill, fitted withan adjustable depth collar. Analternative Snappy shank drill of thesame size and length is available. Hexkeys are provided for setting the depthcollar and guide centres.PH/JIG____________________£49.95SNAP/PHD/95 ______________£9.95Screws (Qty 500)PH7X30/500________________£9.95
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The Anglefix can also be used forhandwork, by transferring andmarking off the mitre angle usinga bevel gauge.
Pocket hole joints offer a fastand strong method of formingcarcass and frame joints
between timber battens or wideboards. The joint is formed by drillinga screw hole and counterbore, at anangle into one of the two pieces tobe joined. To do this accuratelyrequires the use of a precision jig intowhich the timber can be aligned and
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Fitted with a non-plunge base andprecision edge follower, high-speed laminate trimmers provide
the rigidity, accuracy and fineadjustment that is essential for alllaminate and veneer trimmingapplications.Lightweight and easy to handle, the newTrend T2 laminate trimmer is specificallydesigned to meet these criteria.Powered by a smooth and quiet 450watt motor, the T2 has a spindle speedof 24000 RPM and can be used withcutters up to 23mm diameter. A fineadjuster and removable edge follower,with graduated depth scale providesfractional cutting depth adjustment to adepth of 40mm. An alternative guidebush mounting is provided for templatefollowing applications.The base is offset for stability and has anon-scratch, hard-wearing phenolicplastic facing to protect the laminatesurface.For protection against both laminateshards and harmful dust, the trimmer isfitted with a clear plastic hood forconnection to a vacuum extractor.Rigid side and base handles afford goodbalance and handling, while the on-offswitch is conveniently housed in theintegral side handle.T2K __________________£139.00(supplied in carry case)
Butt and scribe joints, cut using a postform worktopjig, ensure that newly installed worktops look flat,neat and pristine. However, if not correctly sealed,
the ingress of water can soon cause the chipboard core toswell leaving the joint uneven and open.‘Fill and Seal’ is a solvent and silicone free, coloured bondingsealant that is used to seal worktop joints to preventmoisture reaching the core material. Available in ninecolours, ‘Fill and Seal' can be intermixed to match alllaminate colour variations. Sufficient to join four 700mmworktops, it is supplied in 100ml flexible tubes, allowing itto be squeezed into the joint prior to closing the jointfaces. Low odour and mould resistant, the sealant has a fastcuring time of around 20 minutes.Applied using a plastic or wooden spatula, any excess iseasily removed with a cloth or sponge dampened withwarm water.FS/100/BA - TE (each colour) _________£3.50FS/100/PACK (9 colour pk)__________£28.00
fill and seal
The ‘Fill and Seal’colour range consistsof nine mixable basecolours:Black AshChampagne China Blue Deep Buff Empire GreenOyster White Pastel Grey Polar WhiteTerracotta
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Routing Workshop
£149.95(£176.19 inc. VAT)
SRT
£89.95(£105.69 inc. VAT)
The new Starter RouterTable includes a no-voltrelease switch, steel routermounting plate, adjustableback fence and cheeks,three insert rings, mitrefence, two finger pressuresand a flip-up guard. For routers without TBCholes in the base, these willrequire holes to be drilled inthe mounting plate.
T3EK
£39.95(£46.94 inc. VAT)
This 550 watt variablespeed light dutyplunge router comessupplied with threesizes of collet, sidefence and templateguide bush.
SET/SS8X1/4TC
£19.95(£23.44 inc. VAT)
Carbide tipped 12piece 1/4” shankcutter set forbasic projects.
FHA/001
£9.95(£11.69 inc. VAT)
Fine Height Adjuster
Everything you need
to get started with
the craft of routing in
one unique package.
The new Trend Routing Workshop con-tains the new Starter Router Table, theT3EK Router with fine height adjuster anda 12 piece Router Cutter Set.
Also included is afree project video,showing you how toset-up and use therouter, table andcutters to carry outessential cuttingoperations and guides you through twouseful routing projects.
It’s the affordable and easy solution tostart routing in your workshop.
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THE NEWROUTING WORKSHOP
worth £9.95(£11.69 inc. VAT)