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https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl DIY Forum >> Carpentry Questions >> Trend T11EK or DeWalt 625EK? https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1274125240 Message started by Sandy on May 17^th, 2010, 8:40pm

Title: Trend T11EK or DeWalt 625EK?
Post by Sandy on May 17^th, 2010, 8:40pm

I've been deciding on a new router for some work I want to do and narrowed my search to one of the above.

I know that they are essentially one and the same thing, just with different livery on, but are there any differences between the 2?

As far as I can tell the only difference is the price and that the T11 has the height adjuster accessible from under the base, but the DW625 doesn't.

thanks.

Alex.

Title: Re: Trend T11EK or DeWalt 625EK?
Post by big_all on May 17^th, 2010, 10:08pm

although they are "identical" i would choose the trend because they would make more effort to make there accesories a good fit ::)
ok probabley no difference but you would expect trend bushes ect yto be "well fitted" to trend products

Title: Re: Trend T11EK or DeWalt 625EK?
Post by Joiner on May 18^th, 2010, 9:41am

Googled both machines and, despite all the mention of their being "identical" (in one review it said "in all respects") the pictures show two VERY different machines!

I have SIX routers (a small 1/4" Dremel-type; two of the excellent little 1/4" PP 1020W - two of the same because I wouldn't be without it and so it's nice to have the spare there just in case; one 1/2" De Walt plunge router; two 1/2" with micro-adjuster depth setting - one Freud and one Triton.)

Regardless of make, don't buy ANY machine that doesn't have the micro-adjuster depth setting, and by that I don't mean the depth of PLUNGE, but the depth you set it at and lock it at. If you don't have that accurate set-depth facility you can be assing around for ages getting it spot on.

Those little PP machines (B&Q's own make) are a dream and an unbelievable bargain at under thirty quid and still regularly in stock. They appear to be unique in their size range for having the micro-adjustment depth setting. One thing about having the two is that one is set up for cutting hinges and the other for cutting the rebate for lock faceplates or window furniture - on a big job thats a real boon.

Ah, forgot about the seventh router! Another B&Q own-make, but no longer available. I think it was the forerunner of the 1020W. Rarely used, but because it has a base plate with a flat on BOTH edges it can be used to get right up against an awkward position.

The only machine that hardly ever gets used now is the plunge router! The one that gets the most use is the Freud because it's mounted in the router table and gets a REAL hammering.

Title: Re: Trend T11EK or DeWalt 625EK?
Post by mailee on May 18^th, 2010, 8:01pm

I am not sure about the Trend machine but I can recommend the DW 625 as I have one. I have had it for some years now and it has taken some abuse. (Been dropped more than a couple of times and still as good) I do have 9 routers I use for various jobs but go for this one hand held regularly. I do have one of the small Trend T5 routers but am not impressed with it. Many of the Trend accessories do fit the De Walt I have found.

Title: Re: Trend T11EK or DeWalt 625EK?
Post by TIMBA-WOLF on May 18^th, 2010, 9:48pm

have a few routers also, ranging from the B & Q ones (set for hinges, lock plates etc) , DEWALTS,(621, 625 & 625EK) Porter cables, trend and a couple of FESTOOLS...

as for the TREND over DEWALT, the main difference is the quality of the bearings on the motor shaft and the main plunge shaft bushings ... 200% better quality on the DEWALT, as they use Phospher bronze shaft bushings, and tapered bearings on the 625EK (did when i bought mine about 5 years ago!!)