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15.4.2012

This router works great for its price. I needed a router with 1/2" collet to cut my kitchen worktop with a jig. The item description said it included a 21 mm template follower, but I read another review that said that in fact a 30 mm follower was included, so I thought I could use my jig right out of the box. Well, the truth is that on the packaging it said that a 30 mm template follower was included, but in reality it was something around 33 mm (not even precise), which is a useless size for worktop jigs. The router uses a proprietary size of guide bushes, so you won't be able to find any replacements or alternatives.So I had to make a custom base plate to accommodate a 30 mm Trend guide bush.The router requires a lot of force to be pushed down and there's some amount of play in the plunge mechanism, so the bit won't be accurately centered after the router is lowered. That resulted in some errors in my worktop joints, although I'm pretty happy with the final result.The router does not have soft start function and the depth adjustment rod is made out of soft plastic that gets damaged easily if you screw it too hard.Other than that it's pretty quiet, powerful, has a handy case and all the standard accessories (it's great that 3 sizes of collets are included - 6.35, 8 and 12.7 mm). The fence is made from cast alloy and is quite sturdy. I haven't tested the dust extraction attachment as it reduces the plunge depth, but I like that it's translucent.All in all it doesn't even come close to the expensive brands in terms of build quality and engineering, but it's at the high end of Chinese manufacturing and I believe I will find many uses for this beast.
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8.5.2012

Bought this router to cut some worktops, not a complete beginner but this was the first time I had tried this. The router was excellent although I could have been better, nevertheless an acceptable job produced. I was disappointed with the template follower and although advertised by Amazon at 23mm it said 30mm on the packaging from Draper, it was neither and was greater than 30mm. The consequence was it was useless with my jig and had to buy another (£7). The new template follower didn't fit the router base and I had to buy a Trend Universal attachment (£20). This meant only the 63mm straight router was long enough, fortunately I had one in the pack I had purchased,the 2 smaller ones were only good enough for bolt holes due to length. It turned out more expensive than I had thought and I could have had the worktops cut locally for less. Maybe I was doing something wrong but this was a novice's experience..
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20.1.2012

This router is a worthy contender for it's build and power against some of the more expensive brands. Delivery was prompt and packing was professional. I had this out of it's case and on my workbench within an hour of receipt. I am currently using this router to build a router bench where it will ultimately reside. One minor critiscism is the plunge is very strong and needs rather more effort than my previous router.............. but Hey!.... at the current price where will you get a 1500W, variablespeed, slow start router for the price. Highly recommended.

13.7.2011

Good quality and competitively priced item with simple to follow instructions. Far exceeds the capabilties of the router I am replacing. The kit has a 30mm template follower included (rather than the 21mm template follower in the item description) which is good because that is the size I need for the kitchen worktop jig. The only down side is that I will now have to return the 30mm guide bush I have ordered separately as it is no longer required - no problem really and it will save me over £7.00!

13.11.2011

Fantastic machine useful attachments is reasonable quirt running,is well made in a handy case there is plenty of power cable to get around a piece of work it is quite heavy that is handy as it keeps the machine on the work piece the only drawback that I have found is that the plunge springs are a bit on the strong side if they were lighter it would be far easer to use other than that this is a grate machine and comes up to the standard that you would expect from a Draper tool.

28.5.2012

Nicely made, very sturdy and a useful case; but I'd agree with the others about the plunge springs being way too firm. This makes life difficult when using it with a router table, and for this reason I wish i'd paid the extra 50 quid for the fixed base/plunge base combination router.

10.1.2012

This is a very good piece of kit for the home handyman. It does what it says in the advertisement very well and has no faults that I can detect so far.

27.11.2015

Great producT, well cased and does everything i want it to, have bought draper before and this promteed me to bbuy this item and not disipoiinted

29.3.2016

Very well made

1.7.2015

Works well

4.5.2015

exelent

19.1.2019

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