We're the same market Stick because we have the same power system. In fact a lot of power generated here goes south to the U S. Almost everywhere else goes with 230 volt single pole at 50 cycles instead of our 120 volt 60 cycle electricity. Most router makers designate their 230 volt models differently from the ones for North America but I have seen one for sure that didn't. I don't remember which one it was offhand. That makes it difficult for any of us here to recommend something since it probably has a different model number over there if it's even made for there.unfortunately ELU id not very common tool brand here in North America, at least in the United States..
However, we have members from the UK, NZ and AU (maybe CA/CDN) that may be able to help out...
I have a Trend II the motor id is big for a trim router,but seems well built, but all the attachments included are flimsy and sub par compared to other trim routers. I like the Makita or the Bosch the best, and most come with 2 handles,or plunge bases, not sure if they have enough power for dovetail jigs.We're the same market Stick because we have the same power system. In fact a lot of power generated here goes south to the U S. Almost everywhere else goes with 230 volt single pole at 50 cycles instead of our 120 volt 60 cycle electricity. Most router makers designate their 230 volt models differently from the ones for North America but I have seen one for sure that didn't. I don't remember which one it was offhand. That makes it difficult for any of us here to recommend something since it probably has a different model number over there if it's even made for there.
The only small router I know of there is a Trend and it's cheap and from what I read is popular but it is also rated as a handyman quality machine.
Yeah I was disappointed with the Trend I bought too. maybe I can find a homeless guy to give it to.I have a makita 1/2" that has been in a table for 6 years and works faultlessly. I also have 2 makita 1/4" trim routers, again, perfect.
I've just bought a Trend 1/2" specially for a router sled and to be honest, i wish I had gone the extra for the makita again.
I have a powerplus, and I do not recommend it.
I didn't mean it that way, Dan. I was thinking he might find a different route to go.Oh right, Herb; kick a homeless guy when he's down...
lol
that'd be rout HErb...I didn't mean it that way, Dan. I was thinking he might find a different route to go.
HErb
Possibly due to the fact that they haven’t been sold for about 20 years, they were originally Swiss made, my MOF96 is about 45 years old and still going strong.unfortunately ELU id not very common tool brand here in North America, at least in the United States..
I cant say "disappointed", its just awkward compared to the makitas. The plunge lock lever locks in the UP position, which is the opposite of every other router I have ever used, so its not intuitive. I have reasonably large hands (XL gloves are a very tight fit) and I struggle to get my thumb between the grip and the body to push the safety button in.Yeah I was disappointed with the Trend I bought too. maybe I can find a homeless guy to give it to.
Herb
