Hey everyone! I just bought a Trend T8 router for $290 on Amazon, and I noticed it has integrated dust collection, which is pretty cool. This is my third router, and I opted for this one instead of a Festool because of the price. I've seen some reviews mentioning that it's quite noisy, but I'm really curious about how well it actually performs, especially with dust collection. Has anyone had any experience with it?
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I did pick up the Trend T8 but ran into an issue where the flat part of the face wasn't actually flat—it was concave! I compared it with my old Porta Cable and Bosch routers and they were perfect. I'm sending this one back for a replacement—just wondering if anyone else had the same problem or if it’s a one-off defect?
I've been curious about the Trend routers too! They seem solid with their jigs and tools, but I've heard mixed feedback on the routers. Unfortunately, it’s tough to find positive reviews specifically about the T8. Are you planning to stick with it after hearing these issues?
I haven't received the replacement yet, so I'm not sure if the next one will have the same issue or not. I really want to like this router, but I need it to be right!