Impulse buy at Axminster

[Rob_H]

whilst passing through Kent I made a quick diversion and headed for Axminster PT. I just bought a Trend T11 on impulse and now I've got a 2 hr journey home before I can use it!! Apparently they're opening a trade counter branch in High Wycombe although the staff didn't know when.

 

[wizer]

yes axminster is like that. You just can't not buy something. I think it's evil.

 

[Rob_H]

The only good thing is I stopped at one item - nearly came home with a lathe and an LN plane but common sense kicked in!!

 

[maltrout512]

Good buy. I bought the t11 two months ago (big step for me) as I usually spend £100 most. Will not look back great machine and best of all it's not yellow.!!!!!!!!!!!! can't stand yellow for some reason. That's my opinion.

 

[Rob_H]

I already have the Triton TRA001 which I use in my Triton router table, the T11 is for hand use and I was planning to get the trend dovetail jig next (as I have £100 of Axminster vouchers burning a hole in my pocket) but can't find it on their website.

 

[wizer]

I must admit I considered the T11 recently. I do like the fence on it, I'm not sure I'd go for the little Triton, as much as a fan of the big one as I am.

 

[Losos]

Apparently they're opening a trade counter branch in High Wycombe although the staff didn't know when.

Thanks for that bit of news Rob - since I'm only in England two or three times a year HIgh Wycombe will be much more handy for me.

 

[mailee]

best of all it's not yellow.!!!!!!!!!!!! can't stand yellow for some reason. That's my opinion.

Can't say I blame you, I have the big De Walt and when I use it outdoors it always seems to attract a wasp or two for some reason???

 

[devonwoody]

Is the Trend T11 a quarter inch collet?

I am always having trouble using an adaptor on the Triton half inch machine.
The smaller bits always seem to come loose for me.

 

[Lord Nibbo]

Is the Trend T11 a quarter inch collet?

No it's 1/2"

 

[Rob_H]

Just seen the announcement on the Axminster website for the planned opening of the High Wycombe branch - should make things a bit easier from now on for traveling. Although we still are considering moving back to Somerset once the housing market levels out - my wife's reasons are "family", mine are "Yandles & Axminster".

 

[andycorleone]

the t11 & DW625Ek looks very similar I recently bought this deal just to give it a try

http://www.axminster.co.uk/src/froogle/ ... 783005.htm

 

[MooreToolsPlease]

Great routers the dewalt and the trend.
They are both 1/2" routers, but I buy seperate nuts and collets for the different sizes? have a couple 1/4", 3/8" and 4 or 5 1/2" collet and nuts.
Why do you need to use an adapter?

 

[devonwoody]

Mines a Triton, and I think an adaptor is the only way to go?

 

[MooreToolsPlease]

thats a bit of a poor show :?

 

[Rob_H]

Just tried the T11 on some oak for a thick oak mirror I'm making - scarily powerful compared to the old 1/4 inch router I was using!!!!

 

[Benchwayze]

best of all it's not yellow.!!!!!!!!!!!! can't stand yellow for some reason. That's my opinion.

Can't say I blame you, I have the big De Walt and when I use it outdoors it always seems to attract a wasp or two for some reason???

Mailee,

I know the feeling... But most nectar loving insects are attracted to yellow. Hence there are lots of yellow flowers. 8)

They like lavender and white too, so I wear grey clothing when I go out painting.

But wasps mainly like the smell of resin. They go even more wild for marmalade and jam, so at this time of year I put a newly emptied pot of 'Roses' lime marmalade outside the workshop door. I put about 3" of water in the jar. Fifteen or so drowned wasps in one day isn't uncommon.

Regards

John (The wicked Wasp-killer of Warks)

 

[devonwoody]

benchwayze, do you visit wet canvas or are you a different sort of painter to me.

 

[Benchwayze]

Hi Woody,

Yes I do visit Wetcanvas. Artwayze is my nick there. So we probably are the same sorts of painter!

But this is a woodies forum! [-X

ccasion5:

Great though innit. We can make our own easels, plan-chests and other wooden art gear. \/

Cheers
John