Trend Craft Pro or Charnwood WO20 Router Table

[phil p]

Hi,

Im after some opinions before I pul the trigger on one of these two tables.

I was 99% sure I was going for the Trend as I’m really after a bench top model rather than floor standing as I recently sold one to gain more floor space as I only have a small garage to work in.

Not a massive decision regarding the price as the Charnwood is only around £60 to £80 more, however I really like the look of a cast iron top, which is the reason it’s swung me slightly in choosing.

If I did go for the Charnwood it doesn’t look that hard to just shorten the legs on the stand so I can still make it a bench top version.

Does anyone have either of these tables and can help in making my decision on which to go for?

Also if I did go for the Charnwood would there be any drawbacks in shortening the leg stand?

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

 

[TRITON]

Cant think of any drawbacks, just a matter of being level, though the rubber feet might not fit and you'll have to come up with something else

 

[phil p]

Thanks for your reply Triton, and also to Gordon who also responded to me.

I ended up going for the Trend Craft Pro table mainly due to the difference in weight.

Looking again at the Charnwood it comes in at 75kg which is a bit heavy for me these days and didn't fancy the idea knacking my back in, even just lifting it off and on a bench.

I would have loved the cast iron top however for once Ive let my head rule my heart!

Regards
Phil