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    That’s dirt cheap. I like the idea of having it as a permanent rounding trimmer

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    +1 for the Makita's as well ,sometimes the cheaper tools can perform.Just don't expect them to be around for ever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FenceFurniture View Post
    I can leave a roundover bit and a trim bit permanently in each one.
    Quote Originally Posted by Bernmc View Post
    That’s dirt cheap. I like the idea of having it as a permanent rounding trimmer
    Yep, it's great. For those I don't care about plunging or anything else - plug it in and go.

    Quote Originally Posted by Junkie View Post
    Renegade Laminate Trimmer 500 Watt for $58 from Trade Tools. Renegade is a Trade Tools 'home' brand.
    Happy to say that it worked perfectly and is now permanently set up as my rounding trimmer.
    Now that is just bloody ridiculous and may encourage (certainly my) stupidity! I suspect I can fit another 3-4 trimmers in the drawer.......lemme see now....6mm roundover, 3mm roundover, 45° chamfer.....ahh....
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    Quote Originally Posted by FenceFurniture View Post
    Yep, it's great. For those I don't care about plunging or anything else - plug it in and go.

    Now that is just bloody ridiculous and may encourage (certainly my) stupidity! I suspect I can fit another 3-4 trimmers in the drawer.......lemme see now....6mm roundover, 3mm roundover, 45° chamfer.....ahh....
    next you will be buying a Leigh DT jig and have one trimmer permanently setup with the DT cutter and another with the straight bit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    next you will be buying a Leigh DT jig and have one trimmer permanently setup with the DT cutter and another with the straight bit.
    Right, so I need another 5 Trimmers?
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    Does the Renegade have speed control? Can’t see it listed in the specs.
    I see the cheapy Derek posted does have speed control.
    Does it matter, on a trim router, if you have no speed control?

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    Large rebate bits do make me a little nervous at 30k rpm, but I don't think it's a must-have feature. Just make sure your bits are sharp and you keep moving; feeding too slowly generates a lot of excess heat which will both burn your job and cause the cutting edge to dull much faster, leading to even more burning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    Does the Renegade have speed control? Can’t see it listed in the specs.
    No speed control.

    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    I see the cheapy Derek posted does have speed control.
    Does it matter, on a trim router, if you have no speed control?
    Most small laminate trimmers I've used (less than 600W) don't tend to have speed control, so I'd be inclined to say that it isn't needed, but it depends on what you intend using it for.
    1mm round over bits; flush trim bits (for laminate) and light detail work is what I use the trimmer for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elanjacobs View Post
    Large rebate bits do make me a little nervous at 30k rpm, but I don't think it's a must-have feature. Just make sure your bits are sharp and you keep moving; feeding too slowly generates a lot of excess heat which will both burn your job and cause the cutting edge to dull much faster, leading to even more burning.
    Agreed.

    It also depends on what material you are trimming and how much you are trying to remove with each pass.

    If you are waiting a small router i.e. https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...e-routing-base then speed control is required.

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodPixel View Post
    That Makita 18v brushless trimmer looks excellent (DRT50Z)
    I do have my eye on that model, but the one with extra bits: https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...te-trimmer-kit
    I've seen a few good specials from time to time, but didn't bite... yet...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Junkie View Post
    I do have my eye on that model, but the one with extra bits: https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...te-trimmer-kit
    I've seen a few good specials from time to time, but didn't bite... yet...
    Oh yes indeed. The Full Kit. I was going to post this too, but thought it would look greedy

    A quick google found a few good prices, but it will have to wait for a short while! Work to do first!

    A brushless drill is also on the books so I can use these without BURNING OUT another brushed corded drill https://www.powerplanter.com.au/

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    That’s dedication. Growing your own timber now?

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    I like the idea of a cordless trim router. However, if you plan to attach it to a vacuum collector (as with the Makita and the cheapie I linked to), it sort of defeats the whole concept, yes/no? If you agree, and the cordless is a lot more expensive, then just get a powered version.

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    That's interesting, https://www.makita.com.au/products/p...al-accessories in the optional accessories is 8mm collet. I have tried a trimmer before and did not like it. (If fact I sold it and bought a Festool OF1010). Might be worth a visit.

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    HJ, it was because of the 8mm collet, as well as the 1 hp motor, that I recommended this router (both the Makita and the cheapie) a few months back when a forumite was looking for a router to dedicate to a dovetail guide.

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