Trend Router Bits & Accessories: Professional Routing Solutions for Joiners

When precision, consistency, and reliability matter in routing operations, Trend has established itself as the professional's choice for router cutters and accessories. At Rock Bottom Northampton, we stock nearly 500 Trend products covering their extensive range of router bits, jigs, guides, and routing accessories. From simple edge profiling through to complex joinery and production work, Trend provides the cutting tools and support equipment that professional joiners and cabinet makers depend on for quality results.

Founded in the UK and now operating globally, Trend combines British engineering heritage with modern manufacturing technology to produce router cutters that meet the demanding requirements of professional woodworking. Their commitment to quality control, comprehensive product range, and practical innovation has made them the go-to brand for routing operations across joinery workshops, furniture makers, and shopfitting businesses throughout Britain.

Understanding Router Bit Quality and Standards

Router bits appear deceptively simple – just cutting edges on a shank. However, the differences between quality professional cutters like Trend and cheaper alternatives become apparent immediately when you begin routing. Proper carbide grade selection, precise grinding of cutting edges, accurate balancing, and robust brazing all contribute to performance, finish quality, and tool life that justify the investment.

Trend router bits utilize tungsten carbide tips properly selected for woodworking applications. The carbide grade balances hardness (for edge retention) with toughness (to resist chipping when encountering knots or grain variations). Tips are ground to precise profiles with sharp, clean edges that sever wood fibers cleanly rather than tearing them. This attention to grinding quality produces superior surface finish, reducing or eliminating secondary sanding operations.

Balanced construction ensures smooth running at the high speeds typical of routing operations. Unbalanced cutters vibrate, degrading finish quality and potentially damaging router bearings. Trend's quality control procedures ensure proper balance, contributing to both better results and longer router service life.

Profile Cutters for Edge Work

Trend produces comprehensive ranges of profile cutters for decorative edge treatments on furniture, cabinetry, and architectural joinery. Ogee cutters create the classic S-curve profile popular in traditional furniture. Chamfer cutters bevel edges at various angles from 15 through to 45 degrees. Roundover cutters soften edges with curves from small 3mm radii through to substantial 19mm profiles. Cove cutters produce concave profiles, while beading cutters create convex curves.

Each profile is available in multiple sizes, allowing you to match detail scale to workpiece dimensions. Small profiles suit delicate furniture and boxes, while larger cutters handle architectural moldings and substantial furniture components. Many profile cutters include guide bearings that reference off the workpiece edge, enabling consistent profiles without jigs or guides.

Classical molding profiles reproduce traditional architectural and furniture details. These specialized cutters create complex profiles that would require multiple passes with simpler cutters, saving setup time and ensuring consistency. Roman ogee, thumbnail, thumbnail bead, and similar profiles address traditional joinery requirements.

Straight Cutters for Grooving and Rebating

Straight cutters form the workhorses of routing operations, cutting grooves, rebates, housing joints, and general material removal. Trend produces straight cutters in diameters from 3mm through to 25mm, covering everything from fine detail work to substantial rebates. Various flute lengths accommodate different cutting depth requirements.

Two-flute designs offer good chip clearance and smooth cutting in most softwoods and hardwoods. Single-flute cutters excel in soft materials and where maximum chip clearance matters. For harder materials or demanding production work, three-flute cutters provide more cutting edges per revolution, improving finish and reducing cutting pressure on each edge.

The Craft Pro series includes solid carbide straight cutters for particularly clean cutting in demanding materials. These tools, while more expensive than tipped cutters, provide exceptional edge quality in figured hardwoods, laminates, and other challenging materials.

Joinery Cutters

Dovetail cutters cut the angled sides of dovetail housings for traditional drawer construction and structural joints. Various angles suit different applications, with 1:6 and 1:8 ratios most common. Multiple diameters allow matching joint size to component thickness and strength requirements.

Slot cutters produce grooves for biscuit joints, panel insertion, and various assembly systems. T-slot cutters create retaining grooves for workshop jig systems and specialized assemblies. Keyhole cutters allow hanging installations, particularly for wall-mounted cabinetry and picture frames.

Template followers trace around templates and jigs for repetitive cutting operations. Various bearing sizes and cutter diameters accommodate different offset requirements. Ball-bearing guidance ensures smooth, accurate following without burning or marking templates.

Paneling and Jointing Systems

Tongue and groove sets cut matching profiles for joining solid timber panels, cladding, and flooring. Matched pairs ensure perfect fit between boards, critical for successful panel construction. Various profile depths suit different material thicknesses.

Stile and rail cutters create the frames for panel doors in kitchen cabinetry, room doors, and furniture. Matched sets ensure proper fit between frame components, with profiles that interlock precisely. Separate sets handle different door styles – traditional raised panel, contemporary flat panel, and glazed doors.

Drawer lock and glue joint cutters create mechanical interlocking in box construction. These joints combine strength with ease of assembly, valuable for production work and when creating boxes from thin material where traditional joints lack strength.

Trimming and Pattern Cutters

Pattern cutters with top or bottom bearing guidance trim laminates, veneers, and solid edges flush with surfaces or templates. Top-bearing cutters allow visibility of the cutting area during operation, while bottom-bearing designs suit certain setup configurations. Flush trim cutters form essential tools for laminate work, veneer trimming, and pattern routing operations.

Bevel trimmers cut angled edges on laminate and veneer, particularly valuable for visible edges on countertops and furniture. The angled cut creates less visual impact than square edges while reducing the risk of delamination during use.

Bearing Guided Systems

Many Trend router bits incorporate bearing guidance systems that reference off workpiece edges, templates, or previous cuts. Separate bearings in various diameters allow changing offset distances without changing cutters, improving versatility. Sealed ball bearings run smoothly without maintenance while protecting against dust ingress.

Guide bushes provide alternative guidance methods, particularly for working with template systems. Trend produces comprehensive bush sets in various outside diameters, allowing use with different cutter sizes and offset requirements. Solid guide bushes suit most applications, while low-friction designs reduce burn risk in harder materials.

Router Accessories and Support Equipment

Beyond cutters themselves, Trend produces routing accessories that improve results and expand router capabilities. Router tables convert hand-held routers into stationary machines, improving safety and accuracy for many operations. Fence systems ensure straight cuts, while miter gauges handle angled work.

Router jigs address specific operations that would otherwise require complex setup. Dovetail jigs cut multiple variations of this classic joint. Hinge-boring jigs ensure accurate, consistent placement. Circle-cutting jigs create curves without expensive equipment.

Router collets in various sizes adapt routers to different shank diameters, essential when moving between metric and imperial cutters or using both light-duty and heavy-duty bits. Precision-ground collets ensure secure grip without damaging shanks, while proper balance prevents vibration.

Sharpening and Maintenance

While router bits eventually wear beyond effective use, proper maintenance significantly extends their productive life. Trend diamond hones allow touching up carbide edges between professional sharpening, maintaining cutting quality and reducing burning. Resin removal prevents buildup that causes burning and reduces cutting efficiency. Proper storage in protective cases prevents damage to delicate cutting edges.

When router bits require professional sharpening, services specializing in carbide tooling can restore Trend cutters to nearly new condition. The quality of Trend's construction and carbide selection means bits typically justify resharpening economics, unlike cheaper bits where sharpening costs exceed replacement cost.

Safety Considerations in Routing

Router operations present significant hazards that proper tool selection and technique mitigate. Trend cutters designed with appropriate body mass and cutting edge geometry reduce kickback risk. Proper speed selection for cutter diameter prevents overheating and reduces kickback tendency. Using cutters within their design parameters – correct speeds, appropriate feed rates, and suitable cutting depths – ensures safer operation.

Sharp cutters are safer cutters. Dull bits require excessive force, increasing the likelihood of loss of control. They also burn more readily, creating kickback risk from binding. Maintaining Trend cutters in sharp condition through proper use and timely sharpening improves both safety and results.

Choosing the Right Router Bit

Cutter selection depends on multiple factors: the profile or joint required, material being machined, router power available, and whether operating hand-held or table-mounted. Large-diameter cutters require more powerful routers and slower speeds than small bits. Hardwoods demand sharper edges and potentially slower feed rates than softwoods.

For professional workshops, standardizing on quality bits like Trend makes economic sense. The combination of longer life, better finish quality, and reduced setup time from consistent performance typically offsets the higher initial cost within the first project. For businesses running multiple routers or employing multiple craftspeople, tool standardization simplifies training and maintenance while ensuring consistent results.

Applications Across Woodworking Trades

Cabinet makers rely on Trend cutters for the precision and consistency required in quality furniture and fitted furniture work. Edge profiles, panel raising, and joinery operations all demand reliable tooling that produces consistent results batch after batch. The comprehensive Trend range ensures appropriate cutters exist for every operation from initial sizing through final detail work.

Shopfitters appreciate Trend's balance between quality and value, essential when equipment must perform reliably but projects operate on tight budgets. The durability of Trend cutters proves particularly valuable in commercial work where cutting volumes are high and downtime for tool changes or poor results cannot be accommodated.

Specialist joiners working on heritage restoration and high-end residential projects need the quality finish that Trend cutters deliver. The ability to reproduce historical profiles accurately using modern routing equipment speeds work while maintaining authentic character. Traditional molding profiles in the Trend range facilitate this work without requiring custom tooling.

Stock Availability at Rock Bottom Northampton

We maintain nearly 500 Trend products in stock, covering their core router bit range and essential accessories. This comprehensive inventory means professional workshops can source most requirements without delays, while individuals undertaking projects can find appropriate cutters for both common and specialized operations.

Our power tool accessories section displays the Trend range alongside related routing equipment and accessories. Our team can advise on cutter selection for specific operations and help you build comprehensive routing capabilities efficiently.

Visit Our Power Tool Accessories Department

See the complete Trend range at our Artisans' House premises in Queensbridge, Northampton. Our experienced team can discuss your specific routing requirements and help you select appropriate cutters and accessories for your operations.

Browse our power tool accessories collection online at www.rockbottomnorthampton.co.uk/collections/power-tool-accessories where you'll find the complete Trend routing range alongside products from other manufacturers. Detailed specifications and images help you identify the right cutters for your requirements.

Competitive Pricing on Professional Router Bits

At Rock Bottom Northampton, we price Trend router bits competitively while recognizing their professional quality and British manufacturing heritage. The brand represents excellent value for professional workshops where cutting quality and tool life directly impact profitability.

For businesses purchasing router bits regularly or setting up new workshops, we can discuss your requirements and explore options for better pricing on larger orders. Contact us to learn how we can support your routing equipment needs.

Expert Routing Advice

Routing operations can be complex, and selecting appropriate cutters requires understanding both your specific requirements and the capabilities of different tool patterns. Our team at Rock Bottom Northampton includes experienced woodworkers who can share practical insights about router bit selection, speeds and feeds, and achieving quality results in different materials.

We're happy to discuss your routing operations and help you select Trend cutters and accessories that meet your requirements without over-specifying. Whether you're establishing a new workshop, expanding existing capabilities, or simply need specific cutters for particular projects, we'll ensure you have the right tools for successful routing operations.

Click & Collect and Delivery Services

Order your Trend router bits online and use our fast click and collect service to pick them up from our Northampton premises when convenient. This saves delivery time and costs while ensuring you get exactly the cutters you need for your routing operations.

We also offer delivery services across Northampton and surrounding areas for larger orders or when visiting the store isn't practical. Our online ordering system shows real-time stock availability, helping you plan work without uncertainty about tool availability.

Contact Rock Bottom Northampton

Visit our comprehensive power tool accessories department to explore the full Trend range alongside routing equipment and accessories from other leading manufacturers. Our knowledgeable team is ready to help you find the right routing solutions for your woodworking requirements.

Rock Bottom Northampton Ltd
Artisans' House
7 Queensbridge
Northampton
NN4 7BF

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed

Contact:
Phone: 01604 720272
Email: sales@rockbottomnorthampton.co.uk
Web: www.rockbottomnorthampton.co.uk

Whether you're a professional joiner, cabinet maker, or woodworking enthusiast, Trend router bits deliver the precision and consistency you need for quality routing operations. With nearly 500 Trend products in stock at Rock Bottom Northampton, you'll find the router cutters and accessories required for professional results across all your routing applications.