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29th June: Take Restorations to a new level with Yeti Trend CNC SmartBench

Yeti Trend CNC SmartBench

SmartBench finally brings affordable, fast, accurate, automated cutting to classic restorations and fit-outs.

Fast, Accurate Interior Panelling, Cabinetry, Decals and Diagrams

  • CNC SmartBench brings speed and accuracy to a huge range of restoration jobs such as:
  • Cutting dashboards,
  • Creating flooring panels and other interior panelling
  • Cutting door cards
  • Making metal badges/branding
  • Creating graphics and vinyl decals for exteriors.
  • Creating bucks and moulds for pressings

CNC allows you to create and cut complex shapes with amazing accuracy and without the trial and error often needed, letting the machine bring the skill and the steady hand.

Of course, once the design is created, you can repeat the work again and again – so it’s perfect for reproducing successful designs for subsequent restorations, refits or client work.

With an accuracy of +/- 0.5mm not only can you get the perfect fit the first time - giving your work the finish you aspire to, you’ll also be able to minimise wastage by cutting more components from your materials.

What is The Yeti Trend CNC SmartBench?

SmartBench is the world’s first portable 3-axis true-CNC router, with plotting and cutting capability.

Designs are transferred from a Mac (with windows environment) or PC straight to an autonomous routing/cutting machine using USB or WiFi. The machine itself has a simple touch-screen unit for full control during the process.

Simple and quick to set up, learn and use

SmartBench is simple to use. From first set-up, through creating designs and finally to storage:

SmartBench works from a standard G-Code file and can be supplied with simple-to-learn, highly intuitive software which doesn’t require specialist skills. – Furthermore, Trend’s support team are on hand to give advice.

Not only is SmartBench easy to set up – Taking only 3 minutes from start to finish – but it is also compact and can be stored away when not in use – perfect for when space is an issue. Although it can handle a full 8’x4’ sheet, Smartbench fits easily into a van or estate car for transportation.

Design and Costs: Keep control of your project

With SmartBench you get full control of your project as there’s no longer a need to outsource this type of work – which can be costly. You can make as many design changes as you need, without incurring extra costs or delay – it also helps to keep costs down further, as you can be in full control of the use of materials.

What Else Can SmartBench do?

SmartBench is also adaptable – the optional Stylus attachment adds a whole new dimension to its’ capabilities.

The stylus will hold a cutting blade or virtually any pen or pencil, enabling you to cut vinyl for vehicle graphics, create large Drawings, stencils or even diagrams such as wiring looms.

Get in Touch: Find out more

To show how SmartBench can help you or your business, Trend always offer free, no-obligation, live one-to-one consultations either at their offices in Watford or online. During the session, the potential client will be able to see the simplicity of the process first-hand and also try some specific examples of work that they need the machine to create – to ensure suitability.


Classic Car Case Study: Brightwell Classics

Brightwell Classics is an Essex-based restoration company with experience in Mini, Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Ferrari (amongst others). Brightwell project manages the whole restoration process including vehicle disassembly and reassembly - as well as performing their own maintenance, servicing and full interior retrims and restorations in-house.

Trend has lent Brightwell Classics a Yeti Trend Smartbench, so they can take advantage of all the applications the Smartbench offers, in order to help renovate their classic cars!

Click below to follow the whole restoration journey:


31st May : Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday

Queen's Platinum Jubilee

In celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we will be closed from Wednesday 1st June from 5:30pm and we will re-open on Monday 6th June.

Orders will be processed and despatched until we close on the Wednesday however deliveries may not be received until the Monday.


Explore our 2022 catalogue


26th April : New Abrasive Cutting & Grinding Discs

Trend's NEW Abrasive Cutting & Grinding DiscsTrend's NEW Abrasive Cutting & Grinding Discs
Abrasive Grinding Discs   High-performance abrasive grinding discs with a thicker kerf for masonry & metal applications. 6.0mm Kerf provides strength and stability to prevent deflection under load and ensures long life.Abrasive Grinding Discs   High-performance abrasive grinding discs with a thicker kerf for masonry & metal applications. 6.0mm Kerf provides strength and stability to prevent deflection under load and ensures long life.
Abrasive Cutting Discs   High-performance abrasive cutting discs with a thin kerf, a range of disc solutions for cutting masonry, metal & mult-material applications.Abrasive Cutting Discs   High-performance abrasive cutting discs with a thin kerf, a range of disc solutions for cutting masonry, metal & mult-material applications.
Abrasive Diamond Cutting Discs Abrasive Diamond Cutting Discs 

Trend's NEW Abrasive Cutting & Grinding Discs!

Introducing the NEW high-quality 115mm Aluminium Oxide, Silicon Carbide and Diamond Grit abrasive discs for a range of masonry, metal and multi-material applications.


Abrasive Grinding Discs 

High-performance abrasive grinding discs with a thicker kerf for masonry & metal applications. 6.0mm Kerf provides strength and stability to prevent deflection under load and ensures long life.

Metal 6.0mm Grinding Disc 

  • Suitable for both AC and DC grinders
  • Perfect for dressing metal and cleaning welds
  • Efficient rust removal from ferrous metals

Masonry 6.0mm Grinding Disc 

  • Suitable for both AC and DC grinders
  • Grinding, dressing, and shaping
  • Removing high spots to fit framework

Abrasive Cutting Discs 

High-performance abrasive cutting discs with a thin kerf, a range of disc solutions for cutting masonry, metal & mult-material applications.

Multi-Material 1.0mm Disc 
High-performance, 1.0mm kerf all-round single disc solution for cutting stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, alloys, plastics and ceramic tiles.

  • Thin metal profiles including sheet steel and stainless steel
  • Masonry and ceramic tiles
  • Plastics, such as plumbing and drainage pipes and fitting

Metal 1.0mm Disc 
High-performance 1.0mm kerf cutting discs for Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium and alloys.

  • The 1.0mm kerf blade is perfect for cordless machines to maximise battery performance
  • On site applications including cutting mesh and rebar for concrete work
  • Thin metal profiles including sheet steel and stainless steel

Metal 2.5mm Disc 
High-performance 2.5mm kerf cutting discs for Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium and alloys.

  • Suitable for both AC and DC grinders
  • Fabrication applications that require fast cutting in all metals
  • Thicker materials including ferrous metal and cast iron

Masonry 2.5mm Disc 
2.5mm discs for cutting brick, stone and ceramic tile.

  • Suitable for both AC and DC grinders
  • Mortar raking, lead flashing preparation and cable chasing
  • Ceramic floor and wall tiles

Abrasive Diamond Cutting Discs 

Diamond 2.2mm Disc
High-performance 2.2mm kerf cutting disc for all brick, concrete, stone and tile applications.

  • Hard block pavers
  • Strong natural stone
  • Concrete & clay tiles

1st April : New 2022 Trend Catalogue

1st April : New 2022 Trend Catalogue

Our New 2022 Trend Digital Catalogue is here!

Our largest, most product-packed catalogue launches today with over 270 pages of our best Time Saving Solutions.

Featuring over 250 new products including the

  • Powerful T12 Plunge & T14 Workshop Routers,
  • T18S 18v Cordless Power Tool Range,
  • Comprehensive Abrasive Grinding Discs & Sanding Range, 
  • M Class Rated T33A Dust Extractor,
  • Revolutionary KWJ750P & KWJ900P Kitchen Worktop Jigs,
  • Precise RS/JIG Router Surfacing Jig.

As well as our

  • Market leading range of Router Cutters
  • High Performance Power Tools,
  • Protective PPE & Safety Equipment
  • Site ready Tool Storage,
  • Time Saving Routing Jigs & Accessories,
  • CNC SmartBench and Mini Machines.

And a full range of Power Tool Accessories including

  • Circular Saw, Planer & Jigsaw Blades,
  • Trend Snappy Quick Release Drill Bit System,
  • Diamond Sharpening & Tool Care,
  • Clamping & Guide Products.

Available to Read Online - Trend 2022 Catalogue Read Online 

Download as a PDF - Trend 2022 Catalogue Download (212MB)


20th February: Trend Reach 10 Million Views On YoutTube

Celebrating hitting 10 Million Views on our YouTube channel!

Our channel is packed with a vast amount of product and user content for all the woodworking professionals and enthusiasts. We would love to know which videos you've found most useful over the years...

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P.s. Some exciting new content is coming soon


2nd February: Trend T12 and T14 Half-inch routers

Trend - Leaders in all things routing, are launching two exciting new half-inch routers: The T12 and T14.

Both are variable speed, plunge routers, perfect for heavy duty and trade work, and additionally, the T14 is designed to work as a table router.

Not only will both models have all the class-leading features that users have come to expect from Trend, but they are also packed with innovation, to deliver speed, accuracy and precision. They are the expert’s choice.

Many people, Trade and Woodworkers, have come to know and respect the Trend T10 and T11 1/2inch routers over the years - as they have become the benchmark against which routers are measured. So, The T12 and T14, replacements for the T10 and T11, have some big shoes to fill. How do you make the best even better?

The Answer: retain and improve everything that made the T10 and T11 great, and add a host of new features.


 T12 2300W ½” VARIABLE SPEED PLUNGE ROUTER

T12 is a High-performance trade-focused plunge router with advanced safety features, engineered to deliver reliable, fast, accurate cuts.

T12 is perfect for Kitchen fitting applications including worktop jointing, draining grooves, hob and sink recesses and carcass alteration. It is fast, and accurate when performing heavy duty trenching work including lock and latch fitting, staircase production and general purpose carpentry with long & wide cutters.

Its’ ergonomic design and weight-balance make it ideal for hand-held routing such as edge moulding applications, including precision matched recesses for intumescent fire door strips and rebates.


 T14 2300W ½” VARIABLE SPEED WORKSHOP ROUTER

T14 shares all of the feature of the T12, with the addition of some extras aimed at best-in-class router table use.

T14 is a High-performance plunge router with advanced safety features, engineered to deliver reliable, fast, accurate cuts. Perfect for hand-held and Router Table use.


6th January: Dispatch Delays - Annual Stock Take

Due to our annual stock take taking place from the 7th - 9th of January, any orders placed during this time will experience a 1-2 day delay on dispatch which will affect our usual delivery times.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused but delivery times will resume as normal from 10th January 2022.