Thread: Moving on bye triton

Originally Posted by doug the slug

its not a matter of lifting it, the bloody things are just too big to fit. the wc2000 on the other hand will fit just fine with all the accessories, router table, extension tableand materials for a reasonable size job

And I'd like to see a cast iron TS do the ol' back flip from the back of a ute and survive in usable condition!

Originally Posted by Charcoal

Triton Cons:
Noise - ...

acuracy - ...

Angles ...

Charcoal: I had a very similar experience when I was setting up my shed. If portability is not a requirement, the choice seems clear to me. The Triton gave me the heeby-jeebies, it was so noisy and just felt unsafe to me.

Glad I was only borrowing it, and could give it back with thanks.

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

And I'd like to see a cast iron TS do the ol' back flip from the back of a ute and survive in usable condition!

I remember you posting that one before skew, tried to send a greenie for doing it again but the wind was against me. it just goes to show that as much as there are knockers out there for anything, everything has its place or it wont survive. you and i and thousands of others like the triton for what it is. others like their dedicated tablesaws and when my numbers come out on powerball tomorrow i can fill a big shed with whatever i want

Originally Posted by jow104

See my post (new thread) a few minutes ago 'I'm back'.

I am quite happy to return to the triton 2000 workcentre, it rips and crosscuts better than the two c.i.tablesaws.
Less depth granted and noisier, but at least its reliable and when you ask for a 50mm rip you get 50mm. And its now almost 4 years old.

I shall be wanting new batteries for my respirator shortly any tips or advice glady received.

The battery unit can be bought as a spare part from Triton. Or, if you are handy with a soldering iron, you can just replace them yourself. (and can use NiMH while you are at it).

Geez, these Triton Workcentre knockers must have a huge inferiority complex about not being able to set up their Workcentres accurately and to produce excellent work with it, thought they would have got over it by now

Originally Posted by Sprog

Geez, these Triton Workcentre knockers must have a huge inferiority complex about not being able to set up their Workcentres accurately and to produce excellent work with it, thought they would have got over it by now

Exactly my thoughts, Sprog.
when someone upgtrades from a triton wc2000 or mk3 or whatever piece of triton gear the post starts out with 'I am upgrading from my wc2000 to a "whatever" tablesaw. if they are upgrading from a tradesmans saw to a better table saw for example, what is posted is generally "look at my new toy" with no mention of what its replacing or complementing in the shed. it seems to be fashionable to knock triton. i recently sold my triton finger jointer, even though it is a great pi\ece of equipment that does all the manuyfacturers say it will do. the only reason i sold it is because the woodrat does it all and i didnt need it any more. i didnt bag it. iujust sold it to someone who asked if one was for sale.

I chose to keep my Triton after buying a TS and other dedicated tools. I just use it for re-sawing long pieces.

Sure, its a PITA to set up, but once set, it works. Forget the cross cut etc.

When it was designed it did all manner of things, at a low entry cost against high alternative tool prices. It also got a lot of people into WW. Keep your circ saw, take it out for other jobs.

There were always negatives; the cost to bring it up to the functionality of even the worst TS, height winder, no mitre cuts, arbor float stiffener, pay more for stand etc., etc. Always had your hand in your pocket.

Now, since the Chinese industrialisation, it's been superceded, but still makes great product output in skilled hands.

Triton fans should be heartened by the resurgence of the brand under the modern GMC approach even if the Orange is a bit pastel.

Just an opinion, dont want a szit fight.

I bet you I can set the damn thing up as accurate as any of you Triton huggers. Do you want a bet?

Originally Posted by jow104

See my post (new thread) a few minutes ago 'I'm back'.

I shall be wanting new batteries for my respirator shortly any tips or advice glady received.

I have a RACAL breathe easy in for Battery repacking at the moment.This could be an option for you and the triton respirator. Usually checking out if Battery repack is possible is a free quote.

Originally Posted by Wongo

I bet you I can set the damn thing up as accurate as any of you Triton huggers. Do you want a bet?

No, but I would be interested to know if your (non Triton) tablesaw is more accurate than my Triton at +/- 0.25mm. (ie I can cut to within 0.5mm of the desired measurement).

Originally Posted by stuart_lees

No, but I would be interested to know if your (non Triton) tablesaw is more accurate than my Triton at +/- 0.25mm. (ie I can cut to within 0.5mm of the desired measurement).

No problem getting +/- 0.2 mm on my TSC-10HB table saw. That's on a 2nd hand machine (obviously well set up), picked up on a trailer and put into my workshop. My wife, young child and neighbours are very happy as well - because (as others have said) it is very very quiet.

Happy woodworking

Originally Posted by stuart_lees

No, but I would be interested to know if your (non Triton) tablesaw is more accurate than my Triton at +/- 0.25mm. (ie I can cut to within 0.5mm of the desired measurement).

Well I can mount a circular saw under a piece of MDF and still cut to within 0.5mm of the desired measurement.

With a bit of practise, I might even be able to use a hand saw to do so.

Get real, guys. this is timber we are working with. if the humidity changes while you are cutting it it might move by about half of that amount before you get to glue it up anyway

Originally Posted by stuart_lees

No, but I would be interested to know if your (non Triton) tablesaw is more accurate than my Triton at +/- 0.25mm. (ie I can cut to within 0.5mm of the desired measurement).

Stuart if you visit the opticians I am sure you could improve on that figure
No offence I hope.