Thread: Triton Worcentre + Router Table... or go with something newer?

I started with the triton saw bench and router, no regrets there
I managed to carry out projects in an above average manner
after a while as I progressed I started to experience the limitations of the triton

I have upgraded bit by bit spending a lot more to get what I wanted
I still have the triton routers and circular saw because I feel they are very good quality

in saying that my old triton saw and router table was fairly easy to sell as they are still well respected by the home hobbyist

If you are looking at the one on market place in the port stevens area, its a good buy, it has quality inclusions in the deal

when the time comes and you want to upgrade you will sell it easy enough

I would give it a go

Hodgo

I have TWO series 2000 workcentres with all the available attachments; one is permanently set up in the overhead mode with a saw and a router dedicated to it. It is accurate to within a millimeter because I took the time to set them up properly.

Thing is though; I only use power tools for breaking down, roughing out or for sheet goods. I never glue sawn edges no matter how expensive or spruiked the blade is; I mark out using knife edges and joint & shoot to lines with hand planes. Only a panel saw with a scribing blade would tempt me... but it would only save a little bit of time because I'd still be finishing off by hand.

I say go for it and use it to work out what sort of woodworker you want to be:

• Pure power tools? It's a stepping stone to something "better".
• Hybrid power/hand tools? It's all you need.
• Pure hand tools? You'll onsell it for a good price.

I think it is perfectly possible to attain accuracy to 0.5mm on a 2000.

I started out with a Triton MKIII (I think it was that) in 1987. Later on around 20 years ago I picked up their best unit the 2000 with all accessories for a very good price. This included a separate router table with dedicated Triton router.

I also have the Triton planer it has been remarkably good. Essentially using the outrigger system I can cut down huge sheets of man made material to a pretty close size, then incremental bits of material until I reach the desired size.

Below are some of the many things you can do with the Triton and the as for the dust collection, I built a dedicated box directly under the table top which drops everything and is aided by a dust extraction system. I have very little dust in my shed as a result.

I have at times been tempted to get a trade quality table saw with a cast tabletop, but to be honest the Triton for my usage has been perfect; once I did my modifications that is.

They aren't perfect, but for the price and some elbow grease in building some accessories, it is one of the better cheap units around.

Mick.

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