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7th May 2016, 02:49 PM #1Senior Member
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Which router advice!?
Hi all I know its a commonly asked question but I am looking to grab a second router.
I have a Triton TRA001 mounted to a table 24/7 and would like a second router for plunge work too big for the table.
I really don't want to spend a fortune on it seeing I already have the Triton.
Id say my price range would be around $200.
I have come across three potential routers at this stage:
1. Triton JOF 1010watt
Triton JOF001 Compact Precision Plunge Router 1010W
$229
2. The 900 watt Makita
Makita 900W Plunge Router | Bunnings Warehouse
$186
3. The Bosch 1200 watt POF 1200
https://www.masters.com.au/product/9...-1200-ae-green
$129
So basically.... which would you experts get? From my point of view that Bosh for $129 is very well priced. Is there any reason to pay a little more and get the Makita/Triton?
I have also considered laminate trimmers- but could someone outline their limitations for me?
Cheers,
Andrew
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7th May 2016, 04:57 PM #2Woodworking mechanic
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Reading the manual, the Bosch 1200 only takes 6/8mm or 1/4" bits. As its a universal manual, I'm not sure what holder it would come with in Australia.
The Makita is 8mm
The Triton is 1/2"Last edited by Lappa; 7th May 2016 at 05:02 PM. Reason: Additional info.
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If you're only going to have 2 routers and you want to do plunge work with the out of the table one you're really limiting what you can do if you have a collet size less than 1/2". For instance you can't buy a solid carbide bit with a cutting diameter bigger than the shank diameter.
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7th May 2016, 11:26 PM #4Senior Member
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Thanks guys!
For now probably only two I'm sure down the track when funds are more available I could end up with a bigger one/sell one and buy a better one!
Interesting about not being able to buy a bit bigger than the shank diameter- didn't know that!!---
The way it's worded this is only for solid carbide bits? Why is this?
I do note the Ttiton has both a quarter and half inch collet reducer and a microadjust- maybe it's the way to go?
Further research shows the makita is limited to 8mm bits. ( currently I have only half and quarter inch bits).
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8th May 2016, 11:53 AM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Andrew,
Which router to buy really depends on what you're going to use it for, and how much heavy use you'll give it. The three routers that you've listed are DIY quality routers, and are not designed for high demand commercial use.
Of the three DIY Quality routers that you've listed, I'd go for the Triton, especially with Timberbit's free shipping deal (assuming they still have that deal - free shipping on purchases over $100). Some people have reported variable reliabilty experiences with Triton Routers in recent years, but the three that I own have been good. The only warranty fault (a faulty speed control board on my MOF001) was promptly fixed under warranty. My other two Tritons have been good.
When I had my MOF-001 repaired, the Service Technician warned me that the Triton routers can be quickly damaged (armature and/or speed control board), if you overload the router and momentarily stall or significantly slow down the router motor. Although in the case of my MOF-001, we could see that the speed control board was cracked, so it's failure was not as a result of overloading. When I asked the Service Technician whether it was just Triton routers that had this overload problem, be showed me a blue Bosch router, and a Festool router that had both been damaged by momentary stalling.
Regards,
RoyGManufacturer of the Finest Quality Off-Cuts.
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8th May 2016, 01:04 PM #6Senior Member
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Hi RoyG,
I'm mainly a hobbiest not for commercial use.
Examples of what I have needed it for currently are using a 19mm straight bit to route a dado approx 7mm deep for bookshelfs and then using a core box bit for the trim and some roundover work.
Maybe one day I will find I need something bigger but my uses of routers at this stage are not often any more demanding than what I have described above.
Think I'll grab the triton( have had no issues with the TRA001).
I think if I was splashing out a bit more I'd grab a dewalt combi router! But for now this will have to do.
Thanks again for the input
Cheers
Andrew
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