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Thread: Triton Router Bit Set Question
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10th April 2005, 12:16 AM #1New Member
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Triton Router Bit Set Question
When it comes to routers and router bits I have zero experience.
Anyway, I went and purchased a Triton router and all the trimmings including the "Triton Pro-Kit" router bit set.
Each router bit looks like it was dipped in a bucket of that stuff that comes out of a hot glue gun (I guess to protect the bits during transport). The
bearings on the bits are well and truely locked up in the "hot glue gunk" (I just love these technical terms).
So, do I have to remove the "hot glue gunk" before using the bits and if so
how?
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10th April 2005, 12:38 AM #2
Twist it off with your fingers. Just be sure to be careful near the sharp cutters.
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10th April 2005, 01:28 PM #3
Andy don't forget to apply a drop of light oil to the bearings from time to time. I do so after each use and wipe them dry before each use so as not to get oil on the timber I am shaping.
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10th April 2005, 02:03 PM #4Originally Posted by SleepyGuy
Welcome to the forum. Congrats with your router purchase. Be very careful with the router, it is an extremely dangerous tool if used incorrectly. Never start the tool when the bit is touching timber - first start, then apply to timber. Read all about using routers before you start, but be careful. Always use with both hands, it is not a tool for one hand operation.
Removing the protective layer from new router bits - I use one of those sharp Stanley utility knives to carefully make a cut into that stuff, then put the knife down and the rest can be removed very easily by pulling it off with your fingers. Be careful near the cutter or you will cut your finger.
Regards
Johan
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10th April 2005, 02:13 PM #5Originally Posted by DPB
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10th April 2005, 05:37 PM #6New Member
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Thanks for all the help folks.
I started to assemble my router table stand. The first thing I did was check the box contents against the parts list. Well I got a surprise, one of the stand side panels was missing. What a pain!
Well when I call Triton on Monday I hope they turn out to be as helpful as you folks.
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11th April 2005, 07:43 AM #7Originally Posted by SleepyGuy
Johan
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11th April 2005, 10:58 AM #8Originally Posted by Johan