Thread: Makita vs Makita

Personally I would not use either.

When you allow for the loss of blade height in the Triton Workcentre you will be very limited what you can cut with either saw. I would recommend a 9 1/4 saw.

Also I would go for the steel base as the weight of the saw doesn't matter in the Triton. Aluminium is lighter for hand held jobs.


Peter.

I agree with Peter, espescially when it comes to the Makita saws in that size ad they also lack torque & have a reputation for popping the armature out of the housing. Definitely go the91/4" saws like the triton which is made for the table or the hitachi c9 which was the recommended one before they had a saw or the Malta n5900b

I agree with both, you lose too much of that cut depth as soon as you fit it to a Triton

Originally Posted by VEK TOOLS

I agree with Peter, espescially when it comes to the Makita saws in that size ad they also lack torque & have a reputation for popping the armature out of the housing. Definitely go the91/4" saws like the triton which is made for the table or the hitachi c9 which was the recommended one before they had a saw or the Malta n5900b

I would go along with the Triton, you will find many of the other saws will need the Saw Stabiliser as they are not designed to work upside down.
Regards

Before you buy the Makita search "Saw Slump" and Triton either on google or the forum.
It is a known problem that the MAKITA saw with its aluminium base will slump away from the table requiring you to buy the saw stabilising bracket.
Saw slump = PITA
Saw + bracket = $$$$$
Buying a saw as per other members have recommended =

Thanks for the responses guys. I guess I was looking for a cheap way of just having a saw in the Triton. I don't think the budget will stretch for a Triton saw but will have to see if the N5900B is available for a good price somewhere down here.

Cheers!

I've heard it said from a couple of trade tool suppliers that the power tools which are sold through Bunnings are specifically made for Bunnings by the manufacturer and they are made at a price for the DIY market.
This is why a lot of the Bunnings power tools have their own specific model numbers.
The implication of this is that often the Bunnings power tools are not full "Trade Quality Tools".
When I want to buy a power tool to last I always buy from the "Trade Tool" supplier.
Just my 2Bobs worth.
Cheers, crowie

I have noticed that some of the Makita items sold at Bunnings are not on the Makita Australia web site or in their 2012 Quick Reference Catalogue. While I am not suggesting that there is anything wrong with the product, it makes it hard to compare the items and if you need a repair, is the item going to be backed by Makita in Australia.

For a Triton saw table, obtain a 9" saw. It will give you maximum cut if you require it.

Originally Posted by digitalgiraffe

Thanks for the responses guys. I guess I was looking for a cheap way of just having a saw in the Triton. I don't think the budget will stretch for a Triton saw but will have to see if the N5900B is available for a good price somewhere down here.

Cheers!

The slump problem will also occur with this larger makita saw as it happened to me.
This post recommends the hitachi

Thanks Pac-man I'll take a look at the C9. It looks like it would be rather comfortable to use if I need to take it out of the triton.

as everyone else has said..
the triton saw is more $$ but the advantage when you come to align it or make fine adjustments is totally worth the hours of frustration saved. you can often pick up a good used unit on ebay. failing that I agree the Hitachi is the go.
cheers

Good Morning DigitalGiraffe

I bought a Triton 3 new in 1983, first with a 235mm Hitachi saw (worn out) and now with a Makita 235 saw. Has had a lot of work, works well but is not a precision instrument - too much flex in light components - and fine adjustment and alignment is slow and a PIA. But in the 1980's it was the best option in my budget - table saws were $3,000 or so....

But times have changed.

With the Triton work bench you lose about 25mm of your cutting depth, so you really must go with the largest saw that will fit - ie a 235 mm saw. The Triton saw will cost around $350, I think.

When my current Makita dies then I will think very seriously about not replacing it in the Triton 3, given the short comings of the Triton system. For around $500 I could buy a Makita 260mm table saw bench with following features:

* much greater cutting depth than 235mm saw in Triton 3.
* more powerful motor.
* easy fine adjustment.
* much more rigid, much less flexing.
* lengthy set-ups avoided.

My Triton 3 has served me well for almost 30 years, but I fear it is nearing its use-by date.

Fair Winds

Graeme

Thanks for the feedback Graeme.

As mentioned the triton 3 is pretty much only going to be used as a router table but I do need to buy a circular saw so figured I might as well get something that I could drop into the Triton to be used as a docking saw if need be.

The plan is to buy a table saw later in the year since they are becoming increasingly affordable.

Originally Posted by surfmat

the triton saw is more $$ but the advantage when you come to align it or make fine adjustments is totally worth the hours of frustration saved.
cheers

Not relevant with the MK3 as the fine adjustment bits on the Triton saw only work with the WC2000. I know as I have both.

BTW some time ago I posted my method on how to align the saw with the MK3 fence system. A search should find it and may be helpful.


Peter.