Thread: triton circular saw TSS001 or TSA001

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <woNotOptimizeForBrowser/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> Currently I have the 2000 system, prior to that I had the MK111 which I purchased new in 1987, it moved on last year after I ran both saw benches, one permanently in cross cut mode (MK111) for a few years.

Since 1987 and up until a couple of months ago, I had to pull my Triton outside every time I wished to use it, which was probably about 3 work days a week for work orientated stuff and on any weekend work I did for fun.

With a set of wheels the MK111 Triton is very good, but the 2000 is, by comparison, much better as far as I’m concerned.

The repeatable accuracy of both, when set up correctly, is + - 1mm. With care, the 2000 series can be repeatable to + - 0.5mm, just.

Ripping with the 2000 and using the Triton saw fitted with a height winder kit, I can rip through 45mm of material easily; with a bit of effort I can squeak 48mm thick material. I know this as I recently pulled a pergola down and the Oregon is 50mm nominal, but hovers between 46 – 48mm actual. I ripped a 3.1 metre piece last Sunday, not easy, but doable and quite accurate.

I cannot comment on the other saw bench and saw you are contemplating, but my suggestion would be to figure out which saw bench you wish to go for first, then purchase a saw to suit if required.

If you purchase a 2000 system, chances are you may be able to get a Triton saw already fitted, the majority of 2000 system saw benches going, seem to have the saw going with it.

I bought my 2000 system with the Triton saw attached. If you do purchase a 2000 system, whatever you do, ensure you have the height winder kit fitted; without one of those they are a bit of hard work.

I sold my MK111 system with the Hitachi saw attached, the new owner is still wrapped and his accuracy concurs with what I have stated above.

If you acquire the sliding extension table, a whole new world opens up. You have the capacity to rip up to 1,200mm wide in the locked mode, which is brilliant. Unlock it and you have a sliding table that can handle sheet material like you wouldn’t believe.

When you are finished you take the two long poles and hang them on a wall, or stand them in a corner if you have 2.7m high walls. The folding stands can be placed in a suitable place and the rip fence thingy can be hung on a wall or stood in a corner. Triton Tools | Triton | ETA300 | Maxi Sliding Extension Table

Mick.

thanks mick

i won an auction on ebay for $510 for the below triton set. it doesn't include a saw however so i will now need to hunt a triton saw down. it seems like a good deal what do you think? i have only seen the photos but it seems in good condition with all the user manuals. i already have a biscuit joiner so i will probably sell this and the jigsaw machine.


Triton series 2000 workcenter including:

Router table

Circular saw bench

Max Sliding extension table

Biscuit Joiner

Multi-stand

Bevel ripping guide

Jigsaw Kit

and vacuum tub

I wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to sell your biscuit joiner and jigsaw machine.

Whilst the Triton biscuit joiner is quite good, I have one and use it a little, there are times when it could have been handy to have a separate joiner.

As for the jigsaw kit, so far I have not been tempted to attach mine, the jigsaw on it's own seems to work reasonably well, plus I have a cheap scroll saw.

I really would agree that you try and get an original Triton saw of the same era as your 2000. Combined with the height winder, it's the difference between time consuming height checks as you manually move the saw up and down trying to get that elusive + - 0.5mm blade height for these units.

Once you learn how to use your sliding extension table to the full, you'll wonder at the agility of this light weight, take anywhere, and stay accurate, saw bench.

The price seems to be in the ball park, although it certainly would have been nicer if you could have obtained it with a saw.

If you can afford it, and if space ever permits, then the stand alone router table would be my preference, I have one and as a result, the saw is now permanently set-up with the maxi sliding table always attached. You can fold the table down and hang it on a wall, but use strong brackets, don't ask why

The other day, literally 5 minutes before food was going to be on the table, the boss put in a request for a piece of timber 667mm by 30mm by 25mm. I walked out to the shed, selected a piece of timber ripped it to size, then swung the maxi top on and squared up one end, then lopped the other off at 667mm on the nose. Walked back in with the piece in my hand, earning some serious brownie points.

Mick.

Thanks for the comments.
I have just bought the 2000 Workcentre and the 2400w Triton saw to match. I"m looking forward to putting it all together and I hope that I'm rapt in it. (I don't want to be wrapped in it. Sorry--ex teacher)
Cheers

On another thread in here I am pondering whether I should get rid of my Triton Workcentre 2000 and buy another sawtable,......or not.

I've built every piece of timber furniture for this house with it, plus my kids have scored a few pieces of furniture also. It has a makita saw with it. The other day at a power tool shop I looked at another sawbench in the budget range, and thought,....this is soo flimsy, I'd rather have my old triton.

That same day I bought ten lengths of approx 1.5m x 70x20mm australian blue gum at Resurrection Recyclers. Yesterday I sliced all that down to 12mm thickness on my triton, to make boxes out of. Leaving me some nice slices of 5mm for maybe bases. The cut was pretty good, good enough to tidy it up on my small bench sander when it comes time. I dont have a thicknesser and dont really want one, living in a built in residential area.

With the stabilising bracket I find the makita saw is now much firmer and much squarer on my triton workcentre.

Paul