Thread: Is GMC-Triton gear the same High Quality as the Triton Saw and Router?

Originally Posted by barrysumpter

And they wouldn't let me pick it up.

Sounded like any other call support company.

I really miss being able to drive down, have a chat with the spare parts guy, and see whats available second hand.

Think yourself lucky, livivng way up in QLD this wasn't an option. You Melbourne guys just can't stop rubbing it in that "Oh yes, I can go down and get it from Triton" or "I've been on the factory tour".

Originally Posted by barrysumpter

I truely hope someone will reply with the news that all new products are designed by the same Triton engineers.

This is what we've all been told.

I have a GMC cordless drill that is marvellous, a little 'kat' sander that had a faulty switch that was replaced free that I'm happy with. If I had my time over I would not have bought the GMC grinder or the bench drill stand. 1/3 horsepower is absolutely gutless. But you learn by your mistakes.

Triton was a moribund, old company whose day had well and truly passed. One can buy a table saw, router, biscuit joiner etc for a fraction of the base Wc200 plus, $plus, $plus that old George demanded.

Hills Industries probably gave Triton away - to a young and vibrant business; GMC.

GMC have re-vitalised the brand, to such an extent that even the old Triton tragics are voicing guarded approval. Just look at what they have got Bunnies to carry - minus the dust and sad sack hand written price cards.

The brand survives and it seems that the quality remains.

"Triton was a moribund, old company whose day had well and truly passed. "

Thats certainly your opinion.

And I certainly don't agree.

The superior design of the respirator, Circular Saw, and Router are evidence.

The jigsaw looks pretty cool. But I don't see any of the Triton signs of improvements.

I'll have a closer look at Bunnings.

Although I just checked last week end and didn't see anything different.


baz

Badging is the name of the game in manufacturing these days. But don't be fooled by that.

Some companies simply put their logo on anything they can buy out of China cheaply.

Others, and I would put the new Triton in this category, look for products with a point of difference, or go with spec's to manufacturers in China and have products made with a point of difference.

The bandsaw is a case in point. It is not simply another re-badged bandsaw. It is quite different from any I have seen. If the one I saw a few months back in Triton's Melbourne factory is the one they introduce, it will have some unique features.

Since I was sworn to keep the details to myself, you will have to wait until it's released.

Just received my Face Sheild.
I think the call entre should have said "2 day to 2 weeks delivery".
I have no dought this came from the Triton Spare Parts in Melbourne.

I've only seen the photo of the BandSaw on the New Titon site.
And to me, it looks like just another rebadge.

But very happy to find out that the one still in design/manufacturing has some unique features.
Hopefully, they've designed their own and didn't start with a cheapie and added a few uniquie features (like coloring it orange)
just to make it Triton.


Still got the itch for that plung drill. lol
Event thou the Precision Router hasn't been out of the box since I bought it.

All I can suggest, is go back and read the posts where all this is covered ad-infinitum.

I have no doubt that you will find all the answers to your questions.

Is there a roster for duty duckhead on the forum?

Seems like as soon as one stops or is sent on a holiday someone else starts.

To whoever is keeping the roster - can you tell me when its my turn and i will stay away that week

Seems his post was deleted - but I saw it and sent reputation accordingly.

barrysumpter (and BarryGSumpter too), you called for opinions and received same. No need to go on the attack if they happen to disagree.

And Stuart was correct BTW, we've done this subject to death. Maybe that's why this thread hasn't received many replies.

Glad to let it go.

Glad to still have access.

Originally Posted by barrysumpter

Glad to let it go.

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That's good barry, 'cos from where i sit, you've been holding it for a while.

Let it go

Originally Posted by DPB

The bandsaw is a case in point. It is not simply another re-badged bandsaw. It is quite different from any I have seen. If the one I saw a few months back in Triton's Melbourne factory is the one they introduce, it will have some unique features.

If you go http://www.scheppach.de/index_en.php you will see some very similar bandsaws, wet and dry grinders, etc.

Now Scheppach is supposedly some very fine gear (I don't own any), so I am very glad Triton would select them to clone them as opposed to someone else. I don't know where Scheppach are made.

It will be interesting to see how the Triton prices compare to the Scheppach prices, which I have always found quite high.

Originally Posted by Carry Pine

I have a GMC cordless drill that is marvellous, a little 'kat' sander that had a faulty switch that was replaced free that I'm happy with. If I had my time over I would not have bought the GMC grinder or the bench drill stand. 1/3 horsepower is absolutely gutless. But you learn by your mistakes.

Carry,

Interested in your comments about the grinder and drill stand.

Is your dissatisfaction with them due to them being under powered for your needs, or is there something mechanically wrong with them?

The reason I ask is that when training sales staff, I want them to be able to match the needs of the customer with the capabilities of the tool. Have not used the 1/3 horse power drill stand and so I am interested in your experience. If it is only suited for a limited range of uses, then sales staff should be able to explain so, preferably before you take it to the cash register.

Steve