Thread: TRA001 height winder conversion

Originally Posted by Superbunny

Hi guys,
I've just converted my TRA001 Router (2400w) to the MOF001 (1400w) Router height winder. I have both routers and by using Rayintheuk dismantiling guide and making some comparisons with the two micro winder systems and some drilling, I've now got the MOF001 height winder in my TRA001 router. I can now use the height winder in my router table. I've only done some preliminary testing before full assembly but it works by screwing the micro winder OK. I'll have some pics soon and some instructions on how to do it if you want them after I've done more testing. I did this because I wanted the bigger router in my router table and the smaller router as a plunge router that does not need through the table height adjustment. See Ray, if you tell an aussie it can't be done, then it's just because you poms are too lazy to work it out.

SB

Yey!!! Yes we all want to know please.Plenty of photos and soon,before all the routers are sold and before the spares run out.Go Aussies
Ray is OK

Originally Posted by Superbunny

See Ray, if you tell an aussie it can't be done, then it's just because you poms are too lazy to work it out.

I just about managed to work out and publish the two dismantling diagrams for you to use, though, didn't I?

I think that my answer was to the effect that the winder handle for the MOF wouldn't fit the TRA because the motor housings were different and there was nothing for the handle to engage with? That's still correct.

I'm delighted that you've managed to cobble something together that works and look forward to the WIP pictures and instructions.

Ray

PWS have an aftermarket thingy that acomplishes the same thing, and it's not unreasonably priced.

Originally Posted by damian

PWS have an aftermarket thingy that acomplishes the same thing, and it's not unreasonably priced.

Hmmm!
Unilift Router Lift $615
Triton Template Guide Kit With Height Winder $45 (if you can get one)

Originally Posted by jchappo

Hmmm!
Unilift Router Lift $615
Triton Template Guide Kit With Height Winder $45 (if you can get one)

I think you'll find that Damian is talking about the Router Raizer at $108.75

Your right Ray, but I just had to have a dig. Pics and instructions over weekend. So far works like a jem. I know I can get one from PWS but why not use what I've got as the height winder for the MOF001 is just sitting around doing nothing now I got the TRA001. Anyhow with the PWS riser you still have to do some alterations.

SB

Originally Posted by Big Shed

I think you'll find that Damian is talking about the Router Raizer at $108.75

Ah, hadn't seen that - I will re-phrase my comment:

Hmm!
Router Raizer $108.75
Triton Template Guide Kit With Height Winder $45 (if you can get one)

Sorry, couldn't resist ... nothing against PWS

Originally Posted by jchappo

Ah, hadn't seen that - I will re-phrase my comment:

Hmm!
Router Raizer $108.75
Triton Template Guide Kit With Height Winder $45 (if you can get one)

Sorry, couldn't resist ... nothing against PWS

If you have the 2400w TRA001 router,-- the template guide kit with the winder wont work as a winder for you.You need the micro adjuster gear from the MOF001 as well.and some work.
So you would need both routers and the template kit.I think it is cheaper to use the Router Raizer at $108.75 unless you have both routers and want to pull parts out of the small one My rant for the day

Let's get it straight. You don't need the MOF001 router to do this mod if you can order the parts required when Eagle gets his web site up and running as he may have the Triton parts. Second this mod is easy to do and takes about an hour and works very well, the PWS takes about 2.5 hours according to Don on the PWS web site. The template guids do fit the TRA using the metal plate that comes with the template guides kit with the height winder handle, and remember it's the height winder handle you want in this case. I have a TRA base plate for the template guides free pus cost of post to the first to PM me.

I'm happy with this mod and saved at least $60, however, $108.75 is a good price for an all metal height winder. I only did this mod as I don't use the MOF in my router table and I use my MOF for hand held punge routing only. I considedred this mod as I use to have the MOF in my router table but now I've got the TRA I miss the height winder soooooo much I just had to do something before I parted with money to PWS.

I have attached some phots and instructions for you to follow.

The first pic is the small hole to be drilled.
The second is the large hole to be drilled.
The next is the hole looking from the inside.
The next is hole for the Allen screw.
The next is the Allen screw and arc inplace.
The next 2 are the assembled worm drive awaiting the micro knob.
The last is the height winder on the T-Bar for use.

A word document is attached with instructions. enjoy.

SB

Nice work Superbunny! I'm surprised you are still around after delivering all those Easter eggs!

Originally Posted by rayintheuk

I just about managed to work out and publish the two dismantling diagrams for you to use, though, didn't I?

I think that my answer was to the effect that the winder handle for the MOF wouldn't fit the TRA because the motor housings were different and there was nothing for the handle to engage with? That's still correct.

I'm delighted that you've managed to cobble something together that works and look forward to the WIP pictures and instructions.

Ray

Hi Ray
Is it possible to have a copy of the dismantling diagrams as i am about to do the same modification as I have also got both the rourers.
Regards Bob Hicks

Originally Posted by greybeard

Hi Ray
Is it possible to have a copy of the dismantling diagrams as i am about to do the same modification as I have also got both the rourers.
Regards Bob Hicks

Sure thing, Bob - I wrote them for anyone to use. The TRA router page is here and the MOF001 router page is here. HTH

Ray

Originally Posted by rayintheuk

Sure thing, Bob - I wrote them for anyone to use. The TRA router page is here and the MOF001 router page is here. HTH

Ray

Hi Ray
What a wonderfull description and pictures ! is it possible to download the file to put into my selection of tritom manuals and parts lists and diagrams as a hard copy I can refer to at the work bench instead of having to run upstairs all the time to access my computer ( which is usually being used for kids uni assignments or online games etc.)
Regards Bob Hicks Tallebudgera Australia

Originally Posted by greybeard

Hi Ray

What a wonderfull description and pictures ! is it possible to download the file to put into my selection of tritom manuals and parts lists and diagrams as a hard copy I can refer to at the work bench instead of having to run upstairs all the time to access my computer ( which is usually being used for kids uni assignments or online games etc.)
Regards Bob Hicks Tallebudgera Australia

Hi, Bob.

I'm in Interlaaken, Switzerland at the moment. You could either just print out the pages of each link, or wait until I get home and I'll save them as a Acrobat (.pdf) file that will be a bit easier to print.

Ray