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Thread: Triton 5 in 1 Spin Saw
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28th March 2008, 11:44 PM #1
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Triton 5 in 1 Spin Saw
ok i've never owned a Triton tool, i have no idea of the quality of this brand but i was in Bunnings today and they had a Triton Five in One spin saw kit with loads of attachments. It looks like pretty good value but i wanted to know if the actual rotary tool was comparable to any of those in the Dremel range for quality. He told me there was no comparison and that the Triton was probably on a par with Ozito or Ryobi...
even if this is true, the Triton kit has loads of awesome looking gadgets in it... the only thing i'm not sure about is why do they call it a spin saw? is it a bigger device than the average rotary tool and will all my dremel bits be compatible with it?
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29th March 2008, 12:04 PM #2
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If its a true triton manufactured tool then it would be great quality. If its a GMC manufactured tool painted orange then its carp and should be left to gather dust...
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29th March 2008, 12:30 PM #3
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how can i find out if its a GMC painted orange?
Originally Posted by dazzler
If its a true triton manufactured tool then it would be great quality. If its a GMC manufactured tool painted orange then its carp and should be left to gather dust...
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29th March 2008, 10:18 PM #4
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Just to let you know I was in Bunnings at Notting Hill (Melbourne) this afternoon and they were selling the Spin Saw for $180. They had 2 there and they told me that they just didn't sell and that Triton were discontinuing them because they couldn't compete with the Dremel!
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30th March 2008, 12:40 PM #5
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Sorry no idea Originally Posted by DiggerBigHole
, maybe a triton expert could tell us 
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30th March 2008, 08:32 PM #6
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Try scratching at the paint...
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
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30th March 2008, 09:05 PM #7
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30th March 2008, 09:19 PM #8
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Originally Posted by DiggerBigHole
Chalk and Cheese, The 5 in 1 has a body of similar size to an angle grinder - NOT a Dremel. The Rotary Tool Kit is Dremel's competitor.
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30th March 2008, 09:35 PM #9
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30th March 2008, 09:45 PM #10
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So would it spin too fast to do some of the more intricate engraving that you would normally do with a rotary tool? I normally use the flexible cable so the weight of the machine wouldn't bother me... Originally Posted by Just George
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31st March 2008, 12:55 AM #11
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4th April 2008, 08:28 PM #12
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Originally Posted by DiggerBigHole
No, it's just bigger.
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15th April 2008, 09:00 PM #13
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At $180 it is probably not worth a punt but at 59.95 at Dahlsens it probably is. They released a catalogue today. All sold today but I have one on rain check. It is alot bigger than a dremel but is more like a laminate trimmer with a variety of bases. Takes 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch bits so can be used like a laminate trimmer.
I thought that the flexible shaft handle would be preferable than even a dremel for engraving.
Speed range is 20000-30000rpm. Dremel is 0-about 30000rpm from memory.
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15th April 2008, 10:19 PM #14
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G Gay & Co Home Hardware Wendouree (Ballarat) Triton Stand at Ballarat Woodworkers Expo had them for less than $57 - still available through Gay's until Friday morning 18th April. All Triton stock is discounted. I purchased the 5 in 1 Spin Saw, a Triton Respirator for less than $195.00 (Saved about $100) Have a look at Triton Bargains at Ballarat in this thread. Robert
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As I said in another thread saw them in Carba-tec Sydney for $99 last thursday
and no I don't have one - can see a use for them but have a Dremel
and also thought SWMBO would flip too much if I spent another 100 bucks
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