Thread: triton tra001 plunge depth?

80mm

How does the Triton rate according to your spreadsheet?



What is the type of work it will do - hand held or table? The Triton is

made for table work, hence the ease of spring removal, the ease of

changing the bit above the table/base.



What others are in contention?

thanks Sprog for the info

blues

George,

Early days yet but I have started extracting principal info on Makita 3612 and 3612C, Hitachi M12SA2 and M12V2, Triton (of course), Ryobi ERT2100 VK, Festool OF2000E and Metabo OFE1812. All 1/2". I was running an old Hitachi M12V in a Triton router table when it refused to give me back the bit. Originally I had decided to buy the Bosch 1619EVS 3.25 hp, based on a review in ConsumerSearch at this site

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/ho...ews/index.html

and my previous satisfaction with other Bosch products over the years. After failing to find an Australian seller of the product I contacted Bosch. Nope, sorry "we don't sell that here" AND "we aren't doing ANY 1/2" router". Talk about shock and awe! Hence back to research and present spreadsheet building. The greater depth of plunge of the Triton and Metabo make them more likely contenders for my purposes. I am more likely to be morticing than shaping edges. I'd like the unit to be compatible with one of the router lifts, possibly Router Raizer; this also puts the Triton and the Metabo at the head of the list. I have to find out how the bit change would work in-table with the Metabo since that is an attractive spec with the Triton unit.

Oh and I haven't even started looking at prices yet. I thought it was better to work out what best suits me and then starve the children for how ever long is necessary to pay for it.

Would be grateful for any comments and yes I have been scouring this forum. In anyone thinks I have missed a particular brand or model please feel free to contribute.


blues (its a nickname not a music preference)

If you are fitting it to the table the triton is better than any of the other alternatives you have mentioned, the difference in ease of bit changing and overall functionality in the table will show quickly. As a handheld router the Metabo is probably the best option, it feels lighter (not sure if it actually is) and is feels much more balanced than the triton. The Makita is a solid machine, I have a few of them and I love them but if this is going to be your only table router I would choose the Triton.


BTW a spreadsheet is a great way to compare tools but in this case I think it will be very hard to factor in the little things that make a difference in table routing unless you have actually had experience with all the routers.

regards

Marios

Originally Posted by blues

I was running an old Hitachi M12V in a Triton router table when it refused to give me back the bit.

How is this possible? I don't understand how the bit can get stuck in a Hitachi style collet. I known the Hitachi collets aren't considered to be the best style, but I thought their one redeeming feature is that the centre part of the collet can be completely removed (along with the bit).

Originally Posted by routermaniac

If you are fitting it to the table the triton is better than any of the other alternatives you have mentioned, the difference in ease of bit changing and overall functionality in the table will show quickly. As a handheld router the Metabo is probably the best option, it feels lighter (not sure if it actually is) and is feels much more balanced than the triton. The Makita is a solid machine, I have a few of them and I love them but if this is going to be your only table router I would choose the Triton.


BTW a spreadsheet is a great way to compare tools but in this case I think it will be very hard to factor in the little things that make a difference in table routing unless you have actually had experience with all the routers.

regards

Marios

thanks for the help Marios - I suspect it will be the Triton in the table and when I have some more funds perhaps an additional router for hand-held use. I probably can assume that the router and the router table being of the same manufacturer complement each other, an assumption one cannot make with another brand. It certainly seems to be packed with features considering the price. The Titron looks a bit top heavy for comfortable hand held use (I know that will probably bring a howl of protests from some and I apologise - it just "looks" top heavy to me).

thanks again

blues its a nickname not a music preference

sorry chrisp - that should have read TR12 not M12V - the more recent model. It was late at night and I was thinking of the new model as a possible purchase option. Believe me I have used BIG spanners extended with water pipe with router locked in vice - brother-in-law has offered hot spanner to see if it will let go. not really keen on doing that to any tool.

blues

Originally Posted by blues

The Titron looks a bit top heavy for comfortable hand held use (I know that will probably bring a howl of protests from some and I apologise - it just "looks" top heavy to me).

Blues, you're right it does look top heavy. I have the TRA001 and it spends most of its' life in the router table, however I have routed patterns in about 40 kitchen/laundry doors in MDF with it and it is surprisingly easy to use hand held.

I also have a Makita 3600BR and it is much harder to use handheld, as it doesn't have the soft start that the Triton has and the controls are harder to use.

I also have a Powercraft (Aldi) router, same as GMC R1200, and it is very easy to use handheld.

I have used the Triton MOF001 handheld as well and it is also easy to use.

Originally Posted by blues

George,

Originally I had decided to buy the Bosch 1619EVS 3.25 hp, based on a review in ConsumerSearch at this site

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/ho...ews/index.html

and my previous satisfaction with other Bosch products over the years. After failing to find an Australian seller of the product I contacted Bosch. Nope, sorry "we don't sell that here" AND "we aren't doing ANY 1/2" router". Talk about shock and awe!

That's because the 1619 is suited to the USA market and being 120v probably wouldn't work there in Oz. You should have asked them for the GOF 2000 CE Professional router as this is very similar in specs. (possibly the same).

Originally Posted by hilton

That's because the 1619 is suited to the USA market and being 120v probably wouldn't work there in Oz. You should have asked them for the GOF 2000 CE Professional router as this is very similar in specs. (possibly the same).

Check of Bosch Australia website revealed only POF 1100AE and POF 1300ACE Hilton and both are 1/4" (6mm) only.

Thanks for the input Big Shed. After all I have read on the site about set-up and accuracy I am inclined towards leaving the chosen router in the Triton table rather than pulling it out for hand-held use as well. I have adopted one of the preliminary mods described on this site when setting up the router table originally - sanding off the insert ring - and may yet do some more once router selection is satisfied. Seemed pretty good with the Hitachi in place.

Besides I figure I have to eventiually own at least nine different routers to qualify on the forum .


blues (its a nickname not a music preference)

Originally Posted by blues

Check of Bosch Australia website revealed only POF 1100AE and POF 1300ACE Hilton and both are 1/4" (6mm) only.

What a pity then. Looks like Bosch Oz has decided to only bring in the DIY range then. Oh well, Triton it is then