Thread: decent cheap router with lock button

Not long ago I spotted the smaller Triton router (1400W, 1/2") in Bunnings for around $150, from memory. I'm not sure why, as they're normally around the $300(ish) mark and there were no 'sale' signs, etc.

I'm still kicking myself for not grabbing it then'n'there...

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

Not long ago I spotted the smaller Triton router (1400W, 1/2") in Bunnings for around $150, from memory. I'm not sure why, as they're normally around the $300(ish) mark and there were no 'sale' signs, etc.

I'm still kicking myself for not grabbing it then'n'there...

HMMM sounds good! might go hav a look this weekend.

thanks skew

Generally, "cheap" and "decent" are inversely proportionate.

Mick

It's quite possible the Triton was simply a case of mislabeling by an incompetent juvie, but ya gotta win sometimes... [fingers Xed]

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

It's quite possible the Triton was simply a case of mislabeling by an incompetent juvie, but ya gotta win sometimes... [fingers Xed]

i just checked on ebay and its around $300 bucks, 140 sumthing pounds.
dodgyyyyyy

I hate the pressure switches also but you might consider the following before spending more money on another router:

• Find a switch of the same size (electronics supplier) and replace the other one
• Bypass the switch and add a lamp switch into the cord.

Damien

Originally Posted by macaroni

hi,
i need to get a new router with a lock button as the one i have right now i have to keep my thumb on the 'on' button all the time and i can't get precise cuts like that.

i'm willing to spend from 100 to 150. just a basic router from bunnings or somewhere similar.

thanks alot

Gidday,

I have a feeling that the Ryobi router you can get in your price range has a locking on/off switch - I could be wrong though.

You should be able to find it at Bunnings.

Cheerio,
sCORCH

Originally Posted by sCORCH

Gidday,

I have a feeling that the Ryobi router you can get in your price range has a locking on/off switch - I could be wrong though.

You should be able to find it at Bunnings.

Cheerio,
sCORCH

the one i hav is the ryobi 1250w router. it doesnt hav a locking switch but the next model up might.

and to damien, i can do basic soldering jobs with the schematics provided but i doubt i can do something like that, but thanks for the idea.

Originally Posted by macaroni

and to damien, i can do basic soldering jobs with the schematics provided but i doubt i can do something like that, but thanks for the idea.

If you know how to solder then you're already ahead of the game. I bypassed a switch in a Chinese piece of crap I had running in a sled and it took 5 minutes. Can't remember if I even soldered anything...

• Open the switch housing
• Connect the positive in lead (red or black) to the positive out (you can shove both into the same hole and use the switch as a connector)
• Do the same with the return (blue)
• Cut the cord and add a lamp switch.

Here's a link to a thread which discussed this...

Originally Posted by macaroni

hi,
i need to get a new router with a lock button as the one i have right now i have to keep my thumb on the 'on' button all the time and i can't get precise cuts like that.

i'm willing to spend from 100 to 150. just a basic router from bunnings or somewhere similar.

thanks alot

G'day macaroni, I have several routers and one of them would fit your requirements as listed above.
My particular model is a Powercraft, sold by Aldi, but it is also sold by GMC. It is a 1200W 1/2" and 1/4" variable speed router, with lock button and also has spindle lock. It has dust extraction as well and is supplied with fence and template bush. Unlike most routers it has both a 1/4" and a 1/2" collet, rather than the more usual 1/2" collet with 1/4" reducer.

I paid $69 for mine at Aldi, I have seen the GMC one variously for $99-$129.

Great little router

I use it mainly for handheld work.

Originally Posted by Big Shed

I paid $69 for mine at Aldi, I have seen the GMC one variously for $99-$129.Great little routerI use it mainly for handheld work.

I have one similar to that, had it a couple of years and its nice and light for hand held work. Still haven't tried out my Triton yet but looking forward to it soon.

carbatec brisbane have a router at the moment for $45ish ,half price.bob