need assistance setting up my Triton TRA001
Hi all,
I bought a Triton TRA001 Router a year or two ago, planning on using it to make boxes, but I never ended up setting it up because I was put off by the cost and bewildering options involved in getting the table set up.
I'm planning on mainly using it to make lots of simple wooden boxes for use around the house and shed, as I have a hundred other hobbies that I'm constantly needing storage boxes for. So some dovetails, but mainly I'd be using it for finger joints, simple bevels and dados and so on. No big materials in mind.
I think the simple Gifkins Router table is all I need http://www.gifkins.com.au/Gifkins%20...%20version.pdf (I'll be using it in the carport, basically outside, so will it be ok not to try and collect the dust?). I'd be grateful for any pointers from members on what's best to make this table from and any tips on how to put it together. But after that, I'm a bit confused.
I normally like to build my own stuff, but I'm leaning toward buying a prebuilt top which I know is gonna be flat. Professional Woodworking Supplies sells some nice looking tops and plates, and their Type C top looks a good buy, however I think the Incra fences may be the best for the joints I have in mind - something like the Original Inca Jig looks good? I'm not too sure.
Beyond that, it seems from what I've been reading that the Triton doesn't need a lot of extras, and given I'll only be using this occasionally it looks like I won't really need a raiser, lift or above table extension bit? Is this right?
Finally, a bit off topic, but I don't have ready access to a table saw and therefore my ability to rip down boards to make lids, sides, inserts etc is limited. I have got a cheap bandsaw which I may be able to coax into cutting some thin strips for this purpose - are there any other cheap options to achieve this important task?
thanks for any help you can provide.