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22nd December 2021, 08:40 PM
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Budget router table mounted on a budget table saw
I have thought about mounting a small router table on my Evolution Rage 5s table saw for quite a while now and after seeing CasualDIY on youtube I was inspired as he solved some of the queries I had....
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14th December 2020, 12:18 PM
Thread: Pallet wood Christmas tree
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Thanks Tony. I made it up as I went along but the...
Thanks Tony. I made it up as I went along but the branches are about 30mm square. The longest is 600mm, the shortest 85mm. The branches aren't glued and the stand can be disassembled. The ends of the...
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13th December 2020, 09:13 PM
Thread: Pallet wood Christmas tree
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Pallet wood Christmas tree
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I decided to make this tree many months ago but as we all know it has been a funny year and I finished it today. I'll probably tidy it up a bit next year. The lighting was... -
15th July 2020, 11:09 AM
Thread: Evolution Table Saw
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Now Total Tools have removed it from their...
Now Total Tools have removed it from their website. Did I get the last one?
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4th July 2020, 02:13 PM
Thread: Evolution Table Saw
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I have also made a sanding disc for it. There are...
I have also made a sanding disc for it. There are several Youtube videos on doing this for tablesaws but the Evolution can't take a very thick one. I used 6mm mdf and it just fits. If I put different...
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1st July 2020, 03:30 PM
Thread: Evolution Table Saw
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Yes I bought the Rage 5S 2 weeks ago. I got the...
Yes I bought the Rage 5S 2 weeks ago. I got the only one available in WA at the time. My local store had stock due in but as there was only 1, I went across town to get it. All going well so far. I...
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23rd June 2020, 11:38 AM
Thread: Evolution Table Saw
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I just sold my Triton and bought one of these. My...
I just sold my Triton and bought one of these. My wife reckons there is not much diference in noise level, probably a diferent noise due to lower RPMs.I'm happy with it, it really doesn't have...
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7th April 2020, 02:03 AM
Thread: Wood top for a Triton mk3
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I made runners that slot into the existing...
I made runners that slot into the existing channels then a sled with slots along the bottom that fit snuggly onto the runners. I had previously tried runners along the edges of the top but somehow...
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19th May 2019, 07:14 PM
Thread: Cheap router bit set for beginner
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I bought a set of Ultra router bits from Bunnings...
I bought a set of Ultra router bits from Bunnings when I first got a router and had no regrets. They may not be the best but aren't rubbish either. I have probably used about half the bits in the set...
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30th March 2019, 04:38 PM
Thread: Workzone thicknesser at Aldi
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I was a bit keen on getting the Aldi one for odd...
I was a bit keen on getting the Aldi one for odd jobs but went for the Ryobi instead after seeing the price reduction. There were better options in the 500 to 600 dollar range but not at 300. BTW it...
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10th August 2018, 02:18 PM
Thread: Budget Shop Vacuum Suggestions
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Bought another Shopvac, this time from auction....
Bought another Shopvac, this time from auction. Got a 45 litre Shopvac Ultra for $18 (missing large rear wheel and axle). I recently set up one of the cheap Chinese cyclones that I connected to a 30...
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16th July 2018, 03:41 PM
Thread: Budget Shop Vacuum Suggestions
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Unfortunately the Shopvac and filter were from...
Unfortunately the Shopvac and filter were from Masters. I got the 25 litre 1800 watt unit which I haven't seen elsewhere in Aus. Our local Stratco has had a smaller unit, I think 20 litre 1400 watt....
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13th July 2018, 09:11 PM
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I had trouble getting my head around taxes when I...
I had trouble getting my head around taxes when I ran a business, especially when it came to buying second hand goods from the public. I now have trouble with this tax invoice query in that the...
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13th July 2018, 07:52 PM
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Anyone interested in a good credit card for...
Anyone interested in a good credit card for overseas purchases should look at 28 Degrees Mastercard. I have had it since 2012 and while it was even better back then (they have introduced some small...
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13th July 2018, 07:34 PM
Thread: Budget Shop Vacuum Suggestions
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We are all going to give different answers. My...
We are all going to give different answers. My setup is a shopvac with HEPA filter and a cyclone (triton bucket mod). I have now set up a chinese cyclone on a plastic bucket that also works well. I...
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15th May 2018, 04:13 PM
Thread: Are these genuine
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They also have the TSA saw @ $259
They also have the TSA saw @ $259
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13th May 2018, 01:17 PM
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Thanks for the pics. I will have to invest in the...
Thanks for the pics. I will have to invest in the right kind of bit before considering building one. I'm glad to hear it's going well. I should probably consider a tear down even if it is just for...
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12th May 2018, 12:13 PM
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Congrats on the TRA. May it be as reliable as...
Congrats on the TRA. May it be as reliable as mine has (bought through auction after GMC went down at around $250 delivered). Any chance of a pic or two of your planing sled?
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19th April 2018, 11:06 PM
Thread: Triton MOF winder handle
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You can buy from here Tool Spares Online. CHIP...
You can buy from here
Tool Spares Online. CHIP SHIELD TURRET SIDE
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18th April 2018, 12:47 AM
Thread: bargain router table
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I'm not sure that the dust bag is compatible with...
I'm not sure that the dust bag is compatible with the rest. As far as I know it is only for the workcentre with the saw attached. If you find this is correct and consider selling it, I would be...
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3rd April 2018, 01:18 AM
Thread: Aldi table saw
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The combo machine does not show up on Aldi's web...
The combo machine does not show up on Aldi's web page so I think the catalogue was a mistake.
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15th March 2018, 09:06 PM
Thread: It's always beer o'clock
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I like it!
I like it!
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6th February 2018, 11:47 PM
Thread: Problems with Triton Router TRA001
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That is great news. I'm sure this thread will...
That is great news. I'm sure this thread will help others in future so thanks for all the details.
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30th January 2018, 02:37 AM
Thread: A couple of pallet projects
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I get a bit carries away with the build and...
I get a bit carries away with the build and forget to take photos.
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29th January 2018, 01:34 AM
Thread: A couple of pallet projects
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A couple of pallet projects
I scored a glass top table which our neighbours threw out and decided the frame would take the top I was planning. My wife was after "rustic" so wasn't too worried about gaps or lumps and bumps,...
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20th January 2018, 06:42 PM
Thread: Problems with Triton Router TRA001
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Freight costs must have changed. When I bought...
Freight costs must have changed. When I bought Triton parts from the UK previously, the VAT covered the freight cost.
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15th January 2018, 12:34 AM
Thread: Dust Collection Query
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I use an 1800W shop vac with a triton dust bucket...
I use an 1800W shop vac with a triton dust bucket converted to cyclone. I have a HEPA filter and HEPA bag in the shop vac and it does a pretty good job with smaller tools and is better than nothing...
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21st November 2016, 05:53 PM
Thread: Triton WX7
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It doesn't look like Carbatec want to sell much...
It doesn't look like Carbatec want to sell much Triton gear with some ridiculous pricing. $500 for the small router and over $600 for the other 2. I guess it leaves them room for som sale prices.
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1st November 2016, 11:21 PM
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Hi Bob, if you are still looking, have you...
Hi Bob, if you are still looking, have you thought about Masters. Last time I was there, they had plenty of router bits and the price should be pretty good. They may have another price drop soon and...
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28th September 2016, 04:30 PM
Thread: TRA 001 Height Adjust Slipping
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I had a similar issue and always lock it now.
I had a similar issue and always lock it now.
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19th September 2016, 12:30 PM
Thread: Triton TRA410 Winder Handle
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Buying small parts from the UK is the go. Freight...
Buying small parts from the UK is the go. Freight is usually covered by the VAT they take off the advertised price and if it is in stock there you will probably get it a lot quicker than from OZ.
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7th June 2016, 04:07 PM
Thread: Triton 20% off at masters
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If you order online and firstly sign up for their...
If you order online and firstly sign up for their emails, you can get another 5% off.
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2nd May 2016, 07:43 PM
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I am not jealous of much, but I am of this! Well...
I am not jealous of much, but I am of this! Well done.
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23rd March 2016, 07:41 PM
Thread: Triton drills - any good?
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I have had the hammer drill and multi tool for a...
I have had the hammer drill and multi tool for a month or two and they seem pretty good. Only came with a very small battery but the packs on sale at Masters have 2 decent (2.0 AH) batteries. Hard to...
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1st July 2015, 08:27 PM
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I have a GMC 2050W variable speed router that I...
I have a GMC 2050W variable speed router that I no longer need. If you are interested, I'd be looking for $40.
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30th June 2015, 09:09 PM
Thread: TSA001 bearings
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I don't know about pulling it apart but it looks...
I don't know about pulling it apart but it looks like parts are available from the UK http://www.tritontools.uk.com/Tritonsawtsa001sparespricelist.html
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16th June 2015, 09:30 PM
Thread: Router bit quality and range
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I started with an Ultra set and found them to be...
I started with an Ultra set and found them to be OK. When I need a new single bit that I expect to use a lot then I buy better quality.
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4th June 2015, 12:38 PM
Thread: NewTriton Modular Workstation MK 7
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Hi Niggles A few similarities here. I have...
Hi Niggles
A few similarities here. I have limited space in he garage, a bit of an orange theme going (any orange tool will catch my eye at the tool stores) and am in the process of converting the... -
11th May 2015, 08:59 PM
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I don't mind either, but my best experience was...
I don't mind either, but my best experience was Mega Mitre 10 in NZ. It had an awesome café with great coffee, food and décor. I was so impressed I didn't even spend much time looking at the shelves!
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8th December 2014, 02:23 PM
Thread: MOF001 router dies - now what?
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I recently ordered spares from Carbatec and from...
I recently ordered spares from Carbatec and from http://www.tritontools.uk.com/mof001sparesprice.html in the UK. The UK parts were here much quicker!
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3rd December 2014, 07:12 PM
Thread: Guard Support WC2000
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I get back home Thursday afternoon. I will get in...
I get back home Thursday afternoon. I will get in touch then.
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29th November 2014, 07:49 PM
Thread: Guard Support WC2000
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If you haven't ordered one yet I have a spare I...
If you haven't ordered one yet I have a spare I can post.
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9th November 2014, 01:36 AM
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I bought a similar set of bits some years ago and...
I bought a similar set of bits some years ago and have done quite a lot of work with them. These bits when sold individually aren't the cheapest around, probably 3 bits would be the same price as the...
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17th October 2014, 05:17 PM
Thread: Triton parts
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Triton parts
I am after a couple of small parts for the workcentre and router table. I enquired at Carbatec nearly 2 weeks ago and only after chasing them up today they inform me that one part will be in stock in...
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14th February 2014, 11:59 AM
Thread: Which Triton Router to buy?
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I would recommend the MOF. I have the bigger one...
I would recommend the MOF. I have the bigger one for table use but I couldn't use it for handheld, I gave myself tennis elbow with a similar sized router years ago and still suffer. I now use a small...
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3rd May 2013, 09:14 PM
Thread: Taper jig
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It looks good, I might have a go myself soon.
It looks good, I might have a go myself soon.
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8th April 2013, 02:43 PM
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I found a few at Morley in W.A. but not what I...
I found a few at Morley in W.A. but not what I was after and they were almost hidden.
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24th December 2012, 04:49 PM
Thread: Anyone in Queensland
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Sorry, can't help with the teaching, Perth is a...
Sorry, can't help with the teaching, Perth is a bit far away and I still consider myself a novice, but the bigger Triton router is the pick for table mounting. I have only recently bought mine,...
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3rd November 2012, 05:51 PM
Thread: Plunge Router Decision
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I am awaiting delivery of a Triton TRB001 from...
I am awaiting delivery of a Triton TRB001 from Graysonline. It has cost me about $248 including freight so I am very happy. They currently have one listed and may have more to come. I am wondering if...
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27th October 2012, 01:31 PM
Thread: Triton at Graysonline
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Triton at Graysonline
There are several items up for auction, but closing today. Ignore Grays' RRPs though! Items were about half their retail price last time I checked.
Triton Trade Quality Woodworking Power Tools