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15th December 2008, 09:15 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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You are pretty much spot on Peter. With the...
You are pretty much spot on Peter. With the addition of the scenario that if in the event the company is not sold and is disolved then all warranties need to be handled as an unsecured creditor as...
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15th December 2008, 09:09 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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On the contrary Mike, 85% of the employees are...
On the contrary Mike, 85% of the employees are based here in Australia (Melbourne Airport) , 10% in the Uk (design & Eng) and the remaining 5% in our China office for QA and factory liason etc)
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15th December 2008, 08:59 AM
Thread: Is Triton Disappearing in the UK
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It's all a bit misleading to say it's actually...
It's all a bit misleading to say it's actually Silverline is the new distributors when it's actually "ToolSteam" which is the parent company for both brands and also have the rights to sell the...
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10th December 2008, 01:28 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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All is good with our OS Buddies. They are already...
All is good with our OS Buddies. They are already started their way back :D
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10th December 2008, 01:24 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Good point . . . Without us I doubt there...
Good point . . . Without us I doubt there will be a him either :rolleyes:
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9th December 2008, 12:30 PM
Thread: Is Triton Disappearing in the UK
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I can confirm 100% that Silverline are now the...
I can confirm 100% that Silverline are now the new UK (and part of Europe) distributor. I have recently returned from a 3 week training session with their staff and key retailers as well as attended...
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4th December 2008, 11:00 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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He was refering to GMC which is still 100% Aussie...
He was refering to GMC which is still 100% Aussie owned
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4th December 2008, 10:57 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Both retailers are focused on Home Brands/Private...
Both retailers are focused on Home Brands/Private label and are moving away from recognized ones :~
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2nd December 2008, 11:10 PM
Thread: TRA001 Bit Change - through table
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It's a real common thing to leave the depth rod...
It's a real common thing to leave the depth rod down as it will allow you to still raise/lower the machine quite a bit until you need to take it all the way up.
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1st December 2008, 07:01 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Actually Ozito are owned by a Chinese factory...
Actually Ozito are owned by a Chinese factory that bought them over several years ago when they were themselves in finacial trouble. It is run/owned by an American living there. It is now locally...
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20th November 2008, 09:24 AM
Thread: George Lewin article
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Interesting read Glen
Interesting read Glen
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20th November 2008, 09:10 AM
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Wouldn't it be nice that just for once that this...
Wouldn't it be nice that just for once that this forum could support good news with positive comments ! Yes there are some parts issues still lingering from the move and there are plenty of other...
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19th November 2008, 11:54 AM
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Triton Router . . . Outright Winner Again!
For the 2nd year running, the OS version of this model has won all 3 awards in the 2009 Taunton's Tool Guide.
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19th November 2008, 09:55 AM
Thread: Workcentre Training Video's on YouTube
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Workcentre Training Video's on YouTube
Hi all, as you may already know Triton has it's own YouTube channel, but what's new is that the Series 2000 Workcentre training DVD has been completely broken down into 20 seperate "How To" video...
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24th September 2008, 08:36 AM
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The complete updated listing of Prefered Triton...
The complete updated listing of Prefered Triton Dealers nationally can always be found from the link located in the bottom left hand coner of the Triton web site....
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23rd September 2008, 12:42 PM
Thread: multi stand on USA cool tools
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It's a massive seller in the States along with...
It's a massive seller in the States along with the Woodrack
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10th September 2008, 04:40 PM
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You are quite correct on all points
You are quite correct on all points
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7th September 2008, 10:40 PM
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You probably should read all the threads then...
You probably should read all the threads then before yet another incorrect was posted penmanwa. GMC had no say in the range decision by Ryobi
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5th September 2008, 07:34 AM
Thread: triton steel cutter blade.
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I believe Carbatec have a suitable blade that is...
I believe Carbatec have a suitable blade that is quite a lot cheaper than the original and is easily (possibly better) as good as the original.
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4th September 2008, 07:15 PM
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Personally I would hate to see the focus shared...
Personally I would hate to see the focus shared with GMC to be a Triton /GMC forum. They are 2 vary different products and for the most part 2 seperate groups of users. I send a lot of Triton end...
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4th September 2008, 02:09 PM
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I can confirm with you all that the set maximum...
I can confirm with you all that the set maximum charge for any order of finished goods is $7.50 that don't meet our minimum order value. For spare parts and accessory orders, there is NO minimum...
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4th September 2008, 10:16 AM
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This is all being worked on as we speak . . . er...
This is all being worked on as we speak . . . er read!. Your thoughts, comments and feedback both here and directly are not falling on deaf ears I can assure you. It does take time and it does take...
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4th September 2008, 10:11 AM
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and which horse would that be. A very big and...
and which horse would that be. A very big and bold statement which shouldn't be claimed if you can't name the source, and that you shouldn't do anyway here. It's best to leave those sort of comments...
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2nd September 2008, 11:23 AM
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Here Eagle I'll help you get these stories...
Here Eagle I'll help you get these stories straight
Amazing how quick everyone forgets just 10 years back how limited the powertool offerings were to the home handyman and the price we had to pay... -
25th August 2008, 09:59 AM
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Due to on going difficulties in repairing and...
Due to on going difficulties in repairing and sourcing parts for now very old manufacturing machines, the Triton factory was closed and the manufacturing of the Workcentre will be relocated to a very...
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25th August 2008, 09:49 AM
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Your source is wrong Dave. This decison was all...
Your source is wrong Dave. This decison was all Bunnings, no Dummy spit by GMC at all.
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25th August 2008, 09:37 AM
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Best place to look up the latest supporting...
Best place to look up the latest supporting retailers id from the Triton Web site. A list of dealers by state can be downloaded in PDF format from here. http://www.triton.com.au/preferred.php :2tsup:
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24th August 2008, 10:37 PM
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The home page of the Triton web site has a link...
The home page of the Triton web site has a link to download the prefered dealer (PDP) listing by state. Obviously this will be revised shortly. To our knowledge there are no specific retailers set to...
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29th May 2008, 11:19 PM
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:2tsup: Chill Out. Don't take it all so...
:2tsup: Chill Out. Don't take it all so personally.
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26th October 2006, 11:24 PM
Thread: Will October EVER arrive?
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Everything new on the Triton web site regarding...
Everything new on the Triton web site regarding availability is acurate. October released products have arrived. Remember Bunnings does not carry everything! new larger stationary equipement in most...
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26th October 2006, 11:15 PM
Thread: GMC/Triton at Bunnies
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As with any product that no longer has a direct...
As with any product that no longer has a direct replacement, GMC will offer any other product to the same value of retail money back.
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30th August 2006, 10:39 PM
Thread: I want one, but which one?
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When operating hand held you can get a feel for...
When operating hand held you can get a feel for the tool under load, which you can't get a feel for with table mounted routers.
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22nd August 2006, 11:52 PM
Thread: Assembly of WC2000
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The steel work is made exactly to specification....
The steel work is made exactly to specification. However once it has had the powdercoating treatment you are now out slighly in fitment. Wet and dry paper and sliding vigorously parts up and down etc...
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22nd August 2006, 11:45 PM
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The reason you may have not got the joy you were...
The reason you may have not got the joy you were after is that this multi award winning tool has been on the market for several years no trouble free with a reducing collet. In other words why...
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22nd August 2006, 11:38 PM
Thread: Sad day for the small triton router.
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if you would like to send a PM I will have the...
if you would like to send a PM I will have the matter looked at for you. This is definately not normal and would like to have your machine checked by our engineers.
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22nd August 2006, 11:35 PM
Thread: More new Triton Tools
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There was never any marketing roadshows by Triton...
There was never any marketing roadshows by Triton / GMC other than presentations to the demonstrators of things to come as internal communications. I know as I presented them!
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22nd August 2006, 11:33 PM
Thread: More new Triton Tools
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Pricing will be very competitive. In fact on par...
Pricing will be very competitive. In fact on par or slightly less than what's currently available in the market. TBC in early 2007 when stock arrives
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22nd August 2006, 11:31 PM
Thread: More new Triton Tools
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Must have had foggy glasses on that day mate at...
Must have had foggy glasses on that day mate at Bunnings as none of the new stationary gear has hit any stores as yet. In fact besides the small linishers none are due to hit our shores before 2007
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22nd August 2006, 11:29 PM
Thread: More new Triton Tools
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yes it is in a 1/2" and 1" size alternatives
yes it is in a 1/2" and 1" size alternatives
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22nd August 2006, 11:27 PM
Thread: Should I sell or Store my triton gear
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Interestingly triton products hold their value...
Interestingly triton products hold their value very well. I have always been of the opinion that unless you need the cash and have an out of the way storage place, then hang onto to it. It will be...
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22nd August 2006, 11:24 PM
Thread: Opinions on Superjaws, please . . .
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A renovators side kick together with a...
A renovators side kick together with a multi-stand or two. I use a combo of both when fitting new door furniture to new doors
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22nd August 2006, 11:22 PM
Thread: Triton 'service'
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Triton do not have, nor ever have had their own...
Triton do not have, nor ever have had their own shops other than their Cheltenham parts outlet. This maybe re-opening before the end of the year to once again supply a counter sales service
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22nd August 2006, 11:20 PM
Thread: Triton 'service'
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TTI are the worlds largest manufacturers of...
TTI are the worlds largest manufacturers of cordless drills based in China. They are a generic brand supplying powertool brands globally. The relatively recent aquasition of Ryobi Australia (They...
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16th August 2006, 09:00 PM
Thread: Tilling a Fireplace/Chimney
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Tilling a Fireplace/Chimney
I have a reasonbly heavy thick tile 450 x 450 ceramic/stone (about 10mm)I want to lay onto a brick fireplace chimney and surrounding wood storage area I have built sheethed in fibro.
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16th August 2006, 08:48 PM
Thread: Water proofing
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I am doing a shower over bath. Should I use blue...
I am doing a shower over bath. Should I use blue board or bathroom plasterboard? I want to tile over, so which waterproofing product would be suitable for this application?
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23rd July 2006, 08:18 PM
Thread: Possible problem with MOF001?
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There should not be any play in the fine height...
There should not be any play in the fine height adjustment. Check for your nearest next Triton demonstration and show the guys there for a quyick check up
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23rd July 2006, 08:14 PM
Thread: invasion of the blue tool
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All GMC pressure washers are Yellow! There are 4....
All GMC pressure washers are Yellow! There are 4.
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23rd July 2006, 08:12 PM
Thread: GMC1550W exchanged for MOF001
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The new 1500w version has exactly the same...
The new 1500w version has exactly the same features as it's big brother plus the ability to fit the not included height winder which comes only with the template guide access kit
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23rd July 2006, 08:03 PM
Thread: Triton's Awful Homepage Menu
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Grumble grumble. If you design to please the left...
Grumble grumble. If you design to please the left hand the right isn't happy and vice versa. You can never please 100% of the visters to any web site all you can do is cater for the numbers. If your...
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23rd July 2006, 07:55 PM
Thread: Bandsaw release ?
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Latest news indicates it looks like January 2006...
Latest news indicates it looks like January 2006 now for both machines.