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my first router
tussi
19/03/2013
i have recently bought my first router with a Triton Router Table, and have used it both in the table and freehand, and i can only think of one thing every time, "Why did i wait so long to get this amazing tool!" it does everything i want, feels easy to control and precise, even in the cold environment i have been using it in.
higly recommended.
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tough machine
vitalesal
28/01/2013
Had a black walnut 4 inch slab cut across the tree so you can see the rings. Need to plane the surfaces flat to make a coffee table. Constructed a jig for the project and a 1.75 inch diameter bit to plane both surfaces. What a work hores this machine is and under heavy loads just plowed through the black walnut. No overheating and no stopping. Dust collection was a bit of a problem but it could have been worse if I did't use the dust collection device provided. So if it is a big job and you need to remove lots of wood quickly it is a great machine
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TRA001 Router
rdharbis
28/01/2013
This is my second 3 1/2 hp router the first one lasted seven years of hard use in my shop. When it came time for a new router this was the only router that I considered. Like the feel of the new machine, a lot quiter than my seven year old model. Also, love the new elevation crank.
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Router
w.norquay
28/01/2013
Having struggled with fine height adjustment on my Hitachi TR 12 theTriton is brilliant. The micro winder system is pure genius. As a bonus it is also far quieter, great for the neighbours
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Finally, I have a "real" router.
CWF
28/01/2013
I've had a bad run with routers, that ever present feeling of frustration whenever I would fire up my (late) router. It's unreliablabilty, poor make and design did nothing but cost me time, wood and little of my own sanity. After another "fun filled" day of colourful language and promises of interesting ways of disposal, for my "waste of space router", I decided to finally spend some well priced money and get myself this router. The "purchase fear" was totally destroyed, during my first session with this brilliant machine. It's percision and performance, along with the Triton router stand and cutters has enabled me to take my wood work to a higher level. The great safety features make changing cutters or switching between 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch shanks a sinch. A great welcomed tool to this router weary wood worker. Get one!
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TRA001
Pauls123
27/01/2013
Having purchased my TRA001 router a few months ago, my aim was to build my own router table and use this router. I have now completed this project and I must say this router is amazing. It is a dream to use, the soft start motor, the fine tuning depth guage. Everything is done above my table with one spanner. Height adjustments are as simple as. No more standing on my head under my old router table with two spanners taking the skin of my knuckles just about every time I was trying to change bits etc. This router is perfect for a router table, being a bit bias here though, I have not seen a table as good as my own made one.
A dream to use,..!
Paul(down in australia)
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Great heavy duty router
Carol
27/01/2013
I bought this router for my router table to replace a PC router. I like the power this router has. Changing bits is easy with the winder handle. The switch cover, however, is a hassle. My only problem is that the winder handle isn't always accessible when I use the fence on my table (the fence sometimes covers the hole for the winder handle), so I have to raise and lower the router from below. I probably wouldn't use it as a plunge router because of it's weight. Overall, I like the router and would recommend it to others.
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extremely satisfied
armbahr
27/01/2013
I was looking for a larger router to run large bits for a special project. I was especially intrigued by the idea of having a built in router raiser as I have considered buying one of these for my PC 690LR. The cost was considerable less than some of the other brands and not having to buy a router raiser was a big plus. I find bit change to be easier than my Porter Cable and the above table adjustment is super. It has handled all of my bits with ease and fits my Bench Dog table nicely. I have owned this router for one year and find myself using it more often because of its many features and power. I use it exclusively for under table routing.
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Replaced a router that wouldn't hold settings
pocooper
27/01/2013
I purchased the TRA 001 to use in a router table. I had no problem installing the router on the table. The only problem I had was no reading the instruction closely enough to have the power switch off so the router could raise enough to lock the spindle. I am very pleased with the router I was making glue joints and it sounded the same when I was cutting them as it did when it was running free. The biggest surprise was the amount of noise it didn't make, it was really quiet, more like a table saw than a router. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Great machine
pkingston
27/01/2013
This combined with router table has been a wonderful addition to my workshop. Most of our other routers are old elus, but this certainly is a good new alternative to them.
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Just got my TRA001 home
krenelka
06/04/2012
Mine came with the instructional DVD. Let's just say it's sparse. It would be nice if it showed using the micro winder or removing the plunge spring.
Here's a tip. If you remove the plunge spring, stay clear. It's a strong spring and extends a long distance above the router. After a quarter turn on the release cap, it springs up suddenly and strongly as much as 8 inches / 20 cm. It's natural to have your face right over the cap as you take it off. Don't do that, or you'll come away having lost the first round with the mighty Triton, seeking first aid. Seems like a great router, I can't wait to get it installed in my table.
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Sweet
John_Huigen
23/03/2012
This is a sweet machine - shame it didn't come with the DVD alluded to in the instruction manual (such as it is).
It would be nice if there was an router table plate that was available as an accessory that neatly fit the clever Triton clip in system (don't have room for a separate table - want have an extension wing on my table saw).
Nevertheless - a lovely piece of kit.
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