sj2494 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 has anyone seen one in person i just came across this on youtube yesterday. i want a festool but not the price tag that comes along with it. I have there big router in my router table and it works great. lots of features for the money. http://www.tritontools.com/en-GB/Model/TTS1400 i did a quick search and didnt see this topic on the forum any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Quick look around doesn't show it available in the US. I would think real hard about one, if offered here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Proctor Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 $315 at Amazon or $400 at Klingspor. http://www.amazon.com/Triton-Lunge-Track-Saw-TTS1400/dp/B00GJ4VHR6/ref=sr_1_21?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1398624922&sr=1-21&keywords=track+saws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hmmm, I guess I looked a little too quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Very interesting. Wonder if it works with Festool tracks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 There's an answer on the amazon page that says it doesn't work with the Festool tracks. Based on that, given the pricing similarity I would go for the Makita which does work with the Festool tracks. I have the Makita and am happy with it. I bet the Amazon or UPS guy that stole the first one I ordered is happy with his too If you want to get one of the long tracks for 8' cuts later I think you want to be able to buy that locally, and your best bet would be compatibility with Festool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanis Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 I am in the market for a track saw and am wondering if anyone here has actually bought the Triton and if so what they think of it. Price is a major factor for me since I am wanting to get a jointer and router table as well. I don't want to get it if it is rubbish but the extra $500 can be better spent elsewhere oif it is perfectly serviceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 krtwood stole my thunder. The Makita seems to work great for everyone I know that has one. It is at a very similar price point. Marc did a review of the Grizzly, which may be as good a value as anything out there. You may want to consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stephens Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yeah, the review of the Grizzly drove me to buy something similar. The brand I bought was a Scheppach CS55, and I'm happy with it. It seems they're all the same design but they change the colors. I read all the reviews you could imagine, and even watched a video of how to improve the design (link to YouTube). A better blade than the stock one was a good idea. I didn't have to make any changes to the track, and it's been working really well in the small shop. I can't fit a table saw with enough in-/out-feed, so this was perfect. I tried a homemade straight-line jig with a borrowed circular saw, but that failed miserably. This track saw made me very happy. No regrets. Hope it helps you with your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanis Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Really appreciate it. The Makita is nearly $200 more and the Grizzly is not available in Australia. So is the extra $200 worth it? The only models here in Australia seem to be Dewalt, Festool (both around the $1,000 marl) Makita (around $650 before discount) and Triton (Just under $500). I would prefer the Dewalt (the cordless looks very nice) but as I said, price is a serious consideration. Traditionally Triton has been more home workshop rather than serious woodworker but the tracksaw does look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 The grizzy is a good model I know someone who has one and did little tweaks to it and it runs great.. I think i might pick one sometime later on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanis Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 It looks like the Dewalt is not available in Australia so it comes down to the Makita or Triton. More research I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioninwood Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Only FESTOOL for me. If Trition were the last surviving power tool manufacturer in all the land I would go 100% hand powered. miw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanis Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Well. I have done all of the research and (so far) It looks like the Makita. $300-$400 cheaper and it looks to have the same features more or less and produce just as good a cut. All of the cheaper saws are just that - cheaper saws. Now to save up the bikkies for the purchase, or wait until I see a decent special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanis Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I finally bit the bullet and ordered the Festool. Plastering supplies are having a 10% sale which makes the saw plus single track $900 over here which make is a pretty good deal. If any other Australians are interested in the sale the promo code is melbournecup2014 and the web site is http://www.plasteringsupplies.com.au. The sale ends tomorrow night. Now I need some accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 You'll never be disappointed with the purchase! Super product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Congrats on the purchase. Every time I have to wait for decent weather to drag my circular saw and straightedge outside in order to breakdown sheet goods, I dream of owning one of these. I really dread working with plywood these days!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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