MisterDrow Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Picking up one of these via CL for $65 after work today... looking online it sounds like it's a very nice router and, given my current router isn't a plunge, the added functionality and ability to use 1/2" bits will be awesome. Anyone had any experience with these that can help confirm whether or not it's a good buy? The thing looks damn near brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Triton has a decent reputation. The best way to find out is to take some wood, a bit or two and get on the horse and ride before you lay out any $$$. Simple..... if the seller is honest, he;ll let you do that.. then it's up to you!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterDrow Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Spoke with him on the phone. He's retired and has been selling off the tools that are hard for him to use safely. He asked if I was married and then followed that up with a warning me that he'll only sell it to me if I make something pretty for my wife so she won't be mad about spending the money! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post krtwood Posted October 19, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 It's an excellent router for a router table because of the way the collect comes out through the plate for bit changes. I found the function to switch it from plunge to fixed awkward and don't really like the depth stop. It's been a champ in the router table though for many years. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Dad has a couple. One in the table and one not. There is a short learning curve as it is not like our "western" routers in the location and function of controls. Once you get past trying to operate it like a Bosch or a Milwaukee you'll do fine. Dad's have both done nothing but work since he got them years ago. The routine with the power switch during bit changes is part of the learning curve but, once you do it a few times it becomes automatic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I have the 3.25 in my table, it replaced a 2.5. I really like the routers, especially for router tables, like gee-dub said there is a small learning curve when your using it hand held. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MisterDrow Posted October 20, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Well, turns out it was the 3.25HP version... I am so crazy excited about this buy! $65 and it's in excellent condition! Also snagged a Ryobi 18v impact driver with battery and charger for $30 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 That's an excellent deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterDrow Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 That's an excellent deal. Yeah, I'm still a little bit in shock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Let me be the first to say... You suck!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Great deal, it works well in a table with a Kreg plate if that's in your future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I have that same router in my table. I bought it before I really knew what I was doing or what I was getting, but I'm glad i got it, kind of a happy accident as I think it is a pretty great choice for a router table. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Awesome deal. I think I can be the first to offer you a hearty . . . Congrats on a great router at a great price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterDrow Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I primarily bought it as a plunge router but i hear lots of people using this in a table. Is that because of the high power and 1/2" collet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, MisterDrow said: I primarily bought it as a plunge router but i hear lots of people using this in a table. Is that because of the high power and 1/2" collet? And the "through the table" height adjustment, and the convenient bit change. The down side of using it in a table is that you have to flip the power switch before a bit change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I have the same router in my table. I like it. The through table height winder is a gimmick and I don't use it any more. I always get down to the level of the bench top and sight across to check for height whilst using the fine adjust under the table. @Beechwood Chip and a couple others have mentioned the cover to the switch as a down side but I find it to be a very good safety feature. The router has a soft start, variable speed and possibly the best dust control of any router I have used. Mine is mounted on the specialised Kreg plate so there is no second guessing as to the machine being centred to the insert rings, very handy when using a guide bush. Caution when adjusting the depth of cut. Make sure the lock clamp is released as the rack and pinion gears are plastic and will strip if forced. Also, when the depth is selected, make sure you lock with the clamp as the router will slowly creep down when turned on. Never found it to lack power, great performer. You snagged a bargain! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterDrow Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 On 10/19/2016 at 3:29 PM, krtwood said: It's an excellent router for a router table because of the way the collect comes out through the plate for bit changes. I found the function to switch it from plunge to fixed awkward and don't really like the depth stop. It's been a champ in the router table though for many years. I am still trying to figure out the depth stop on it... downloaded a manual online but it's very different from what I know on other routers I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I have both the big and smaller Triton routers. Big is table mounted and smaller for other uses. Great router. Sometime in the past few years they changed the collets. Older models have a 1/2" collet with a 1/4" insert, I had problems with the 1/4" insert not holding. Newer version have 2 separate collets (1/4" & 1/2") much better. You can buy the new collets to put on and older machine. Every so often you should take it apart (the plunge and depth adjustment mechanism. My router guy says that almost all of the repairs on this router are just a matter of cleaning sawdust out of the mechanism. If you are patient you can do it yourself. - Every couple of years depending on usage. If you want my guys contact info, just send me a message. He is a one man repair and sales shop and is great to deal with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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