The battle of the tritons

[jfc]

I needed to get the router sorted today so i opted for the Triton . The first thing i found was that the fixing plate for the Triton wouldnt fit into my Record router table . Not a problem as i had a base plate for my DW625 so i re drilled it to take the Triton . This now put the router base about 25mm below the surface of the router table . Problem there , when i plunged the triton the collet lock engaged thinking i wanted to change the bit so wouldnt allow me to plunge to the depth i wanted . Over came that with the Xtreme Xtention , well sort of , after about eight tries of getting it balanced i gave up as the Triton was about to get the Trend treatment ;D

[gazza]

Yep Know what you mean.
My triton worked really well in my home made table, but when i switched to the ryobi table i have had similar problems.
What are the collet extensions like ?? any good ??
Cheers,
Gazza.

[jfc]

I can get the XX set up in a DW625 third time , if that . I dont think it's going to happen in the Triton Not a problem as i can put the router on the Legacy where i can see it will work very well but is a bit worrying that the collet isnt balanced perfectly according to the XX .

[Scrit]

I told you you really need to invest in something a bit more substantial, like a nice bit o' cast iron..........

[jfc]

I have , i'm going the spindle moulder route from now on

[andy]

Jul 31, 2008 16:54:50 GMT jfc said:

I needed to get the router sorted today so i opted for the Triton .

So how much did you pay for it ;D

[jfc]

£9 less than a 625 but seeing as i keep blowing 625's up i thought i best give them a miss ;D