Hello guys

[knappers]

Hello all,
Not sure if this is the right place to put this, but have just joined after a few weeks loitering and reading and thought I would say hello...
Although my father and grandfather were both carpenters/furniture makers, I haven't really done any serious woodworking for years, other than using hand tools and handheld power tools.
I am looking to buy some kit to equip my workshop (garage), but am quite limited for space at the mo, and something I can move about / put away / wheel outside would be good... this is why I am leaning toward the Triton workcentre as a possible table saw / router table solution.. as ever though, budget is limited.
I know I will outgrow the Triton one day, and certainly fancy making my own router table and fence, but for now, I figure it's an excellent place to start.
Ideally, a second-hand triton set up would be just the ticket, but I realise they come up for sale on here very rarely (If anybody is thinking about moving one on, please let me know).
For now, I'll keep loitering for a bit and enjoying the banter, learning as I go.
Laters...

Si.

 

[miles_hot]

have a look for posts concerning small garage set ups etc - there is a lot of good stuff out there on building wheeled bases for tools so that you can rack the up against a wall and pull out the ones that you need / store stuff in cupboards and pull it out when needed.

Welcome to the site

Miles

 

[Philly]

Welcome aboard, Si!
Philly

 

[The Shark]

Hi Si,
Hello and welcome!
Can't help you with the Triton, but I am sure someone with appropriate knowledge will be along to help you.

Malc

 

[Mike.C]

Hi Si welcome to the forum.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Digit]

Evening Si. Buy a decent table saw, stick some wheels on it and add a router, later on a PT and a pillar drill. With that set up there won't be much you can't make. Trust me! :lol:

Roy.

 

[mailee]

Welcome Si, I am sure you will find this forum a mine of information. :wink:

 

[Sportique]

Hello Si and welcome.

Good luck with your workshop

Dave

 

[knappers]

Thanks for the warm welcome chaps.

Si.

 

[ByronBlack]

Welcome mate - I had a triton, didn't get on with and bought an Axminster TS-200 which was much more useful and easy to make a rolling base for. However, I would advise a bandsaw + router-table setup would be the most productive in a small-area. A TS requires a fit bit of infeed/outfeed to become really useful.

 

[knappers]

I must admit, I don't really get bandsaws - great for cutting curves, but can someone tell me how they could be used in lieu of a TS?
Isn't edge finish also a problem?

Si.

 

[woodbloke]

I must admit, I don't really get bandsaws - great for cutting curves, but can someone tell me how they could be used in lieu of a TS?
Isn't edge finish also a problem?

Si.

Welcome. You can do almost everything on a bs that could be done on a tablesaur and some things you can't, like cutting curves. That said, the tablesaur is excellent for using with jigs (not that I do), cutting sheet material (if you have the capacity) and repeat cutting to length, again if you have the facility on the fence. A correctly set up tablesaur is invaluable in a 'shop...but then so's a bandsaw. In an ideal world...you need both :wink: - Rob

 

[knappers]

I have just bought a Triton 2000 workcentre and a Triton 235mm saw on Fleabay. Took a bit of a punt as it's the older model saw with the yellow guard, and it's hard to tell from the photos if the bench is complete with protractor and rip fence, but they cost me £120 for the pair, so I figure even if I have to pick up a few spares, it has saved me a shed load over new. Worst case, I'll bung 'em back on the bay.
Will pick up on Saturday, so will know more then... can't wait.
I am also thinking I will get a Triton router table (new) and use it with my old B&Q special router until funds allow a new one.
Thinking of projects I can make already... Will be coming back for more advice soon, I'm sure.

Si.

 

[George_N]

Hi Si,
I've just caught up with this thread so wecome to the forum. I have a Triton WC2000 with the Triton saw and I like it. I've built a kitchen full of cupboards with it, complete with panelled doors and drawers. If set up well it is capable of very accurate work. Have a look at the Aussie Woodwork forums...there are lots of Triton owners, past and present on there with lots of ideas for jigs and tips on getting the best out of the Triton. The best of these is undoubtedly a cross-cut sled...great for squaring panels and repeat length cuts. I have used mine almost exclusively as a table saw since I built a sled. It is nice to have the big cross-cut capacity if I ever need it though. One of the forum regulars, Argee, is a former Triton demonstrator and has given lots of good advice in the past...have a look for some of his posts.
I didn't fancy the Triton router table myself so I went down the route of making my own. I used the design in "Woodworking with the router" by Bill Hylton and Fred Matlack for my table. There is also a wealth of other router info in there too.

 

[knappers]

Okay, I picked up the Triton 2000 and Triton saw today. The saw is a little scruffy (all cosmetic), but the blade looks to be in good nick, and it seems to run okay. (Can anybody give me a top tip for holding the blade guard open when used in-table)?
The workcentre itself has never been used, but as suspected has some bits missing. I think the previous owner had bought it ex-display from B&Q and never got around to using it - it's certainly never had a saw mounted in it.
Where is the best place for me to buy Triton spares? I have looked at www.tritontools.co.uk and the prices look good. I need a crosscut fence, protractor, the bits and bobs to mount the saw in the chassis, plus the odd doodad here and there.
Hopefully, I can get what I need and still end up with a bargain...

Si.

 

[DaveL]

Where is the best place for me to buy Triton spares? I have looked at www.tritontools.co.uk and the prices look good. I need a crosscut fence, protractor, the bits and bobs to mount the saw in the chassis,.

That is a very odd web site, offering loads of Triton stuff, but it is all discontinued. :x

 

[jimi43]

Welcome Si....seems you are settling in well!

I looked at the Triton workstation...there was an almost brand new one on FleaBay ages ago...but in the end I stuck with the bandsaw and router table and recently got a tablesaw after messing with a load of junk ones.

Of the saws I use the most the order of use highest first...will be the bandsaw...which is invaluable...then the sliding mitre saw...which is just a B&Q one (the "higher" quality one) but I took the crap blade off it and put on a Freud 250mm....and then the table saw is the one that gets the least use.

They all do certain things better than each other BUT...if someone stole two out of three then I would hope they left the bandsaw...I would be lost without that baby.

The router table gets lots of use only on certain projects...and lots on guitar work.

Depends what you make really.

One thing I will say...since I watched Steve's DVDs 4&5 and then got a proper blade from Ian...the bandsaw has jumped WAY up to the top of the list. I do so much more with it now...like resawing green wood for instance!

Jim

 

[Chems]

Try the woodworking centre in northampton, do a google search. Very helpful and stocks tons of triton bits.

 

[devonwoody]

I think Silverline have the Triton setup these days, hopefully our member Argee will come along and advise you if he sees this post. Otherwise be cheeky and send him a PM. :wink:

I had the Triton 2000 workcentre for five years and had a very productive time with this portable tablesaw.

 

[knappers]

Hmm.. Prices at www.tritontools seem to be a fraction of those at Northampton woodworking. Has anybody actually ordered from them, or are they really out of stock of everything?
Si.