Triton problem

[stuartpaul]

Have had my Triton upside down in the router table for over a year now and a stirling job it's done (well outside warranty now of course!).

However, - the rise and fall seems to be playing up. The 'coarse' adjuster works as it should but the fine adjuster has become very 'tight' and almost impossible to move. Causes a real problem as the cutter seems to fall back ever so slightly and it's becoming impossible to set the correct cutter height.

I've heard that sawdust can build up in the rise and fall 'tube' (where the spring is, - taken out) but that's clear.

Everything seems to work OK when I take it out and use it upright but as soon as it goes back in the table the problem crops up again.

Wondering if the spring needs to go back in to provide some tension for the adjuster to work against?

I know they're quite a popular router and wondered if anyone else has experienced a similar issue and how they got over it.

Thanks

 

[Mike.C]

Hi SP,

I have a Triton but it is brand new so I have not had the problem, but Agree is a Triton Demonstrator so if anyone knows he will. Send him a pm.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Argee]

It's likely to only be a couple of things. Firstly, whilst inverted in the table, is the baseplate on or off (some users mount through it, others use the Triton table)? If it's off, have you left the spring bayonet cap on or off? Finally, is the mechanism causing problems just in fine raising of the bit and lowers it OK, or is it problematic in both directions?

Have a look at the parts diagram (you can see one here if you need to) and you'll see that the mechanism is a worm drive (part number 34 in the diagram), operating on the worm wheel (part number 47). Either could be full of dust, which an airline should clear, with the mechanism being worked while air is blown.

I left my spring-retaining bayonet cap off if I removed the spring - this let the dust go straight through, preventing any sort of build-up. Now, I fit a rubbet grommet into the bottom of the spring tube - problem solved another way and works with the spring in or out.

To set height when inverted, I tend to go too high with the coarse winder initially, then finely lower to the correct height - if that's possible with the bit in use. If I need to finely rise to the correct height, I'll support the body from below and give it slight upward assistance, as this is kinder to the mechanism, especially with the spring retained.

If none of the above makes sense, or you need further assistance, or just a natter about it, PM me your landline telephone number and I'll ring you one evening.

Ray.

 

[Argee]

Further to some PM activity and other enquiries, I've now written a page here that shows the steps involved in dismantling the Triton TRA001 3.25HP router.

My belief is that Stuart's problem lies in the worm shaft either wearing or becoming clogged. The dismantling was not a big deal, just needing some organisation and a basic understanding of the machine - such as is gained from studying the parts diagram.

Perhaps the pictures will either help someone else, or - at the very least - show how the r-and-p mechanism works.

BTW, Stuart - I've sent you another PM.

Ray.

 

[tim]

Well done Ray.

Your NB made me laugh - its exactly what it looks like after I have taken things apart - about two thousandth of a second after the "Oh, S***!" moment. :lol: :lol:

Cheers

Tim

 

[Argee]

A member of another forum I contribute to had a similar problem, so I sent him the link to my dismantling page. He reported complete success, adding that - in his case - the problem was mainly a very thin but very hard lining of MDF dust around the bushes which ride up and down the plunge posts.

I've amended and updated the page now, both by simplifying the instructions and by adding the cautionary note regarding the bushes. HTH

Ray.