Triton purchase - what to get?!?

[xraymtb]

Having picked up the Triton saw and router cheap at B&Q I've decided to get the credit card out and get a workcentre!

My shopping list so far is...

Workcentre 2000
Router Table
Height Winder Kit
Overhead Router Plate

Is there anything else people would recommend or anything I've listed that I would be better to replace with an alternative?

 

[harryc]

I would highly recommend the dust bag. Save yourself a ton of sweeping!!

Harry

 

[pike]

I've found the free multistand when buying direct from triton tools comes in very handy with the workcentre when you havent got the extension table.

If I had space I'd use the router stand too to save swapping around.

 

[Argee]

Given that the overhead router plate will operate only on work-pieces less wide than the chassis is long, maybe you'd be better off buying a straight-edge clamp?

When assembling the Workcentre, please be sure to read the manual through first, then do a parts layout, then follow the instructions to the letter. You'll find yourself wondering why you should nip, not tighten - don't wonder, just do it!

With the dust bag, if used in conjunction with the excellent height winder kit, you will need to insert the three green metal strips into the bag pockets. If not using the winder, don't insert them.

Don't expect the router table to "fill" the chassis - it won't, there will be a space at the far end (as shown below - left side of picture) as its dimensions are different and this is by design.

The router stand (with removable legs and 240v NVR switch) is a good later addition:

See here for additional details. Any other questions, fire away!

HTH

Ray.

 

[George_N]

The height winder kit is the best addition to the WC2000 by far, closely followed by the dustbag. I would also add the dust bucket, as it will collect from the overhead guard or even from hand held power tools. I also bought the Maxi sliding table (cheapish on Ebay). I don't use the full sliding table setup often but the inner rail is permanently attached to my workcentre because I built a crosscut sled that rides on the rail. I know the WC2000 can be converted to crosscut mode but with the dustbag fitted it is just so much easier to drop the sled onto the rail and go for crosscuts of up to 600 mm or so. I built my own router table so I can't really comment on the Triton one but if it is as good as the Workcentre it should do the job nicely.

 

[wizer]

I know the WC2000 can be converted to crosscut mode but with the dustbag fitted it is just so much easier to drop the sled onto the rail and go for crosscuts of up to 600 mm or so. I built my own router table so I can't really comment on the Triton one but if it is as good as the Workcentre it should do the job nicely.

I can second this, I never use crosscut mode and have a seperate router table. The WC200 is best left in tablesaw mode permanently.

 

[pike]

As Ray said: spend the time up front to make sure you grasp all the alignment etc then it's a great accurate saw set up.

Has anyone here made a simple crosscut sled without the need for buying an extension table?

 

[wizer]

Have you seen this?

http://www.users.bigpond.com/bob.jager/triton_sled.htm

 

[pike]

That sled looks great but I'd like to do one on one side only and continue using the workcentre guard.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pyyWvfsvkR0

This would be good but it looks like he screwed holes into his table :?

 

[wizer]

Yes that does look interesting. Can't see too much trouble drilling into the table as long as your careful. Don't do it if your table is still in warranty tho.

 

[xraymtb]

Ray, your website was very helpful - never really understood how the biscuit jointer and finger jointing attachments worked before.

Dust extraction is not needed at the moment as I work outdoors under a tarpaulin over a wooden frame (the joys of not having a garage) although I may get the basic dust bag.

I had considered the maxi extension already - is it worth it or really necessary? How big a sheet would you cut without the extension fitted?

Can I also ask just how accurate is the Triton setup? Some places have said 1-2mm - others seem to think 0.5mm is possible with careful setup.

Finally, the reason I went with Triton was the portability. As I said, when I go to do work, I have to take everything from a storage cupboard, outside to the gravel lot (covered over) and put it all back again afterwards.

I had previously looked at the portable table saws on wheels (Ryobi 1828, Bosch GTS10 etc.) Can anyone give me a good reason NOT to get the Triton? Or any alternatives I may have overlooked?

I know its a lot of questions and thanks for the responses.

 

[Argee]

PM sent.

Ray.

 

[wizer]

I think the Triton is the best option for your circumstances. It is exactly how I started.

 

[George_N]

That sled looks great but I'd like to do one on one side only and continue using the workcentre guard.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pyyWvfsvkR0

This would be good but it looks like he screwed holes into his table :?

I started out to make a sled that runs against the outside edges of the table, like the one in the picture, until I cut myself on the unguarded blade. When I got home from A&E I converted my design to run on the sliding table rail. All I needes was a set of plastic bearings, available as spare parts for just over £5 the pair. The blade guard remains in place at all times and the sled is remarkably accurate once set up properly.

 

[wizer]

It would be interesting to see a pic of that George

 

[George_N]

It would be interesting to see a pic of that George

I'll try and get the camera out at the weekend and see if I can sort out posting pictures.

 

[Gordon T]

Hello all,

I have the router, table and stand and used it for the first time last week.
For my tuppenceworth, I find it works really well, above table cutter change, easy height adjust, and when connected to my oneida cyclone and cheap b ad q shop vac, it worked a treat. I was very impressed with its performance. I have also used different quarter inch bits with the collet reducer without any problems. I am no expert, but while using it I could not get the smile off my face!!!!!!!!! need a lie down now, too much exitement is bad for me.

GT