Triton/OZ

[TomRobb]

Shane,
Your OZ made Triton router is getting some very favorable buzz in the US woodworking magazines. What's its reputation in OZ? Do they make other neat stuff?

[TomRobb]

Shane,
Your OZ made Triton router is getting some very favorable buzz in the US woodworking magazines. What's its reputation in OZ? Do they make other neat stuff?

[TomRobb]

Shane,
Your OZ made Triton router is getting some very favorable buzz in the US woodworking magazines. What's its reputation in OZ? Do they make other neat stuff?

[TonyH]

I don't own one myself, but Triton are very big out here. They made their name with their table saw, which allows almost any handheld circular saw up to 235 mm to be attached to the table, and hey presto you have a table saw. The table is lightly made (sheet metal, not cast) but well-engineered for what it is, which is a handyman tool. You get what you pay for! At a fairly low price you get a fairly good 235mm table saw that is light, easily portable (I think the table folds up) and the saw can also be used handheld. But it ISN'T the same as a big stationary table saw. I assume the Triton router is a similar concept.

[ 01-14-2003, 05:27 PM: Message edited by: TonyH ]

[TonyH]

I don't own one myself, but Triton are very big out here. They made their name with their table saw, which allows almost any handheld circular saw up to 235 mm to be attached to the table, and hey presto you have a table saw. The table is lightly made (sheet metal, not cast) but well-engineered for what it is, which is a handyman tool. You get what you pay for! At a fairly low price you get a fairly good 235mm table saw that is light, easily portable (I think the table folds up) and the saw can also be used handheld. But it ISN'T the same as a big stationary table saw. I assume the Triton router is a similar concept.

[ 01-14-2003, 05:27 PM: Message edited by: TonyH ]

[TonyH]

I don't own one myself, but Triton are very big out here. They made their name with their table saw, which allows almost any handheld circular saw up to 235 mm to be attached to the table, and hey presto you have a table saw. The table is lightly made (sheet metal, not cast) but well-engineered for what it is, which is a handyman tool. You get what you pay for! At a fairly low price you get a fairly good 235mm table saw that is light, easily portable (I think the table folds up) and the saw can also be used handheld. But it ISN'T the same as a big stationary table saw. I assume the Triton router is a similar concept.

[ 01-14-2003, 05:27 PM: Message edited by: TonyH ]

[JimJ]

I have owned a Triton MK3 saw bench since 1988. Have built numerous projects with it from built-in wardrobes, bookcases, etc.

I have purchased the router table that fits the sawbench and have made various jigs to extend its capabilites.

It is quick to change from saw bench to router use. Both the saw and router can be used in the overhead mode.

I use a Black and Decker saw and a Markita router.

I would love to upgrade the saw but as the present one has it's limits on depth of cut it does everything else I need.

I think that are an ideal product for the serious hobbyist and home builder.

http://www.triton.net.au/front.html

[JimJ]

I have owned a Triton MK3 saw bench since 1988. Have built numerous projects with it from built-in wardrobes, bookcases, etc.

I have purchased the router table that fits the sawbench and have made various jigs to extend its capabilites.

It is quick to change from saw bench to router use. Both the saw and router can be used in the overhead mode.

I use a Black and Decker saw and a Markita router.

I would love to upgrade the saw but as the present one has it's limits on depth of cut it does everything else I need.

I think that are an ideal product for the serious hobbyist and home builder.

http://www.triton.net.au/front.html

[JimJ]

I have owned a Triton MK3 saw bench since 1988. Have built numerous projects with it from built-in wardrobes, bookcases, etc.

I have purchased the router table that fits the sawbench and have made various jigs to extend its capabilites.

It is quick to change from saw bench to router use. Both the saw and router can be used in the overhead mode.

I use a Black and Decker saw and a Markita router.

I would love to upgrade the saw but as the present one has it's limits on depth of cut it does everything else I need.

I think that are an ideal product for the serious hobbyist and home builder.

http://www.triton.net.au/front.html

[Mike Field]

There's a difference between the saw-bench and the full work-centre.

The former is just what it says it is, and I have one, and it's good. (It doesn't actually fold up Tony, but the legs can be removed for transporting.)

The work-centre can be changed around to do a whole lot of tasks -- even turning, I think. But like most such gadgets I guess, on any one of the several tasks it can do it probably doesn't do as good a job as a dedicated tool.

Having said that, it still seems to do all the things it does pretty well, and of course for far less cost than that many dedicated machines.

Originally invented about 20 years ago by a home handyman for use by others like him, then production financed largely by himself, and now a thriving and innovative manufacturing company. Definitely one of Australia's success stories.
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[Mike Field]

There's a difference between the saw-bench and the full work-centre.

The former is just what it says it is, and I have one, and it's good. (It doesn't actually fold up Tony, but the legs can be removed for transporting.)

The work-centre can be changed around to do a whole lot of tasks -- even turning, I think. But like most such gadgets I guess, on any one of the several tasks it can do it probably doesn't do as good a job as a dedicated tool.

Having said that, it still seems to do all the things it does pretty well, and of course for far less cost than that many dedicated machines.

Originally invented about 20 years ago by a home handyman for use by others like him, then production financed largely by himself, and now a thriving and innovative manufacturing company. Definitely one of Australia's success stories.
.

[Mike Field]

There's a difference between the saw-bench and the full work-centre.

The former is just what it says it is, and I have one, and it's good. (It doesn't actually fold up Tony, but the legs can be removed for transporting.)

The work-centre can be changed around to do a whole lot of tasks -- even turning, I think. But like most such gadgets I guess, on any one of the several tasks it can do it probably doesn't do as good a job as a dedicated tool.

Having said that, it still seems to do all the things it does pretty well, and of course for far less cost than that many dedicated machines.

Originally invented about 20 years ago by a home handyman for use by others like him, then production financed largely by himself, and now a thriving and innovative manufacturing company. Definitely one of Australia's success stories.
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[doorstop]

Tritons' stuff is mostly just handyman gear, however, you will find quite a few sawbenches on housing sites as the things are light and easy to cart around. They make all sorts of bits and pieces, their random orbital sanding attachment for 4" angle grinders work very well but their "Superjaws" are just about the best timber holding device I have come across. :cool:
The only drawback is that there are a horde of Triton users around Oz who are completely insane about the stuff, the bright orange colour has driven most of them totally mad!!! ;)

[doorstop]

Tritons' stuff is mostly just handyman gear, however, you will find quite a few sawbenches on housing sites as the things are light and easy to cart around. They make all sorts of bits and pieces, their random orbital sanding attachment for 4" angle grinders work very well but their "Superjaws" are just about the best timber holding device I have come across. :cool:
The only drawback is that there are a horde of Triton users around Oz who are completely insane about the stuff, the bright orange colour has driven most of them totally mad!!! ;)

[doorstop]

Tritons' stuff is mostly just handyman gear, however, you will find quite a few sawbenches on housing sites as the things are light and easy to cart around. They make all sorts of bits and pieces, their random orbital sanding attachment for 4" angle grinders work very well but their "Superjaws" are just about the best timber holding device I have come across. :cool:
The only drawback is that there are a horde of Triton users around Oz who are completely insane about the stuff, the bright orange colour has driven most of them totally mad!!! ;)

[Wild Dingo]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!~

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[Wild Dingo]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!~

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[Wild Dingo]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!~

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[igatenby]

doorstop said:

their "Superjaws" are just about the best timber holding device I have come across. I've got one (a pair?) on Grantala during the renovation process. They are absolutely brilliant.

Ian

[igatenby]

doorstop said:

their "Superjaws" are just about the best timber holding device I have come across. I've got one (a pair?) on Grantala during the renovation process. They are absolutely brilliant.

Ian

[igatenby]

doorstop said:

their "Superjaws" are just about the best timber holding device I have come across. I've got one (a pair?) on Grantala during the renovation process. They are absolutely brilliant.

Ian

[TomRobb]

Thanks all. smile.gif

[TomRobb]

Thanks all. smile.gif

[TomRobb]

Thanks all. smile.gif

[Wild Dingo]

superjaws are the bees knees!! okay I got a tad carried away back there sorry about that... sigh :rolleyes:

oh and your no doubt welcome Tom :cool: I woulda stepped in earlier but well these guys set you right so no need eh? :cool:

Take it easy
Shane

[Wild Dingo]

superjaws are the bees knees!! okay I got a tad carried away back there sorry about that... sigh :rolleyes:

oh and your no doubt welcome Tom :cool: I woulda stepped in earlier but well these guys set you right so no need eh? :cool:

Take it easy
Shane

[Wild Dingo]

superjaws are the bees knees!! okay I got a tad carried away back there sorry about that... sigh :rolleyes:

oh and your no doubt welcome Tom :cool: I woulda stepped in earlier but well these guys set you right so no need eh? :cool:

Take it easy
Shane