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Triton TRA001 3-1/4-Horsepower Precision Router | List Price: $329.00
Discount Price: $264.15
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Brand: Triton
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - New plunge handle makes it even easier to engage the plunge pinion mechanism
- Fully enclosed front and rear safety shields with a very effective dust extraction port
- Fully enclosed automatic power switch lock-out during bit changes to prevent accidental starting
- Includes 1/4-inch reducer for collet, 1/2-inch premium router bit
- Powerful 3.25 hp motor with "soft start" function; 1-year warranty
Great Router!! [Posted on 2006-05-07]
I bought this router recently based on reviews from many sources. It has not let me down. Powerful enough to do complex edge patterns on red oak. Even hand held is easy to handle.
Awesome for table use [Posted on 2007-01-20]
I have used this router as a table router only, but my experience has been amazing. I cannot comment on its hand-held use, but am sure that it will preform admirably. If you use or build a router table where you can easily access the handle and fine control knob, it is the equal of any router lift system. I use my Triton in a table saw extension wing, and find myself using it more than either my Bench Dog or Jessem lifts. I feel like I purchased a lift and motor for half the cost.
Awesome capabilities and convenience for the money... [Posted on 2008-04-18]
This is an awesome router for the money (paid$200). I have it mounted in a table and love it. It is so smooth and has more than enough power to make any cut including raised panels. As long as you mount the correct handle towards the open side of your router table, it is so easy to reach underneath, give it a twist and then change your bit above the table.
The only alternative to this router is to buy a Porter Cable or Milwaukee which are over $100 more and then buy a router lift which will cost another $150 to $250. Those are wonderful systems, but if you're a weekend garage woodworker like me, this is the ultimate table router for $300 less.
Another added bonus is the built-in dust collection. This is a great feature for me since I have it mounted in the extension of my table saw. The only bummer was that it did not come with an attachment to hook it directly to my shop vac. I had to buy a separate hose (I believe 1 1/2 inches) and then buy a 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 attachment so I could attach it to the shop vac. Also, the dust collection is a nice feature, but it only works fairly well.
One note of caution, this is a very heavy router because it is a large plunge router. I mounted it on a Rockler X-Large router plate which is 1/4 inch thick aluminum, but it has a very slight bow in the middle. I would recommend getting a 3/8 inch thick aluminum router plate. Also, make sure your router table has plenty of support and reinforcement.
VERY IMPRESSED, GREAT QUALITY [Posted on 2008-09-14]
I will admit I had my reservations about purchasing this router after reviewing about 6 other routers via magazine, internet, etc. I finally decided to purchase this router after seeing it attached to the bottom of a Kreg precision router table on YouTube - the table I want. If it's good enough for Kreg to use with their table it's good enough for me. I also emailed a Triton technician and the guy was extremely helpful in pointing me to the right Triton router model. Excellent customer support.
The first thing I noticed about the TRA 3.25HP router was the quality of appearance and how it felt. I kept saying to myself, "Wow, this is a beautiful router" My wife thought I was nuts because I kept repeating myself. The router is extremely sturdy, smartly designed, easy to use, and powerful. Plus it included a 1/2" straight bit. I love this router!
Some other customers are writing the upper plastic assembly is cheap, not so by any means! The plastic is extremely rigid\hard. Sure it might crack, if you drop it on the cement just like anything else, but, professionals don't drop expensive shop equipment.
Some customers are writing the included metal fence plate is "cheap and flimsy". This is a complete lie! I couldn't wait to try and bend it after reading some reviews about it and let me tell you, NO WAY can you bend the fence plate with your hands, not a chance. Maybe if you placed it on the end of your shop table and bashed it stoutly with a hammer.
Some customers wrote the depth stop & turret are cheap and useless, once again, completely not so. I used them yesterday and it worked perfect, dead on. In fact, it's such a simple yet brilliant idea. The micro height adjustment is also awesome. I also love the handle winder plunge feature.
The router motor is not very loud, to me, and sounds extremely smooth when winding up and slowing down, like a mini jet turbine.
I purchased mine for $200 and no shipping!
Great job Triton!
High quallity and value [Posted on 2008-09-16]
The Triton 3 1/4 hp Precision Router delivers what it promises. It is powerfull, quiet and very easy to set up and use. The ability to remove and replace bits above the table and the shaft lock feature along with the precision adjustment knob are inovative and easy to use. I will not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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