[bobj3]

Hi Jack

The new routers on the market place now have many neat items, most of them don't have any window dressing so to speak about other than the paint job.

The soft start,VS,lights,both collets,quick lock,safety power switch,grounded power plugs,etc. but I will say one I have (router) that is a bit over board with the power switch thing with a dumb slide over cover for the power on button (Triton) ..

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[bobj3]

Hi george

I use a ext. power switch on the router table,,,and I have taped the clear plastic slider open all the way back,it's real pain...

I will agree it's a safety feature but it sucks..

If I'm using for a plunge router I want to switch it on without playing with that little door...
And I always turn it off b/4 I change the bit it's hard to get the wrench on if it's turning.


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Hello Jack,
Variable speed is a must with the larger routers to handle the big bits.
I do have to disagree with Bj about the safety slide lock on the Triton routers. It provides an important safety feature that will not allow you to change bits without the router power switch being in the off position.

 

[bobj3]

Hi George

Here's a snapshot or two how I have the Triton setup in the router table plus a shot of the clock that I'm going to put in a dust free case today....

The base plate is 1/2" x 11" x 11" and the Triiton router is mounted on a skew angle so it can just drop in the hole easy. (handles are bigger than the norm.)

It's a shop clock and needs to be in a box ( 1/8" plastic one in this case) with some 3/4" thick Cherry floor stock I have on hand,,, just two slots in the corner post to hold the plastic and a quick and easy base plate and top to do the same..

Just a note about power,,, I always pull the plug when changing bits a real old habit so the double safe plastic side is just a pain for me..

You will also see I use the sommerfeld wrench,it works better than the Triton ,it's has a deeper and sharper offset (90 deg.) ,to get right under the bigger bits...I also fits the Craftsman routers ....

Bosch/Makita/Triton2-1/4 Wrench/23.8mm 15/16"
http://www.sommerfeldtools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WR003

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[bobj3]

Just one more picture I forgot .