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Triton TRA001 bought second hand but stuck
Hello from Australia.
Bought a second hand Triton TRA001 router and it looks like it had very little use but the cap that covers that massive plunger spring is broken off ☹. I tried fixing it but failed as the pressure is so high .
Anyway I think it’s an older model as it doesn’t have the table top adjuster feature .
What I need to know is … why can’t I adjust the height ? It’s pushed down ( meaning up towards a table top but not high enough to change a collet or bit .
The only movement is by micro adjuster . The side handle doesn’t turn and I loosened all knobs .
I have a hitachi tr12 router and that’s easy to adjust . I cannot see corrosion holding the thing locked .
Not sure how to post a pic but it’s orange 😊.
Bought a second hand Triton TRA001 router and it looks like it had very little use but the cap that covers that massive plunger spring is broken off ☹. I tried fixing it but failed as the pressure is so high .
Anyway I think it’s an older model as it doesn’t have the table top adjuster feature .
What I need to know is … why can’t I adjust the height ? It’s pushed down ( meaning up towards a table top but not high enough to change a collet or bit .
The only movement is by micro adjuster . The side handle doesn’t turn and I loosened all knobs .
I have a hitachi tr12 router and that’s easy to adjust . I cannot see corrosion holding the thing locked .
Not sure how to post a pic but it’s orange 😊.
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Hi and welcome to the fun. Triton has all kinds of spare parts. Here's their website: https://www.tritontools.com/en-US/Support
Hi @Routerdental , and welcome to the forum.
The broken cap is no problem if you are using the router in a table, as you take out the spring, anyway.
You should not need to loosen any knobs to use the router?
I attach a user manual for the TRA001 which may help.
The broken cap is no problem if you are using the router in a table, as you take out the spring, anyway.
You should not need to loosen any knobs to use the router?
I attach a user manual for the TRA001 which may help.
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That’s great Re the pdf manual . I’ll update if I can get the router to lift . I’ve used penetrating liquid on the shafts . All the screws are loose at the moment .Hi @Routerdental , and welcome to the forum.
The broken cap is no problem if you are using the router in a table, as you take out the spring, anyway.
You should not need to loosen any knobs to use the router?
I attach a user manual for the TRA001 which may help.
I have read the manuals you sent me and all is correctly unlocked . The router is just stuck fully down . Penetrating liquid Penetrene was used and still nothing .Hi @Routerdental , and welcome to the forum.
The broken cap is no problem if you are using the router in a table, as you take out the spring, anyway.
You should not need to loosen any knobs to use the router?
I attach a user manual for the TRA001 which may help.
Also is it possible to modify this older model to make it adjustable like the newer ones or easier to buy the new model ?
Well I think the router is jammed at the knob gear mechanism. Has anyone taken one of these apart ? How does the knob come off ?
I had that happen on my TRB001 (not fixed yet)....Bit loathe to pull it apart.
I mentioned this problem on the Australian Wood Forum and they sent me a file from Ray Girling in UK.
I will see if I can find it and send you the link.
I mentioned this problem on the Australian Wood Forum and they sent me a file from Ray Girling in UK.
I will see if I can find it and send you the link.
Wow James, that is a very thorough breakdown of the process. Glad we all keep these older files around.
Yes Tom. Ray Girling was a Triton speciallist in UK
Bump..
I need this information for a repair...
I need this information for a repair...
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