Triton MOF001 2-1/4 HP / 13 Amp Dual Mode Precision Plunge Router , Orange

I bought one of these for my router table and it has been a total joy to use. Bits are easy to change and elevation changes are quick and accurate. I ran a second dust hose for the opening in the Plexiglas shield and dust collection is now perfect. I love the router so much that I bought a second one to use for hand held routing. That is where I am having problems. I encountered the plunge binding - which is common to plunge routers - but solved that with some spray dry lube. But it is very tricky to release the router head to start the plunge (while also turning the switch on) .... so far I have just used it for edging. While I like the large hole in the base for bigger bits, it becomes a safety hazard when routing to a corner. They really should offer multiple base plates. I think the Triton set of bushings is too expensive and poorly made. The industry already has 2 styles of bushings. Please make an adapter for PC bushings or Bosch bushings and be done with it. One last thing::: The fence has no fine adjustment.

Outstanding router for router table. Manual is great. Lots of little features that make it great.

I've used a number of routers in the past, but this one takes the prize for the most features. Unfortunately it's complicated to set up, heavy for hand use, and the gross height adjustment requires a painful grip on the knobs. Now I've attached it to a homemade router table using a Kreg insert plate, where it's convenient to use the provided crank extension to adjust the height. I ignore some of the features and enjoy the good power, adjustable speed, and interchangeable 1/4" and 1/2" shank sizes.

This is possibly the most versatile router in this price range. This is my first router, but it was simple to setup and use. 1. The manual is pretty bland. The features are explained more thoroughly in many woodworking videos online. 2. If the power button's gate is open, you cannot plunger the router to the depth for changing bits. It took me a while to figure this out. It is part of the safety features as well as the table mounting convenience features. If the router is at max depth, the collet locks in place via a plunger activated when the router base contacts the router body. This also locks the power button gate. This is really convenient for changing bits with just one wrench. 3. This comes with a regular edge guide as well as a hand crank for adjusting the router depth when mounted beneath a table. 4. It is not as loud as you might think it would be until you start cutting. 5. The dust collection port does not fit my older shop vac's hose. All in all, the only down side is the overall weight of the tool. It seems heavy, but for a router this strong and seemingly durable, that'a the price you pay.

This is my second Triton router, the other one being the larger 3.25hp model (mounted in a router table). I needed a plunge router with a round base. Every other router has a flat side on the base which makes it more difficult to use in jigs that align with the base instead of the a collar. It has plenty of power to do just about anything you would want to do safely with a handheld router and would probably be plenty for mounting in a router table (it comes with the above table hand crank, which works perfectly). I understand the idea behind the safety cover on the power switch but it does sometimes make it awkward to operate. There are plenty of reviews online that show the more common features of this router so I won’t get into it in this review. I do like the gear driven knob to raise and lower the bit and the lock is in a very reasonable position to operate without having to look over the other side of the router. I really enjoy that it has a dust collection hook up already and it comes with the edge guide base with a circle cutter guide built-in. If you were looking for one router to do it all in your shop, whether a home shop or professional, I could highly recommend the Triton as my other one has been working hard for several years now. Just for comparison I do also own 3 Porter Cable 690’s (the 90th Anniversary version), 1 DEWALT DW621 and 2 Bosch 1617’s with the plunge and fixed base.

The micro adjust would spin due to vibrations from the machine so it was constantly changing the depth. I sent it back for a refund

I'll just briefly echo some of the comments of other satisfied folks: 1) has a "soft start" and doesn't jerk you when you start it 2) very easy to replace a bit - one tool only 3) when mounted on a Kreg table insert it works perfectly. You can do everything above the table. 4) has plenty of power for all but the heaviest tasks 5) research showed it performed at least as well as any other competitor and is fairly priced. I was able to find an item from Infinity (3 pc. Triton Router Dust Collection Package) that would attach to the dust port nicely and allow me to use my dust collection system. As of 12/11/20, it was out of stock but it might come back again. Highland Woodworking also has something that might work (Dust Collection Hose Whip for Triton Routers).

I got the router as it had outstanding features and no down sides I could see. Unfortunately the router locked up with well under 25 hours of use. Contacted the warranty company (Toolstream.us) on 7/8/14. They keep promising they will arrange for a pickup, but they have no ETA on when that will be. All I've gotten is lip service so far. So I'm stuck with a router that failed and no clear prospects on getting it repaired under warranty. Your mileage may vary. I certainly hope so. --Ben

Can't say enough about this router. It has the best features of any router I have owned. I love that it has built in lift capacity and one hand bit changing capabilities. I use it in my router table and hand held and I love the performance. I plan to get another one, perhaps the 3.25 hp model to see what the extra power gives me. Don't get me wrong though, this model (2.25hp) has more than enough power for the big jobs. There are plenty of reviews on YouTube and the only one that had a negative tone was one where the guy who bought it broke the tool by his own mistake. Check out Crimson Guitars for a thorough review. I know he is a little biased but I think he does a good job of explaining all of the features.

Hallo, gleich vorweg: Ich habe das Gerät erst wenige Tage. Daher kann ich sie noch nicht zu ausgiebig bewerten. Aber was ich bereits sagen kann und was der eigentliche Kaufgrund war: Sie eignet sich ideal zur Montage als Tischfräse. Sie ist bereits bestens dafür ausgelegt, um kopfüber an einer Werkbank montiert zu werden. Nicht nur das eine Kurbel bei liegt, mit welcher die Fräse durch die Arbeitsplatte hindurch in ihrer Höhe verstellt werden kann, auch arrettiert sich die Spindel von selbst, sobald der Fräskopf ganz nach oben gefahren wird. Daher einfach ganz nach oben gefahren, so dass die Fräseraufnahme aus der Werkbank heraus steht und schon kann der mitgelieferte Maulschlüssel angesetzt und der Fräser gewechselt werden. Beim Fräserwechsel hatte ich erst Probleme, da der Fräser richtig fest saß und sich nicht lösen lies. Aber auch hier hat Triton mitgedacht. Nach fest kommt lose, richtig. Aber bei der Spannzange der Triton kommt nach lose irgendwann wieder fest. Und wenn das der Fall ist, einfach mit den Maulschlüssel noch weiter in Richtung "lose" drehen. Hier zieht dann die Kappe die Spannzange aus der Spannzangenaufnahme heraus und der Fräser ist locker und kann gewechslt werden. Was bei der Montage am Frästisch wichtig ist: Am Gerät findet Ihr die schwarze, zylinderfömige Plastikabdeckung gleich neben dem Motor. Auf dieser Kappe klebt ein Hinweis auf englisch. Dieser besagt, dass Ihr dort vorsichtig sein sollt und sich dort etwas befindet, was bei Tischmontage wichtig ist. Richtig, denn unter dieser schwarzen Kappe befindet sich die Spannfeder, welche die Oberfräse bei Nutzung als normale Oberfräse/Handgerät stets nach oben drückt. Diese Spannfeder wird bei Tischmontage allerdings nicht benötigt, da die Schwerkraft die Fräse bereits nach unten drückt. Da brauchts keine Feder mehr, welche sie noch zusätzlich nach unten drücken würde. Des weiteren wird bei der Verwendung als Tischfräse noch ein Sicherheitsschalter notwendig, welcher ein Anlaufen der Maschine nach einem Stromausfall verhindert. Alles in allem, ist die Fräse sehr gelungen und die Arbeit mit ihr macht richtig Spaß. Sie ist gegenüber meiner alten Westfalia-Fräse sehr leise. Wenn die Absaugung läuft, ist von der Fräse nicht mehr viel zu hören. Ich hoffe sie hält lange durch. Hier war ja in einigen Rezensionen zu lesen, dass die Geräte durchaus schnell den Geist aufgeben. Bei so einem top-Gerät würde ich das sehr schade finden. Denn sonst ist sie sehr durchdacht und ideal zur Montage als stationäres Tischgerät geeignet.

A dire il vero non l'ho ancora usata, lo farò presto. Ero titubante nell'acquisto perché a suo tempo avevo acquistato della stessa marca la lamellatrice. La meccanica di quest'ultima è decisamente approssimativa. le varie parti si accoppiano male. Poi quando è arrivata questa fresatrice sono rimasto colpito: è meccanica di precisione nel senso vero del termine. Niente giochi o incertezze nei movimenti. Molto bello il sistema di blocco del mandrino per il cambio frese. La manovella di sollevamento poi, che ve lo dico a fare? Certo il motore è da 1400 W, vedremo come se la caverà con le frese più impegnative (grande diametro). Non capisco perché TRITON (e anche CMT) non producano un modello da 2000 W anziché quello da 2400 W. Abbiamo in molti il problema dell'impianto elettrico casalingo che non regge oltre i 3500-3600 W se va bene.

Produit sérieux avec fonction bimode bien étudiée. Seule remarque sur l'emballage le produit est sensé être livré avec une pince 1/4" et une pince 8mm. Au déballage j'ai trouvé 2 pinces 1/4", j'ai dû racheter une pince de 8mm ( 95% des fraises française sont en 8mm), j'ai eu des difficultés pour trouver cette pince en rupture de stock à de nombreux endroit dont amazon.

Elettroutensile eccellente. Sicura, regolabile in modo facile e preciso, sufficientemente potente e non troppo pesante. Utilizzabile anche montata a banco, è fornita di apposita maniglia di regolazione dell'altezza. Monta tutti i colletti fino al mezzo pollice - anche se quelli non forniti vanno acquistati a parte. Se la guida parallela avesse anche la micro regolazione sarebbe perfetta, ma si tratta comunque di una macchina di qualità elevata.