Triton MOF001C 2-1/4-Horsepower Precision Router Kit | 
| Brand: Triton
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $299.95
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 27735
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.2
Dimensions (in): 16 x 16 x 9
MPN: MOFOO1C
Model: MOF001C
UPC: 873780000887
EAN: 0873780000887
ASIN: B000DINFHY
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| Features:
| • | Micro winder enables continuous fine depth adjustment through full plunge range. | | • | Push button plunge conversion activates conventional plunge mode. | | • | Easy set, direct reading 3 stage turret for precise preset cut depths. | | • | Soft start and variable speed (with maintenance under load) provides the perfect speed for all cutter types. | | • | Multi function fence: Extended base for greater stability. Full fence adjustment for trenching. Built in circle cutter. |
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Product Description
The Triton MOF001C 2-1/4-Horsepower Precision Router Kit boasts a push button mode changer that lets you switch from free to winder plunge with a 2 5/16-inch plunge depth, an automatic collet lock system allows single wrench bit changes from below the base (or above the table), full range micro-adjustment, integrated dust control and a fail-safe switch lockout system for added safety. Includes - a winding handle, an extended base plate with edge guide and circle cutter, 1/2-inch straight bit, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch collets . The powerful 13 amp motor offers variable speed (8,000-21,000 RPM), soft start and electronic speed maintenance.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 37
 Excellent table router, bad switch cover January 28, 2007
Jon McCoy (Oak Harbor, WA United States)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I'm very impressed with this router, having replaced a PC690 in my Bench Dog table. I almost bought a 3+ hp router and lift ($500+), and now I'm glad I read that FWW review over Christmas break. It's very easy to adjust and swap bits -- especially compared to the PC690, which was quite tricky to adjust depth accurately. And it has plenty of power for the work I do, mostly narrow dados and rabbets in hardwood.
My only complaint is with the power switch safety cover. My router table has an external power switch, but to change the bit you need to turn off the router's power switch as well. No biggie, just a nuisance. Except when I tried to use the router, the cover vibrated closed and powered down the router. A few screws later, the plastic switch cover & spring are no longer causing grief.
Triton for Router Table January 8, 2007
Steven L. Johnson
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
I bought this router to mount in a table I was building. I now have many hours of use in this capacity and am exceptionally pleased. The only thing I haven't made good use of is the chip extraction attachment. This router is exceptionally well designed for use in a router table. I have used it with large and small diameter bits and have never had any power issues. Changing bits (or even collet) couldn't be easier- turn off the router switch, unlock the bit, raise it and change with one wrench. Changing speeds is also easy and well thought out for an upside down router. The index markings on the handle to raise the router through the table top are pretty much worthless but I would always measure on top the table anyway- big deal!
After I was operational, I went to a Woodworking show in Denver and one of the demonstrators was using this router. I've never used a router lift, however, he said that the Triton was as good as any he had used.
I also haven't used it as a hand held router but the accessories seemed a bit chintzy. The edge guide isn't nearly as substantial and precise as my Porter Cable attachment (which I paid $40 to get) and the bushing guides seem to be pretty flimsy vs. Porter Cable guide kit (again about $40) or brass guide kits. I would continue to use my Porter Cable 690 for hand held operations over the Triton, although the soft start would be nice- it is more of a preference and familiarity with my PC. The weight of a 2.25 vs. 1.75 hp also would make me lean toward the the PC for most applications.
Overall, I have been very pleased with the Triton for my router table- after reading a review of the Freud, PC, Sears and Triton for a router table I am even more pleased with my purchase.
Triton plunge router August 13, 2006
Carl G. Love
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This item came with all indicated features. Has highly innovative engineering features, all of which I found to be simple to understand and easy to operate. Mine is principally table mounted and at the price it saved the usually costly option of buying a router lift (this feature is built into this unit by a simple crank device that engages the bit elevation element). My only very mild complaint, if that is what it is, is that the bit changing wrench needed a few swipes with a file before the jaws would fit the collet nut (otherwise, this nicely finished wrench is far superior to the customary flat handled things that come with most routers). The on-off switch is another nice feature, with a slide mechanism that securely locks the collet in the off position and the router cannot be turned on accidentally. Comes with a complete set of well-made bushings as well, plus fence attachments and a dust collector.
Versatile, well-designed February 14, 2007
Stephen Sawyer (Livonia, MI USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Like most people I want to have my cake and eat it too. I wanted a router that was versatile as a hand-held (read "Plunge"), but also wanted it to be suitable for table-mounting. The conventional wisdom is to buy a "kit" with both fixed and plunge bases, most of which are pushing the $300 price point. In addition, the fixed-base router still needs a "lift" to make above-table adjustments easy. Another alternative is a good plunge-base and a Router Raizer.
This Triton covers all the bases in a beautifully-designed, easy-to-handle unit that doesn't require the purchase of a lot of "extras" other than (obviously) a table in which to mount it.
It comes with two collets (not just a 1/2" and a crappy adapter). It's reasonably quiet, not too heavy, and the choice of either the "winder" or conventional plunge give you all the control you need. The "winder" is also handy when table mounting; a half-turn (about 180 deg.) moves the router through it's full range. It takes a little practice to grab the plunge handle while retracting the plunge-lock ring, but it comes quickly.
No buyers remorse on this one.
Little brother June 27, 2006
Dick Reynolds (Renton, WA USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I already have the bigger version of this router that I have monted in a table, I bought this to use in free hand mode. It has all the great feature of the big one and they have made some nice improvements. THese guys at Triton sure know a thing or two about routers.
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