Let's Talk Routers

kablerj · Post by **kablerj** » Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:25 pm

After a lot of consideration, and waffling back and forth, I decided not to build a table, or get the SS table. I ordered a table, fence and Triton router from Sommerfeld http://sommerfeldtools.com/ I also talked myself into his dovetails jig.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:14 am

kablerj wrote:After a lot of consideration, and waffling back and forth, I decided not to build a table, or get the SS table. I ordered a table, fence and Triton router from Sommerfeld http://sommerfeldtools.com/ I also talked myself into his dovetails jig.

I have never worked with that table system so I have no idea. I just hope that you are pleased with your decision.

I am looking forward to seeing pictures that show how this table and fence is adapted for use with the Mark V Model 520.

What do you plan to do with your Router Fence 521963?

kablerj · Post by **kablerj** » Fri Nov 07, 2014 7:25 am

dusty wrote: What do you plan to do with your Router Fence 521963?

I haven't decided yet. I'll let you know if I decide to part with it.

benush26 · Post by **benush26** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:16 pm

kablerj wrote:After a lot of consideration, and waffling back and forth, I decided not to build a table, or get the SS table. I ordered a table, fence and Triton router from Sommerfeld http://sommerfeldtools.com/ I also talked myself into his dovetails jig.

Congratulations on your choices. Sometimes it's more agonizing just trying to figure out what you don't want more than what you do.
I just checked out the table and fence! Nice! I especially like the idea of a replaceable middle section on the fence so you can bury bits!

I hope you like the power of the Triton as much as I do. A quick tip when you first get the Triton... On mine and a friends, one collet did not want to seem to thread easily, but we found that by threading the other first, it wore just enough of the threads on the spindle and the first seats perfectly Also, you said it was strictly going under the table, but if you decide to use it by hand, play with the control knob on the side for a while to get used to the effort and seating position. It can be disconcerting when it doesn't pop in to place!!:eek: .
Have fun

Be well,
Ben

kablerj · Post by **kablerj** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 3:01 pm

benush26 wrote:A quick tip when you first get the Triton... On mine and a friends, one collet did not want to seem to thread easily, but we found that by threading the other first, it wore just enough of the threads on the spindle and the first seats perfectly Also, you said it was strictly going under the table, but if you decide to use it by hand, play with the control knob on the side for a while to get used to the effort and seating position. It can be disconcerting when it doesn't pop in to place!!:eek: .
Have fun

Be well,
Ben

Thanks for the heads-up Ben. I'll keep that in mind. My order should be in early next week.