Hi fellow woodworkers!
I recently bought a Triton MOF001 router. The first one had a misaligned motor and had to go back right away. The second one seemed OK on first test, but now I have some concerns. Can any fellow users of this model let me know if their MOF001 router works the same way?
1. This is my primary concern: If I plunge the router, it is hard but OK (maybe a bit stiff) if I push down with both handles, or above the engine, or if I push down on the side with the adjusting knob. But if I push down on the side opposite the adjusting knob, it binds right away and I can not push it down.
2. I find pulling in the ring to be able to turn the height adjustor quite difficult. Similarly pushing in the button so I can freely plunge the router. This seems to be more because of the strength of the spring, but I want to be sure this is normal.
Thanks for any insights or help!
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Send it back for a refund. Then buy a Dewalt DW621
Yep, love mine, using my 621 for years. For small things I use the Ridgid trim router.
I keep reading this a "using mine for 621 years". Stops me in my tracks every time.
Yea, really served me well over the years, especially good on the old growth hardwood.. Way more productive that those wood body hand planes. However finding a reliable power source was a always a problem.
MOFO 01 is the greatest model name ever. Go Triton.
I also second the idea of sending it back and getting a different router. I'm generally not a Dewalt fan, but I've got a bunch of their trim routers because they're the best I've used. I don't know about their MOFO equivalent, though.
Guys, I appreciate your concern about my tool choice, but that was not my question.
I bought the Triton because it has a built-in "above table height adjustment" - this router is intended for use (also) in a router table, and with this I avoid the expense of a separate lift mechanizim.
Also, while it takes an effort to engage the auto locking adjustment knob, and next to that a fine adjustment nob that have already proven to be handy for above table work.
I do have a Makita trim router, and do regret not buying the Dewalt version - but I am invested in the Makita battery platform... if I add a platform, it will be Dewalt (and Festool if I win the lottery)
PS: on another forum, I have been told my main issue is common for most routers - they bind if only pushing down on the side without a spring. Maybe the Dewalt is an exception?
Battery adapters free you from the bonds of battery shackles.
I've got adapters for everything to everything, and instead, I buy the better tool and use whatever battery I have with the right adapter as opposed to buying the worse tool just cause it's the batteries I have.
They are dirt cheap too.
I didn't know adapters even existed; thanks!
And I guess I'm really, Really old, as I only have two battery-powered tools at all, Milwaukee drill and impact driver I bought as a set, what, 10 years ago? Handy for household/deck duties/repairs.
My routers, jigsaw, sander, biscuit jointer and 40-yr old regular (Craftsman) drill are all corded; and I'm okay with that.
I agree that production quality blows for a lot of things today. Older Triton routers were great. I have a herd of older Milwaukee's that I really love. Smoothest plunge ever but can't speak to them today. I'm not making a blanket statement that everything was made better back in the day . . . but Maybe buying used is a good thing(?).