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   SteveSchoene | Dec 18, 2006 04:34pm | #1

   The FWW article reviewing routers for router tables (the Triton was the top rated model both Best Overall and Best Value, by the way) shows a street price of $200, so your $214 seems reasonable, given the Woodcraft source. 

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   hotwheels | Dec 18, 2006 07:31pm | #3

   I am shoping for a dedicated router for a Leigh FMT -- a smooth plunger,not too top heavy, and not too heavy overall are what works for me on the FMT. Although bit heavier than the Bosch 1617 I am using now, the Triton sounds like a possibility. ... Tried to look at one at the local Woodcraft that has them for 215, but the box was sealed and they did not want to open it.

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   SteveSchoene | Dec 18, 2006 07:43pm | #4

   You are a "hot prospect", they don't have a display model, and they don't want to open the box?  Back to retailing 101 for these guys.  By opening the box specially for a customer, the odds of purchase increase dramatically, and even if the customer doesn't buy, they will sell a lot more if they have a model on display.  I hope this wasn't the franchise owner, since if that's how he thinks, his investment is at risk. 

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   hotwheels | Dec 18, 2006 09:51pm | #7

   I was a hot propsect, but they did not have a display model and since I could not physically hold one, I just moved on. It was not the store manager, but this particular store does not have the greatest customer service. Nothing against Woodcraft, just sometimes this store does things that I shake my head at. If I had insisted, I am sure they would have opened it, but ....

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   BruceS | Dec 19, 2006 02:46am | #13

   Good grief !!  Wouldn't open the box, thats sad.   I work at a woodworking store,  and would have gladly opened it up for you.   And I really like the Tritons features.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   BG | Dec 18, 2006 10:39pm | #8

   Steve,
   The Triton model that FWW reviewed is the 2 1/2 hp...or 13 amps. mine is the 3 1/4 at 15 amps. Interestingly, the 2 1/2 is $210 with lots of freebies( winding handle, bushings, etc.)...the 3 1/4 is $214 without the freebies.

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   JJV | Dec 18, 2006 06:45pm | #2

   I have the 3 1/4 model you describe, and I paid over $300 for it in 2002 or 2003.  Is the router you ordered the same one that was reviewed in FWW in the brand new issue?  If so, it's different-the one reviewed is a 2 1/2 hp.  And though it may be a lower HP rating, it seems as though they've worked out some of the kinks from that earlier model, so I think you are getting a better one than I have.

   Double check to make sure you have the HP rating correct.  I think you're getting the 2 1/2 HP.  If it is the 3 1/4, you are getting a bargain. 

   Kinks aside, I really like this router for table use. 

    

   Maybe someday I'll know a little something.

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   BG | Dec 18, 2006 10:43pm | #9

   JJV,
   Exactly, bargains scare me..and Woodcraft is not known for bargains. I am getting the 3 1/4 however, I don't know if it's the same as yours. There are no model numbers to campare...they only have one 3 1/4 model..
   It may just be a bargain...and Woodcraft is selling it for about $50 bucks less than the competition....strange!

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   mufti | Dec 18, 2006 07:58pm | #5

               Whatever you are paying there is cheap compared to our prices, although we benefit from 240 volts. The 2 1/2 hp is about £157 or $300ish and we in addition have to pay 17 1/2% value added tax ( Just an European rip-off ) before we can get our grubby mits on it.

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   BG | Dec 18, 2006 10:50pm | #10

   Mufti,
   I did wonder if the American verses Aussie dollar relationship had changed and maybe that was the reason for the drop in price?

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   pins | Dec 18, 2006 08:42pm | #6

   BG,

   A quick check at Amazon and the 3 1/2 hp Triton is $269 with no shipping. Sounds like a better deal to me. But free shipping is quoted as taking a little longer, but I buy stuff from them and I have never experienced any unacceptable delays with free shipping.

   John

   PLUS: "Special Offer: Use promotional code DECOFFER at checkout to get $25 back when you spend $150 to $299, or $50 when you spend $300 or more, on items sold by Amazon.com in our Tools & Hardware Store. Restrictions apply"

   
   

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   Edited 12/18/2006 12:45 pm ET by pins

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   BG | Dec 18, 2006 10:57pm | #11

   Pins,
   Luckily, I'm near a Woodcraft so I have it shipped there..no shipping charge to me. http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=4519
   I amy need to get an adapter plate for the guide bushings...$10.

   Edited 12/18/2006 3:00 pm ET by BG

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   pins | Dec 19, 2006 12:57am | #12

   What's your sales tax rate?