Success story #1
I have a Triton TRB001 router which I keep setup as a table router and the other day it just refused to work. So I took it down to my local reputable, reliable power tool repair man and found that he's closed up shop 18 months ago.
I phoned around and I'm informed that nobody imports Triton parts any more. (I thought they were an Australian product?) Two options... bin it, or download the parts list and work out how to dismantle the motor.
Took the second option - I found the brushes were jammed and not making a connection. Freed them up, filed out the brush guides carefully, put it back together and she's running like a charm. The whole exercise also gave me a much better understanding of how it works.
I've had this router for I don't know how many years and this is the first time I've used it in probably 6 years. Despite this small hiccup, I highly recommend this router, and in my search for a repairer, I found that they will soon be available in Australia again. (CarbaTec and/or United Tools)
Success story #2
While I was beavering away on the Triton, I looked up and noticed my forlorn old broken down DeWalt 1/4" plunge router. It had been on the top shelf of my 'to-maybe-repair-one-day' cupboard for many many years - the electronic speed controller had gone belly up and the replacement controller cost more than a new router.
I was feeling pretty chuffed after my success with the Triton, and as the missus has gone to watch Madonna tonight, I thought I'd have a crack at bypassing the speed controller and getting this puppy up and running again.
When I got it down, I realised there was a lot more work to do as sitting on a shelf in a garage 2 kilometres from the beach is not the ideal waiting room.
Anyway, long story short... I got it working and I'm STOKED. This is not just the best router I've ever owned, I would say it's my favourite power tool of all time - and I own a few.
HIGHLY recommended - although I'm not sure if the current stock of DeWalt tools are up to the quality of this one. I got it just after DeWalt bought out Elu, probably about 20 years ago.
Here she is. Working beautifully but without speed control, which I don't think I ever used anyway... (faulty speed controller on the bench in front)
Pretty successful evening's work, and saved myself a few hundred bucks in repair bills. (So the Madonna concert is basically free....)
Yes, I'm quite chuffed!
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