My table-mounted Triton TRB001 has just packed up for second time. The armature appears to have gone again. This has already been replaced under warranty within a year of purchase, and the replacement has only been in since June 2008. I only use the router as a hobbyist and it really hasn't done much work at all.
Consequently I am loathed to (a) have it repaired yet again, or (b) buy another Triton as it seems to be made with poor/cheap components (I think it is manufactured in China).
Can anyone suggest an alternative to the Triton? I really don't want to spend more than £200 on a replacement, and will use the router almost all the time inverted in my Triton router table. I want a 1/2" collet and maybe more power (the Triton is 2HP). I also want something that can match the Triton's excellent collet lock and above-table cutter changing.
Any ideas are welcome.
Consequently I am loathed to (a) have it repaired yet again, or (b) buy another Triton as it seems to be made with poor/cheap components (I think it is manufactured in China).
Can anyone suggest an alternative to the Triton? I really don't want to spend more than £200 on a replacement, and will use the router almost all the time inverted in my Triton router table. I want a 1/2" collet and maybe more power (the Triton is 2HP). I also want something that can match the Triton's excellent collet lock and above-table cutter changing.
Any ideas are welcome.