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Router
& Circular Saw Table Units Triton The Triton is sold in Australia, New Zealand and Britain, with no retail outlets in North America except a new direct order number from Cornwall Ontario. Triton uses a thin sheet metal table and offers numerous accessories. The Workcentre 2000 cost is high at $339US and users would have to buy at least two added accessories in order to approach the Versatool’s functions. When
in the overhead mode, the
slide rails for the saw and router are fixed and there is no workpiece contact with the
bottom of its carriage, which would cause some loss of accuracy, smoothness and
trueness of depth of cut. To rip the saw is mounted to the underside of the
metal tabletop. There are two models, the Workcentre 2000 and the Compact Saw
Table approximately $169US (has a 450mm [17.7”] capacity on either side of the
blade) The Compact Saw Table is very limited in use and I was told is
unavailable in North America. The
Triton is a very successful product in Australia, but has failed previous
attempt in North America. Being made of sheet metal may not be very appealing as
it does not jig-up as readily as does the Versatool, as well, the workpiece
must be positioned from the sides for crosscutting. WolfCraft WolfCraft
has 3 units that attach circular saws, routers and jigsaws, but only the
“Master Cut” is at all comparable to Versatool, but is not truly competitive
in capacity or functions (crosscuts & rips to 7.6” only). The
tables are presently sold in Europe and are unavailable in North America. The
slides for the saw and router are fixed and there is no contact with the bottom
of its carriage, which would cause some loss of accuracy, smoothness and
trueness of depth of cut. To rip the saw is mounted to the underside of the
carriage, which is then fixed. The useable surface is very small and
unattractive. The workpiece must be positioned from the side for crosscutting. Festool The
slide for the saw and router is attached on both ends, so the workpiece must be positioned
from the side for crosscutting. Table dimensions 725 x 590mm (28 1/2" x 23
1/4"). Working height w/o legs 820mm (32 1/4"), 205 mm (8")
Maximum workpiece thickness 90mm (3 9/16 ").
Festool
does not work with any other power tools other than their own and these start at
$440US. Saw-Trax VersaTool
WoodWorkCenter Also, Versatool is the only overhead router or saw table that allows open access for front loading of the workpiece (cantilevered arms), which also makes it the only portable unit known where the standard model has a 18" rip and crosscut, and the Panel Saw Kit easily handle 4'x8' sheets (also oversize sheet 49"x97"). As well it has the largest worktable (32"x 36") and is the only unit that includes built in T-tracks. Also, it will do plunge rips for making picture cuts, and when you add the patented cantilevered arms and geared elevation mechanism, it the best unit available for the siding professional. Versatool
WoodWorkCenter is a revolutionary new power tool attachment for circular saws,
routers and jigsaws. It features a unique patented system that controls the
users’ power tools and the workpiece, allowing them to perform some of the
most difficult tasks that they will ever need to do, safer and more accurately
than ever before. With
the users’ circular saw mounted on the Versatool it allows the cutting of most
all angles needed with easy adjustments, and Versatool basic unit is capable of ripping, as well as cross cutting to
18”. Versatool adjusts
up or lowers down easily for accepting different material thickness up to 4”, and holds the workpiece down, controlling the workpiece for safer more
accurate cutting. With
the router mounted on the Versatool the user can make moldings, rout simple or
complex decorative edges, or make dados or rabbets (internal and edge grooves)
with ease and safety. Also
Versatool lends itself to jigging giving it versatility that is unmatched by
other power tool attachments. It is also portable, setting up and dismantling
readily for storage or transportation.
There
are no products in the marketplace presently that compete directly with the
VersaTool WorkCenter, in capability/pricing, however some products might appear
to the uninformed as being similar at a quick glance. Also, the Versatool
requires less display space and can be displayed substantially vertical on a
shelf or a wall display, if floor space is not available. Why
Should I Buy A VersaTool WoodWorkCenter? 1.
Less expensive than buying either a table saw, radial arm saw, chopsaw or
router table of comparable quality. 2.
Versatility – Versatool combines the capabilities of the
above-mentioned stationary or portable tools in one unit, plus the ability to
use your plunge routers plunging capability. 3.
Portability – easily moved from job to job or stored away. 4.
Safety – with the overhead arms and carriage controlling the workpiece,
and concealing the blades and bits, the Versatool is safer than most any table
saw, radial arm saw, chopsaw, router table or jigsaw table. 5.
Large capacity for crosscutting wider than
anything except a large table saw w/ sliding table or a panel saw. Also, a workpiece of over 4”
thickness can be inserted under the arms. 6.
Easy to figure out how to basic uses and easy to learn how to use for
advanced uses. 7.
No settings to maintain - always ready to cut accurate and square. 8.
Accuracy – Versatool is accurate to ½ degree and better using a
circular saw, and is far more accurate possible using your power tools freehand. 9.
Versatool controls the workpiece better than most any other setup. 10.
Very adaptable for jigging up for specific jobs. 11.
Virtually eliminates kickback. 12.
No need to use stock supports for most lengths. 13.
Your router can be used stationary, or can be drawn across the workpiece
for decorative edging and wide dados or rabbets. 14.
Using both the miter fence and straight fence in position at the same
time you can make a 90 degree square cut and a miter with the same setup. 15.
Ergonomics – Versatool is designed for ease of use. 16.
Versatool is built rugged enough for a contractor yet affordable for
hobbyists. 17.
Makes better use of your power tools and accepts any make and model,
including both left and right hand circular saws. 18.
Allows the swapping of power tools instantly with the purchase of a
second carriage. 19.
You can even pin rout with the Versatool. 20.
Stores away easily and in a small space.
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