I'm power tool shopping, need advice?

Question

Triton brand, how are they? I am at the point of being a poor carpenter wannabee. I like wood working and I need a good miter saw, I saw a Triton on amazon for three hundred shipped with the laser sliding the works. is triton a good brand or should I stick with the dewalt for another $100?

Any good places to get inexpensive power tools that will last a long time would be great as well.

Answer 1

There are times to save money and times to spend. Buying a miter saw is the time to spend.



No point cutting corners on the device you'll be make corners with.

The miter saw is the workhorse of th shop and needs to be solid dead nuts on, with each cut. Saving money sounds good but you need to think value. Once you loose confidence that a 90 degree cut will be 90 degrees your hate your saw.



I simply could not make a purchase for this type touching it - knowing how hard it lock at it presets and how many presets it has. I Would also look at accessory items and their cost as these can get pricey.

Lastly Never buy tool that says "professional grade"



I own a 10" Makita compound and couldn't be happier. I used it to build 7rl hundred pieces of furniture over the past few years. I think I paid 520 ish for it.

Answer 2

I don't know Triton, but for power tools, two names are considered to be the best - DeWalt and Elu (DeWalt is the professional arm of Black and Decker).



Personally, if I could afford the extra, I would get the DeWalt one, simply because I would not have any concerns about the quality. Having said that, I did once buy a "no-name" power saw for the cheapest I could get one - And was VERY surprised at how good it was for the money. If you will be only using it a few times, then I do not think it matters very much, but if you are sure this is a serious hobby, then I would be tempted myself to get the DeWalt, knowing that it was likely to last me a very long time, even with a lot of use.



Good luck with whatever one you decide to go with!

Answer 3

If you are looking at long term value, go with the Dewalt. For that type of equipment, consider buying used. Obviously, inspect throughly before you buy.

Answer 4

You appear to be a "poor (quality) carpenter wannabee", with a desire to spend big bucks.



Find a mentor, or wood workers association (club) who/that will help you become the carpenter you want to be. They will also answer your question according to your desires and abilities. Meanwhile

develop your skills, using someone else's tools.