Triton Oscillating Spindle & Belt Sander Re-Review After 2 Years of Use

[@bryandavies6074]

Nice update Tomas. A review 2 years in carries more weight than 1st impressions. Thank you.

[@CasualDIY]

That is true and it's nice to compare it to the initial thoughts and impressions.

[@elpresidente8730]

I don't think anyone ripped off anyone, but somewhere in China there is a factory building these units and sticking badges on them for western distributors. I am quite impressed with Triton tools not to bad for the money. I used cheapo belts from Amazon on mine and they work great.

[@CasualDIY]

That's the case with so many products

[@davidschwartz9636]

Thanks for making this video Thomas. Unboxing videos are all well and good, and show what you get with a piece of equipment. I however think, reviews of tools after they have been in use are equally, if not more important.

[@CasualDIY]

Exactly that's why I make these videos to highlight any potential issues I had.

[@petercox8476]

I was so frustrated with not getting good 90 degree sanding and couldn’t understand why! Thanks for the video and information 👍🏻

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@kluzz]

Thanks for showing the belt sander ledge issue. I've been struggling with this exact thing since I bought the machine!

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching my video👍

[@malcolmmarks7374]

I have had mine for about 2 years also Tomas and the first thing I did was to make an adapter to the dust extraction port to make it fit my 4” hose. Now it’s fantastic.

[@CasualDIY]

Yes they seem to work without any issues even after few years of use

[@wildatlanticwood]

I had to make a comment on this sander. I hadn't noticed the beveled lip on the bottom of the belt sanding attachment before because I just slapped it straight on and it never came off but I had noticed I wasn't getting 90 degree edge sanding even though the table had been leveled but this makes sense now thanks. I bought one of these sanding machines myself about a year ago. I already had a Scheppach bobbin sander but I needed an edge sander so decided to give the Triton a go. My first impression was that the machine was extremely light and plastic feeling even by comparison to the Scheppach which is the same size but has the cast iron table. If you want to be able to move the machine around then the lightweight is fine, to use the sander you really need to secure it to a workbench otherwise it will push away from you as you use it. The machine itself works fine and the dust extraction isn't that bad if you connect a shop vac, its better than the Record BDS250 whose dust extraction system is useless, (I have one of these also it is a good sanding machine and has a lot of power). The sanding belts for the Triton are also widely available in hardware shops since they are the same belt used on the large Makita belt sander 100X610mm and this was one thing that appealed to me about Triton since I already had a Makita belt sander. Most of my work is quite small and a lot of the sanding I do involves having to move the workpiece as I'm sanding it to say round over corners, sanding curved surfaces, or if the workpiece is say 30cm or longer this is longer than the belt surface area so you need to keep moving the workpiece back and forth to sand it. This is where another problem arises, the black finish on the Tritons table comes off and badly marks the underside of the workpiece so you need to resand this somewhere else. The ridges molded into the surface of the sander's table can also catch on smaller pieces being sanded as can the join between the fixed and tilting parts of the table. To solve this problem I just screwed a veneered piece of 1/4" ply on top of the machine's worktable and waxed the surface, happy days. The machine does not have a lot of power and can get bogged a bit down with larger workpieces or if you apply much pressure. Unfortunately, my Triton seemed to give up the ghost and stopped working properly I pulled off the bottom and found one of the motor bushes badly worn and the contacts on the armature blackened. The bushes, and other parts, can be bought online which is very good and I've ordered a pair + I cleaned the contacts so hopefully, this will do the trick as I would hate to lose the Triton it is handy, I have however ordered a large floor standing Jet OES80C oscillating edge sander since the small Triton is too limited on what I can sand with good results. I hope someone finds this comment useful as a lot of the reviews for this, and other machines, are made by people who have just received the machine but not actually used it.

[@CasualDIY]

I've been using the machine for few years now and apart of the bushes I had no issues of which you mentioned. I still think after the years that this is a brilliant tool ( and yes I bought it for my own money ). But I guess it depends on the use and the user. This is for sure no industrial unit. But for general DIY and the price I think its great

[@wildatlanticwood]

@@CasualDIY Thanks for your reply, I agree they are a good machine for the money especially if you can get one at a sale price. My comments were based on my own personal experience. The black paint coming off the sander's table was a real problem since it's been used as a finishing sander and if you're making products to sell you don't need something adding more time and work ie extra sanding to get rid of the black marks. Also, I need a sander with a flat table surface so I can easily move my workpiece as I'm sanding it the bumps and ridges on the Triton's table were again causing a problem. As you say it depends on what you want from the machine.

[@FishingforViews]

Every time I think about buying a tool I always find a video from you, Top content and been a subscriber for a while now 😊 another good video and thanks for the info

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you very much, I'm glad I can be some help😀😀👍

[@steverees1936]

Hi Thomas, Just came across your video by chance and great review btw. I am looking to buy an Oscillating Belt & Bobbin Sander and have one saved on Amazon on my tools list. One thing that I have noticed is Sealey, Triton and Clarke all seem to be of the same generic design with the same power unit. Only differences is the manufacturers colour, the table seems to be of aluminium construction on both the Sealey and Clarke models and appears to be plastic on the Triton. Price difference at time of this is Clarke £266, Sealey £300 and Triton £204. That's a huge difference in price for what appears to be the same unit, so thanks for sharing your review video.

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you. The Tritons table is aluminium not plastic. Unless there's a new model with a plastic table 🤔 Mine is aluminium 👍

[@steverees1936]

@@CasualDIY ah that's good to know and thanks for letting me know.

[@wildatlanticwood]

@@steverees1936 The machines are all probably made in the same factory in China or somewhere and just coloured and branded for the different sellers.

[@paulrowley71]

Thanks for the video. My machine is being delivered today so good to hear that it’s a good machine. Cheers. 👍🏻

[@CasualDIY]

Hehe hope it will serve you well👍

[@Nigel-Parry]

I’ve got one and am also pleased with it. I hadn’t noticed the ledge at the bottom on the belt...off to check !

[@CasualDIY]

Hehe that means you set it up correctly not like me 🤣

[@Nigel-Parry]

Casual DIY Ha - now if only I could get that lucky with my Titan P/T - planer is sooo frustrating on workpieces over 150mm - about to launch mine out of the window ...

[@CasualDIY]

@@Nigel-Parry hehe you must be very strong lol

[@Nigel-Parry]

Casual DIY indeed

[@MichaelCampbell01]

The Ridgid version of this sander uses left hand thread for the spindle lock (!?!?) and it also gets stuck all the time. There are a variety of special wrenches that people have designed to 3d-print for this.

[@jeffstanley4593]

I have the Triton and have never used anything but my fingers on that knob. Sounds like you people are way overtightening.

[@markjarman7819]

Nice honest review. Also nice you have returned a comment to most of what people wrote😊

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you, I do try😁

[@creepycrawlything]

Very decent review. You've got me thinking that maybe I could justify buying one, if and when I've got the space to store and use it. Being able to get pattern belts and sleeves would be another big in the Triton's favour. Again, good and useful review.

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching 👍 From my perspective I would struggle with my work flow and efficiency without it. Makes the sanding chore a bit easier

[@Tensquaremetreworkshop]

I note you need a spanner for the bobbins, but not the belt. Could you fit a starwheel on the bobbin too?

[@CasualDIY]

not sure

[@rosalindacaseley6996]

Looking at getting one of these, good to see a used model review. Excellent video dude, subscribed!

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly and welcome aboard 👍😁

[@linadecaseleycarloss5838]

@@CasualDIY Added question - where do you buy the spare belts & drums from? I am having a devil of a time trying to locate them...

[@CasualDIY]

Same. And they are expensive. I get mine off Amazon 👍

[@jeffstanley4593]

Do not get the Ridgid. It has only one tightening knob for the tilting table. The Triton has two, one on each side.

[@Alastair_Freebird]

Helpful summary thanks, told me what I needed to know

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@ASCarvings]

Good review sir. Looked at this last month but haven’t purchased yet

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly for watching 👍😁

[@briansworkshop01]

As always Tomasz good honest review thanks for sharing and remember stay safe and make thanks 🍺🍺👍👍

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks mate, all the best go to you and the family. Be safe 👍

[@LuteandTheorbo]

Those reviews after some time are a great idea and fun to watch! Oh, by the way: i fixed the issues with my rage 5: i sold it 😂now waiting for the Dewalt 7492 to be delivered 🥰 Anna

[@CasualDIY]

Hehe I'm yet to experience the illusive Dewalt quality experience 🤣🤔

[@michaelevans1658]

@@CasualDIY As with most things the newer versions not as good as the old ones . Mine 8 years old no problems.

[@vincentdeblieck9320]

Nice review, looking for this type of sander since a long time thx for the review!

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks for watching 👍😁 hope my video will be off some help

[@mravx2993]

I don't know who made the original design of the machine, but starting at (IIRC) 100 units you can buy them directly from China in your favorite color combination. Scheppach OSM600, Güde GSBM450, Holzstar OBSS 100 are the same and sold here(Germany) from (former) reputable brands. Alongside those are "copies" from (at least) Festnight, mewmewcat, vidaXL, Sealey, WEN. The Ridgig one is very similar, but has a guide rail in the table top. I'm happy with my Scheppach I bought a few weeks ago, price was the major factor for me as I got it for 160€. Parts seem to be interchangeable completely, so buy the cheapest you find unless you prefer a certain color.

[@CasualDIY]

They are probably all made on the same Chinese factory lol

[@mhunter8211]

Good review for me as I'm looking to purchase an oscillating sander at the moment. Nice one

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you for watching my video, I hope it will be some help👍😁

[@GedandMichele]

Love these re-reviews

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly for watching 👍

[@theweepinghunter]

nice vid thanks for the update I have this tool but have used it used it much

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks for watching😁👍 for me after my handheld Makita sander this is my main sander😁

[@ГуруДжи]

Thanks for review ! Haven't tried that machine myself yet, but i heard from a friend that sandpaper from beltsander Makita 9404 should be the same size as tritons. Maybe it costs cheaper in your country

[@CasualDIY]

To be fair I have bought the cheapest I could get (from Silverline) and it was really bad. Not worth saving the money on it. So now I use the original one or from Abranet mesh

[@marcwheeler4406]

Oh pardon not sure if you can get dw40 over there but amazon might be a place where you can it.

[@thesilure98]

Great review mate . i just got 10 mixed grit off ebay for about £13.50 free postage

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks, That's a good price got a link by any chance please?

[@thesilure98]

@@CasualDIY nformation D&D Daily Sale Ltd Dorota Koszycarz 49 Westbury Crescent Dover Kent CT17 9QQ United Kingdom Hi mate this is the address . just type D&D SALES in ebay. hope this helps, if not let me know and ill try another link. Also i had the same problem with the top screw knob gettting too tight so i just replaced the washer with a thicker one and now its fine. good luck and keep posting the vids. cheers dave

[@CasualDIY]

@@thesilure98 thanks👍

[@DuncanEdwards.]

With my Trend T35A vac I get almost zero dust, I also use Mirka Abranet belts, they last absolutely ages

[@CasualDIY]

Abranet belts? Didn't know they make belts🤔 got any links by any chance please?

[@DuncanEdwards.]

@@CasualDIY Search for Abranet Max 100mm x 610mm Abrasive Belts, got mine on eBay

[@CasualDIY]

@@DuncanEdwards. thank you I will

[@andyhayton7662]

Bought one today can't wait to try it ;-)

[@CasualDIY]

Hopefully it will serve you well👍

[@Secbra1]

Hello, great video, would you please advise me on the outside diameters of all three spindle washers and weather there is anything special about them or are they just steel washers varying in size? I have the oportunity to buy the same oscilating sander but all of the accessories are missing so I am thinking to make my own while waiting for the sander. Many thanks.

[@CasualDIY]

Hi, sorry for the late reply. The washer sizes are 46mm, 20mm, 15mm. They are just normal washers nothing special about them

[@Secbra1]

@@CasualDIY Many thanks

[@DavidLee-cw6ci]

What i find bizarre about this machine is that the belt sander only has a plate to the front. There's a large surface to the back and importantly it's fixed, it'll always be 90 degrees. If i could I'd be using that side almost every single time.

[@CasualDIY]

You would have to move the tool around, plus you can have the 90 degrees from the front. It would be an additional cost of making the unit, etc. Never had the need to have the plate at the back, to be honest. And I almost never change the angle anyway.

[@joshrichmond6426]

Have you not tried screwfix for the sanding belt and sleeves ?

[@CasualDIY]

Actually not checked screwfix to be honest

[@mrlk201]

Great video I think the re-reviews are very helpful. Do you have any recommendations for a router table? I have the Bosch palm router currently. Thanks!

[@CasualDIY]

Yes I think these type of videos bring some value and solid information. The only router table I have is the one from Aldi and it's rubbish 🤣 I will be making my own, just buying the needed parts for it. Want to invest in this and make a nice solid router table as I do tend to use routers a lot and often struggle with my current setup.

[@mrlk201]

Casual DIY I look forward to it! Have been looking for a way to do box joints, not getting good results with a table saw and no dado blades so want to try the router route!

[@Skylinegtrbnr34]

I turned one of my trim routers into a mini router table i clamp it to the vise all you need is 6 to 10mm perspex some epoxy a drill with a sharp bit a rasp and some patience it works quite well samurai carpenter has a video tutorial it can also be used for a guide once you space the holes evenly eventually il build a router table they are expensive but worth it

[@billgiles3261]

Mine has been great for all of 4 months. Now the spindle jumps and makes a horrid noise. I am waiting for Triton to come collect and repair.

[@CasualDIY]

Hope it will be mended for you👍

[@billgiles3261]

@@CasualDIY all boxed up awaiting UPS today.

[@CasualDIY]

Let me know how it all went for you. When you get your tool back

[@David.M.]

Thanks for the review.

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly for watching👍

[@marcwheeler4406]

Can you use dw40 to make the screw less finicky?

[@CasualDIY]

Yes I did and it works for just a short while

[@vincechoraszewski2394]

I don't know if have a Harbor Freight in your neck of the World, i have a different sander, and i get my sleeve's from them. Good luck!

[@CasualDIY]

I'll have to check that out, you never know 😁

[@t-rex4211]

I’m on my second one of these. Had a replacement as the bobbin stuck down. Second one is just out the year warrantee and doing the same with less than 2 hours work. I’ve opened it up and the whole Bobbin mech is shite system. Buy something else is my advice

[@CasualDIY]

I must have been lucky with mine. Still works great after all those years of usage

[@joaquinvaquero7198]

Thanks for such good review

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly for watching my video👍

[@MrHighflyingclive]

I have also had my Triton sander for about two years. I use it a lot! I thought that the supplied belts were bloody awful - the seams were lumpy and set up huge vibrations, which made it difficult to hold the workpiece. Even worse, they left a convex surface on the wood! I don't understand how this is even possible, but that was my experience. I switched to belts from Abtec and both problems went away. I find that dust extraction when using the spindles is acceptable. But much less so when using the belt. So I made a simple hood for my machine, simply by cutting a plastic storage box in half. I considered various methods of securing this hood, but in the end, didn't bother. The hood is happy to just sit over the belt and doesn't move, unless I want it to.

[@CasualDIY]

Fortunately for me never had those issues to be honest. But I need to make something to improve the dust extraction 🤔

[@robbroughton8161]

Great video! Love how you help out us wood workers on a shoe string budget. On that I’d love you to give some info on the clamps you use. I’m looking to get more clamps but they’re so expensive!!

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly😀 My favourite clamps are the parallel clamps from Bessey. They are expensive yes but they are so good😁 what I did is I bought one per month and after 6 months i got a nice set 😁👍

[@amirxzavier2689]

InstaBlaster.

[@LordPadriac]

Neither one stole it from the other. It's produced by the same company in China for anyone that wants to pay to have it made in their color. Not one single one of the companies selling it came up with the thing. The only differences you'll find come from the amount of quality control and basic quality the different companies felt like paying for. The Harbor Freight (no longer available) and the Wen version for instance are trash. Much of the machine has been replaced by plastic, the motor is weaker, the method of securing the angled portion of the table is weaker, etc. There's even the Grizzly version, which in general works quite well, but for some reason the belt turns in the opposite direction from how every other sander on earth goes. I'm shocked to say this but the Rigid one is actually the best version of them I've seen.

[@MrTimmmers]

Bolt on a sheet of steel, hen you can use magnets.

[@erol9000]

I have the same, bought it 1 week ago. I have a personal question. I m a chef, the free time I have i got in my garage and try to make stuff with wood. It's not for the money or generate extra income, just anti stress. Now I came to a point thinking, what the hell am I doing. Had you also days like this, ifso, how did you get over it. Thanks and greatings from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@CasualDIY]

I think woodworking is a perfect hobby. You can develop new skills, and make some awsome things. Imagine giving someone a gift that you made yourself like a chopping board. That will have much higher value than any other bought gift. Some people watch football, Tv or play games. You dear sir have become a Maker. Be proud of it👍 imagine what things you can make and bring to this world.

[@davidstevensasidewayslook8831]

This is a "badge" bit of kit, available from lots of suppliers under their own label and made in China, I guess its a fairly reliable bit of kit as you've had it a couple of years.... On the noise front anything 80db or above means ear defenders even though it doesn't sound particularly loud on your video. I had and Elu belt sander which was horrendous noise wise so it had to go eventually, even though it was built like a tank it was just too noisy.....

[@CasualDIY]

You are probably right, like most of budget type tools. But fortunately this model is quite food and well build 👍😁

[@gaborpallosi7600]

Go Tomekkkk!👍❤

[@CasualDIY]

Lol

[@HighWealder]

Looks like Lidl are going to sell an identical one for 150 quid.

[@jimbossimrigs7961]

I searched several UK North West stores on the Sunday it was released, couldn't find any. Havent seen any Parkside ones of Marketplace or eBay either. Really wanted a Parkside one as well..

[@tonkatoy200]

These machines are all imported from China, just with different badges and quality control. Ridgid however probably came up with the design but the Triton seems to perform better! There are several manufactures copying this design

[@CasualDIY]

Yes it looks that way🤔

[@neilfraser6646]

Check out abrasive world don't be put off by the price shown as it's for 10 sleeve pack ideal if you use a lot of one size

[@CasualDIY]

Cool thank you, I'll check them out 👍

[@jimpike3489]

Hey Tomas, just found your site, looking at a lot of your previous video's. Can I ask if you rate Einhell, I am looking to build a workshop in the coming year and I was going to use Einhell for some of my tools. Any help would be appreciated. Jim

[@CasualDIY]

Some of the Einhell tools are ok. For example I got the battery powered drill and impact driver and they are fine. But I also had a table saw and a scroll saw and they were terrible. Overall I would not recommend it.

[@jimpike3489]

@@CasualDIY Thanks Tomas, much appreciated.

[@wiseoldfool]

This unit should be available here in Western Australia in about 5 weeks. I don't have a lot of space in my shop, so I think this will serve me well. The on-board storage is very useful in a small shop. I appreciate the insight into the potential issues and the ways to solve them. I love your accent, I get the Polish part, but is the other part Brummie?

[@CasualDIY]

Yes Brummie 🤣👍 still works great for me, great tool

[@wiseoldfool]

@@CasualDIY So are you familiar with Jasper Carrot? I love his story of the blowke that catched a whale in the cut, but throwed it back cos it didn't huv ony spowkes in it! His Volvo rant is also hilarious! Maybe you've heard of Slade? They're from Wolverhampton.

[@CasualDIY]

@@wiseoldfool lol not heard of them, been living mostly in Leicester and Rugby

[@Adamfront]

Tried to watch this video but the advertisements were on a loop. They never stopped. You should have a word with youtube or vodafone.

[@CasualDIY]

Unfortunately I don't have any control over that. Just watched the video and I had no issues. Maybe its on your end?

[@bricofast]

Top 👍👍👍 lenghts here from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks mate. Stay safe😁👍

[@jeffstanley4593]

I am in the US and have that model. It is superior to the Ridgid offering in that it has two locking knobs for the tilting table. The Ridgid only has one thus the table is not secure on one side. It will or might not maintain rigidity when you press down on it to sand. I love mine. I found it just the thing to use when " sanding to a line". That is when you rough cut a template for instance and you want to sand it to its final dimension. That ledge you had trouble with, I did not even know it was there. It is a non issue. I have never had to use anything other than my fingers to remove that knob either. I don't know what you are doing wrong.

[@CasualDIY]

Still one of the best tools in my workshop 👍

[@ukhomewoodworker848]

Awesome vid 👍 strawbyte workshop put me onto you love the channel 👌

[@CasualDIY]

Thanks👍😁 hope you will enjoy my content as much as Strawbyte 😁

[@danbarnett8604]

They could have made their cuts in their corporate bonuses!

[@davidstevensasidewayslook8831]

as a PS the cheapest place to buy today is Screwfix @ £189.....

[@CasualDIY]

Didn't know that Screwfix had them for sale. Thanks for the comment, could be very helpful to others👍

[@IngramMk]

@@CasualDIY Toolstation have these at £170 & the belts are a good price too.

[@adamdiaz8442]

New subbie great channel quite close to u keep them coming

[@CasualDIY]

Welcome aboard 👍😁

[@TheFeFactor]

Best viewed at 1.25 playback speed

[@CementRoots]

AEG in the UK is the same as Rigid in the US (I have the rigid) as for the knobs getting stuck I made a wrench for those and 3D printed it www.thingiverse.com/thing:3389383 also the rigid has a miter track so you can use featherboards and miter gauges

[@CasualDIY]

Oh that's cool to know and thanks for sharing. I bet it will come in handy for many. Thank you. You see AEG brand seems to be solid but for some strange reason I don't feel it's main stream enough.

[@LuteandTheorbo]

I have a peugeot energy sand 200 and some other small belt sanders and usually buy belts here. This should be the right size for your unit: www.besserschleifen.de/epages/62709580.mobile/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62709580/Products/100x610 Have fun, Anna

[@CasualDIY]

Thank you kindly 👍

[@martinnolan9906]

Stay off the weed man. That sander will eat you up 🤯😱

[@CasualDIY]

Don't use drugs mate, never did, never will 👍😅