55" rail on MFT/3

[Iwood75]

Will a 55" rail on the MFT/3 work better with my TS 75 than the 42"? Any drawbacks that I'm not envisioning? Hope to hear from anyone who has made this modification? How's it working for you? Thanks for sharing your insight and experiences.  Joel

 

[VictorL]

If you replace rail in "standard" setup it won't give you any advantages. I use longer rail with MFT-3 because I use MFT for cutting along longer side of the table.

Regards,
VictorL

 

[Iwood75]

My table hasn't arrived yet so I can't examine just how using the longer sides would work. Are you saying that the "v-grove" channels are on all 4 sides allowing the guide rail brackets to be attached to the short sides? I'm wondering why – since this set up would increase the cross cutting capacity – this isn't a more popular option. (Especially with the larger TS 75.) Are you still able to use the stock angle unit/fence OK? Thanks.

 

[VictorL]

My table hasn't arrived yet so I can't examine just how using the longer sides would work. Are you saying that the "v-grove" channels are on all 4 sides allowing the guide rail brackets to be attached to the short sides? I'm wondering why – since this set up would increase the cross cutting capacity – this isn't a more popular option. (Especially with the larger TS 75.) Are you still able to use the stock angle unit/fence OK? Thanks.

Yes, you can use all four sides without problems.  I usually use longer side for cutting tapered legs or composite angles in wide material. So it's really seldom task. If you'll use MFT in this setup, I'd recommend you to buy additional stops for rail brackets. 

VictorL

 

[mouppe]

The reason it's seldom set up this way is also because the fence will significantly overhang the edge of the table. Also, the fence is held in place in two positions, and if you use the rail lengthways, the two positions will be closer together and provide less rigidity and hence less accuracy.

It will become more obvious when you get your table.

Enjoy it when it comes!

 

[Sean7a]

Remember, you can always cut the fence or attach an MFT basic using some MFT connectors.  I have a few customers locally that use two MFT's attached the LONG way with some big rails. 

 

[Iwood75]

Sounds like a plan! Thanks. For now, I can use a worktable that I already have which can "slide" up to the MFT to support the fence and material, etc..