BenchDogs Router Template Jig

[thudchkr]

Was just visiting the BenchDogs website and came across this router template jig. https://benchdogs.co.uk/collections/measuring-tools/products/router-template-jig  Looks to be a viable replacement for the Festool MFS that is NAINA.  I really like the looks of their clamping system that doesn't require a hex driver to operate.  For those who prefer imperial measurements, it comes with dual scales, Metric on one edge and Imperial on the other. The white lettering on the black extrusions make it a little easier on the eyes and the little parts tin is a nice addition.

Wondering if anyone has acquired one of these sets, and if so, what are your impressions.  I have a bit of the Festool MFS system with extrusions from 200 to 1000, but have always disliked their tiny hex driven clamping system where the driver has to go into the slot of the extrusion at an angle. 

If this works as well as it appears to BenchDogs may be seeing another order forthcoming from me.

What say you?  Anybody have knowledge? Or if not experience, I value your thoughts and opinions as well.

 

[Cheese]

Ya, I ran across that a few days ago while I was searching for a rail square that fit Mafell rails. I really wanted to know the thickness of the guide but I never found any dimensions. I do like that the clamping point is in the middle of the guide and not off to one side. With the Festool MFS, the rails do sometimes splay slightly outwards when adjusting the rails so you have to take extra care that they're perpendicular when tightened.

The Anti-Tipping Magnetic Puck is really slick and would replace the Festool item with the BD version but they don't offer it as an optional accessory.  [sad]

 

[usernumber1]

that looked like a standard 20x80 Aluminum Extrusion to me

 

[Svar]

that looked like a standard 20x80 Aluminum Extrusion to me

I agree. V-Slot 20x80 Linear Rail from Openbuilds to be specific. They have V-shape slot edges to accommodate rollers.

 

[thudchkr]

that looked like a standard 20x80 Aluminum Extrusion to me

I agree. V-Slot 20x80 Linear Rail from Openbuilds to be specific. They have V-shape slot edges to accommodate rollers.

Similar but not the Openbuilds product.  That has four slots on the wide faces where the BD product only has two.  Looks to be the same outside dimensions though.