Clamp question

[hortyhoo]

I have the dewalt track saw clamps.  My question is will those clamps work in a MFT/3?  Also is the Guide rail accessory kit(492396) worth it?  I need the guide rail connectors, but is the bevel guide worth it?  The kit seems to be a good deal if bevel guide is useful.  I am planning on getting a MFT/3 down the road and will need clamps that work with it.  Thanks in advance

 

[Scott in Bend Oregon]

The DeWalt clamps do not fit in the MFT 20mm holes.  However, they do fit the Festool guide rail.

 

[peter halle]

I see that you got an answer on the clamps.  Is the accessory kit worth it?  I can say that I have used the protractor head (so to speak) and have been satisfied with the results based on a modification that I made to mine but there are many here who have expressed their negative opinions on it.  Frankly I have read more negatives than positives here.

That accessory would be better utilized in my opinion if it had detents at the commonly used angles.  As it stands now the accuracy of the angle is totally dependent on the user and it may be knocked out of alignment.

I suspect most would suggest that you buy a set of clamps and for go the assortment.

Peter

 

[Alan m]

what mod did you do peter. iv heard a lot of bad too but i dont see how it could be that bad