Clamping Knobs for high leverage applications on MFT

[David Rips]

Does anyone have a recommendation for high-quality, high-leverage, clamping knobs to be used with Bessey surface clamps on an MFT/3? I bought the Veritas MFT/3 clamping set, but the knobs literally turn inside out when under stress.

Thanks

 

[roblg3]

Woodpeckers makes some really nice, large and of course easy to see red.  I found some at woodcraft

 

[TomGadwa1]

I did a review on that kit and the clamping knobs that come with it are a joke! I use bolts with fender washers and that works well and is cheap too!

 

[promark747]

If you call Festool Service/Parts, you can get the M8 knobs (the kind that come with the clamping elements) for about $4-5 each.

 

[Jimmy FineCut]

I have the bessey toggle clamps with the plates and use the Festool knobs. I Have the part number at home on the invoice if you can't find it But they are about £4 each.

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[Jimmy FineCut]

Part no. 487554

 

[morts10n]

Hey Jimmy

Was it difficult using your TS55 and track on the underside of your MFT?  I've only seen it used on the top of the MFT!!!
Of course, I kid!!!!!

 

[bkharman]

The Festool knobs are about the best. Worth the couple of bucks. I have tried several others and the size of the Festool ones give you enough leverage

 

[Jimmy FineCut]

Hey Jimmy

Was it difficult using your TS55 and track on the underside of your MFT?  I've only seen it used on the top of the MFT!!!
Of course, I kid!!!!!

Pretty easily in fact. I will upload a how to vid soon  [wink]

 

[Jwtoolpig]

I bet it would be easier with the Makita track saw since it has the extra tab on the rail to keep the saw from tipping out.

 

[John H]

Take a look at these "adjustable handles" from McMaster Carr.  (These are pretty common on higher end European Machinery)

http://www.mcmaster.com/#clamping-levers/=vq4w5q

 

[dfuller]

^ just bought 4 of these.  I'll use for small fences (ex drill press) where it's tight quarters. Thanks John H.

When they arrive I'll report on their sturdiness (for the task posed by they OP).

 

[David Rips]

I already had the Festool knobs, and they work great.

 

[David Rips]

Woodpeckers makes some really nice, large and of course easy to see red.  I found some at woodcraft

I've used the woodpecker knobs before but wasn't to impressed. Aw you referring to the "multi-knob"?