DIY MFT Question

[DIY WoodWerx]

How about parallel guides?  Find it a necessity?  If so, Festool, Seneca, Precision or they all the same thing?

I have a set of Seneca's that have been collecting dust since I got the GRS-16. They are pretty redundant so I would choose one or the other probably. The parallel guides seem like a great idea but they are finicky to set up and then assure they stay on edge of sheet when clamping etc.

I didn't picture the parallel guides and the GRS-16 being redundant.  If that's the case, I would probably go with the GRS-16.  You guys prefer the GRS-16 or the GRS-16PE?  I don't think I need both so looking to purchase one or the other

 

[DIY WoodWerx]

What finish do some people put on MDF workbench tops?  Since it will be my cutting station/assembly table, would like something that protects for easy wiping of glue drips, etc.

 

[Stone Message]

What finish do some people put on MDF workbench tops?  Since it will be my cutting station/assembly table, would like something that protects for easy wiping of glue drips, etc.

I use any variety of Osmo. I apply it the first time before I make the top as the excess does not run down into the holes and make dog placement difficult. If you do not have Osmo then try linseed oil or something similar.

After I apply Osmo to a work piece I get rid of the excess that might be on a brush or applicator pad by wiping it over my custom bench top.

Glue does not stick to Osmo very easily, most stains can be wiped off and it helps to keep moisture out as well.

Peter

 

[bigmoguls]

I've never tried to take my TS 55 to a big box score to cut a piece there.  I usually have them put it on their panel saw and come up with some ball park measurement, 48, 49 whatever it takes.  And then let the little box with the beaver in it gnaw the board in half.

I hate having the box stores cut my plywood in half, sometimes it is a necessary evil.

I also purchased the precision dogs parallel guides with the incra tracks.  They work quite well.  But I don't know if you can still get them or not.  Then I found a way to put the parallel guide on my GSR-16....Post Here.

I took my cordless TS to the lumber yard once.  I found it is better to just have them cut the panel at some pre-selected dimensions.  I can't fit a whole sheet of ply in my vehicle.  This works for 2 or 3 sheets, any more than that would be a royal pain.  If I ever got to a project size that required 5-10 sheets, I'll just rent a uhaul and get them home that way.