Factory stops for MFT/3

[Wood_Junkie]

Just got the MFT/3 and had noticed the play in the front part of the guide rail. Even having squared up the rail with the fence, my cuts were not square, which I have attributed to slop in the mating of the non-pivoting rail holder support tooth and the channel of the guide rail. I will confess I thought it might be a manufacturing problem as there is definitely a gap and the guide rail can be shifted side to side.

The tip to offset the front rail holder is therefore a crucial missing link, I had not previously stumbled upon though I have done a lot of poking around the forum. Thanks for bringing it up!

That said, I want to confirm the positioning of the front rail holder. As I read it, the holder should be moved to the left a bit, which means the guide rail is nudged to the left also, removing the wiggle in the guide rail. Is that right?

I don't think it matters.  Just as long as you have it square in its "offset" and locked position.  The slight offset puts a mild tension on the rail, negating any slop in the tooth's fit.
I personally have my front guide slightly to the right.  Just seems more natural for my working habits to lower the rail and give it a slight tug (I'm almost always on the right side of the rail, so I can align the cut mark).