Festool MFT and step install

[bergen69]

Hello...new to forum and Festool!

I recently bought a saw/track, RO115/CT36...(looking at a Domino).  Here's my issue, I sometimes install new hardwood steps for customers and rent/borrow a sliding compound mitre saw to do the jobs.  The last one I did I use my TS55 and track..it worked ok but really I only need a 2' track and a good surface to clamp it down.  Does the track on a MFT/3 adjust to make slight angles or is it locked at only straight cuts?...if it adjusts I could clamp the tread/riser in the table and adjust the track.

What do you think?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[peter halle]

Hello...new to forum and Festool!

I recently bought a saw/track, RO115/CT36...(looking at a Domino).  Here's my issue, I sometimes install new hardwood steps for customers and rent/borrow a sliding compound mitre saw to do the jobs.  The last one I did I use my TS55 and track..it worked ok but really I only need a 2' track and a good surface to clamp it down.  Does the track on a MFT/3 adjust to make slight angles or is it locked at only straight cuts?...if it adjusts I could clamp the tread/riser in the table and adjust the track.

What do you think?

Thanks,

Jeff

The MFT fence adjusts all the way to parallel to the guiderail.  In other words, the adjustability should exceed your expectations.

Peter

 

[duburban]

the mft is really cool. a miter saw is really cool too and should be considered in almost all cases a precursor to a mft.

 

[semenza]

Hi Jeff,

Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

The MFT will adjust to cut angles. The guide rail stays in place. The fence swings to what ever angle is needed.  In other words the work piece is positioned at an angle under the rail rather than the rail being angled. 

Seth

 

[tjbnwi]

When you state track I assume you mean the rail, the rail does not adjust.

When I cut stair treads, I just draw a line to match the angle I need to cut. Place the tread under the rail and cut. I don't use the fence at all in this case. I've cross cut angles without the MFT often, same idea.

Tom