GOT8SPD said:I believe if you look at his youtube videos, that's the only video he's made regarding Festool products. Because of this video, I went out and purchased the parallel guides set from Bob Marino today.
RLJ-Atl said:With that method, you have to take the parallel guides off the guide rail every time you want to change the cut length dimension.
Here's another way to set the stops on the parallel guides to exactly the same length using a Woodpecker woodworking rule and rule stop. The only limitation is the length of your rule. You could even use the rule stop with a much longer piece of aluminum from a home center.
Also, my method eliminates any inaccuracy that could be introduced by a variance from end to end of the guide rail or guide rail cut strip.
oneinch said:That's my YouTube video. I glad someone found it useful.
RichardZ said:That video is excellent for two points - 1) initial matching set-up is key, and 2) using a reference (in this case the guides reference each other) is better than measuring. However, is is a bit of a problem to disconnect the guides from the rails for every setting change. I used another option to help get the guides equal - and aid my aging eyes. Just like in the video, you must calibrate the guides to each other. In this case you much match the millimeter rules with the initial adjustments. I then broke off the tip of a sewing needle and place it into the "v" grove on each stop and added a few drops of medium CA glue. Now it's much easier to make sure I have matching settings.
Here I was cutting 3mm strips with the PG extensions. The needle doesn't interfere with the travel of the stops, and it's about as visually accurate as I can imagine. Works fine in the guides without the extensions as well.
Sparktrician said:RichardZ said:That video is excellent for two points - 1) initial matching set-up is key, and 2) using a reference (in this case the guides reference each other) is better than measuring. However, is is a bit of a problem to disconnect the guides from the rails for every setting change. I used another option to help get the guides equal - and aid my aging eyes. Just like in the video, you must calibrate the guides to each other. In this case you much match the millimeter rules with the initial adjustments. I then broke off the tip of a sewing needle and place it into the "v" grove on each stop and added a few drops of medium CA glue. Now it's much easier to make sure I have matching settings.
Here I was cutting 3mm strips with the PG extensions. The needle doesn't interfere with the travel of the stops, and it's about as visually accurate as I can imagine. Works fine in the guides without the extensions as well.
Great idea!!! I think I'll try to paint the needle Sweet Pea, though...
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