Mafel Aerofix track 👀

[PaulMarcel]

This has my attention. Not sure how useful it is in all situations, especially since it would depend on your vacuum source, but clever nonetheless... I have a spare 1400 and some ideas on how to poach this idea:

 

[Cheese]

The Aerofix got my attention a number of years ago for the installation of HVAC vents in wooden strip floors, that was the reason I purchased a MT 55.

The Festool rail with a Gecko attached didn't hold well because of the small joints between the wood strips. However, now if the Grabo is attached instead of the Gecko, you're good to go.

 

[Mini Me]

I see Hooked on Wood is promoting a new style of track clamping where the track folds out of the way. I don't use a track saw so others would be more qualified to comment on it than me.

 

[PaulMarcel]

The Aerofix got my attention a number of years ago for the installation of HVAC vents in wooden strip floors, that was the reason I purchased a MT 55.

The Festool rail with a Gecko attached didn't hold well because of the small joints between the wood strips. However, now if the Grabo is attached instead of the Gecko, you're good to go.

I'll have to try the track with the Grabo. I have the Gecko and actually have used it almost exclusively as a lifting aid so not sure if I have the track adapter. I believe there were multiple generations of Gecko; mine would be v1.

 

[Cheese]

I'll have to try the track with the Grabo. I have the Gecko and actually have used it almost exclusively as a lifting aid so not sure if I have the track adapter. I believe there were multiple generations of Gecko; mine would be v1.

The Festool rail with the Grabo is the charm. The on-board vacuum monitoring takes it to the next level. Before the Grabo existed the Gecko was the only solution. It's still a solution but only for some less dynamic applications. I purchased the Betterley Grabo adapter and am very satisfied. Here's a Festool rail mounted vertically on a door.

 

[luvmytoolz]

@Cheese Do you use 2 Grabo's or one? If one, do you get any pivoting movement in use?

 

[Cheese]

@Cheese Do you use 2 Grabo's or one? If one, do you get any pivoting movement in use?

Just one right now...I didn't know how handy this thing would be until I put it to use. However, there's another one in my future. I don't get any pivoting but if this was a super critical cut, I'd definitely use 2 of them...belt & suspenders. It all depends upon the distance spanned. For a 32" wide door trim I'm sure one will suffice, for longer distances, it's called insurance.