Making MFT Top: any methods other than LR32/Parf Guide Sys/ CNC

[jeffinsgf]

A hand-held 20mm reamer is a wonderful tool to have. If you machine your own top and find the holes are off a little, you can ream them to a perfect fit. If you dribble glue or finish into a hole, it will clean it out, too.

 

[ElectricFeet]

Are there any reliable methods to make a MFT top without using LR32 / UJK Parf Guide / full CNC / those phenolic resin 30mm hole jigs + copy ring and router?

Making An MFT Top - No CNC, No Guide Jigs:


He basically makes his own jig in wood. He makes the holes at 10cm distances, which is interesting and might create its own problems in the Festool-sphere, but it does have the advantage of not cutting across holes when a Festool rail is held against dogs with the UJK clips.

 

[Mrleon]

I have a CNC and will make an MFT table in the Houston, Tx area for anyone interested. PM me.

 

[mkasdin]

If you need several MFT tops, purchase one and replicate it into as many as you want using pattern router bit. Probably the fastest method there is.

I agree. Either sell it when your done or keep it for later use. You can also index the FT template (mft top) to increase the size. I find the mft not the best for a few things I do. I would never use it with my Dewalt miter saw, so I’m also planning on making the table top larger and eventually selling of my mft.  Woodpecker makes a router jig with BLACK phenolic.. I asked why it wasn’t red. Tech support said it would be red if the material came in red. I asked if they could Red anodize it for me.. and he laughed. And the ubiquitous UJK parfait jig. spendy, but accurate. The choices are limited. A few mentioned CNC outsourcing..

 

[nicholam77]

This one is interesting:
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