Makita (or other) jig saw into CMS-PS 300 module

[FestitaMakool]

Finally! Now I had some quality time to play a little.

I was, and still am looking for a pre-owned PSB 300 (Why does everyone buy Barrel grip..) to mainly sit in the module, as I have a Carvex PSBC, which naturally cannot be switched by the NVR switch on the module table. So, I startet to play with the thought of using my old but very well cared for, Makita barrel grip!?! jig saw to have its place in the module.
Visiting a fully fledged Festool dealer I came over a sole for PS 300 jig saws, I thought hmm, and brought one home.

After a dry test I started milling with a Dremel on a Dremel pillar drill stand to get rid of a guide knob/pin in the casting. There is some more milling to be done, because I want full functionality with the adapted base (Needing only some FT hardware as the half tube washer that locks angle adjustment slightly differs from Makita’s)

Here it is in place, Makita saw with PS 300’ base.
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Attachment to the module was, after I realised the details straightforward. Thing is, at the rear attachment point there’s no issue. But up front it seemed that the “keyhole” wasn’t long enough to reach the front of the PS 300 sole:
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Largely annoyed by not having the bracket locking the sole in a secure manner I reverted to the manual.. and: The flanged brass part of the fastening screw need to enter the round hole in the keyhole shaped hole:
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Then it will sit like this:
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Then snap in the small plastic cover that comes with the CMS-PS 300 module, wich betters dust collecting.
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That’s it for tonight, next is testing and to slid in the anti tear thingy:
The Makita sits perfect in there, changing blades is a breeze, and the speed control is easy to reach. Most important is that it can be operated with the table’s switch and the saw can be tilted for angle cuts if necessary.  [big grin]
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