MFS and parallel guides

[Len Coleman]

Anyone try this before?  I joined some MFS sections to the parallel guides using the standard v-nuts.  I use another profile section at the far end as a stop. Should have got that in the pics but I was running out of the garage as it was a trifle hot here today.  Might be overkill but I figured the mfs usually sits around waiting for a task, so give it some work.

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Guides with MFS sections as base stop

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ditto

Len

 

[Kev]

How accurate do you feel the angle is (to 90 degrees) where the MFS connects to the parallel guide edge?

 

[Len Coleman]

They mate up perfectly and stay tight using the standard MFS hardware v nuts and easily slide up the guide rails.  I had to use multiple sections to get the length I wanted,  but if this works like i hope it does, I will probably end up putting the 1000's on the wish list.

Len

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Interesting concept!  Do you have a picture of the end of the MFS to PG connection? 

Scot

 

[Corwin]

What advantage do you feel this offers over simply using the PG's stops?

 

[MrToolJunkie]

I could see it being easier to set the width if making lots of different width cuts like on a table saw fence -- maybe easier and more accurate than setting two pointers? 

Scot

 

[Michael Kellough]

What advantage do you feel this offers over simply using the PG's stops?

I don't see an advantage, just dis-advantages. In addition to the additional weight, you would have to carefully inspect the entire length of the panel to be certain there are no splinters or debris between the MFS rail and the work. With the regular stops you only have make sure the ends are clear.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

What advantage do you feel this offers over simply using the PG's stops?

I don't see an advantage, just dis-advantages. In addition to the additional weight, you would have to carefully inspect the entire length of the panel to be certain there are no splinters or debris between the MFS rail and the work. With the regular stops you only have make sure the ends are clear.

Excellent point!

Scot

 

[Corwin]

What advantage do you feel this offers over simply using the PG's stops?

I don't see an advantage, just dis-advantages. In addition to the additional weight, you would have to carefully inspect the entire length of the panel to be certain there are no splinters or debris between the MFS rail and the work. With the regular stops you only have make sure the ends are clear.

Excellent point!

Scot

Yeah, I didn't see any possible advantage either -- rather adding a potential problem where none existed.  My prior post was just an attempt to be, uh, tactful.  [wink]

 

[Len Coleman]

No offense taken, simply was throwing it out to the community to see if anyone tried it before. Since I have it set up I will play it some more and if  it seems useful will list any positives.

Len

 

[oldie]

Hmm.  Looks kind of interesting for some (limited?) purposes.
Really interested to see how you get on - and in what circumstances you find
useful.
So long as dimensions suit, maybe for certain repetitive 'panel' cutting.

Richard