MFS Routing Slide

[thudchkr]

Received a routing slide for my MFS and went to install it the other day. When I lined up the tabs in the slot in the MFS, I couldn't get the v-nut on the locking lever to enter the slot on the outside edge of the MFS.  Upon closer examination, it appears the hole in the slide, is centered over the near edge of the v-groove preventing the nut, with it's tight tolerances, from ever entering the slot.  Talked to Festool support and they agreed that it shouldn't be so and to get ahold of Bob Marino, (whom I got the slide from), for a new one.  New one arrived yesterday and, lo and behold, matches the first one to a tee, including it's inability to be installed on the MFS.  Did I get two bad slides, one after the other?  Has anybody else received a routing slide with the clamp that won't line up with the MFS slot? 

I'm pretty sure of the defect but would like to hear from someone with a functional slide as to where the hole for the clamping lever is located. Would someone be able to tell me the distance the hole is from the bent edge so I'm able to convince myself that I've received two defective slides now.

Appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks, Clint

 

[CharlesWilson]

I have gotten the slide from Bob, and used it a number of times without noticing that problem. It was a little tricky getting the v-nut into the the slot, but I don't remember it being a clearance problem.

You could try completely removing the v-nut, sliding it into the groove, and then try to thread the lever into it after placing the slide on the MFS.

Charles

 

[thudchkr]

Tried that as well as sliding it in with the nut attached to the lever-screw assembly.  No-go either way.  When I lay the slide on top of the MFS and look at the hole, it is pretty much centered on the near edge of the outer v-groove of the MFS. 

 

[thudchkr]

Received a third slide from Festool.  Still has the same problem.  Hole is not centered over the v-groove, (see image).

Would really appreciate it if someone with a "WORKING" slide was able to provide measurement their hole is from the bent edge of the slide.

 

[Brice Burrell]

I don't have the slide so I can't help you there. Let's look at this from another angle, is there something wrong with your MFS? How about taking some measurements and I'll compare them to my MFS profiles.

 

[thudchkr]

Don't think that is the issue because I not only purchased the MFS700, but have also added a set of 200mm rails and a set of 1000mm rails. I did just take my digital caliper to them all to make sure though.  Every rail I measured measured 16mm in total thickness.  When I measured from either side to the edge of the v-groove, I came up with 5.39mm, (calipers were snugged fairly tight.) Measuring the width of the groove, I came up with 5mm. Each other rail I checked had essentially the same readings within 1/100th of a mm.

Appreciate the help, Brice

Clint

 

[CharlesWilson]

I just checked mine, and found that the hole is dead center, and lines up perfectly with the extrusion.  From the looks of your pictures, there was some sort of production glitch. I am sure that you will eventually get one with the hole in the right place.  Keep us posted.

Charles

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Clint,

Thanks for alerting us to this potential problem.  I bought a routing slide this past Spring before the price increase, but have not used it yet.  I'll check to determine if it has the same problem and report what I find. 

Dave R.