MFS sleeve insertion procedure

[Len Coleman]

Got a question,  think Brice may be able to answer as he covers it in his manual.  I want to add a sleeve to one end of an MFS profile so I can make a connection from both ends. ( want to see what it looks like if I connect both ends  with the V-nuts to the parallel guide)

Brice states that the sleeves are self tapping with a 4mm allen, and to go counter clockwise.  I started to try this but was having a heck of a time getting it to bite. anyone have any clues or do I just need more elbow grease?

thanks
Len

 

[peter halle]

I am going to move this to the Ask Festool area.  Brice can still answer there, but other resources may also be available.

Peter

 

[Brice Burrell]

Got a question,  think Brice may be able to answer as he covers it in his manual.   I want to add a sleeve to one end of an MFS profile so I can make a connection from both ends. ( want to see what it looks like if I connect both ends  with the V-nuts to the parallel guide)

Brice states that the sleeves are self tapping with a 4mm allen, and to go counter clockwise.  I started to try this but was having a heck of a time getting it to bite. anyone have any clues or do I just need more elbow grease?

thanks
Len

Just to be clear, to insert, or screw in the sleeves, you turn them counter clockwise.  To take them out, turn them clockwise.

 

[Roseland]

I have a feeling they changed them, and they are now conventionally threaded.  Mine's set up at the moment, so I don't want to disturb it, but the threads look right hand.

Andrew

 

[Brice Burrell]

I have a feeling they changed them, and they are now conventionally threaded.  Mine's set up at the moment, so I don't want to disturb it, but the threads look right hand.

Andrew

Thank you Andrew.

 

[Len Coleman]

Confirmed, went in easily once I twisted correct way.  Thanks Brice and Andrew, my eyesight could not determine that they changed the sleeves.

len