MFT/3 Accessories?

[NHSP759]

Hey guys, I just got my new MFT/3!  Wicked stoked!  Anyways, I bought a some clamps from Festool and read that B&D makes some bench dogs that work with the table and ordered them. Anything else you guys can think of that I can use on the table in the aftermarket realm? Thanks

 

[nclemmons]

Check out the Kreg Automax clamps if you have not seen them.

Several on the FOG has raved about them.

http://www.kregtool.com/Automaxx-Large-Bench-Klamp-Prodview.html

neil

 

[Danny]

To go along with your bench dogs you should seriously consider rail dogs.  This will allow you to make perfectly sqare cuts using your track saw.

I personally use to ones from Precision Dogs.  Light weight, fits perfectly in holes.  Add to that top notch and speedy customer service.  http://precisiondogs.us/products/precision-rail-dogs

Danny

 

[NHSP759]

Thanks for the quick response guys. I checked out both sites dna am definitely going to get the dogs. As far as the Kreg goes, and I have the pocket hole kit and have used it for a couple of years now, does the rail have an adapter kit or do I have to route a mortise in the top to attach it?

 

[batcave]

Thanks for the quick response guys. I checked out both sites dna am definitely going to get the dogs. As far as the Kreg goes, and I have the pocket hole kit and have used it for a couple of years now, does the rail have an adapter kit or do I have to route a mortise in the top to attach it?

People use a knob from a clamp element. They swap the bolt for a longer one.

Kevin

 

[rst]

The Kreg Automaxxs work well with the Presicion  Dogs, use a clamping knob with a 1 1/2" 5/16"-18 thread (most machine tool suppliers (MSC for ex ... bought some of mine mine from Grizzly,I also made some using a knob with female threading and a piece of threaded rod from my local hardware store).  I also use an acrylic round off fault from a hole saw on top, under the clamp, cut to distribute the load.  Put the dog through from underneath the table.  These clamps are amazing I use them on my drill press in a length of 8020 1545 extrusion held in my machinist quick clamp.  They clamp anything from 1/4" to 2 1/2" with no adjustment.

 

[Sparktrician]

While I know that the Woodpeckers Carpenter Triangles and Precision Squares are discontinued one-time tools, if you can find a 18" (450mm) version, they're great for quickly verifying the squareness of rail to fence on the MFT/3. 

 

[woodie]

The Slop Stop was a must add for me. My rail had about a millimeter of play on the pin side. The steel pin was starting to wear away at the rail too. Slop Stop fixes both.

http://www.festoolproducts.com/Tool-Improvements-Slop-Stop-for-Festool-MFT-Tables-p/ti-ss.htm

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