MFT 3 fence and accessories work on a Kreg universal bench?

[W1ngnu7]

Will the MFT 3 fence and accessories work on a Kreg universal bench?  Is there something special about the MFT 3 that makes the attachment of these parts specific to just that bench?

 

[Corwin]

Will the MFT 3 fence and accessories work on a Kreg universal bench?  Is there something special about the MFT 3 that makes the attachment of these parts specific to just that bench?

Welcome to the forum.  The MFT/3 fence and accessories mount to the table's extruded aluminum profiles that 'frame' the table's top.  These aluminum profiles are V-shaped along their top surface which allows for one to place the MFT/3 fence and accessories at any location along the profile and then fix in place -- this is not compatible with the T-track style mounting of the Kreg system.

If you look closely at the photos on Festool's MFT/3 page, you will see what I mean by the aluminum profile's V-shaped groove.

 

[bkharman]

You can use the fence with a number of different dogs as well. I haven't attached my fence with the MFT parts for quite sometime.

You can also use that combo with other fences to achieve a custom setup.

 

[W1ngnu7]

Will the MFT 3 fence and accessories work on a Kreg universal bench?  Is there something special about the MFT 3 that makes the attachment of these parts specific to just that bench?

Welcome to the forum.  The MFT/3 fence and accessories mount to the table's extruded aluminum profiles that 'frame' the table's top.  These aluminum profiles are V-shaped along their top surface which allows for one to place the MFT/3 fence and accessories at any location along the profile and then fix in place -- this is not compatible with the T-track style mounting of the Kreg system.

If you look closely at the photos on Festool's MFT/3 page, you will see what I mean by the aluminum profile's V-shaped groove.

That is very helpful, thank you.

 

[W1ngnu7]

You can use the fence with a number of different dogs as well. I haven't attached my fence with the MFT parts for quite sometime.

You can also use that combo with other fences to achieve a custom setup.

Do you have any examples of what works together?

 

[bkharman]

I use the Tool Improvement Bench Dogs and the Festool fence. It is nice to drop it where I need it and not fuss around with getting it dialed in.

I also use Parf and Qwas and Precision dogs to make the rail perpendicular to the fence or dogs.

 

[Corwin]

That is very helpful, thank you.

You are most welcome!  [big grin]  A "thank you" is always nice to receive!

You can use the fence with a number of different dogs as well. I haven't attached my fence with the MFT parts for quite sometime.

You can also use that combo with other fences to achieve a custom setup.

Do you have any examples of what works together?

I don't think that bkharman understood your question, as his reply is about installing a fence on the MFT using the MFT's 20mm holes rather than the factory option.  As I understand, you are looking to use the MFT/3 parts on a Kreg table. 

Another option to mounting Festool MFT/3 parts to something other than an MFT/3 table is to purchase a length (or two) of the aluminum profile from Festool to attach to your own bench -- that way you know they fit…  Some members here have done just that so they could mount a guide rail to their own custom bench using the MFT's guide rail brackets.  Yet, I don't recall anyone adding the aluminum profiles to their table so they could use the MFT/3's fence -- probably because there are other options for a fence...

 

[DIY WoodWerx]

I use the Tool Improvement Bench Dogs and the Festool fence. It is nice to drop it where I need it and not fuss around with getting it dialed in.

I also use Parf and Qwas and Precision dogs to make the rail perpendicular to the fence or dogs.

I know this is an old thread, anyone know if these are available anywhere or anything similar?

 

[FergieBergie]

I use the Tool Improvement Bench Dogs and the Festool fence. It is nice to drop it where I need it and not fuss around with getting it dialed in.

I also use Parf and Qwas and Precision dogs to make the rail perpendicular to the fence or dogs.

Are these made by your hand or are they somehow obtainable? This is exactly what I am looking for.

 

[TinyShop]

I use the Tool Improvement Bench Dogs and the Festool fence. It is nice to drop it where I need it and not fuss around with getting it dialed in.

I also use Parf and Qwas and Precision dogs to make the rail perpendicular to the fence or dogs.

Are these made by your hand or are they somehow obtainable? This is exactly what I am looking for.

They once were (optimal word "were") made by a particular FOG member under his "Tool Improvements" brand (the same operation that currently produces the "Slop Stop" for the MFT guide rail assembly).