Been toying with the idea of investing for a while now.
As it currently stands i use a Keter work bench with a MFT style CNC top attached.The set up uses the supplied quick clamps that hold onto some thick strips i have attached to the bottom of the worktop using pocket holes. All the 20mm holes are usable for parf dogs / clamping elements but the row closest to the under rails cannot be used with things like quick clamps as they are obstructed. The other 2 draw backs are that I cannot access the holes from under the bench and having the keter underneath can make clamping work and rails down for crucial cuts a bit of a fiddly job.
The big plus side is it was way cheaper and takes 30 seconds to set up which given i have to carry all my stuff round to the garden from the house and set up every time (I am a hobbyist) is a blessing. But i can't help but wonder if i then loose that time at later stages when setting up cuts etc.
I was planning on buying another keter for my Kapex to sit on for now until i have some workshop space when i move house next year (hopefully), but now i wonder if i should just stump up and buy the MFT 3 and use my existing keter for the Kapex
I have just bought the parallel guides for making repetitive cuts in sheet goods for projects like cupboard carcasses but am wondering if the MFT will make it faster to do repetitive cuts on smaller pieces for things like rail and styles.
This is the only Festool product i have ever been in doubt about so would love some views and opinions from people.
As it currently stands i use a Keter work bench with a MFT style CNC top attached.The set up uses the supplied quick clamps that hold onto some thick strips i have attached to the bottom of the worktop using pocket holes. All the 20mm holes are usable for parf dogs / clamping elements but the row closest to the under rails cannot be used with things like quick clamps as they are obstructed. The other 2 draw backs are that I cannot access the holes from under the bench and having the keter underneath can make clamping work and rails down for crucial cuts a bit of a fiddly job.
The big plus side is it was way cheaper and takes 30 seconds to set up which given i have to carry all my stuff round to the garden from the house and set up every time (I am a hobbyist) is a blessing. But i can't help but wonder if i then loose that time at later stages when setting up cuts etc.
I was planning on buying another keter for my Kapex to sit on for now until i have some workshop space when i move house next year (hopefully), but now i wonder if i should just stump up and buy the MFT 3 and use my existing keter for the Kapex
I have just bought the parallel guides for making repetitive cuts in sheet goods for projects like cupboard carcasses but am wondering if the MFT will make it faster to do repetitive cuts on smaller pieces for things like rail and styles.
This is the only Festool product i have ever been in doubt about so would love some views and opinions from people.