MFT/3-VL questions

[plouf]

Hi everybody,

I consider the acquisition of the VL extension for my MFT/3 and have a few questions.

1) Can it be attached on any side of the MFT/3?

2) Cant it get any accessories that is sold for the CMS? For example, the sliding table.

3) If  used with a TS-75 module, how does it compare with a traditional table saw when it comes to precision?

thanks!

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[meatman]

Hi Plouf  [welcome] to fog
As the MFT/3 has the "V" grove all the way around I can see no reason why not.
Same answer as above the sliding table fits to the "V" grove.
I have a TS75 fitted into a CMS table and the precision is as good, if not better than any table saw I have used.
The fence has a micro fine adjust and locking to the rear. This makes ripping very accurate.
Hope this helps
Meatman

 

[AlexThePalex]

Hi plouf.

1) Yes.

2) Yes.

3) Very precise.

 

[Frank-Jan]

Hi Plouf,

Check out this thread by jmb that shows some pictures of the mft/3-vl that will answer your questions: link

Personally, I think the price difference of the mft3-vl versus the freestanding cms is too little, and I would prefer to have the flexibility to use it by itself instead of always having to take along the mft3.

 

[plouf]

Many thanks for your answers, Meatman, Alex and Frank-Jan!

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[plouf]

Hi Frank-Jan,

Check out this thread by jmb (...) link

Personally, I think the price difference of the mft3-vl versus the freestanding cms is too little, and I would prefer to have the flexibility to use it by itself

It's an interesting post with many pictures indeed. There is also a little video showing how light the CMS is compared to the MFT/3+VL duet. But to be true, the way it looks heavy and sturdy is appealing to me. I just have to figure out how cumbersome it could be to remove it temporarily if it gets in my way.

And having a compact system is an issue for me as my shop is very very "tiny".

By the way, these pictures gave me lots of new idea either for a CMS or a VL. Thanks for pointing me to them!

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