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If you have festool this video is for you. I have Makita and went with the Parf Guide Mk1.
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Hi Everyone
I have seen many references to the Parf Guide System -SPOILER ALERT as I have an interest but...
How many of the producers of the other methods have published an uncut video of a 5 cut test using their system?
This is important as it is accuracy that counts.
Peter
I have seen many references to the Parf Guide System -SPOILER ALERT as I have an interest but...
How many of the producers of the other methods have published an uncut video of a 5 cut test using their system?
This is important as it is accuracy that counts.
Peter
Peter is correct. I originally wanted the Dominofix but no one had or would do a 5 cut test. So Peter got my money and I purchased a MkII from axminster (they are great to deal with by the way) I will say its not the fastest process to do a full 4x8 top and if you are doing MDF top the vacuum adaptor is a requirement NOT an option. I still like the looks of the dominofx and think it would be faster but havent found any proof of accuracy.
Like some of you, I was unable to use the OF1400 out of the box with the dominofix jig. I couldn't justify buying an OF1010 just for guide work, so here's how I fixed the OF1400's precision issue.
For this fix, you'll need two things.
462637 - an extra standard of1400 base plate (i got from festool support)
5x m4x12 raised head screws
Remove the two screws holding the template guide holder (I don't know the technical term)
View attachment 1
Place the template guide into the holder, mark the template through the holder using the two larger holes
View attachment 2
Drill holes through the template guide at the place your marked in the previous step. The hole needs to be bigger then the screw's diameter (to give some play), but smaller than the screw's head. I used 7/32 bit. Then remove the hooks from the tabs of the template. I used a dremel with a metal wheel. It should look like the picture below, there should be only two holes (i messed up and drilled an extra set). Clean up any burrs or sharp edges
View attachment 3
Put the holder back into position on the of1400, put the template guide into the holder, use the new longer screws to attach both to the of1400 base. Leave them a little loose so you can use a centering mandrel to align the template guide. Once centering mandrel is aligned, tighten the screws snug to remove any play, but not too much or you may bend the template guide.
View attachment 4
At this point, there should be zero lateral play in the template guide... But, the heads of the screws will protrude slightly.
View attachment 5
To regain a flat surface, unscrew the 5 screws holding the baseplate to the of1400, stack the spare base plate on the original, re-attach by screwing all 5 screws through both base plates. Only one side of the base plate has counter sunk screw holes, make sure that side is facing you so that when you screw through both plates you end up with a flat surface.
View attachment 6
For this fix, you'll need two things.
462637 - an extra standard of1400 base plate (i got from festool support)
5x m4x12 raised head screws
Remove the two screws holding the template guide holder (I don't know the technical term)
View attachment 1
Place the template guide into the holder, mark the template through the holder using the two larger holes
View attachment 2
Drill holes through the template guide at the place your marked in the previous step. The hole needs to be bigger then the screw's diameter (to give some play), but smaller than the screw's head. I used 7/32 bit. Then remove the hooks from the tabs of the template. I used a dremel with a metal wheel. It should look like the picture below, there should be only two holes (i messed up and drilled an extra set). Clean up any burrs or sharp edges
View attachment 3
Put the holder back into position on the of1400, put the template guide into the holder, use the new longer screws to attach both to the of1400 base. Leave them a little loose so you can use a centering mandrel to align the template guide. Once centering mandrel is aligned, tighten the screws snug to remove any play, but not too much or you may bend the template guide.
View attachment 4
At this point, there should be zero lateral play in the template guide... But, the heads of the screws will protrude slightly.
View attachment 5
To regain a flat surface, unscrew the 5 screws holding the baseplate to the of1400, stack the spare base plate on the original, re-attach by screwing all 5 screws through both base plates. Only one side of the base plate has counter sunk screw holes, make sure that side is facing you so that when you screw through both plates you end up with a flat surface.
View attachment 6
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