MFT/# multifunction table

[Jofuss]

Has anyone turned their MFT/3 into a panel saw table similar to the one found in Plans now? Thanx, Joe

 

[Colonel Panic]

Maybe you should add a link to the thread. I looked through the project plans thread and didn't see anything like what you are asking about.

 

[Jofuss]

The link to the plan mentioned is PlansNow.com panel-cutting Lumber Cart. Thanx, Joe

 

[Kev]

Probably a [welcome] to the FOG due here [smile]

This http://www.plansnow.com/dn3106c.html isn't appealing to me ... yes it's a DIYS project, but I can see a lot of inaccurate set up and stooping back pain in that thing.

cheers,

Kev.

 

[roblg3]

This is not an answer to your question, but a question of the question.  Why?  Use the track saw and track horizontally, perpendicular, diagonally or however you want, no need to involve the mft to do that.  Then again, maybe I just don't get what you're trying to achieve.  The saw and track are mobile, that kinda turns them into a fixed machine.....

 

[peter halle]

In addition to what has already been posted, I have a panel saw by a great manufacturer that hasn't been used ever since I discovered Festool.  One of the major reasons why is that most panels saws do not make allowances for the saw not sitting on the surface of the product (if the max thickness is 2" then you saw base plate is 2 " away permanently) being cut so there is a definite probability for tear on the keeper side unless you are working from the back of the material.

Peter

 

[grbmds]

In addition to what has already been posted, I have a panel saw by a great manufacturer that hasn't been used ever since I discovered Festool.  One of the major reasons why is that most panels saws do not make allowances for the saw not sitting on the surface of the product (if the max thickness is 2" then you saw base plate is 2 " away permanently) being cut so there is a definite probability for tear on the keeper side unless you are working from the back of the material.

Peter

Interesting comment. Since getting the TS55 (and a few other Festools) I have been amazed at the increase in accuracy of my work, even with larger panels. It has not yet been a perfect situation while getting used to the track saw/guide rail concept, but I did do a picture frame with the MFT and TS55 using dogs for the 45 degree cut. I have never put together a frame before where the corners were perfect 90 degrees. I think the track saw is more flexible than a panel saw would ever be.