jroth33139
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Thought I would share my MFT substitute. Most of my cutting is 3/4 ply or solid wood, at 90 degrees. I have an MFT but find it easy to get out of adjustment and at least for me not producing consistent results. So I made a cutting board out of plywood, sufficient to fit 48 inch/600 mm wide panels, which works for me since I cut a lot of cabinet parts.
What makes it idiot-proof (important for me [big grin]) is that the rail is held in place with a 3/8 inch dowel, slightly shaved to fit the rail groove. In making it, I placed the back pin, then squared up the rail and screwed in the second pin. It will always be square.
The rail supports the cut on both sides and a tape and homemade stop on a t-track gives me consistency. When I am done, I hang it on the wall. I have a similar one that I use for longer cuts, up to 46 inches.
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What makes it idiot-proof (important for me [big grin]) is that the rail is held in place with a 3/8 inch dowel, slightly shaved to fit the rail groove. In making it, I placed the back pin, then squared up the rail and screwed in the second pin. It will always be square.
The rail supports the cut on both sides and a tape and homemade stop on a t-track gives me consistency. When I am done, I hang it on the wall. I have a similar one that I use for longer cuts, up to 46 inches.
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