ben_r_ said:Is anyone aware of a link to a good overview covering the differences between the original version and the Mark II? I can’t seem to find anything providing a straight answer as to what exactly changed.
TSO Products said:ben_r_ said:Is anyone aware of a link to a good overview covering the differences between the original version and the Mark II? I can’t seem to find anything providing a straight answer as to what exactly changed.
[member=58821]ben_r_[/member] you make a good point. This is some thing we could/should/have thought of ourselves.
We will put this together and post it here as well as up on our product page.
For now: the biggest difference is the use of a Mark 2 drill bushing/fixture for drilling the 3mm pilot holes instead of the 3mm drill bit using the original Parf Stick - eventually after many holes enlarging the parf stick holes slightly.
On the Mark 2 the Parf Stick holes are 6mm to accommodate the locating projection on the drill bushing fixture. The drill bit does not touch the Parf Stick
The Parf Stick on the Mark 2 also adds a 32 and 48 mm hole spacing provision. We will put up the User Guide for the Mark 2 - thanks to your question I discovered that we have the "Original" user guide on the product page for both version.
FWIW: We expect a substantial price increase for the Mark 2 coming this fall.
Hans
Got it. Thanks Hans!TSO Products said:ben_r_ said:Is anyone aware of a link to a good overview covering the differences between the original version and the Mark II? I can’t seem to find anything providing a straight answer as to what exactly changed.
[member=58821]ben_r_[/member] you make a good point. This is some thing we could/should/have thought of ourselves.
We will put this together and post it here as well as up on our product page.
For now: the biggest difference is the use of a Mark 2 drill bushing/fixture for drilling the 3mm pilot holes instead of the 3mm drill bit using the original Parf Stick - eventually after many holes enlarging the parf stick holes slightly.
On the Mark 2 the Parf Stick holes are 6mm to accommodate the locating projection on the drill bushing fixture. The drill bit does not touch the Parf Stick
The Parf Stick on the Mark 2 also adds a 32 and 48 mm hole spacing provision. We will put up the User Guide for the Mark 2 - thanks to your question I discovered that we have the "Original" user guide on the product page for both version.
FWIW: We expect a substantial price increase for the Mark 2 coming this fall.
Hans
ChiknNutz said:I have been using my recently rec'd MKII set for a table with several panels, used it again last night even. I notice no perceptible play between the mating parts. The largest grid I have made so far is 9X16 and I had no issues with any of the holes lining up properly with the Park rules. Do you also see this with the 3mm locator pins?
ChiknNutz said:I have been using my recently rec'd MKII set for a table with several panels, used it again last night even. I notice no perceptible play between the mating parts. The largest grid I have made so far is 9X16 and I had no issues with any of the holes lining up properly with the Park rules. Do you also see this with the 3mm locator pins?
ChiknNutz said:Just as of last night I just finished drill all holes, cutting all parts to size and also have begun assembly. As such, I have not yet been able to test it all out yet.
What is the issue with you having three sets of rules/sticks?
Solly1 said:[member=64379]ChiknNutz[/member] I would be curious to hear with your completed tables, if you insert 3 dogs along a row of holes and place a known accurate straight edge across them (testing from both sides of the dogs), whether you notice any discernible "rock" in the straight edge whilst moving the centre dog to various holes in between the end dogs. Test various rows and columns.