Parf Guide System Review

[Stone Message]

well, I've discovered why a plastic set screw was provided.  a metal screw mars the 20mm shaft.  Now where can I get a plastic setscrew?

Hi Marvin

I will pass on your experience to Axminster. I am sure that they can come with an idea.

I do not have a system with a stop collar as I had the very first set off the production line. I managed because I used the Festool removable chuck but not everyone has that luxury.

Many thanks - I will keep an eye on this and report back as soon as I can.

Peter

 

[HarveyWildes]

well, I've discovered why a plastic set screw was provided.  a metal screw mars the 20mm shaft.  Now where can I get a plastic setscrew?

Would a brass set screw do better than nylon/plastic?  I've noticed that Laguna uses a brass tip on the screw that locks down the 14/12 fence, and Veritas seems to uses a lot of brass when they are locking down plane settings.

 

[Bohdan]

Brass would be the best as it can lock down harder and still not mark the steel.

 

[Svar]

Brass would be the best as it can lock down harder and still not mark the steel.

The best would be a split collar clamp. Something like this:https://m.mscdirect.com/mobileweb/product_detail?id=35460062&hasRestrictedParts=false

 

[HarveyWildes]

Brass would be the best as it can lock down harder and still not mark the steel.

The best would be a split collar clamp. Something like this:https://m.mscdirect.com/mobileweb/product_detail?id=35460062&hasRestrictedParts=false

I like that one.  I might even have to get one (or two).  What's the diameter of the bit?

 

[DB10]

My UJK stop collar came supplied with a hex head metal screw which is tightened up with an Allen key.

 

[Stone Message]

Brass would be the best as it can lock down harder and still not mark the steel.

The best would be a split collar clamp. Something like this:https://m.mscdirect.com/mobileweb/product_detail?id=35460062&hasRestrictedParts=false

I like that one.  I might even have to get one (or two).  What's the diameter of the bit?

The shaft is 10 mm.

Peter

 

[Klemm]

Parf Guides purchased from TSO will include a Clamp Collar for the 10mm CentroTec bit shaft at no additional charge as soon as we have stock. We will also include the new Clamp Collars with the replacement CentroTec bits we now stock. We will automatically  mail out the collars retroactively to customers who have already purchased Parf Guides or replacement bits from us - no need to request it.

We discussed this concern with Axminster and they are aware of it. They agree with us that the Clamp Collar is a good choice. Originally Axminster envisioned the  Stop Collar as being used only to keep the bit from dropping out while the fixture is being moved from one position to the next with the drill disengaged. This is why non-marring plastic and/or brass screws were apparently used before switching to steel set screws as it became apparent that customers expected to tighten these screws.

Hans

 

[Marven]

Sounds like a great solution Hans.

By the way - Thumbs up on the Guide Rail Square.  I had originally bought the Festool angle guide but it was easily knocked out of alignment.  I am using your square to cut roofs for Habitat for Humanity houses.  I just make one measurement on the OSB, place your square and guide rail and ...voila, one cut and another factory edge!

 

[Klemm]

Clamping Collars shipping to TSO customers for Parf Guide CentroTec 20mm bits.

Alerted by a Parf Guide user to the stop collar issue with the plastic screws and stell set screws,we understood that an improvement was in order. We suggest to Axminster that a clamping collar would be an improvement and they agreed.

Because of the lead time for Axminster to change over production and get inventory into distribution, TSO decided to order a substantial quantity of US made Stainless Steel 10mm Clamping Collars and ship one of these to every customer who has purchased a Parf Guide System from us at no charge.

All future Parf Guide Systems purchased from TSO will automatically have this 10mm SS Clamping Collar added at no additional cost. We will also include this Clamping Collar with the 20mm CetroTec bit purchased as a spare part - also at no additional charge.

The socket head screw requires a 2.5mm Allen wrench which are included in just about all metric Allen wrench sets.

Axminster is changing over production to an aluminum Clamping Collar which is expected  to become available early next year some time. Until then TSO will continue  to add the US made Clamping collar.

Hans and Eric

 

[rustym]

Once again TSO puts customers first! Thanks Hans.

Rusty

 

[Cjgiombi]

Just received my guide in the mail yesterday from Lee Valley! Can’t wait to try it out.

 

[rustym]

Got my Super Dogs the other day from TSO but still waiting on the drill stop for the 20mm drill bit.

Rusty

 

[Marven]

I ordered  a collar from Rulland and it was shipped promptly.

Ruuland

 

[ColinD]

The plans will be available once the video is live.

Hi Peter,

I've just received my Parf Guide System.  I've looked on the Axminister site but I can't seem to find the plans for the Dust Extractor.  Am I looking in the right place?

 

[Stone Message]

You did the right thing by sending me your email address via a PM.

Your plans are on the way.

Peter