Rockler Bench Cookies

[BC6738F5BCE98B4]

For some time I have followed the advice of another person in this forum and used a thin piece of Styrofoam under wood that I am cutting on the MFT with the Festool plunge saw.  Having seen the Rockler bench cookies, I wonder whether anyone has used them while cutting on the mft in lieu of Styrofoam or other product.  Alternatively, if you haven't done so do you think it would work well and be easier to store, use etc.?

Thanks

 

[Frank Pellow]

Hey you with the strange name  ;D, a simple search of this forum turned up this thread: http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=7370.0
on the subject.

 

[butzla]

BC6738F5BCE98B4,  I love the bench cookies but wouldn't be my first choice for cutting on.  A piece of styrofoam would act as a zero clearance insert,  preventing tearout on the bottom of work piece.

 

[chrisrosenb]

BC6738F5BCE98B4,  I love the bench cookies but wouldn't be my first choice for cutting on.  A piece of styrofoam would act as a zero clearance insert,  preventing tearout on the bottom of work piece.

+1

 

[Neill]

Hey you with the strange name  ;D, a simple search of this forum turned up this thread: http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=7370.0
on the subject.

Frank,

The name is not so strange.  I was gonna use that exact same name when I joined the forum.  Problem was, it was already taken.  I wanted to use a name I remembered from some Sci-Fi movie I saw many years ago. [wink]  [poke]

Neill

 

[monte]

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The cookies would not be my first choice for cutting with.
Firstly,you  would need a fair amount to spread under the "cutting" piece as well as the falloff piece.
Personally, I use scrap pieces of MDF - 8" by 45" (with spaces between) spread over the length of the Mft table(s)

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[JeromeM]

For some time I have followed the advice of another person in this forum and used a thin piece of Styrofoam under wood that I am cutting on the MFT with the Festool plunge saw.  Having seen the Rockler bench cookies, I wonder whether anyone has used them while cutting on the mft in lieu of Styrofoam or other product.  Alternatively, if you haven't done so do you think it would work well and be easier to store, use etc.?

Thanks

The advantages of using expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam to the US) are that it supports the material totally, helps dust control and prevents splitting at the end of the cut as well as being inexpensive and able to be cut into.

The bench cookies have none of these advantages.

Bench cookies are excellent for some tasks, supporting material for cutting is not one of them.

 

[nickao]

Bench Cookies Copies already out:

They look neat . They lock together and I have notices sometimes need something like that.

Loc-Blocks:

http://www.ptreeusa.com/loc_blocks.htm

 

[Sparktrician]

I agree that the Bench Cookies aren't the best idea for cutting due to the limited support provided.  They're great when sanding or applying a finish, though.  Being round, if you drop one or knock it off the bench, it will roll into the least accessible place in your shop before flopping over.  If you get the bench cookies with the risers, though, and happen to drop one, they will spin like a top and you stand a chance of catching them before they roll into a pile of dog hair or shavings or sawdust...  [big grin] 

 

[Neill]

Bench Cookies Copies already out:

They look neat . They lock together and I have notices sometimes need something like that.

Loc-Blocks:

http://www.ptreeusa.com/loc_blocks.htm

Nick,

Thanks for link.  I have two sets of the originals but I bought two of these.  A little less expensive and I love the concept.

Neill

 

[nickao]

Here is another copy, Bench Paws:

http://woodworker.com/fullpres.asp?PARTNUM=157-877&LARGEVIEW=ON

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Here is another copy, Bench Paws:

http://woodworker.com/fullpres.asp?PARTNUM=157-877&LARGEVIEW=ON

That dowel in the center is a clever addition.  Sort of like painter's pyramids mated with bench cookies.

 

[AdamM]

Here is another copy, Bench Paws:

http://woodworker.com/fullpres.asp?PARTNUM=157-877&LARGEVIEW=ON

That dowel in the center is a clever addition.  Sort of like painter's pyramids mated with bench cookies.

Not sure I'd want to risk getting finish on the Bench Paws though.  I suspect that would ruin the anti-slip surface.

 

[Steve F]

I think there is a use for the bench cookies for those of us without MFTs, but you need more than 4.

I needed to rip a small bit off some 2" x 20" boards that didn't even come close to the friction strip.  As a result, they kept sliding under the track about 1/3 of the way into the cut.  The bench cookies did a nice job of keeping the boards from sliding.  Unfortunately, 4 cookies weren't enough to properly support the track and, since they are pretty close to the edge, they're real easy to cut.

Steve

 

[mac1839]

I have used the Bench Paws and know that stains, glues and finishes do not stick to pads. Let them dry and just peel off. Kinda neat.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

A new accessory for the Bench Cookie accessory.

Basically, a little "hat", that provides the same functionality as painter's pyramids, except they won't slip around (the thing I hate about PPs).
Clever!

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=29966

 

[butzla]

That is pretty cool.  And free shipping this month.  I ordered 2 sets.  Thanks for posting!

 

[Frank Pellow]

A new accessory for the Bench Cookie accessory.

Basically, a little "hat", that provides the same functionality as painter's pyramids, except they won't slip around (the thing I hate about PPs).
Clever!

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=29966

I think that I can make good use of those and will purchases some on my next trip to the USA.  Thanks for pointing them out to us.