Spare Insert screws for the MFS...does anyone have a product code please?

[Tymbian]

As per title I'm after some spare insert screws that will enable me to use 3 parts of the mfs as in a c or f-shape and keep the profiles @90deg  to each other..

 

[CrazyLarry]

[member=11629]GarryMartin[/member]

cue minority report ...

 

[shaneymack]

I believe the connecting kit is 466353. I just bought a few.

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[ear3]

Also try the 80/20 store on ebay.  I bought some of the sliding nuts from them.

 

[GarryMartin]

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[Cheese]

Ya, the 466353 consists of the socket head bolt, the thread cutting insert and the ball spring T-nut. The 3 items cost $22 plus shipping.

If you just need the ball spring T-nut, Edwards suggestion is perfect...they're almost free on eBay.

 

[mike_aa]

Here's a picture of 466353 that was provided to me from Festool USA:

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I was able to order the parts through my local Woodcraft store.

Mike A.

 

[rst]

I ordered parts direct from Festool US.  888-337-8600 These guys have great customer service.  When I bought the 466 353, the set cost me $20.25 a couple years ago.  I also bought the 493 235 that let you connect two rails in line.

 

[Tymbian]

'Re shipping unfortunately I'm not in the US im in the UK. That part is £17 here as far as I can see..which seems an extreme amount for what it is...( @ GarryMartin ) so yes I would be interested in the same but from another supplier.

 

[Tymbian]

@ mike_aa how easy are they to fit? Are they self tapping?

 

[mike_aa]

[member=61474]Tymbian[/member]
Glad you were able to find it.  I think that with the local tax I paid about $48 US for two of them earlier this year.  With the exchange rate I think the price is very close to what you've been quoted.

I believe the screw and t-nut are inexpensive and readily available hardware, but for the threaded insert, so far I have not been able to find any other source beside Festool.

I bought the parts as spares so I haven't tried to install them yet.  But I did find that the MFS manual written by [member=1146]Brice Burrell[/member] is excellent on explaining how to remove/install them and yes they are self-tapping.  Look on page 15.  Important to note that the insert has a reverse thread on the outside!  If you haven't seen his manual, there's a wealth of information there.     

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Cheers,
Mike A.

 

[Tymbian]

[member=30413]mike_aa[/member]
Thanks for that..£17 ea. + tax at 20%  and 2 needed.. I had a look at mine today and they have a half flat on one side so they are a bit specialist...

I do have the pdf thanks. I'll take a look 're fitting when mine arrive.

Stay safe.

 

[PreferrablyWood]

I'm looking at the spare parts for my MFS setup

I've got the MFS 400 x2 plus the MFS VB 700 extension and the MFS VB 1000 extension.

I think to be able to use the various parts as T or L squares I'll get the corner fixing 466353 three sets, 493994  2 sets of the long screws and the accompanying v bolts.. These will just be for back up as the female hex on the screws get worn down with time.. The v nuts I'll use to make my own custom fixings for the Mfs system. I will also get a 466355 extra set of brackets so I will have some guides to setup if I'm doing different hardware routing in a more production situations, each MFS template can be setup for a specific function.