Thanks for the support and another dog to consider.

[John2532]

First I would like to thank those of you who have purchased some of my "Festool enhancers." I appreciate your support!

One of the problems that have plagued me from the start was how to deal with the various +/- 20mm hole sizes on the different MFT's.  In the past I had been custom machining dogs to fit each customer's table. It wasn't very efficient from a time standpoint but I felt  necessary to ensure a snug-fit, especially when the dogs are used with a fence.

After many failed attempts I think I have come up with a satisfactory solution.  These dogs have a range of .750" to  .800"+  and are easily adjusted by a turn of the bottom knob.

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It may not be clear in the picture but the right dog has a .250" thru-hole for mounting jigs etc.

I need to work out a few small issues before they will be ready but I think these will work great and will be extremely convenient for those you are lucky enough to have 2 tables with slightly different hole sizes. Also, if you are building your own version of the MFT, the search for the perfect 20mm bit may not be as important.

John

A website will be coming but for now you can email me at:

Toolimprovements@comcast.net

Thanks

 

[Matthew Schenker]

John,
Thank you for posting this idea.  A lot of us can use dogs for the MFT.  And your invention seems like a definite improvement over any other kind of MFT dogs currently available.

Are you trying to sell these from the forum?  If so, that's fine, but you should provide more information for members so they know how to contact you to buy them.

Thank you again for posting this improved dog concept.

Stay in touch,
Matthew

 

[John2532]

Thanks Matt,
Yes these will be for sale. I am working on a website that will list these dogs, the domino spacers and a few other ideas that I have been developing.  Until then, interested parties can contact me through this website or keep an eye out for seller fjrrider on ebay.
John

 

[Matthew Schenker]

John,
OK, but to help go ahead and add some contact information to your signature (which appears below every post you make).
That will make it easier for members to get right to you!
Thanks,
Matthew

 

[sw1211]

I have some of his original dogs, and they work great for attaching a fence to.  The track Woodhaven sells works well in combination with the dogs.

 

[nclemmons]

I have both John's dogs and his Domino spacers.  Both work great.  These kinds of simple add-ons are excellent.

neilc

 

[John2532]

After numerous prototypes, I have the adjustable diameter MFT dog finished.

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As I mentioned in the beginning post, these will eliminate the problem of getting a snug fit in the different MFT models. Also, these will be convenient for those of you who have constructed your own version of the MFT and are having problems finding the "perfect" 20mm bit.  A simple twist of the brass ring will adjust these dogs from .750" to .800"+. (19.05mm - 20.32mm+)

These dogs will allow you to remount your original MFT fence, use 8020 extrusions or use a simple wood fence to take advantage of Festool's accurate grid system.

These are available on ebay, but for FOG members who contact me directly, there will be no domestic shipping charges. ($3.00 international)

$39.95 for one pair with bolts/nuts

Thanks,

John

Toolimprovements@comcast.net