TSO Parallel Guide System FlipStop 2.0

[Mike Goetzke]

Is there any issue on leaving the stops on the rails.?  That was what I intended to do.

Some of us have three sized tracks - so 6 tracks total.

 

[Bugsysiegals]

As far as Left/Right is concerned, just make sure you have the bolt where the flip stop pivots and/or metal rule alignment indicator facing the guide rail.

 

[Packard]

I meant that I would leave the rails mounted on the squaring arms.  I have multiple tracks too.  But I did not get various lengths of parallel guides.

Hans mentioned that they might be able to make flip stops that would work identically on either rail.

In the meantime, I intend to go the "red nail polish" route.  I will put a small dab of red nail polish on the right (for red) flip stop and a similar red dot on the right side rail.

In future setups I will only have to match the red dots to get it oriented correctly.

 

[DynaGlide]

Hans has gone above and beyond multiple times helping me. I buy some of their stuff that I don't even really need just to support them  ;D

 

[08G8V8]

OK.  Problem solved, though I don't really understand how it worked.

Per the advice I received here I simply switched the flipstops.  The one on the right parallel arm went to the left parallel arm and vice versa.

Problem solved.  Many thanks. 

What was particularly unusual about this entire situation was that Hans, from  TSO emailed me after seeing my post here.  Apparently, they monitor this site to route out issues. 

I've had issues with products in the past, but this is the very first time that a manufacturer reached out to me to solve a problem rather than me reaching out to the manufacturer.

He offered me guidance once I got home after work and was in my shop.  He said he would call me at home on my cellphone just after he got out of his meeting.  He called at 7:00 p.m. EST.  The man puts in long hours. 

Before his call arrived I had already made the switch and the problem was solved. 

We had a nice discussion.  He is looking at ways to eliminate this issue going forward.  Remarkably (from my experience with other manufacturers) he really listened to what I had to say.

Of all the efforts by manufacturers to resolve problems that I have experienced, TSO's effort has been the most comprehensive. 

In my opinion, the customer service on this issue has been extraordinary. 

Also, the assistance I received from fellow FOG members has also been extraordinary.

Many Thanks,

Packard

Agree 100% on these technical issues they are top notch.

I haven't put mine on reverse (yet) but always have to think which one is right or left. Maybe simple solution is for the user to somehow mark the flip-stop as being right or left like the tracks are.

Is there any issue on leaving the stops on the rails.?  That was what I intended to do.

No need to take them off the rail unless you need to use the stop on another rail. I have 4 stops, 1 on each of my 20 and 30 inch rails. I take them off the 30 to use on the 50 when needed. I will order another set eventually just to keep 1 stop per rail and they will always be attached and calibrated.

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[mrwilby]

I lost one of the springs for one of my flipstop 2.0s. Does anybody know of a reasonable alternative?

The replacement springs are very inexpensive, but I can't force myself to place a 0.20$ order and then pay 10$ in shipping right now...

 

[rmhinden]

The replacement springs are very inexpensive, but I can't force myself to place a 0.20$ order and then pay 10$ in shipping right now...

There is an easy solution for that.  Buy something else from TSO at the same time, they have lots of good stuff

Bob