UJK Parf Guide System - Videos

[Stone Message]

Hi Everyone

Imagine being in the middle of a field with just your trestles, a drill and a pair of small clamps. On the trestles is a bare board of MDF. Out of the sky the Parf Guide System (PGS) arrives and with it you are able to create a near CNC accurate array of 20 mm holes with the rows and columns at right angles.

It takes about 10 minutes to make a track saw cutting station for use with Veritas Parf Dogs. If you want to cut 77 holes for a custom bench top then it will take just over an hour.

The PGS has been nearly 3 years in development and has had several working prototypes along the way. All the components (bar a 3 mm drill bit) are custom made to amazing accuracy and I can assure you it does produce brilliant results. After my first year of work I approached Axminster Tools and Machinery and we joined forces to develop and refine the system. In the UK the system retails at £99.95.

Here is the Overview video:

I have also made a video in two parts showing the detail of its use.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Axminster have the initial stock but it will take a day or two for it to be on their web site. Their telephone sales staff can take orders right away whilst stocks last.

Peter

 

[jafenske]

What a great idea. How do I get one on the US.

 

[cliffp]

Pure genius!

 

[Stone Message]

What a great idea. How do I get one on the US.

I am pretty sure that Axminster will supply to the US but I suspect you have to do that through their web site. The PGS will take another 48 hours to appear there.

I wonder if you will be the first US person to own one?

UPDATE:

I have just spoken to Axminster.
They will deliver to the US. Send an email to export@axminster.co.uk or telephone them on +44 1297 33666

UPDATE:

Peter

 

[Stone Message]

Pure genius!

Hi Cliff,

Many thanks. When I made my mobile work bench I tried a number of ways to get the layout of holes right. I was so frustrated that I knew there had to be a practical solution. I have since replaced the top with a new one made using the final prototype system.

The first prototype of the PGS was a wooden mock-up which I still have. It is made from maple and I remember nervously taking it down to Axminster to show them They have been great.

There seems to be some (non woodworking) press interest in this which could be interesting.

Cheers.

Peter

 

[cliffp]

Peter, I hope you are getting a generous cut of the profits. This looks like a real winner.

 

[Stone Message]

Peter, I hope you are getting a generous cut of the profits. This looks like a real winner.

I will not be buying a yacht but I hope I may be lucky enough to be able to have a week cycling in the summer.

Cheers.

Peter

 

[bobfog]

When is it in store?

 

[Stone Message]

When is it in store?

It can be ordered by phone now, hopefully on the website tomorrow but I am not sure how many of the first production run will make it to the stores.

Peter

 

[festnoob]

That is such a great idea. Thank you are all the helpful videos!

 

[Stone Message]

That is such a great idea. Thank you are all the helpful videos!

Cheers.

Peter

 

[Petey83]

This looks great Peter!! Will certainly be having one later this year as i am hoping to finally have a garage to call my own workshop when we move house and this will allow me to create MFT style benches to compliment my MFT3.

Also have to say the other UJK bits I already have are top quality so glad you idea found the quality backing and manufacturing it deserves.

 

[DiscoStu]

I was just going to post the video on here but I find you lot already know.

Looks good Peter. I've posted it on the UK workshop forum.

 

[Billy stray]

Nice !!!
I'm all over this, really cool set up , hope I can get my hands on one

 

[Thistleman]

Ingenious idea and am sure it will so be on my wish list

My one question is how critical is it that the 3mm pilot holes are as near as vertical as possible. If they are not vertical will it introduce error into the spacing of the 20mm dog holes?

 

[joiner1970]

I was just going to post the video on here but I find you lot already know.

Looks good Peter. I've posted it on the UK workshop forum.

Me too lol

 

[bkharman]

Good on ya Peter!  I love the simplicity of it. Great job keeping everything in line and nice and tidy!  I think you have a winner here... Might have to replace my LR 32 setup to do this now. ;^)

Cheers. Bryan.

 

[mwildt]

Great work Peter! Definitely an interesting product. Thanks for hanging in there with the idea until it was perfect.

A couple of observations
- I could envision a 3D printed dust shroud that would click on the 'bridge'. Though it could introduce some twist hose and all.
- Clearly having a Festool drill with removable chuck makes this easier. A regular drill could be a handful when setting up the 'bridge' for the next holes. What's your experience?

Questions
- What are the accuracy of the finished product. While its stated to be fairly accurate what is the real data ? Like a 5 cut test ?
- Is the 20 mm drill bit a tiny bit undersize as to give accurate holes ?

 

[mark60]

Absolutely brilliant Peter. While I have you I'd like to thank you for all your hard work and videos, I thoroughly enjoy them and get a lot out of them.

 

[tms0425]

Quite brilliant and as usual, the videos are completely explanatory. I've sent Axminster an email in hopes to get one here to the US soon