UJK Parf Guide System - Videos

[Stone Message]

For those of us on a limited budget here's what I achieved with £50 of diy store CLS timber and a sheet of MDF. The parf sticks where easy to use and the accuracy is outstanding with pins or dogs nice and tight in all directions.
I've ended up with a bench 2.4m long, 800mm wide with a cut capacity of 550mm.
I decided on one end as a clamping station and cutting at the other. Also nice to have an area with no holes when assembling/disassembling small parts.
It's amazing how a 20mm hole on a grid system can improve the way you work. I use 20mm plastic conduit and a glue straight joiner as cheap tool friendly dogs when sanding or dominoing.  Home made cam clams are easy with a dog as the pivot point.
The only negative in the whole experience was the white tube cap on the packaging wasn't fixed and I shot the jig and rules across Axminster's car park walking back to the van [big grin]

Hi Jools,

I am trying to encourage people to show their own jigs, add-ons and ideas for 20 mm holed benches. I am still experimenting with easy to make vices for an MFT3 style bench and hope to release a video soon describing my recommended "Parf Vice" solution.

The more the merrier and so to you and everyone - please share your ideas for jigs, tools, clamping options and so on for any bench with a layout of 20 mm pattern of holes.

Peter

PS - I love what you have created

 

[r_e_endymion]

There's also this recent video on clamping things using only dogs and some piece of wood : simple and very effective (thanks TehDoor)


Peter,

I take the opportunity to thank you for your hard work on this great jig (sorry for my bad english, I'm french). I've bought it and will use it soon to do my new workbench top. I'm still in a reflection stage to make it compatible with my Zyliss vise (I known that you own one).
I like very much all the videos that you share with us, and I'm looking forward to see your next video.

Many thanks,

Damien

 

[Stone Message]

There's also this recent video on clamping things using only dogs and some piece of wood : simple and very effective.


Peter,

I take the opportunity to thank you for your hard work on this great jig (sorry for my bad english, I'm french). I've bought it and will use it soon to do my new workbench top. I'm still in a reflection stage to make it compatible with my Zyliss vise (I known that you own one).
I like very much all the videos that you share with us, and I'm looking forward to see your next video.

Many thanks,

Damien

Hi Damien

Thank you for the video link.

I made my mobile bench compatible with the Zyliss by making sure that there was an overhanging edge on at least 2 sides.

Bon Chance.

Peter

 

[CK3v1N]

Peter, just received the parf system and have a few questions. Is it normal that the 3 mm pins are very very tight. Like almost impossible to remove once inserted. Also, how can I prevent chip out when drilling the 20mm holes? Thx for your time!

 

[Stone Message]

Peter, just received the parf system and have a few questions. Is it normal that the 3 mm pins are very very tight. Like almost impossible to remove once inserted. Also, how can I prevent chip out when drilling the 20mm holes? Thx for your time!

Hi CK

When you use the 3 mm pins it is not necessary to push them very far into the MDF - they will be very tight which is part of the overall close tolerances needed to get the overall accuracy. I would suggest that you do not try to get them more than about 5 mm into the MDF.

The fit of the 3 mm pins into the 20 mm Guide Block is also very close. The pins and the 20 mm Guide Blocks are checked for every single set sent out by Axminster. If they seem tight then they will give a dash after use - it is the anodising on the inside of the 3 mm holes.

Chipout should be almost zero as the 20 mm cutter has been designed especially to reduce this. The compromise is that there are often "disks" of MDF left on the end of the 20 mm cutter after it has exited - these need to be removed before trying to start to drill the next hole.

Peter

 

[CK3v1N]

Hi Peter. The fit between the 3 mm pin and the steel rulers seems very very tight. I had to remove 1 with pliers. I did encounter chip out. I will post some pictures tomorrow. I am probably doing something wrong

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Peter. The fit between the 3 mm pin and the steel rulers seems very very tight. I had to remove 1 with pliers. I did encounter chip out. I will post some pictures tomorrow. I am probably doing something wrong

I will PM my email address so that you can send the pictures and I will forward them to Axminster for you.

Peter

 

[bertv]

Extreme fitting implies a kind of suction effect. That is one of the reasons that domino's have grooves - they facilitate glue escaping, but also prevent sticking because of suction.

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Peter. The fit between the 3 mm pin and the steel rulers seems very very tight. I had to remove 1 with pliers. I did encounter chip out. I will post some pictures tomorrow. I am probably doing something wrong

I have had a long conversation with the senior engineer at Axminster and I now understand why this is happening.

The PGS has been designed with very tight tolerances and they are now having the 3 mm Pins ground to improve accuracy.

The 20 mm Guide Block (which has three 3 mm holes for the Pins) is anodised and an allowance has to be made for the amount of decrease in diameter of the holes caused by anodising.

The 3 mm holes in the Parf Sticks are deliberately made as close as possible to the nominal 3 mm of the drill and Pins.

The net result is that there is a chance that the 3 mm Pins may be quite tight in both the 20 mm Guide Block and the Parf Sticks when everything is brand new. If this is the case then use a twisting motion, keeping the 3 mm Pin in line with the hole, and take it a little at a time. Do not use a hammer or any other "impact" tool.

This should then leave you with a PGS that is as accurate as it is possible to have.

The 3 mm Pins are always going to be tight when you try to insert them into a hole in an MDF top made with a 3 mm drill. You do not need to bury the Pin up to its hilt and so just use a twisting motion and get it at least 6 mm in and that will ensure good registration for the Parf Stick or 20 mm Guide Block.

The fit of the Veritas small Parf Dogs in the 20 mm Guide Block is also a close tolerance. If you are having any difficulty try and ensure that the Parf Dog is inserted evenly all round rather than at a slight angle.

If anyone is still concerned then rather than delaying matters by reporting it here do please go direct to Axminster Customer Services (cs@axminster.co.uk) who will respond very quickly. If you have any concerns with that process then please PM me.

Peter

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Everyone

It is really important to use an extractor when using the 20 mm Guide Block of the PGS. In my videos to date you will have seen me just holding the end of my 27 mm hose (connected to my CTL26) up against the 20 mm Guide Block.

We have seen one or two clever devices designed by PGS users to hold the extractor hose in place and I am grateful for their efforts.

I have spent some time working on various designs of my own and have now settled on what I consider to be the simplest to make and the easiest to use. As you might expect, there is a video:


The plans are available free of charge but I need an email address in order to send them out.

The advantage of this design is that it is quite small, takes just about 1 hour to make (I made the second one in 30 minutes), it can be used at both drilling positions and the hose can be attached on either side. It also helps the operator to keep the 20 mm Guide Block flat on the bench top.

Peter

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Everyone

I am aware that we somehow managed to have both Lee Valley and Axminster run out of stock of the PGS at the same time. Axminster now have them back in stock and I know that Lee Valley are servicing their back orders right now.

Axminster have gone to a two shift 18 hours system and £1m of new manufacturing facility is also newly commissioned.

Peter

 

[Stone Message]

Just to update my last post...

I see this morning that Lee Valley have now got stock in their warehouse. The previous (2 or 3) shipments had all be eaten up by back orders.

Axminster also have stock in the warehouse.

I went down to visit their new manufacturing facility - press photo below.

Peter

 

[RustE]

Yippee.  Mine should be shipping soon.

 

[ben_r_]

There is a new world out there with ingenious inventors working on inexpensive tool solutions centered around 3-D printing. If you Google "Festool 3-D Printing, you will be introduced to almost 100 gadgets, gizmos and devices that enter the world of Festool. Ordering is simple and items average typically less than $15.00 with an average set up cost of $9.00. I bought a hose clamp recently for $4.88 plus $9.00 set up.

Well, 3-D printing has come to Peter Parfitt's Parf Guide system with a handy-dandy vacuum hose attachment. (This after Peter spent time developing his wood version.) The link below even has a link to Peter's video

Check Out:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2221538

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Nice. Yea its easy to create these files once you have the dimensions of the part you want to build. If you know a good 3D modeling software thats all it takes.

 

[clark_fork]

UJK Technology D/G 20mm Cutter For Parf Guide System out of stock again.  It is heartening to see the demand for the PGS system but disappointing that the PGS demand curve has been so underestimated.

Perhaps the blacksmiths are on an extended tea break and the forge has gone cold at Axminster.

 

[Stone Message]

UJK Technology D/G 20mm Cutter For Parf Guide System out of stock again.  It is heartening to see the demand for the PGS system but disappointing that the PGS demand curve has been so underestimated.

Perhaps the blacksmiths are on an extended tea break and the forge has gone cold at Axminster.

Hi Doug

Due to demand from users the original 20 mm cutter is now being replaced with one with a Centrotec (hex shank) end and it is supplied with a stop collar so that it will not be so easy to allow it to drop to the floor between cuts.

The huge demand just keeps on rolling. The North American market is now starting to roll and the rest of the World is 5 times the revised estimate made 6 months ago. The net result is that Axminster have now gone over to 24 hours working and have taken on another 3 new employees. I understand that there is a training curve as the machinery is all rather sophisticated.

Axminster do make other things besides the PGS and demand in their other areas is on the up as well.

I am due to produce a new "PGS Update" video soon which will include news of the new cutter.

Here is a link to the new cutter at Axminster:
http://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technology-d-g-20mm-cutter-for-parf-guide-system-102481

Peter

 

[ben_r_]

UJK Technology D/G 20mm Cutter For Parf Guide System out of stock again.  It is heartening to see the demand for the PGS system but disappointing that the PGS demand curve has been so underestimated.

Perhaps the blacksmiths are on an extended tea break and the forge has gone cold at Axminster.

Hi Doug

Due to demand from users the original 20 mm cutter is now being replaced with one with a Centrotec (hex shank) end and it is supplied with a stop collar so that it will not be so easy to allow it to drop to the floor between cuts.

The huge demand just keeps on rolling. The North American market is now starting to roll and the rest of the World is 5 times the revised estimate made 6 months ago. The net result is that Axminster have now gone over to 24 hours working and have taken on another 3 new employees. I understand that there is a training curve as the machinery is all rather sophisticated.

Axminster do make other things besides the PGS and demand in their other areas is on the up as well.

I am due to produce a new "PGS Update" video soon which will include news of the new cutter.

Here is a link to the new cutter at Axminster:
http://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technology-d-g-20mm-cutter-for-parf-guide-system-102481

Peter

And thats why I wait for a bit after new products come out. Designed/accessories/options/etc change. Good to let the bugs/details work themselves out a bit and then jump when the product is a little more refined.

Thanks for the update Peter!

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Ben

I appreciate where you are coming from and yes, this will be an improvement.

The problem in the early days is not knowing the likely demand and one does not want the launch price to be too high. So, the users at the start have had a very good deal as the price was set so low. The success now though has meant that innovations that we put to one side at the start can now be introduced.

I hope that this will continue as will the work on related "Parf" products.

Cheers.

Peter

 

[clark_fork]

July Shipping date for new version of the PGS 20mm drill.

This is the latest from Axminster:

Thank you for your PayPal payment for your quotation, reference xxx. Your quote has now been converted into an order.
We are awaiting further stocks of the UJK D/G 20mm bit, which is due in July. As soon as the stock is received, your order will be shipped and you will receive an email to advise of this.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to ask.

I have my original drill and last week I got a 3D version of the dust port so I am good to go. For others, Axminister handles the backordering smoothly so best get in line. Surely they will run out quickly again.

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Everyone

I have just posted a new "PGS News and Tips" video on YouTube:


Look closely and you will see work by our very own [member=49013]clark_fork[/member] - many thanks Doug.

Peter