Which 8020 extrusion to use?

[John Stevens]

BTW, has anyone used "Ultra-Light" MDF - like TruPan - for an MFT top?
Can anyone comment on it vs. regular MDF in this application?

I've used Trupan Light, but not extra light.  I can only compare it to the MDF that Home Depot sells, and I like it a lot more.  Machines more easily, stays flatter over time if under the same conditions, seems stronger.  I find it worth the higher price if I'm making something I want to last.

Regards,

John

 

[terrystouf]

Can anyone who has used the 8020 extrusions confirm if the L type Festool clamps will slide into the 10 series extrusions.Thanks...

 

[Qwas]

They will not fit. I've tried several times.  [smile] The clamps need a 5/16 inch slot such as the 15 or 40 series.

 

[woodwreck]

Sorta - they do. They do not fit in the 1/4" peripheral slots as you correctly point out. But the do fit in the central 2 cells.

OPS - But then you have a point - they only fit in the end of the cell and can't slide the length.  Good point. Sorry 'bout that. Yea, they really need 5/16"

 

[DavidW]

The "Kreg" vice grip type of clamp works well with 8020. The cap bolt needs to be set deeper than when used with the Kreg plate, while its not the best fit in 8020, it has not buggered up the inside of the extrusion. I've been using these clamps for face frames for 1 1/2 years.
David