Woodpecker's Parallel Guide System One Time Tool

[MavDog]

Has anyone seen this yet?  Looks like a good system.

 

[copcarcollector]

That looks very useful, too bad we will have to wait 6 months before we can make accurate cuts!

 

[Dogberryjr]

Looks great! (I shudder to think of the price.)

 

[Alan Smith]

$369 for the systainer version... yikes!

 

[Wooden Skye]

Other than the fact I have the Seneca version, I do like this system.  The fact it fits in a systainer is a good bonus. 

 

[copcarcollector]

$369 for the systainer version... yikes!

Where did you find the $?

 

[bobandmic]

Here is the link:

http://www.woodpeck.com/pgs.html#2822

 

[copcarcollector]

Thanks.

 

[jonathan-m]

Sigh, why only imperial? I'd gladly pay the premium and extra import charges but alas.

 

[copcarcollector]

Looks Imperial to me. There does not seem to be a choice as there normally is, perhaps an oversight?

 

[vidkid26]

I was more impressed how they got those cuts made with no hose connected and no dust! Magic guides....

 

[jacko9]

That looks like a well thought out design, I wonder if it will work with multiple tracks?

 

[Dunn wood]

I want that magic dust collection. [jawdrop]

 

[jafenske]

One of the things I don't like about the parallel guides is that plywood thicknesses less than 18mm don't work. Those flip stops look lIke they might hang down low enough to have the same issue.

 

[sylthecru]

I just received this email from woodpeckers. and its only 299 without a case and 369 with a systainer.

http://www.woodpeck.com/pgs.html

 

[Birdhunter]

So, this tool replaces measuring the cut, pencil marking the sheet, aligning the saw track to the pencil mark, and making the cut. Is that correct?

One advantage would be that, once the guide is set up, one could repeat the cut more accurately than the pencil marking technique. Right?

 

[live4ever]

I have to say, I found the price much more palatable compared to how I usually feel about the WP OTTs.  Will have to think about this.

 

[SittingElf]

I have to say, I found the price much more palatable compared to how I usually feel about the WP OTTs.  Will have to think about this.

Ditto! [tongue]

Frank

 

[slopjock78]

I have to say, i'm SERIOUSLY considering this one.  I currently have the festool parallel guides, and all thought i like them, I like this set from WPs for a couple of reasons.  one of the big reasons is the ability to have multiple flip stops set at the same time.  You can then go back and forth between the different sizes with no lack of confidence in the repeatability.  I also like the fact that it all fits in a systainer.  For me, the Festool parallel guides are a hassle as they do not fit into anything nice and neatly.....

 

[RobNJ]

Does anyone have a view about pros and cons of these vs. something like the Seneca Parallel Guides?  I've been in the market for parallel guides for a while but haven't had a chance to use them side by side.  When you factor in not having to buy the T-tracks for the Seneca, the price differential is a bit better.  This one time tool isn't egregious.

I would appreciate if anyone who has the Festool parallel guides or the Seneca (or anything else) could give an honest critique on what they think of the Woodpeckers.  Thanks!