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There are a number of
things I wish to change about the MFT3 table setup.
1. unhappy with the
Festool swivel units and track setup...hard to
keep it square...need to dump system
2. need to improve dog
and fence setup options
3. storage shelf under
table has sagged...need to fix or replace
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Previously I had issues with the swivel units...replaced some hardware... |
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The replacement parts solved the immediate problems
but I still found them difficult to keep solidly square rail
alignment. |
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| Tried a "Slop Stop" from
Delrin...some relief but still not acceptable. |
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Pulled the swivel units.
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| Began
experimenting... using Parf dogs to align rail squarely. After testing this method and researching options, I decided to move to this type of rail setup. |
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| To use the rail without the
Festool swivel units...I ordered UJK Parf fence and stop, rail
clips and Parf Super Dogs from Axminster. |
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| While waiting for the Parf fence
etc, I am learning to work material on the MFT3 without the rail
connectivity...to cut up some sheet goods I made cuts in the
garage and then finished the sheet goods on the MFT3...pieces
would have been too wide to use the Festool system and I just
let the cutoff hang out in space...used Bessey rail clamps to
secure the rail. |
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This is the shelf I
previously built for storage...too much weight for
improperly supported MDF shelf.
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| Sagging... |
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Plan for upgrade...build a
plywood case to fit underneath...it will hold some Systainers.
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| The existing shelf will
then sit on top of this case...providing sag resistance,
plus better storage. |
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| Systainer storage lower shelf installed... |  |
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Need to replace
current top...do I purchase a Festool top?
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| Do I make my own top?... if so, I will use the UJK Mark II Parf guide system to layout and drill the 20mm hole pattern. |
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