Author Topic: Aftermarket Festool Compatible Accessories (Read 290691 times)

SRSemenza · « **on:** November 27, 2012, 04:34 PM »

Original list compilation courtesy of brian.ca

Atlas in Canada sells Centrotec Robertson bits that they have made for them

Qwas Products has a number of different products, primarily various bench dogs for MFT tables

Tool Improvements sells the slop stop, various bench dogs and other accessories.

Seneca Woodworking has the Domiplate, Domino Imperial Gauge

RTS Engineering has the MAXSYS Wireless CT Remote. And Domino guides (adjustable indexing stops), Supplemental Manuals.

Multiblades has a bracket for connecting mitre saw wings to the Kapex. And a mounting plate adapter for custom Carvex bases.

Betterly Tools has the Straightline connector, and Zero Clearance insert for Kapex.

Micro Fence Router accessories

Woodcraft , Festool Products , Woodpeckers Centrotec compatible countersink, drill, and drive bits.

rrmccabe Imperial depth scales for TS55 and OF1400

Lee Valley MFT Accessory set and Mini Sys drill set.

Precision Dogs MFT and Guide Rail Dogs

Brosson Sells D36 to D27 tool end hose adapter. Use Ebay listing to purchase. Ebay listing

Collin's Tool Co. Has the coping foot available for Carvex.

Wood Rave Template for custom MFT tops

Ben_ 3D Printed, T-Loc Latch Inserts and Systainer Cleats

Colliflower Zero Clearance for Kapex

Peter Parfitt New Brit Workshop has Parf Dogs and UJK / PGS MFT Drilling System

TSO Products Attachable Guide Rail Squares, and other compatible products

Tinker · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:44 AM »

Seth, Thanks for this list. I have been agonizing over which bench dogs to simplify my table to fence arrangements.
There are so many "dogs" out there, I can hardly sort them out for the din.
You have simplified my search for the best fit for my own uses.
Tinker

Brian.ca · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2012, 09:34 PM »

Not sure if it qualifies given it's specific use but I just remembered the Colin's coping foot. Don't think it works with the new jigsaw but I just put one on my older model http://www.collinstool.com/base.php?page=collins_coping_foot.htm

Also kind of dubious to call them an accessory but if you use Festool's rail connectors to join rails I highly suggest picking up some aftermarket M6 x 6mm set screws with a hex drive before you strip out the slotted set screws that come with the connectors.

Guilliaume woodworks · « **Reply #3 on:** November 29, 2012, 10:07 PM »

Got my qwas dogs last week....super sweet..cant believed I lived without them...also installed the slopstop..seems to work great...now time to order the domiplate...looking forward to it...I've totally caught the bug

morts10n · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2012, 10:21 PM »

Regarding the Collins coping foot, I ordered one for my PSB since I love the one for my Bosch. It is exactly the same but with a small added slot for clearance. One could modify an existing foot to work with a PSB.

nanook · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2013, 10:14 AM »

6mm cutter for Domino XL
http://www.senecawoodworking.com/products/6mm-cutter-for-domino-xl

nanook · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2013, 10:15 AM »

Another option for Parallel Guides for Festool/Makita tracks
http://www.senecawoodworking.com/products/parallel-guide-system-for-incra-t-track-plus

these look like they will not have the issues with dipping that the Festool ones suffer from

jobsworth · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2013, 10:30 AM »

Quote from: Guilliaume woodworks on November 29, 2012, 10:07 PM

Got my qwas dogs last week....super sweet..cant believed I lived without them...also installed the slopstop..seems to work great...now time to order the domiplate...looking forward to it...I've totally caught the bug

You got it bad dood…

crpaulk · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2013, 09:27 PM »

Thanks for the links. I like the Seneca Parallel Guides, them look like they are easier to use than the Festool guide and allow for wider ripping.

fdengel · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2013, 08:24 AM »

Don't forget the Snappy centrotec-compatible bits.

http://www.woodcraft.com/category/2084855/snappy-quick-change-tools-for-festool-centrotec-chucks.aspx

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/snappy-for-centrotec-quick-review/msg219591/

Gary N. · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2013, 03:54 AM »

I believe that CMT sells Domino bits. Great thread. Thanks.
Gary

jacko9 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2013, 07:45 PM »

Thank you Seth, It's nice to have a list in one location.

Jack

Luis (ridgenj) · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2013, 08:45 PM »

Set,

You might want to add www.ripdogs.com with their just arrived Ripdogs and Ripguides products.
cheers
luis

Joel Harry · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2013, 12:43 AM »

Lee Valley/Veritas has a nice MFT accessory kit: lee valley

Slappy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:04 PM »

I ordered the domino 1/2 ,3/4" offset fence from Seneca on their Labor day sale & asked if I could get the parallel guides as well at the special price BUT Seneca Woodworking has a newly redesigned rail guides that are just being released after Labor day so they didn't have the current in stock .
a cut & paste from a email from Ryan about the new stuff

Quote

Michael,

Thank you for your order! We're actually launching an improved version of the Parallel Guide system this week. Unfortunately because of that, it's not available at the Labor Day sale price.

here a vid review link for the Dominio new parts as well that was emailed to me by Ryan of Seneca as well
http://www.halfinchshy.com/2013/06/seneca-woodworking-domino-accessory.html

Slappy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2013, 01:29 PM »

Imperial Thickness Gauge for Domino DF500 now available from Seneca

http://www.senecawoodworking.com/products/imperial-thickness-gauge-df500

no affiliation with Seneca in anyway on my part , Just a Happy Customer

Peter Durand · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2013, 11:31 PM »

Quote from: Slappy on October 09, 2013, 01:29 PM

Imperial Thickness Gauge for Domino DF500 now available from Seneca

http://www.senecawoodworking.com/products/imperial-thickness-gauge-df500

no affiliation with Seneca in anyway on my part , Just a Happy Customer

As I am. Ordered yesterday and they notified me, with a tracking number, this morning that it is on the way. Love their stuff.

SRSemenza · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2013, 10:21 AM »

New addition from Multiblades. A Carvex base to hold the Collins Coping Foot.

http://www.multiblades.com/carvex.html

Seth

leer · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2013, 11:13 PM »

I've emailed Seneca Woodworking but no replies. I'm interested in their Parallel Guides. Can someone tell me what the min/max cutoff dimensions are for various T-Track Plus lengths (or any of them -- with values for one I can determine the others.)

Thanks!

Update: I just heard from Ryan at Seneca. The answer is: Add 7" to the length of the T-Track Plus. So, a set of 18" T-tracks would allow up to 25" of ripping capacity.

Oaklander · « **Reply #19 on:** November 29, 2013, 07:30 PM »

What's wrong with mentioning an American-made line of products for the MFT?
On this forum's advice, I went looking for the "Qwas" rail and bench dogs. Way overpriced compared to similar offerings here: http://www.precisiondogs.us
I have no idea how the quality/reputation compares, but a set of dogs from Precision costs $69, whereas same set from Qwas is $98.

ewils91 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 29, 2013, 08:36 PM »

Thank you Seth,

I just ordered a Betterley straight line connector. I've struggled with connecting my guide rails now for a while. It was just what I was looking for.

Eddy Wilson

Woody_1984 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 01, 2013, 08:47 PM »

Quote from: Oaklander on November 29, 2013, 07:30 PM

What's wrong with mentioning an American-made line of products for the MFT?
On this forum's advice, I went looking for the "Qwas" rail and bench dogs. Way overpriced compared to similar offerings here: http://www.precisiondogs.us
I have no idea how the quality/reputation compares, but a set of dogs from Precision costs $69, whereas same set from Qwas is $98.

I have been using Precision dogs for half a year now.
Absolutely no regrets, nicely done (all dimensions on mine are with margin error +/_0.01mm) and fitment is excellent.
Alex

SRSemenza · « **Reply #22 on:** December 01, 2013, 08:49 PM »

Hi Woody,

Welcome to the FOG!

Always good to see feedback.

Seth

Woody_1984 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 01, 2013, 08:52 PM »

Thanks Seth! Glad to contribute

SRSemenza · « **Reply #24 on:** December 20, 2013, 05:20 PM »

This D36 to D27 tool end hose adapter is well made and fits well for both cleaning tool attachments and tool ports. The fit into the D36 hose is really tight. The fit on the tool ports seemed a little loose at first but is a good strong connection when pushed all the way on. Certainly handy to have.

Seth

leer · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2013, 01:19 PM »

Quote from: jobsworth on March 15, 2013, 10:30 AM

Quote from: Guilliaume woodworks on November 29, 2012, 10:07 PM
Got my qwas dogs last week....super sweet..cant believed I lived without them...also installed the slopstop..seems to work great...now time to order the domiplate...looking forward to it...I've totally caught the bug

You got it bad dood…

I used the Qwas Dogs as the "reference" for fine tuning the 20mm holes on my CNC'd MFT-style benchtop. I am happy to report that I received Parf Dogs in both standard and tall sizes from Lee Valley, and they fit like a glove also. I am probably going to use them for some jigs to hold long clamps on my workbench for when I glue up panels, or really anywhere I need to keep the clamps steady as I juggle the items to be clamped. I fear my collection of dogs could grow like my collection of clamps. I just cannot seem to convince myself I have enough ... and that seems to be a common issue with many woodworkers.

Worm Drive · « **Reply #26 on:** December 27, 2013, 05:22 PM »

I just picked up a Bosch VAC005, 35mm x 16' vacuum hose. The small end fits nice and snug in the dust port on my 55REQ. The big end fits in the 2 1/4" inlet on my 16 gal Ridgid shop vac, as well as a 2 1/4"-4" adapter for my dust collector. The hose is fairly flexible and the tool end rotates to help keep the hose from twisting up. I've never used Festools hose, so I can't do a comparison. For $35 with free shipping on Amazon, it think it's a good alternative to the Festool hose for $150. Unfortunately, the tool end of the hose is about 1/8" too small to fit over the dust ports on my Bosch 6" r.o. or my Bosch pad sanders. Way to go Bosch! Guess that's another use for Gorilla tape.

Slappy · « **Reply #27 on:** December 27, 2013, 05:31 PM »

Quote from: Worm Drive on December 27, 2013, 05:22 PM

I just picked up a Bosch VAC005, 35mm x 16' vacuum hose. The small end fits nice and snug in the dust port on my 55REQ. The big end fits in the 2 1/4" inlet on my 16 gal Ridgid shop vac, as well as a 2 1/4"-4" adapter for my dust collector. The hose is fairly flexible and the tool end rotates to help keep the hose from twisting up. I've never used Festools hose, so I can't do a comparison. For $35 with free shipping on Amazon, it think it's a good alternative to the Festool hose for $150. Unfortunately, the tool end of the hose is about 1/8" too small to fit over the dust ports on my Bosch 6" r.o. or my Bosch pad sanders. Way to go Bosch! Guess that's another use for Gorilla tape.

I got that same hose it is a quality hose for sure @ a fraction of the cost of the same size Festool hose .

Worm Drive · « **Reply #28 on:** December 30, 2013, 09:31 AM »

Quote from: Worm Drive on December 27, 2013, 05:22 PM

I just picked up a Bosch VAC005, 35mm x 16' vacuum hose. The small end fits nice and snug in the dust port on my 55REQ. The big end fits in the 2 1/4" inlet on my 16 gal Ridgid shop vac, as well as a 2 1/4"-4" adapter for my dust collector. The hose is fairly flexible and the tool end rotates to help keep the hose from twisting up. I've never used Festools hose, so I can't do a comparison. For $35 with free shipping on Amazon, it think it's a good alternative to the Festool hose for $150. Unfortunately, the tool end of the hose is about 1/8" too small to fit over the dust ports on my Bosch 6" r.o. or my Bosch pad sanders. Way to go Bosch! Guess that's another use for Gorilla tape.

*Update*

I came up with a remedy for the Bosch hose not fitting the dust port adapters on my Bosch sanders. I used a hack saw to cut 4 kerfs in the male end of the sanders hose adapters. They now compress enough to fit into the hose, but are tight enough that the hose won't fall off.

bhend18 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 30, 2013, 10:57 PM »

Quote from: SRSemenza on December 20, 2013, 05:20 PM

This D36 to D27 tool end hose adapter is well made and fits well for both cleaning tool attachments and tool ports. The fit into the D36 hose is really tight. The fit on the tool ports seemed a little loose at first but is a good strong connection when pushed all the way on. Certainly handy to have.

(Attachment Link)

Seth

Is this a Festool part? If so, what is the item number? I'm interested in picking up one of these.