Author Topic: Aftermarket Festool Compatible Accessories (Read 290681 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.

Slappy · « **Reply #30 on:** December 30, 2013, 11:11 PM »

Quote from: Slappy 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 .

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SRSemenza · « **Reply #31 on:** December 31, 2013, 12:11 AM »

Quote from: Bhend18 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.

Brosson Sells D36 to D27 tool end hose adapter. It may not be listed on site. May need to contact or try Ebay listing

Seth

Tinker · « **Reply #32 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:20 AM »

Quote from: Bhend18 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.

Ditto
Tinker

Peter Halle · « **Reply #33 on:** January 01, 2014, 09:06 AM »

The part is not a Festool part. It is made by Clark to allow their hose to adapt to the Festool 27 mm tools. You might also want to check out the 36 mm hose (25') on their ebay listing for $74.00. Click on the link in Seth's post then on the ebay page check out "other listings".

Peter

Worm Drive · « **Reply #34 on:** January 02, 2014, 01:56 PM »

Since I don't own a tool activated shop vac, I bought an iVac from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035YGLZG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just plug your tool into one iVac outlet and the vacuum into the other. When you fire up your tool, the vacuum turns on and when you turn the tool off, the vac continues running for about 10 seconds. There are separate electrical cords for each outlet, so they can be run off of separate circuits. The box can be wall mounted near an outlet. BEWARE the breakers on the iVac are advertised on Amazon as 15 amp., on the unit they are marked 12 amp. Using my 55REQ and 16 gallon, 12 amp Ridgid shop vac, the iVac is performing perfectly. The cons, the box is plastic, not metal and the breakers are only 12 amp. I would definitely recommend this product.

William Duffield · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2014, 01:33 PM »

Woodpeckers has just announced a set of DF 500 Domino Depth Sleeves.

\https://www.woodpeck.com/dominodepthsleeves.html

Of course, you could easily make your own from 1/2" copper or PVC pipe, a hacksaw, a disc sander and calipers. I don't see the need for one for every 32nd of an inch, since they are stackable. They point this out this feature for the shims, but not for the sleeves. A reduced set of 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2" would give you any depth less than 1" that you needed to the nearest 1/64".

I don't think I understand why the stops are in imperial units, but the shims are in metric units.

There is no mention of plans for developing a set for the DF 700 XL.

teocaf · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2014, 02:27 PM »

What about the Oneida Dust Deputy for the Festool vacs? Are those still around? I don't have one but I seem to remember reading something about an issue with them at one time.

Wenyce · « **Reply #37 on:** July 24, 2014, 04:29 PM »

Parf dogs by Peter.

rst · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2014, 09:00 PM »

I use Fein flexible adapters to connect my Festools to my three Fein vacs. I have the step adapters on my RO90, DTS400, RTS400, RTS 125, and my Bosch 250DEVS and Makita BO4900V, 9031, 9924, and 9404 sanders. I cut off the smallest step and they fit on the dust port perfectly. I also use the flexible straight connector for many other adaptations. I always keep extras of each for tinkering. As far as the Oneidas, I have two of the metal ones and despite cutting both wood and plastics on a regular basis, I have yet to find dust in my vacs.

William Duffield · « **Reply #39 on:** July 24, 2014, 09:17 PM »

To answer teocaf, yes, Oneida still offers the Ultimate Dust Deputy II. Amazon lists it, and according to the reviews, it still has some serious problems.

http://www.amazon.com/Oneida-Ultimate-Dust-Deputy-II/dp/B003VR65OE/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

While I've got your attention, the Fein Step Adaptor, #921072K13, connects my CT26 hose to the blade guard on my SawStop.

jacko9 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 24, 2014, 10:07 PM »

Quote from: William Duffield on July 24, 2014, 09:17 PM

To answer teocaf, yes, Oneida still offers the Ultimate Dust Deputy II. Amazon lists it, and according to the reviews, it still has some serious problems.

http://www.amazon.com/Oneida-Ultimate-Dust-Deputy-II/dp/B003VR65OE/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

While I've got your attention, the Fein Step Adaptor, #921072K13, connects my CT26 hose to the blade guard on my SawStop.

The Ultimate Dust Deputy shown on Amazon is the previous generation before they upgraded to the static conductive system.

http://www.oneida-air.com/inventoryD.asp?item_no=AXD000009&CatId={6EE79B16-EB63-43E7-8F30-1E06240A24A4}

Oneida provided me with all of the parts to upgrade my UDD and I don't have any static discharge issues.

Jack

SRSemenza · « **Reply #41 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:20 PM »

A new item from Multiblades for the Carvex. An adapter plate to allow the attachment of custom bases.

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

Mulitblades has discontinued the Collin's coping base for Carvex since Collin's is now making one.

http://www.collinstool.com/base.php?page=collins_coping_foot_carvex.htm

Seth

Bert Vanderveen · « **Reply #42 on:** October 11, 2014, 01:41 PM »

German one man operation that produces and sells benchdogs and similar stuff:
http://marxing.de

Impressive looking site (German only!), fair pricing, individual items to order — don’t know about shipping outside Germany/Europe.

gsharp9 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 19, 2015, 10:06 PM »

Hey All,

Let me just say this forum is great!

Brand new member and owner of TS 55 R. I can see I "need" some of those rip guides!

thanks so much for such a great resource.

G

Travis Campbell · « **Reply #44 on:** January 19, 2015, 11:43 PM »

Seth,

Is the Clamp Caddie no more? The link now goes to a domain squatter and appears to no longer be sold according to an update on this post late last year:

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-sales-dealer-area/turn-a-festool-mft-table-screw-clamp-or-quick-clamp-into-a-one-handed-clamp/

SRSemenza · « **Reply #45 on:** January 28, 2015, 12:22 PM »

Quote from: hcoyote on January 19, 2015, 11:43 PM

Seth,

Is the Clamp Caddie no more? The link now goes to a domain squatter and appears to no longer be sold according to an update on this post late last year:

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-sales-dealer-area/turn-a-festool-mft-table-screw-clamp-or-quick-clamp-into-a-one-handed-clamp/

Looks like it is no longer available.

Seth

Oaklander · « **Reply #46 on:** February 01, 2015, 07:42 PM »

Hope this is helpful to member HCoyote, re: Clamp Caddy. One of the links in Seth's list is Seneca Woodworking. They sell solid aluminum dogs with a mounting "platform" on which you can mount Bessey Toggle Clamps (or others). Included is sturdy knob with threaded bolt and large washer to secure from underside of the MFT. I have the Kreg Bench Klamps and the Seneca dogs work great with my hold-downs.

BillyG · « **Reply #47 on:** March 16, 2015, 10:47 PM »

The Betterly link in the first post doesn't work. Try this for the Betterly zero clearance insert for the Kapex.
http://www.festoolproducts.com/Betterley-Zero-Clearance-Insert-for-Kapex-Miter-Sa-p/fki101.htm
Billy

Mr Heavy · « **Reply #48 on:** April 21, 2015, 12:20 AM »

Quote from: Slappy 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 .

Bringing this to England last year cost about £36 including freight and all import costs. Amazing value.

I concur re. fitting well on the 55, and it also goes on the OF 1010.
MY Bosch sander is the blue 5 incher, and getting any info out of Bosch about dc fittings is like pulling teeth from a tiger on crack.
I finally found a straight coupler on Amazon UK which is definitely the correct part,

Bosch 1600499005 Power Tool Connector To Hose - currently £2.49 & FREE Delivery in the UK

though it doesn't say so on the packaging

Meanwhile, the adapter that Bosch/Amazon tout as correct for random orbit sanders is some oval-assed thing that couldn't possibly fit this - and according to reviews, nothing else either..

adapter - full review

fdengel · « **Reply #49 on:** April 21, 2015, 06:23 AM »

That hose is not anti-static.

Of course that doesn't matter unless the tool and vac are both anti-static, so if you aren't leveraging the "system" but simply using a Festool tool with a 3rd party vac, the anti-static feature wouldn't work for you anyway.

Even if the hose were anti-static, I suspect it would be lost with that adapter too.

Mr Heavy · « **Reply #50 on:** April 21, 2015, 07:19 PM »

Of course you are correct. However...

I'm in England, sir. The average humidity here makes static a potential problem for about three days every February.

Holmz · « **Reply #51 on:** May 19, 2015, 06:15 AM »

Quote from: Bert Vanderveen on October 11, 2014, 01:41 PM

German one man operation that produces and sells benchdogs and similar stuff:
http://marxing.de

Impressive looking site (German only!), fair pricing, individual items to order — don’t know about shipping outside Germany/Europe.

They look interesting.
Awaiting my track saw arriving so I can see what all the fuss is about.
The MFT is in a box on the living room - sitting in limbo, all alone.

Brent Taylor · « **Reply #52 on:** June 02, 2015, 06:57 AM »

Quote from: Bhend18 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) if you cannot find the Festool one, Makita makes one for there vac. It's antistatic and available on Amazon.

Seth

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

EDIT> fixed quote box

SRSemenza · « **Reply #53 on:** June 03, 2015, 12:44 AM »

Quote from: Brent Taylor on June 02, 2015, 06:57 AM

Quote from: Bhend18 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) if you cannot find the Festool one, Makita makes one for there vac. It's antistatic and available on Amazon.

Seth

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

No. Not a Festool part , so no number. Easiest way is to use the Ebay link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281170529852?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Seth

Tayler_mann · « **Reply #54 on:** September 24, 2015, 06:57 PM »

Quote from: Bert Vanderveen on October 11, 2014, 01:41 PM

German one man operation that produces and sells benchdogs and similar stuff:
http://marxing.de

Impressive looking site (German only!), fair pricing, individual items to order — don’t know about shipping outside Germany/Europe.

Quick question about this website, what exactly are the 4b upgrade bench dogs they have listed for. Is that some type of micro adjust fence system to use in your MFT. I know I have seen a few on the form in the last few months, but I am very Interested in what these dogs are for exactly and how they are exactly used. It sucks I cannot read much on the site I hope our German friends here can.

Bert Vanderveen · « **Reply #55 on:** September 25, 2015, 06:45 AM »

Premium Set für das exakte Ausrichten, Sägen und Hobeln. Mit den Mightydogs hat man eine Spannvorrichtung für das Hobeln und Spannen von Werkstücken zur Leimholzherstellung. Mit individuell selbst hergestellten Press- und Verleimvorrichtungen, die man an den Vierkantstab schraubt hat man die Möglichkeit Rundungen zu spannen oder Holz zu biegen. Durch die vier Klemmvorrichtungen und aufschraubbaren Innenecken kann man Holzrahmen auf Gehrung verleimen.

Roughly into English:
This is intended for precise set ups for clamping, sawing and planing. You can screw selfmade jigs to the square parts to clamp curved shapes or do bends (lamination). The four clamping units with attachable inner corners facilitate glue ups of mitered frames.

Hope this helps.

Tinker · « **Reply #56 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:39 AM »

I looked at the site. There are four clamps that look somewhat like Lee Valley's Wonder dogs.
They apparently cannot be tightened once inserted into the bench holes. Do they have to be preset before put into place? If so, I don't see how pressure can be applied without damaging the threads at the outer ends once in place?
Tinker

teocaf · « **Reply #57 on:** September 25, 2015, 09:12 AM »

Quote from: Tinker on September 25, 2015, 07:39 AM

I looked at the site. There are four clamps that look somewhat like Lee Valley's Wonder dogs.
They apparently cannot be tightened once inserted into the bench holes. Do they have to be preset before put into place? If so, I don't see how pressure can be applied without damaging the threads at the outer ends once in place?
Tinker

@Tayler_mann
@Tinker
I believe they can be adjusted with a hex screwdriver/allen wrench. One end of the threaded rod has a hex socket hole. The other end "free slides" into the brass receiver on the 'clamp' Unfortunately in the 4B picture, the one that's most visible, looks like he's mounted it backwards. The other three that are shown in shadow seem to show the hex socket hole in the end of the threaded rod. In the description (third checkmark down): 4X M10 X 100mm Edelstahl Gewindestifte mit Inbus (Innensechskant) can be translated as: 4X M10 X 100mm stainless steel screws with hexagon socket ( Allen )

http://marxing.de/produkte/mightydog-set-4b-upgrade/

It would definitely be good for the mfg to show these in an actual setup or two, and perhaps a short video--'picture's worth a thousand words' and all that...

added EDIT:
if you click on the last checkmark in the descriptions, the one in red, that's a link that takes you to a series of pictures of options, and the various setups are indeed shown more clearly (13th pic down shows this setup)

http://marxing.de/produkte/einzelkomponenten/

Tinker · « **Reply #58 on:** September 25, 2015, 12:07 PM »

I see it all now
Donkey
Tinker

Brent Taylor · « **Reply #59 on:** April 18, 2016, 11:41 AM »

Most of the Makita's TS, vac, 1/2 sanders & their accessories are compatible with Festool's products, but some will need slight modification. Festool's parallel guide will not work with Makita's tracks, but Seneca's will work with both. So of the rail stop that Festool has need slight change to work on the Makita track.

Anderson-Plywood · « **Reply #60 on:** June 30, 2016, 12:30 PM »

Anderson Layout Square for MFT is pretty popular and could be a good addition to your list..
Here is the link:
http://www.andersonplywood.com/square-for-festool-mft-square/

john stevens · « **Reply #61 on:** February 28, 2017, 08:17 PM »

Did I miss TSO Products? (I have no interest in this company)
https://tsoproducts.com

craigcm · « **Reply #62 on:** March 08, 2017, 11:41 AM »

Is anybody making aftermarket clamping elements?

guyk · « **Reply #63 on:** July 09, 2017, 10:27 PM »

Quote from: John Stevens on February 28, 2017, 08:17 PM

Did I miss TSO Products? (I have no interest in this company)
https://tsoproducts.com

just got mine used it all day never once was it out of square unlike the woodpecker one easy to attach and no adjustments needed

scalci · « **Reply #64 on:** July 10, 2017, 01:44 PM »

Hi Everyone

I just saw this thread, thank you....

StanB · « **Reply #65 on:** July 10, 2017, 10:29 PM »

Quote from: craigcm on March 08, 2017, 11:41 AM

Is anybody making aftermarket clamping elements?

Lee valley veritable has some quick action bench clamps for dog holes.

mat · « **Reply #66 on:** February 10, 2018, 10:19 PM »

Bessey sell both a straight clamp and ratchet clamp identical to the festoon versions for rail/table use. GTR16S6H for the ratchet

Mat

Ralph Mignano · « **Reply #67 on:** March 21, 2018, 02:57 PM »

For the UK & Europe market for Bench Dogs and Tops, you can visit www.benchdogs.co.uk.

guitarchitect · « **Reply #68 on:** July 30, 2018, 09:46 AM »

Quote from: craigcm on March 08, 2017, 11:41 AM

Is anybody making aftermarket clamping elements?

I use the bessey clamps and they are great, and around half of the festool price.

oberlin1 · « **Reply #69 on:** July 30, 2018, 10:10 AM »

I have heard the Festool clamps will not work for a 1 inch thick MDF table with the MFT/3 hole pattern...(guess the festoon table is not as thick). Will the Bessey ratchets work with a 1 inch deep top?

guitarchitect · « **Reply #70 on:** July 30, 2018, 10:29 AM »

Quote from: oberlin1 on July 30, 2018, 10:10 AM

I have heard the Festool clamps will not work for a 1 inch thick MDF table with the MFT/3 hole pattern...(guess the festoon table is not as thick). Will the Bessey ratchets work with a 1 inch deep top?

The clamps have a very hard right angle rather than a "swept" or rounded corner, so they can only rotate around a certain thickness when they go into a top... if that makes sense? If I'm not mistaken Festool tables are 3/4" thick. My temporary MFT is 3/4" chipboard and the clamps work in it just fine. I tried putting some 1/4" mdf around a hole while putting a bessey clamp in and out and it doesn't work. The outside of the "elbow" needs more width in the hole to go through the top, and without weakening the corner by lopping off material, it'll never go through.

EDIT: Just wanted to say, if you're stuck with a 1" top you just need to look for stuff that doesn't rely on the bottom of the table for grip. Veritas has a solution that isn't cheap but I'm sure someone else must as well. If you consider the full cost of making the system work I suspect it'd be easier to replace a 1" top with a 3/4" one and go with the more standard accessories

oberlin1 · « **Reply #71 on:** July 30, 2018, 11:17 AM »

Thanks! probably have to look for a non-ratcheting solution.

The.Handyman · « **Reply #72 on:** July 30, 2018, 11:17 AM »

Quote from: oberlin1 on July 30, 2018, 10:10 AM

I have heard the Festool clamps will not work for a 1 inch thick MDF table with the MFT/3 hole pattern...(guess the festoon table is not as thick). Will the Bessey ratchets work with a 1 inch deep top?

Works fine with 1" top of you just put a slight chamfer or roundover on the underside.

Both of my MFT table tops are 1" thick Baltic Birch plywood.

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John1102 · « **Reply #73 on:** December 20, 2018, 08:20 PM »

Thanks for posting the list.

Job and Knock · « **Reply #74 on:** February 06, 2019, 12:26 PM »

Trend in the UK sell their own version of the Domino 500 bits:
http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/productlist/3/268/dowel_system.html
Useful to know that a Trend agent can supply them

JimD · « **Reply #75 on:** August 29, 2019, 06:57 PM »

It's been mentioned but I am happy to report CMT bits work on my Domino XL. My Bosch 5 meter hose also connects to the Domino fine and my Rigid shop vac is pulling the chips out fine.

guitarchitect · « **Reply #76 on:** November 18, 2019, 12:07 PM »

I was on the lookout for some festool-compatible vacuum stuff... for cleanup around the shop I don't think festool's cheaper offerings are worth the price and the bosch version (VAC011) suffers from the same limitations (tiny floor nozzle, tubes are narrow).

I think I finally found the right price/performance compromise - the Ridgid Heavy-Duty Cleaning Kit. For a guy like me who just works in the shop, I don't need another systainer and the tubes are always connected and ready to go anyways. The 36mm fits snugly over the end of the metal tube, and for a really secure fit (although it might distort the hose-end) there's a bump on the metal wand to really grab the vacuum hose. All of the accessories go right over the end of the hose, and as an extra benefit it contained an adapter that perfectly mates my 36mm hose to my sawstop TS guard. The floor nozzle is nice and wide.

For $80CAD I'm a happy camper!

kmickey · « **Reply #77 on:** November 18, 2019, 11:15 PM »

I picked one of these up at Costco, the Festool hose fits perfectly. I think I paid $40.

https://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-PCX18301-4B-Gallon-4Hp-Vacuum/dp/B01H0WP938

ben_r_ · « **Reply #78 on:** January 30, 2020, 05:43 PM »

Nice! Never know about this list before! Excellent thread!

rubber_ducky · « **Reply #79 on:** January 30, 2020, 05:57 PM »

Quote from: mat on February 10, 2018, 10:19 PM

Bessey sell both a straight clamp and ratchet clamp identical to the festoon versions for rail/table use. GTR16S6H for the ratchet

Mat

Seems that the bessey ratcheting clamps are no longer the bargain that they were in 2018...

Bessey GTR16S6H All Steel Ratcheting Table Clamp with 6 5/16" Capacity x 2 5/16" Throat Depth & 540 lb Clamping Force, Red/Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013UNUOEU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_O61mEbG871MKV

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xedos · « **Reply #80 on:** January 30, 2020, 06:07 PM »

Quote from: Job and Knock on February 06, 2019, 12:26 PM

Trend in the UK sell their own version of the Domino 500 bits:
http://www.trend-uk.com/en/UK/productlist/3/268/dowel_system.html
Useful to know that a Trend agent can supply them

sorry , but a plug cutter does the exact opposite of a tenon cutter.

perhaps another link ? ??

Wood_Slice · « **Reply #81 on:** December 02, 2020, 11:26 PM »

Festool Domino boring bits by Amana

https://www.toolstoday.com/search?q=festool&page_num=2

Packard · « **Reply #82 on:** January 29, 2021, 08:30 AM »

I bought these $4.00 bar clamps from Harbor Freight. I ground off the dimple at the end of the bar and that allows the clamping ratchet to be removed. I also ground a chamfer on the end of the bar to make insertion back in the ratchet mechanism easier.

I slip off the ratchet end, and fit the bar through a hole in the MFT-like top I made, and then reattach the ratchet. This is a medium duty to light duty clamp, but it is perfect as a hold-down.

The modification took about 5 minutes with a bench grinder. A right angle grinder would work also.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-ratcheting-bar-clampspreader-62123.html