It would seem they could do a 48 inch length on that machine. The question is why Woodpeckers is not recognizing a sustainable market for this product. One could argue it might be more user friendly than the MFS and has the potential for added componentry, like for countertop joining or special radius inserts for the corners to make custom cut-outs.

I agree 100%. This seems like an opportunity that Woodpeckers doesn’t fully grasp. This should be a new product that will be available on a continuous basis. If that were the case, additions and tweaks could be implemented on an ongoing basis that will further solidify its demand over the years as opposed to over just the next few months.  Once it’s released, it’s pretty much forgotten because it’s no longer available.

Festool stopped selling the MFS for a reason ...

"Reason" is not the term I woul use describing Festool marketing strategies.

I'm wondering what size area the 32"x32" track would give you for inside routability. Not sure if the width or the tracks and accounting for the bushing.
Anyone with the MFS700 know?   I do a lot of cutting boards with juice catchers and want to know it's limits for cutting board sizes.

The current ad copy for Woodpeckers reads, "The standard 18" long sides allow about 13" of router cutting".

https://www.woodpeck.com/variable-router-jig.html

I think you mean 27" for the 32" track. You only need to take off 5" from whatever track length to know it's approximate max cutting allowance.

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I'm wondering what size area the 32"x32" track would give you for inside routability. Not sure if the width or the tracks and accounting for the bushing.
Anyone with the MFS700 know?   I do a lot of cutting boards with juice catchers and want to know it's limits for cutting board sizes.

The current ad copy for Woodpeckers reads, "The standard 18" long sides allow about 13" of router cutting".

https://www.woodpeck.com/variable-router-jig.html

Since the 18" and 32" track "appear" to be the same width, it might be safe to say they are roughly 5" and therefore the 32" rails would allow about 17" of router cutting.

Urgh, sorry, thanks for the catch. I just woke up. Fixed the post.

Quote from: ben_r_ on December 03, 2017, 11:18 AM

Since the 18" and 32" track "appear" to be the same width, it might be safe to say they are roughly 5"

They are the same 3.85" width.

Huh, then perhaps the other 1.15" comes from the guide bushing?

The original one before festool was GEAT SYSTEM and was sold in U.S by woodworkersdepot.
Click on infomaterial then sdg English.
 http://www.geatsystem.com/geatwd/dt.php

They are thicker (20 mm) than FT or WP and unlikely to work with standard rail clamps. The latter is probably not important.

I'm wondering what size area the 32"x32" track would give you for inside routability. Not sure if the width or the tracks and accounting for the bushing.
Anyone with the MFS700 know?   I do a lot of cutting boards with juice catchers and want to know it's limits for cutting board sizes.

If you need to use the entire length of the rail, you can always reconfigure it in this manner. That way you have the full length of the rail minus the diameter of the router bushing used.

I called them this afternoon and they are looking into it.

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I called them this afternoon and they are looking into it.

I emailed them too. Good for them to know there is interest.

They added it to their website now.  I just ordered it

Im just not sure what, other than door hinge routing, I would use a setup like this for. And if I did get it just for hinge routing, Id really only need the 18" set.

MFS is very awkward for hinges. There are better dedicated templates for fraction of the cost.

Cheese,
Thanks for taking the time to call them and for getting the answers.  I found all the information helpful.  I was a little bummed to hear they would not offer the "stabilizer".  That is a nice piece of kit and works with lots of template guide sizes.  I guess one could do what Woodpeckers stated but that little stabilizer was a nice touch.

Like many I wish this were and always for sale tool.  Would be nice to have an MFS like option for those that did not get one of the originals.

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5. Festool offers a router support, the 465489, which supports the other side of the router when the rails are spread apart. Do you plan on offering something similar?

No, we are not. I have owned the MFS400 for several years now, and that adapter will only work on Festool Routers. It would be pretty much impossible to have an adapter for every major router manufacturer out there. For mine, I milled some hardwood to the thickness of the track, (approximately .700), put a counterbored hole in it, and attached that to my router.
 

Cheese,
Thanks for taking the time to call them and for getting the answers.  I found all the information helpful.  I was a little bummed to hear they would not offer the "stabilizer".  That is a nice piece of kit and works with lots of template guide sizes.  I guess one could do what Woodpeckers stated but that little stabilizer was a nice touch.

Ya I knew this was a dead end before I called them. But you still have to ask the question.

I think modifying the Festool stabilizer is a pretty straight forward task. ‘Tis easier to add on than take off. Once it’s gone, it’s gone, but if you need to add just a little.. you can.

I picked up a used Woodpecker's Variable Router Jig. It is missing the clamp brackets. I found my modified Quick-Grip track clamps fit nicely into the WP extrusion.

Is there still a need to get the WP brackets?

If so are two pair enough?



Thanks,

Mike