How to build a tracksaw cutting station

[@TheBiggerNoise]

I know I’m just echoing others, but thank you for such an excellent guide to using this system to its fullest potential.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

You're very welcome!

[@richh5392]

I love any video with the word detritus

[@warpo007]

such a great teacher, i feel like you should tell us all to put down our phones, sit up straight and pay attention!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Now, now. Please be quiet at the back - you might wake the teacher !! Cheers. Peter

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This really is a great video. At the beginning and I saw your diagram/plans I thought… no way I’m gonna be able to do that. But you do such a great job at explaining the system and why you have the holes where you have them. Great explanation. I sent you an email requesting the diagram/plans.

[@benelford8174]

Very helpful video, as always. I especially appreciate the clarity of your articulation.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@r2d2mex2]

Fantastic and helpful video. Thanks for sharing

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers. Peter

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Pretty amazing that you pushing your Festool blue tooth switch, makes it go directly to a commercial. Next level connectivity.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Ah, yes - it took ages to get that riight !! Cheers. Peter

[@DelH555]

Comprehensive video Peter, no chance anyone should go wrong with this level of guidance. Thanks for putting it into one clip too.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Derek, That is very kind of you. I was worried about it being a bit long but I think you are right that it is better in one video. Cheers. Peter

[@chrisE815]

Thanks Peter. Finally got around to unboxing my Parf system Mk2. The included instructions are great, but it's nice to have these videos as well. Excited to put my track saw to good use!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Great to hear!

[@samanthabrown929]

Peter, I have been watching your videos and many others by patrons of your product. This system is my latest purchase for the workshop and am thoroughly looking forward to utilising it on my drop leaf workbench. It is an outstanding example of British ingenuity! Congratulations on your success with it!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Samantha, You are very kind. Cheers. Peter

[@michaelblackmore883]

Hi Peter I watched this again as the first "cutting station" I made was a bit off for a couple of the rows. I didn't pay attention to locating the critical first rows carefully enough and certainly didn't clamp the rails. I need to make another one and will be careful to follow your advice precisely to make sure I get it right this time. A bit too much haste initially has made for a lot more work in the end! Mike

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mike, Yes, do take care, mainly ensuring that the 6 mm shoulder of the 3 mm pins is definitely registered in the ruler in the initial layout. Cheers. Peter

[@tommyp1481]

Thanks Peter. You were responding to my request just as I was watching the video again in order to get the overall dimensions of the two tops. The supplier will make one cut of the MDF for free, so I will ask them to cut the sheet 68 inches with 28 remaining. There is a northeaster headed into New England tomorrow and I would like to get the material into my shop before I am snowed in. This is perfect. Thanks again.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tommy, Fingers crossed for the weather. Cheers. Peter

[@barry3400]

Thanks Peter for such a thorough and interesting presentation. I am new to the tracksaw/MFT world, but I am truly impressed by the ease and accuracy that it offers. I plan to get the latest version of the new TSC 55 within the upcoming year.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Barry, My tracksaw cutting station is at the centre of my workshop and I tend to use my main bench as a repository for tools. The only exception being the use of the vice on the main bench. Cheers. Peter

[@payamalinasab8362]

Great video Peter, well done

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephenjulian4700]

Peter, I would like to have the plans for the tracksaw cutting station. I watch your videos all the time, what a great teacher you are! Thank you for showing us what fine woodworking is all about.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Stephen, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@grahamgriffiths1481]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video Peter. I’ve sent you an email requesting a copy of your plans. Many thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Graham, I am so glad you have put this post here. I sent the plans off on Wednesday to the email address that you sent but the email bounced back with the message "Reason: 5.5.0 Requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable". Please try again with a different email address. Peter

[@19bronx38]

Great combination of 30, 45, 60 & 90 degree cutting abilities on one cutting station. I intend to built a very similar cutting station as soon as I sell off the original Part Guide System and upgrade to the mk2 version. I will be requesting a set of plans for the combined cutting station.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Go for it!

[@ClarkeLSmith]

Hello Peter from New Jersey in the USA. I've become a big fan of your videos. I'm new to woodworking and as such, I've decided to educate myself as much as possible to get a great setup from the start. I've been watching many videos from other KZbinrs discussing various UJK products and I am convinced that UJK makes the best products out there and from what I can see so far, you are responsible for that, so I thank you very much! I am definitely intrigued by your table setup, as I have noticed it in an other video I just watched, and I'm very excited to the prospect of receiving your plans for it. I will give you my email address in another comment because I don't mind having this comment here stay in your feed. Keep the great videos and awesome products coming!! Thanks, Clarke

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Clarke, I have not seen your email address but...In order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Cheers. Peter

[@KetterHomeImprovements]

I have been waiting for this video so I could build an "Official Parf Top" I have the Parf 2 Kit, (2) Parf Fences and I have made (2) previous tops but I never really have had a pattern that worked well with the two parf fences. I remembered you said in a previous video you were planning to build a new table which would utilize 2 parf fences and now you've done it. Thanks. Now off to my shop to build mine.

[@mymusings5948]

Many thanks for your passion in spreading the knowledge. You've really helped me a ton.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad to help. Peter

[@Bragon974]

That cutting station is a brillant idea! I'm going to build one on a torsion box that can rotate to serve as a clamping / gluing table, inspired by the multifunction shop cart designed by Thimothy Wilmot. I should stop watching videos and start cutting wood though: almost everyday I find new ideas and then spend an indecent amount of time modifying my plans.

[@nathanduitch2521]

I thought about this but how do you support the top and still have room for the festool clamps to be able to spin 360 degrees underneath the top? With 96mm centers there no room, if you did double the space between the holes there would be room for clamps but farther space between holes.

[@chipsterb4946]

Bragon I’m in the same boat! I keep watching videos, saying “well that’s brilliant” but don’t fit all of the tidbits together into a functional plan. I’d like an assembly table that incorporates a cutting station in part of the top…

[@johnhay8258]

Hi Peter, fantastic comprehensive video just what I’m looking for to be able to take on this project

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garydawson3263]

Great system, how can I get the plan

[@barbarianatgate2000]

So I've just discovered your channel. Let me start by saying the track saw station is brilliant! And I know I can trust someone who uses the same technical terms as I do, such as "make a whoopsie." (Generally they can be corrected by adjusting a skosh." Further more, I can only assume from the closing music that it is German week, and Mrs. Slocumb is round the back. You have a new fan. Cheers.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

You are very kind. I do my best but this recent spell of sub zero weather has caused havoc in the workshop. Normal service will be resumed very soon. Cheers. Peter

[@jhutch9106]

thanks you just taught an old dog a new trick.

[@gerhardjoubert2108]

Love to get hold of the plans

[@49lexbennett]

I have recently purchased a TS55 Festool saw. Having immersed myself in way too many You Tube videos, I came across this one. I impressed with the presentation and in particular the rectangular cutting station, I have ordered the MK II Parf Guide Drilling System and awaiting it's delivery in the next few days.. I would really appreciate receiving the plans

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Lex, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@MINGLE2008]

Hi Peter now it is more easy for me with your excellent guided video to built one. Thanks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad it helped

[@bh83d]

Hi Peter, I just got the Parf Guide system and looking for a good plan for my first working bench, and I found the idea of your plan is brilliant, I hope I can get your plan.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

To get plans I need your email address. For my email address go to my channel home page, click on "About" and you will find the email address (this is best done from a PC for some reason). Let me know what plans you need and I will email them to you. Peter

[@josephspina7827]

Hi Peter, i recently treated myself to a great Xmas gift by purchasing your PARF II JIG system with some bells and whistles to complement it. I’m home with a shoulder injury and have nothing but time but to plan out a multi functional work station that would serve me well. I’m probably going to use a “ Paoson woodworking style multi section work bench” and a interchangeable 20mm work top for different applications.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Joseph, I hope your shoulder gets better soon and good luck with your plan. Cheers. Peter

[@johanenlund9215]

Thanks for this video Peter. I have purchased the PARF MK II GUIDE SYSTEM and it would be great to have a look at your plans for the cutting station and MFT3 tops.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Johan, Go to my KZbin top page, click "About" and send me an email to the address given stating your requirement.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZS5o6R7g6x1q8U Peter

[@paulchamberlain3895]

Great video Peter. Well thought out and wonderfully explained, thanks for the effort of making the video.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrmightymoses]

Hi Peter, I would love to get these plans! Thanks for another great video!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@erikkuntze5780]

Hi Peter, great instruction videos ! Please send me these plans - thank you

[@wesmartin1676]

Hello Peter, I have watched several of your videos demonstrating several Festool products and am very impressed with your wood working abilities and demonstrations.. I am relatively new to the finer woodworking shop and have built numerous finished projects. I would like to get from you, your plans on the track saw cutting station

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Wes, The plans are free. Just go to my KZbin top page, click on "About" and then you will see my email address. Send me an email, stating the plans that you need and I will send them to you. Peter

[@paulbuffington9709]

Good point about the drill guide twisting in a new Parf stick. I ordered a third stick just because I wanted one, and had to do similar to fit the drill guide into the 3mm hole. It is very very snug. I also substitute the Parf dogs with tall dogs to drill the 20mm holes.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Paul, Many thanks for this. Peter

[@katabrontes]

Hi Peter I followed your "obsessional" repeating of the need to locate the pins and guides very carefully and clamp the Parf sticks at the early stages. I am quite sure that failing to take proper care over this was the cause of my first cutting station (about which we corresponded) being slightly " off" on two of the rows of holes. I will make sure I take as much care when I make the next one and on the Paulk or Dennis benches I am going to make next. Thanks for the extra careful tutorial this time, a lesson well,learned. Mike PS you could use the long piece from the side of the board as a Paulk sacrificial strip to protect your smart new cutting station for a long time.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mike, I wish I had made this video ages ago. I had serious problems editing, first because my video camera decided to choose its own white balance (probably finger trouble on my part). and then because I had produced so much footage. I had to do some savage cutting which does show I am afraid. Take care. Peter

[@katabrontes]

New Brit Workshop Actually not so Peter. I suspect that you are more critical as you know what was edited. It all hung together very well and the strong emphasis on the critical details was important and will certainly save a few mistakes ( like mine). It was a really helpful video and I learned several critical stages which will be very helpful on future projects. Not sure I am quite up to the extra isometric holes but I will look at that later. Could you send me the plans for the new layout.

[@dirkdewispelaere1363]

Nice work BTW

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Baroqq480]

Hello Peter, many thanks for this very useful video. I have purchased the Parf Mark II Guide System and am planning the build of a large track saw cutting station. I would very much appreciate your plans, as well as those for the MFT3 replacement top - my old one is beginning to look pretty flimsy! Will send you my email address separately. Best regards, Douglas

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pederjohansson1114]

You have a great channel Peter! I have just bought your Parf Guide System mk 2 and are now on my way to create my first table top. I really like your approach for the track saw cutting station and would very much appreciate to have your layout for it. Many thanks in advance! Peder

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Peder, I have sent the plans and deleted your comment that contained your email address. Good luck. Cheers. Peter

[@F18Paul]

Hello Peter! I just purchased your Parf Guide System...I would love to have a copy of your plans. Hope all is well and thank you for have this channel and producing these great products!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Paul, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Paul, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@derekbonfessuto9577]

Great video

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dsdragoon]

Peter, this video will be a great reference when I replace my MFT 3 tops. On my computer screen the colors of your markings are slightly vearing shades of gray, but the line widths are clear.

[@barryvaughan2266]

Hi Peter, great video. I bought the Mk2 system last year and still haven't made it yet. P.S. Enjoyed your book, thank you. I have removed my previous comment because it was showing my email address. Thanks for the plans

[@richardnunn4248]

Hi Peter Thanks for your concise and very helpful guides About to replace my MFT top and would be a great help to receive your layout plans Many thanks,richard (Australia)

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Richard, I need your email address. Peter

[@cdavisjr1214]

Thanks for the video Peter keep them coming . I would like the plans for the for the cutting station.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I need your email address please. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Charles, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@davidhand5467]

Peter I enjoyed your design here I purchased your system and are going to build my first cutting station and would like a copy of your design. Also if I could recommend a design to promote your sales I would recommend you come up with a design utilizing Bench dog UK quad dog hing rail guide. They selling there own tool for drilling the offset holes to place the mounting holes. As your system supports the 48mm offsets you could show that your tool provides the spot on locations that there tool would not be required. If I follow the design correctly first holes 35mm from the edge then next 48mm between row then standard 96mm spacing. Same on the opposite sides. this could support from anywhere on the top either end or edge. I have all my assortment supper dogs and guides I just want to expand the designs and options for all these accessories for a top we make using your guide system. Thanks again

[@eric-eklund]

Hi Peter, love the video. Very nice made and educational. I have a very small shelter where i have started make some wood working. Though i think that setting up my track saw and cut is taking very long time every time and if i want to cut many things at the same time they never bee that accurate. So i think this is brilliant and thinking of making my own. Love the idea of having master pins for hooking up the ruler is brilliant, i were thinking on something like pins that fit the groove under. But it makes it hard to adjust the height. Will se if there is some hooks that fit my Makita ruler and then i might be able to make my own cutting station at home :D

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Eric, For many years we did not have any form of rail clip and all one needed to do was to ensure that the rail was tight against the tall dogs. Peter

[@eric-eklund]

@@NewBritWorkshop that smart. I dont have anything holding it right now so. Thinking of picking up some large dogs, those clips and a UJK Parf Repeat Stop. Though do you have any tips for do nice 90 degrees cuts? With that cind of set up? Hade two parallel strate edges to day on a cutting board and hade really hard time making the other two sides 90 degrees.

[@matthewdavies8333]

Surely a website would be the best option for this type of communication, sales etc

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Matthew, Not sure what you mean. I do not have the time to manage a web site as I am too busy answering queries, designing new tools and helping my wife in the garden !! Cheers. Peter

[@matthewdavies8333]

@@NewBritWorkshop lol, me too. I just always assume everyone else has it under control better than me

[@TRDjzx90]

Hi Peter. I have a mk1 guide system. Can I use the last pin spot and drill bit dog on last spot (thats on the long side with two pins and two dogs positioned) to get my perfect 48mm holes.. I'm I making sense.. thanks for feedback. You sir, are a genius at work .. thanks again

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I am not quite sure what you mean. As far as I remember the 3 mm holes in the rulers and they are all at 96 mm centres. Peter

[@tommyp1481]

Great work Peter on the layout and execution of the cutting station. Could you please download the plans for the top for me? Thanks much for everything.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tommy, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tommy, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@alexandrecosta4399]

Peter, pleas, I would like to have the plans for the tracksaw cutting station. I'm from Brazil and i've been watching your videos. Thank you.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Alexandre, All of my plans and diagrams are free. Just go to my KZbin top page, click on "About" and then you will see my email address. Send me an email, stating the plans that you need and I will send them to you. Peter

[@peterschut63]

Hi Peter, great video and interesting approach. Not sure if I would go this route as I am not sure when I need 30 or 60 deg cuts. But it is good to know this is possible. And ended with Tulips from Amsterdam that in the Dutch translation used to be a big hit (long ago). Take care

[@brianmiglionico5835]

Love the design, would def appreciate the plans!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Brian, Go to the "About" tab for my channel and send me an email stating which plans you need. Peter

[@brianmiglionico5835]

@@NewBritWorkshop I checked out the About tab but do not see email/contact info in there...

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Brian, After selection the "About" tab click on "Details" and then "View Email Address" if that is not shown it means that you are not logged into KZbin. Peter

[@tomislavmogus]

Thank you for your videos! You are being watched in Croatia! Very educational and helpful! Could you please send me your plan for the track saw cutting station? Thank you!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Tomislave, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@whysosalty]

I was on the fence about getting the Parf system. Not anymore, been trying to work out how to layout my table and get 30/60 angles also. Can I please have the plans layout sent to me. Absolute genius as it save me the headache of working it all out myself.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@whysosalty]

@@NewBritWorkshop I did its above your comment. Thanks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Sorry, I have sent so many sets of plans today and must have missed the fact that your have gone. I have deleted your comment and it now only exists on your PC so if you refresh your browser it should disappear. Peter

[@williamleduna3540]

Hi Peter, I am ready for a new cutting station since I gave my first to my friend. I have an MDF ready for this while I used a plywood in the first one I gave away. I would like to have a copy of your track saw cutting station/mft plan as you mentioned.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi William, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@jemo_hack]

Nice work, very informative and thank you for the effort for creating and sharing these useful ideas and tools... ordering the Parf Fence, missed that tool until now. Thank you!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Warpspider76]

Hi Peter, been following the channel for a while now. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Could you please provide the plans?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@barryevans9691]

Hi there Peter , i made my own version a few years ago ! I fancy making a new on now I’ve always been curios why 96mm on ctr is used ? Thanks Barry

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Barry, The 96 mm between centres is that used on the Festool MFT3 and is based on the Euro standard for various things especially kitchen cabinets. Peter

[@soxaft63]

Hello Peter. Once again you have a made fabulous video and provided superior instruction as to how to complete this properly. I have your Part Guide, Super Dogs and two of the Parf fences myself. I love the quality of these products. I am moving to a new house next month and want to build this more advanced MFT top for my new workshop. May I have a set of the plans please? I can't wait to get started on my next project utilizing your suggestions. Thanks again for all these great videos. Email is the next comment. Steve

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Steve, Plans are on the way. Cheers. Peter

[@peterking7445]

Peter excellent videos. Just received new Parf Guide Mk2 system, everything spot on dimension wise. Could you please share your cutting station layout plans as I am in the process of making one.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Peter, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@twandieltjes1359]

Nice video. Would you prefer this solution over a sliding table saw?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Yes, it is far more accurate and much better value for money. I have many professional craftsmen using the system reporting to me accuracy far better than they had been able to achieve before. To get 0.001 degree accuracy you need to spend $50k on a decent sliding/table saw. Cheers. Peter

[@twandieltjes1359]

@@NewBritWorkshopAha ok. My major issue is that’s hard to cut glued panels (like a table top) square on my DeWalt tablesaw. Do you also use this for solid wood? I was thing about a Hammer k3 but maybe I should consider this option too. Thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Yes, I use it for almost everything as the cuts are so accurate. When we moved house and my mitre saw was not set up I used it for every single saw cut including some precision cabinet work. Cheers. Peter

[@DidierHoubrechts]

Hi Peter, I had a look on the website but didn’t found how to buy the 2 drill guide used with UJK PARF GUIDE SYSTEM MK II CENTROTEC SHAFT & 3MM DRILL 107893. They are only in the full package ? Thank you for answer !!!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Didier, I am not sure what you mean ???? Peter

[@alastairmacdonald6223]

Hello Peter, That was a most informative video . I would very much like a copy of the instructions. I will be heading to the Axminster site to order what I need! Thank you again. Regards, Alastair

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I need your email address. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@datalinq]

Hi Peter, I'm not sure if I missed it on your guide, but where did the 45 degree angle come in as I can see 90, 60, 30? Also did you have a plan for this?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

To cut at 45 degrees place a row of low dogs along a diagonal line - one along and one up then repeat to establish the 45 degree diagonal line. All my plans are available free of charge but in order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Please state which plans you need in your email. Peter

[@Ylriell]

Hi Peter, Great video. Just received my MkII directly from Axminster (wasn't available anywhere in the EU). I'm currently figuring out how to layout my table. I really like your layout. Offers everything I need, but i will probably add a few more holes for 45°. Wouldn't it be better to have the isometric pattern based on row 7 so you can acutally have the cut fully supported on the table? Or shifted two rows to the right? In your layout it seems the material and saw would be of the table for 60°cuts. Thats assuming you angle the material and not the track.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Markus, It all depends where you put the tall dogs or the dogs against which the stock is pushed. The whole idea is to show what is possible and then let people create their own design to suit their needs. Cheers. Peter

[@stevereilly5269]

Enjoying the videos especially those pertaining to the Domino DF500 and the track saw. I just bought the Midi extractor and it is a worlds better then what I had before. Really appreciate the clear and concise instruction. Where can the plans be seen? Should have mentioned I'm in Central Virginia, USA. Thanks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Steve, I have just sent you an email in response to your message on the FOG. Peter

[@sperreault]

Any idea if they will bring back the ruler on the parf guides? The ones that I have are blank with just holes on them.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Contact Axminster Customer Services please. Peter

[@alanryan64]

HI Peter, first of all thank you for the videos. I've got the mark 2 but have not implemented yet. Can I check if there is a maximum thickness for the top. My top is two 18mm MDF sandwiched together. Thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Alan, You are fine with 18 mm MDF - it is exactly what I use. You can go a dash thicker up to the limit of the depth that the 3 mm drill can reach as it has to go all the way through the top. Good luck. Peter

[@alanryan64]

@@NewBritWorkshop Thanks Peter, so my top of 36mm (ie two 18mm sandwiched together) will not work? Thanks

[@aerobill8554]

Hi Peter. Great video again. Noticed the “tulips from Amsterdam” tune at the end 😃. Best regards from holland. William.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@juliejones8785]

Peter, thanks for all the videos. As a novice woodworker I have been learning a lot. This is a great video. I am in the process of making my own cutting table. At 3' by 6' I'll be modifying the layout some. I am curious about some of your choices. (For example, I understand why you put rows at 1, 5, and 7, but other choices aren't clear to me.) I think another video explaining your choices and showing how you use it for different cuts would be very nice. One choice I'm very curious about is positioning of the guide rail. The MFT puts it off center but you have it close to center.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Julie, I think that I said in the video that those rows are stagered so that narrower work pieces can be cut closer to where I am standing by having the fence closer along those other rows. Cheers. Peter

[@nottslad1211]

Hi Peter great video of the MFT3 table, I would like a copy of the plans for this please but it says to use your business email and I cannot find. How do I obtain a copy please cheers

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Cheers. Peter

[@williamleduna3540]

Hi Peter, thank you for sending me the plan for Tracksaw Cutting Station and MFT3 Designs with UJK Parf Guide System. I was able to drill the holes for rectilinear and isometric holes except that I am stumped on the 30 degree holes. I can't seem to line up any existing holes for the two 30 degree line 3mm holes. This is the only issue I have to complete my cutting station. Any thoughts?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi William, The isometric holes do require a lot of care to make sure that you have the correct positioning of the Parf Sticks. Also, with an isometric layout you need to look carefully in order to select the right holes for 30 degrees. Good luck. Peter

[@peterschut63]

Another question (slightly off topic, but very much related to the Parf guide system) how would you add a row of holes vertically to the bench top on the front of the bench? I think we need an angled guide addition or another of your clever precise solutions. Cheers, Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Peter, I have been asked about this before and would have sought a solution if I could imagine a real need for such a capability. I would love to know what critical piece of woodwork needs such an accurate solution. Cheers. Peter

[@peterschut63]

If you make or check a miter joint or have other 90 deg joints that you want to make it would be nice that parf dogs can be used and are flush with the the workpiece. (I hope this makes sense)

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Peter, You can offer a piece up against dogs set up for any angled cut and see if the piece matches. Peter

[@peterschut63]

@@NewBritWorkshop Please look at this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWGndnmqpcRlm9k (6 min 30 seconds) why this is a nice feature. He also used the Parf Guide System to make the holes

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Many thanks for this. Peter

[@jasoncnc983]

Hi Peter, great presentation! I ordered the Parf II system today from TSO Products, looking forward to making the tracksaw cutting station and mft tops for myself. Please send me the plans for both. I'll leave my email address in a comment below. Thank you!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jason, In order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Cheers. Peter

[@peterrichardson5073]

Hi Peter, great video. I would like to get the tracksaw cutting station plans, please.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Peter, I need your email address please. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@allanmorgan8056]

Hi Peter, great video, I have my mk2 system now and a fence and stop, om looking to make your cutting station, can I ask do u use M.R MDF or just regular mdf? For your tops. Thanks Allan. 🍻👍

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Allan, I use Medite MR MDF as it is almost as good as the really expensive HDF but any good quality MDF should do. The cheaper material does not cut well and can clog drills. Cheers. Peter

[@martinfeeney374]

Peter once agian a very comprehensive guide on how to build a track saw cutting station. I purchased the Mk1 Parf guide system, can this be used to build the isometric cutting station.

[@amazonsalzer3347]

Hello Peter, i am watching your channel since the first episode. You are doing a great job 👏!! Since then, no small thanks to your tool inventing ingenuity, i became a good customer with Axminster. I do own the MK ii and have build some small cutting benches. One irritation i have (and i did already buy a new second 20mm drill) when setting it in the 3mm predrilled hole and starting the cut, it wobbles (it actually shakes the drill guide). This happened with the brand new one out of the box as well. I tried using different drill machines, but did not improve. I did not see your drill guide moving in the video, so i wanted to ask, if you habe any advice? Thx so much, and keep up the fabulous work. RGDS from Germany K.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I have never experienced nor heard of this issue before. At first sight one might think that the chuck of your drill is faulty. You have used a different drill and so that has been eliminated. Please contact Axminster Customer Services. Peter

[@mbwoodbutcher]

I am looking at something like this to incorporate into a table saw outfeed table. I am considering a 1.5” thick top (38mm ish). Will your parf dogs work with a top this thick? Would I need to drill through them? An alternative I am thinking of is using a 1/4” sheet of hard board over MDF for wear and if it gets too beat up then I can replace the top sheet and use a router with a pattern bit to make new tops to the holes. Will this work?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I would not recommend the 1.5" top as the 3 mm drill and the 20 mm cutter will not pass through with the guides provided. I am not sure why you want to protect the top of your bench by covering it - nobody will see the top underneath as the sacrificial top will hide it. Replacing your 1/4" sacrificial top will be as much work as replacing a single 3/4" MDF top. So, just use 3/4" MDF and replace it every couple of years like professionals do. Good luck. Peter

[@mbwoodbutcher]

Thank you for the fast reply! I have a parf guide system on order and should be able to pick it up tomorrow. I will test it on my old table that has melamine on it. I am only able to source really poor quality MDF locally or Baltic Birch shop grade at reasonable prices.

[@i679n5]

Clamps like Festool have issues getting through thicker than 19 mm.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I only use 18 mm MDF for my tops. If you have thicker tops you can chamfer the underside of those holes where clamps are to be used. Peter

[@kevinabbott1812]

Hi Peter . Received my plans thank you. It may sound stupid but if i put a piece of timber or board on the 60 degree line and make a cut don't i get a 30 Degree angle cut on the piece of timber under the track, you only the 30 degree cut on the piece that is cut off, and vise versa for the 30 degree line get a 60 degree cut. so if you want a 60 degree cut on the piece your cutting you put it on the 30 degree line. Am i wrong in the way i am looking at the plans

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Kevin, You are right and so you always have to think about these cuts. Peter

[@dr.guyj.lapointe-nowlan4992]

Thank you so much "New Brit Workshop" for this very informative video and brilliant creation of this tracksaw cutting station - mine looks like the one you decided to replace. Would you be kind enough to list the tools that you are using in your videos as for us living in Canada and/or America, we have to try to match them - which is not easy in some cases. Thank you again, Ciao, L (Old Yankee Workshop)

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Guy, In this video I was using the Parf Guide System Mark 2, a Festool CXS Drill/Driver and my Festool TS55 tracksaw. Cheers. Peter

[@i679n5]

​ @New Brit Workshop But Peter is your intention to move the kerf line all the time (and use the Parf Fence) or move the fence or work piece (putting in bench dogs) and keep the kerf line static? Do you intend doing as your "How to make an Isometric MFT Top"-video and put out bench dogs in angle and keep kerf line static. I mentioned in a comment that you can move dogs (or fence) and kerf line to get 15/75° but I think that is not an everyday usage.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Emil, I like to keep my one kerf line but sometimes it does not work depending on the size of the wood being cut. It is therefore better to use dogs for angled cuts. Cheers. Peter

[@i679n5]

@@NewBritWorkshop appreciated, thank you!

[@lestercarlson9177]

Hello Peter, I would enjoy plans for the MFT top please.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I need your email address please

[@NewBritWorkshop]

In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@payamalinasab8362]

Hi Peter, I don't have MFT 3 or parf cutting station, and I am trying to decide which one would be more practical for me. would parf cutting station be sufficient by itself or do I still need MFt3?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Payam, If you create a Parf tracksaw cutting station you will not need an MFT3. Peter

[@michelcelis5914]

Hi Peter, great video. Could you please send me your plan for the track saw cutting station? Thank you! Best regards from Belgium. Michel

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Michel, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Michel, The plans are on the way. Peter

[@joncarter3038]

Hi Peter, I wonder if you could clarify something please. I obtained the plans from you some weeks ago and finally got around to creating a cutting station today. Or should I say partially thanks to the rain. I've got as far as making the isometric holes for the top, using the equilateral triangles, and I think these are for the 60 degree holes. However, when I've looked at your video again I've noticed that around 26:40 into the video a further isometric line appears on your cutting station, just to your right, which I think is for the 30 degree line, but unless I'm mistaken there's no comments as to how it gets there. I'm presuming, for accuracies sake, that you've used the parf system in some way or was it simply done by dissecting the side of the equilateral triangle and drawing a line back to the point. I'm sure I've probably missed something along the way, so I'd be grateful if you could just clarify it for me as my brain seems to have gone into meltdown. As always, thanks for the great videos that you produce and thanks in anticipation of any guidance you may be able to offer.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jon, I made the 30 degree lines as follows. First do the 3 mm holes that form the 60 degree triangle which has the side parallel to the top of the piece of wood. Next do the two 60 degree lines that meet in a point at the top left of the guide rail. Let us call that point where they meet "A".If you now look carefully you will see that the holes that are on the two 60 degree lines (that meet in a point A) that are 3 times 96 mm from point A lie on a horizontal line where the spacing is 96 mm between hole centres. Place a Parf Ruler across these, using the 3 mm pins to secure it in place. You can now drill the 3 mm holes that are on the 30 degree line, first on the left and then moving the ruler to do the one on the right. Once these first 30 degree holes are done you can lay a Parf Ruler along each of the 30 degree lines to do the remaining holes. Peter

[@JoaquinGTP]

It's late and I've watched this video several times. I can't figure this out! Where would you line up a 45 degree cut?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Just put the shallow dogs (the ones that the wood will be pushed against) in a line that follows the 45 degree route. The track is pushed against the same tall pair of dogs. Peter

[@JoaquinGTP]

@@NewBritWorkshop Yes but which is the 45 degree route? All I see is 90, 30, 60

[@NewBritWorkshop]

If you count the horizontal rows from the top you will see that 1, 4 and 6 go all the way across. Put a low profile dog in (say) the first hole of row 1 and then another in the 4th hole in row 4. The line between those two dogs is at 45 degrees to the ones shown touching the track. You can put the first dog in any hole that you like in row 1 but then must put the dog in row 4 either 3 to the right or 3 to the left. Peter

[@JoaquinGTP]

Thank you Peter. I wanted to get a visual before I drilled because my worktop is on the small side (4 foot x 2 foot.)

[@aristosandreou267]

Very nice system indeed! I have a question and a recommendation if you dont mind: why 96mm spacing between 20mm holes and not 100mm? Any specific reason for this? Also I think the next upgrade would be to create a miter gauge that would perfectly fit this system and would allow for any degree cut apart from 30,45,60,90.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Aristos, Thank you for your suggestions. The 96 mm spacing is based on the Euro standard and makes setting up for modular kitchen and shelving units very easy. It is possible to get near perfect 30, 45, 60 and 90 degree cuts with the top. A mitre gauge would be less accurate - for example I get 90 degree cuts to within 0.00016 of a degree and getting a mitre gauge that can be set to that accuracy would be tricky. Cheers. Peter

[@aristosandreou267]

@@NewBritWorkshop I understand and indeed this produces some impressive results. Nevertheless apart from dead accuracy there is also the productivity point of view. If I spend the money to purchase this system (which i am seriously considering as I own a Makita SP6000K) then i would love to be able to use it at its maximum potential. A detailed engineered miter gauge might not be as accurate as the standard angles but is the only thing missing for this system to be used as a true table saw replacement.

[@brucebalfour8042]

I must also ask under what situation do you find yourself making 30 or 60 degree cuts?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Bruce, My shed needed a whole bunch of 30/60 degree cuts for the roof pieces. I sometimes make hexagonal things as well. Peter

[@brucebalfour8042]

@@NewBritWorkshop I hadn't thought about those cuts being used on larger projects

[@marknsel]

Hi Peter, thanks for the video! I must have watched it 5 times now putting plans together for my workbench. One question - as the isometric lines are in reference to the line on which the guide track attaches, rather than the kerf line, would this not cause an issue with material overhanging the bench at the top (and the saw off the table when making the cut) when making cuts along the whole width of the material? Is the intention to move the track onto the isometric lines rather than referencing the material against those lines? Think I will make the isometric lines in reference to the kerf lines, do you see any issue with this? Many thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mark, I must confess that the Isometric lines are just a starting point and more may need to be added. My idea is that one has the guide rail (and so the kerf line) in the same place for all cuts. Peter

[@simonmurgatroyd3384]

Hi Peter are your plans still available thank you simon

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Simon, In order to get plans or to contact me via email I need your email address. KZbin no longer has a private messaging service and so in order to get in touch you need to place a comment on this or any other video with your email address. The KZbin software should identify and send it to the spam folder for The New Brit Workshop. Nobody will be able to see your email address except you and me. I will then delete your comment so that it does not end up in the public domain and I will then send the plans. Were we to do this the other way around then my comment, with my email address, would appear for all the world to see. Peter

[@charlesfazio2015]

Nice

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thanks

[@robertneely5148]

Thanks for this video, I will be buying the Parf system. I’ve seen track saw users with a section of track hinged to the back of their MFT table. Do you make one or know where I could get one please? btw way I’m a Makita user my finances don’t yet run to the Festool products ☹️

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Robert, Nothing wrong with Makita. The lifting fence mechanism is so difficult to get accurately set and then goes out of square when you blink an eye. So, I do not recommend its use. If you look at the Festool Owners Group (FOG) forum you will find countless threads about ways of trying to make it better but there is little scope for really accurate work. Stick with your soon to be created tracksaw cutting station and your Makita saw and rail. Cheers. Peter

[@robertneely5148]

@@NewBritWorkshop That sounds like excellent advice, thank you!

[@iangrindey]

Thank you for the plans, Peter. Just one question, Can I assume that this layout is also geared up to cutting longer lengths (ie 1220mm+) in the portrait mode?

[@iangrindey]

Also, do you apply a finish to the MDF, if yes, what do you recommend?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

You can cut longer lengths and I may show one method in my next workshop notes video. If you apply finish do it before you start. I only do it on bench tops where glue might be used. I quite like Osmo but any varnish or water based equivalent will do. Peter

[@ricks3189]

Hi Peter, I think I know the answer to this question, but I'm not sure. So, my question is, if I pare down the dimensions by roughly 200mm or about 8" both width and length, will the table still work with the same functionality and accuracy? Also, can this cutting station be made with the original Parf Guide System? Thanks much for your videos! Thanks in advance!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Rick, Yes on both counts. I have an MFT3 top which is brilliantly accurate. My missing MFT3 size folding bench that is not here any more had a top made with the original PGS which was also spot on. Peter

[@paulspencer7401]

So ultimately the cutting station is gradually destroyed with saw cuts then?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Paul, Yes, but they do last a long time. My current one has lasted 3 years and is still going strong. It would cost about £20 to replace it. The beauty of the Parf Guide System is that you can create as many cutting stations as you like so replacement of an old cutting station is no big deal. Cheers. Peter

[@dave1812]

Where did you get the Green Cover for the Bladecover of the Tracksaw? I've always used Tape over that hole. I wonder why Festool doesn't include a Cover like this from the get-go

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Dave, I covered it in a Workshop Notes video sometime in the last 6 months. Peter

[@dave1812]

@@NewBritWorkshop Thanks, i found it! Workshop Notes #29

[@RpR_Makes]

dave1812 I purchased mine from Stawbyte workshop, excellent service.

[@craigwatson1589]

Hi Peter, are these plans still available? Is so do I still need to put my email in the comments? Thanks for the great videos 👍

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Craig, Yes, the plans are available. In order to get plans I need your email address. To find my email address go to my main KZbin page, click the "About" tab and that leads to my email address. I am told this has to be done on a PC. Cheers. Peter

[@FrankP117]

Hi, I've been watching several videos lately and am now on a waiting list for the MK II Parf Guide System, hopefully within a couple of weeks. I've been planning on building a station, and from watching a few videos on different systems, this system does appear to be the best setup and most accurate across the whole top. I would be most interested in your plans to help guide my design. I'll reply with my email address. Thank you for all the videos explaining the system, the accessories, and usage.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Frank, The plans are on the way. Cheers. Peter

[@hyperborean.]

Thanks for sharing.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thanks for watching!