Ron's Tool of the Year for 2018

[@deanaoxo]

I so love that you will tout others Ron. I've been using your bench for two years now, and every time someone sees it in action, i'm blown away that they don't know where i got it. Thanks for all the great stuff. I can't wait to build my next iteration of your bench.

[@Bulldog532]

Fantastic choice Ron. I bought one as soon as they were available in the US. You can make a piece of MDF a valuable work surface. I like the fact that I don’t have to try to protect the work surface because I can make a new one in just a few minutes.

[@bobmartin6055]

I finally just bought one, can’t wait for it to get here so I can punch some holes into the top of my Paulk bench!

[@kiwdwks]

Thanks Ron. I've seen Peter's video and now that you recommend it I'll take a second look. Appreciate it.

[@ScrewThisGlueThat]

I have been trying to pull the trigger on one of these for awhile now... I think I am really going to do it soon. Thanks

[@robdonaldson4837]

I concur Ron. I picked up the Parf Guide Mark 2 and have made 2 bench tops with it. Awesome!

[@terryrobbe7008]

Rob Donaldson 7

[@meestahwah]

I've got one of the mark one system to make a layout table to keep in my van. I also got a couple bench dogs that slip nicely into the holes for clamping or planing against. It's a great system to generate accuracy again and again!

[@RustyCas999]

I bought the Parf Mk 2 and it is a significant improvement over the original. I haven't used it yet, but I am extremely impressed with the quality and engineering. I ordered this from Axminster in the UK because it was actually cheaper than ordering from TSO. Shipping was cheap and it arrived promptly. However, the small "joining screw" was missing, and getting that little screw turned into quite the ordeal. But I managed to contact Peter Parfitt directly and he got it taken care of. Axminster comped me with some free Parf dogs, so I felt better about it. I will still buy from Axminster if it's cheaper than TSO.

[@tympt1]

Peter is a real gentleman and also an author. It’s worth reading his book “Stone Message”

[@MrDavidrex]

Barry thanks, good luck

[@stockittome]

I bought this jig several months ago and abandoned my thought of hauling my material to a CNC shop to get the holes drilled. I had watched Peter Parfitt demonstrate his invention and I found that Lee Valley carried it. Like you I used it right out of the “tube” and got dead on results. Holes exactly 96 millimeters apart. Lee valley also stocks the bench dogs and, there are two types to chose from. By the way, the dogs actually measure 19.95 millimeters to enable a proper fit. With the table and four dogs you have the ability to form a perfect 90 degree square anywhere on the table. That is just the beginning. There is one thing however, 3 millimeter drill bits are not everywhere here in north America and I have yet to successfully source them. If you lose the drill bit or, your drill falls on the floor and you snap it, your finished. It hasn’t happened so far but I would like a backup. I subscribe to your channel and Peter Parfitts and always appreciate the topics. Great stuff.

[@Bulldog532]

Harold Kingston the bits are a common size. If you can’t find them locally, they are easy to find online,

[@Bubblegoose]

As above, you should be able to source them online.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

Great to have all these wonderful aftermarket products being developed. I just purchased a DominoFix MFT jig router template for the same purpose at $99.83 US delivered. It has an accuracy Tolerance of 0,01° and seems even easier to use.

[@KoJo-qh9od]

Where did you get it for 99.83? Festool lists them for 129.00 for the jig another 105.00 dollars for the 20mm bit and guide bushing.

[@oswegowes]

my paulk workbench was made with the mark1...completely sweet setup, but wishing i had the mark2 (someday). Completely dead-on for both sides. Only difference was the main side with the router is setup square, the back half is setup with an isometric layout.

[@whitevanman8703]

Hi Ron Speaking as an Englishman it is great to see you recommending something designed by another Englishman. I prefer your carpentry but Peter Parfitt is a fantastic teacher of carpentry. It is never a waste of time watching either of you. One thing that puzzles me is that both of you have subscribers n the tens of thousands when there are some out there with hundreds of thousands of viewers, some of those deserve the numbers but there is at least one with nearly a million viewers who has never done a day's commercial carpentry in their life, and is just an average type of DIY'er with little new to contribute. I would not mind if the channel had ten thousand viewers, but nearly a million???? How do you think the KZbin market for carpentry videos is going to develop? Maybe the good thing is that everyone gets to follow the carpentry channels of their choice.

[@piee683]

Can I have a hint who you talk about please

[@whitacrebespoke]

I have the mark one kit have to say for most it’s great. Will make a cost effective bench top layout.

[@MrDavidrex]

I don't think Ron responds but I think my fellow carpenters would agree " what a gold mine of info" good luck craftsmen. (People) lol❤️

[@dsdragoon]

I also have the early version and it works well for me. Someday I'll upgrade.

[@JULIO400M]

Just bough the plans. Cant wait to start making it

[@donaldcostello8312]

Great video and even better tool thank you Ron.

[@GrantRTanner]

Thanks for sharing. I'm gonna have to pick one of those up.

[@DavidStanton]

It's a great jig Ron. Peter got it right!

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

David, I have so many plans to make jigs with it. Peter has mailed me the updated MKII which I am looking forward to as the added 32/64 mm offsets will help with my creations😎🤙

[@DavidStanton]

@@TheSmartWoodshop , I am also being sent the new version and will be interested to try out the 32 mm / 64 mm offsets. Axminster tools are working hard to keep up with demand.

[@bighands69]

@@DavidStanton MK2 has sold out already. Still MK1 available. I think they underestimated the demand for them. They did not seem to be in that long before they were sold out.

[@meditation849]

I LOVE Ron !!!

[@gazeta9835]

Good job

[@billystray7007]

Great product even before this video it was on my short list of tools to buy But I have to talk about something , you might want to tell your viewers the benefits of having such accurate 20 mil holes For every guy who knows exactly why, there's another guy saying " what the hell do I need that for if I want a bunch of holes I'll lay them out in pencil and drill them " Am I right...lol

[@dirtbiker651]

I am new to carpentry, sorry for silly question...but what is the advantage to exact hole placement like this?

[@scatdawg1]

one reason is so you dont have to make parts that fit into it for each spot. it will fit in anywhere if you use a jig

[@bighands69]

@@dirtbiker651 It means that each hole has perfect aligned this then allows perfect 90 degree angles to be formed. With just 3 Dogs in the holes and a track saw you can cut perfect square wood every time. For small workshops this means that a table saw is not needed. There are accessories that then allow 45 Degree cuts and other angles as well.

[@RonKillian]

Would be helpful to explain what the tool is or what it does in the beginning of the video. Or I must have missed it. :)

[@mvboynton]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't most Bench Dog's 3/4" or 19mm? Wouldn't there be too much play with a 20mm hole?

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

I only buy 20mm bench dogs. I will do a video on the ones I use when I get a chance. Go metric and don't look back.

[@mangravy2000]

I watch this guy in his SMART woodshop and if this will be too small for me. How tall is he?

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

5'10"

[@yehudagoldberg6400]

$200 is a bit expensive for something you will only use 1 time. You can use a forstner bit, router, straight edge, and spacer blocks to get the same results for basically free.

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

The Parf Guide is a high value tool and not possible to get the precision offered without it except going to a CNC machine. Far from single-use: so many shop tools I build with it that speed up my workflow and efficiency. Plus the rulers, 20mm bit, and drill block have many uses beyond making benchtops. If my Parf went missing, I would order a new one within minutes. Not a week goes by without using it. It is a major bargain at $200.

[@darrinmc]

Great video Ron. Where did you get the red vacuum hose for your Kapex?

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

It is a Home Depot Husky brand.

[@richardtullius6419]

Do you know who has the new Mark ll. I just checked Amazon and eBay with no luck. Lee Valley has the older one... and their price seems high. I saw one for $219, but they were out our stock.

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

I put a link to TSO in the video description. They are back ordered everywhere as Parf had no idea how popular they would be and sold out the first run in two days. They are in the process of putting out a second run and trying to expand production capabilities. Put in your order with TSO and you will get it the fastest possible. TSO shipment should be in mid-Feburary. tsoproducts.com/accessories/ujk-technology-parf-guide-system-mark-ii/

[@jeroenderaat9815]

I purchased the Parf Guide system Mark II directly at Axminster Tools in England. I live in The Netherlands - Europe, where they deliver directly. Maybe they deliver to the States as well.

[@jeroenderaat9815]

The Parf guide Mark II has a couple of different features and is supposed to be a little More accurate. It also has a offset feature which is pretty nice if you combine it with the Festool track and TS 55 tracksaw. Also the hardware overall looks a little more sturdy. @ Ron: The video is great, thanks al lot!!

[@harveysmith100]

Check out Peter's "Parf Dogs too.

[@DarvasLevente1]

I just feel sorry for the one car garage woodshop owners, when they hear the echo in your arena size workshop. :)

[@misterz2719]

That is sweet

[@rs2343-o4e]

Please get this tool on Amazon

[@TempleThomas]

Stupid question - how tight are the tolerances once it's in action with three quarter inch standard bench dogs in a 20 millimeter hole?

[@whitevanman8703]

They don't fit, and speaking as somebody who thinks most carpentry should be done in imperial measurements I don't really care.

[@dsdragoon]

Let's see 20 mm /25.4 mm/in. = 0.7874 0.7874 in. - 0.75 in. = 0.0374 in That's about 1/32 in. gap. then the 3/4 in. dogs might feel a bit loose. A wrap or two of tape should tighten up the fit. For clamping and most dog work a loose fit will not hurt a thing.

[@LostWhits]

There is a company called yellowboxshed that now have a US supplier. He 3d prints a collar for 3/4 dogs to fit 20mm holes. Also prints heaps of dog options.

[@MNCasaPro]

An inch/imperial distance set (keeping the 20mm holes) would be great for us troglodytes who may never be able to switch over.

[@harveysmith100]

3"3/4 is 96mm give or take a fraction of a 64th. So just buy the set and think of the hole centers as 3"3/4

[@mikebuckley46]

so much easier and quicker to get one knocked up on a cnc

[@MrRackinroll]

sorry NO