Short rail? You need a Tracksaw Launchpad! [video 562]

Short rail but need a full plunge? You need a tracksaw launchpad! In this video I’m responding to a question from 10MinuteWorkshop Plus member Sarah about getting the most from an MFT top with an entry-level 700mm guiderail.
The questions from Sarah, but the answer’s for everyone; thanks Sarah!
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[@Jayda08]

You use way too much and too frequently double sided tape instead of proper wood glue.

[@ReclaimDesign]

I don't know how I managed before owning a track saw 🤣 Another great tutorial Peter!

[@alanmullock381]

Nice bit of "out of the box" thinking Peter,now to fabricobble one!😂👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎

[@titanuk9623]

alternatively, make a duplicate of your front rail hinge slider with the launchpad stuck on the front, then just swap one for t'uther as and when needed

[@JohnMalson]

Naive question, but if you're going through that much effort to create a launch pad, how much more effort would it be to create an exact length DIY track for your particular workbench, like the DIY MFT?

[@am11744]

Instead of a dowel with a bit of tape , a corresponding drill bit like 10mm say could be left in the hole and dropped in or left there.

[@user-vn3mc7vk3n]

Dare I say it but I see a diy d…board type bench coming soon. 👍👍 Great addition to the diy Mft bench Peter.

[@DuncanEdwards.]

Stanton nicked the dog locks idea from ebay

[@paultay23]

Peter that is brill... I have just realised that Makita 18v Circular saws will fit on tracks...just ordered a 1m rail, but this may come in handy... Nice one (Sarah)

[@1234GOPRO]

It’s a plunge saw. ?????

[@sarahlangwith7620]

I am the Sarah that asked the question on the 10MWplus forum. This is not a paid or financially rewarded post on this video.

[@jonnygunner65]

Another great,simple and straightforward video-thank you again, you keep many of us going.👍🏻

[@alholston-smith7631]

Grand Idea Peter, but on the North America side of the pond, MDF thinner than 12mm is not easy to source, most common is 12mm and most places just standard 18mm MDF, where I live. But several years ago, I did find another solution to extend the support of the track saw rail (I use Festool) on both sides of the cut, and expand the 24-inch width of my 1080 MFT, to increase cross cut capacity from 22-inches to 30-inches using the 1080mm rail, and have saw support for both sides of the cut. The solution was the DashBoard PAW system Track Stars and Rob’s Spiral Dog, which connects to the track slot under the rail and slides into the slots/holes in the Track Star, adding about 4-inches to each side of the MFT top. The Track Stars replace the hinge system, and are a less expensive alternative to Rob’s excellent Rail Hinge/Guide system, whilst expanding the cut width beyond what the hinge setup offers.

[@warrensmith2902]

Now THAT is a good idea. When I make mine I think I'll change the 6mm alignment to use one of my left over guide rail connector rods They've been sitting in the spares bin since I converted to the self centering rods.

[@adu1978]

Thanks for another great video love watching always you have given me great ideas on doing things

[@andyc972]

Thanks Peter, another simple(ish) solution to a real world problem many will face - always great tips and advice !

[@davidsneddon2242]

OMG the old breakneck Peter is back 🤣 this is just brilliant love it Peter.

[@mikesionu]

I love seeing your ingenuity! Thanks for the content!

[@outoftheboxmedic1608]

Great video. I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I’ve learned a lot from you. You do an excellent job at explaining the process of how to build and about the tools you use!

[@ronh9384]

Great idea and an interesting collaboration.