Thanks for taking the time to make a video, Josef. I'm sure others will definitely benefit from seeing it. And, thanks for being a Tool Nut customer!

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for being awesome 😎

Thank you for taking the time to make this excellent, informative, video.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, that jig is awesome it will help us a lot... thanks

Thanks Josef really great video.

Excellent video - look forward to more.

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here!!

Thanks for that great job.and for sharing this video.

Great Video, thanks

Nice video man, good and honest

@MillisConstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Iamdbat At night thank you!

Awesome Thanks for Sharing

I'd like to know what kind of tear out was there on the bottom side, if any.

what steps would u change to use 1/4" collet router bit? slower speed/slower plunge etc. my template bits are imperial so can I use it accurately with the 20mm dog holes?

This will kill the Parf Guide System. This is much simpler and quicker. This is on my short list of toys to buy.

Josef can you do a tour / review of your tool trailer? I’m in the process of building mine out and I like your content on your channel. I would be interested in seeing your setup.

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKRqr9eKor3PiLQ.html I did that walk through awhile back. I’m probably past due for a update on it though!

Great video what bit did you use to make the holes I think I missed it. Many thanks Ian

@MillisConstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Thornton it is the 20mm Festool router bit.

Nice video, thank you for posting it! When you drop the Dominofix plate into the holes that were just drilled is there any lateral movement or it stays dead on? Did you try lining it up with your MFT? I was going to purchase the UJK Parf guide system and noticed this... I wonder if Dominofix is better. It is certainly much faster!

@MillisConstruction

6 жыл бұрын

Sergey Grunskiy there’s no movement at all. It’s a firm snap in place. I haven’t placed it on my mft yet but I ordered a set of long rail dogs so I can use them to do that with precision to check. I did take that template and put it in every possible position on the boards I did and it was a perfect fit no matter which direction I installed so I’m assuming very accurate. Only thing I did not do by the instructions was to place it on the corner without the dogs installed to route my first row. That’s how you’d need to do it to make an mft copy. I like the security of butting the dogs against the workpiece then clamping

@jzonneveld9849

6 жыл бұрын

Add what!?!..."add the Supplied Silver Tape".... You're kidding me? If that's needed than this jig isn't precise after all. Pitty because I liked the simplicity of this Hole Jig.

@MillisConstruction

6 жыл бұрын

J Zonneveld I can’t imagine needing anything to tighten it up. It’s more of polishing to a tight fit. It’s very snug

Yes you absolutely should have put it over the factory MFT table and put dogs in the far corners. Then make another copy off of the copy and do it again. Nice video and thank you for making it.

Do you have a link for that jig thks ,nice setup

Unfortunately I believe this one is no longer offered by DominoFix or Taiga Tools. The most similar one I can find runs $139.99 from WoodPeckers and here is a link to the ones they have. www.woodpeck.com/hole-boring-jig-2019.html You can buy Metric or Imperial sizes from them or a set with both options for $199 Here’s a bench I made with it since this video, been enjoying doing KZread a lot since this video was made so If you like this type of content, hit that subscribe button and the bell and enjoy!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpl1x5ObabDgo7Q.html

I just got my DominoFix the other day. Mk II. It's too cold outside to use it now, but I want to make a new top soon; out of MDF. I'm wondering if I need to support the underside to avoid tear out.

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll pull that and check when I get back in from work today

@bbfoto7248

4 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction Been a while. What was the verdict on the tearout on the bottom? I'd like to be able to flip my worktop over when the original top surface gets beat up. ;) Also, do you have a Link or the Brand & Model # of the 20mm router bit that you used? Thanks! Just subscribed. 👍

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

bb foto Hey! It’s actually a Festool 20mm hole boring router bit. Do you have somewhere I could send a photo of it to for you?

Do you get any blowout on the back-side of the board using that 20mm router bit to drill the holes? Thanks!

@MillisConstruction

3 жыл бұрын

A little bit yes. Putting a board under would probably help but being a workbench, for me the top is primary importance. It’s not bad though at all

Have you checked the bit on that router? The bit on mine, (OF1400), wasn't center when I used a guide bushing. I have the festool centering mandrel. I ended up notching the guide bushing plate so I could access the screws and I removed the 2 tiny set pins so I could adjust it.

@MillisConstruction

3 жыл бұрын

I did yes, I bought the festool Centering mandrel also and checked it before I used the bushings on it. I was worried I might hit one if I didn’t. Mine was good though.

@ThekiBoran

3 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction It also looks like the DominoFix isn't available anymore. I can't find it for sale anywhere.

@MillisConstruction

3 жыл бұрын

I believe you are correct. I was told that about a week ago and I looked everywhere for one and couldn’t find it online anymore. I thing Taiga Tools makes a very similar one now though. Woodpeckers has a version as well.

@ThekiBoran

3 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction Looks like the Taiga jig is also a dead end. I might have one made. I'd like one with a 4 x 4 pattern. Gonna be pricey though. The UJK Parf system looks interesting but a bit fussy. Too many steps. The DominoFix style is a matter of clamping it down and drilling. I used the top from my MFT table but that also is a 2-step process.

Ok. I really like it! Where can you buy it in the USA?

@MillisConstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Chefm4477 I purchased mine from Tool Nut

Where did you get that jig that goes on the bottom of your plunge router?

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

The metal guide ring or do you mean the actual jig for making the holes? The guide ring and plate for the OF1400 is from Festool and is available from any of their dealers. I bought the blue jig from ToolNut. I believe Taiga Tools makes one now too

@jsameshima

4 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction I was referring to the guide ring on your router. Thanks for the info.

Jimmy Riddle 1 second ago Nice well priced Jig

@MillisConstruction

6 жыл бұрын

From ToolNut?

@fantasyforge9312

6 жыл бұрын

I ordered one direct from Finland, looking forward to drilling lots of dog holes .

@MillisConstruction

6 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Riddle I apologize. I was replying to another comment and KZread put it in yours for some reason! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have 😊

@fantasyforge9312

6 жыл бұрын

Not a problem, have a great day

So what thickness top is that? I have a 3/4 inch Birch ply top. I'm wondering if it's too thin to use bench dogs without destroying the dog holes

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

This is a 3/4” birch top from Lowe’s. Not the best material but it does work ok. Their top lamination is pretty thin

@chrisE815

4 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction thanks! Sounds like I should add 2x material under the top to strengthen the dog hole

@bbfoto7248

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisE815 A combination of good quality/marine grade 1/2" + 3/4" Baltic Birch plywood works extremely well. Or there is a product called "Fully Colored MDF" available in black and other colors that is excellent and it is denser and harder than standard MDF but is not quite HDF. Look at www.forescolorusa.com

which 20mm drilling bit did you use

@bbfoto7248

4 жыл бұрын

@janna He used the actual Festool brand 20mm straight bit.

Can’t find this to buy anymore! Anyone have any idea where I can find one?? Toolnut no longer stocks this! Am I stuck getting the Woodpecker one? HELP!

@MillisConstruction

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right, I can’t find it anymore either. Too bad too, it works pretty well! There are several other options, woodpeckers and another one that does one hole at a time. I believe The Recreational Woodworker has a video of that version on his channel.

New to using routers, so this is a stupid question. What would I need to use a non Festool router? Bushings or something?

@MillisConstruction

5 жыл бұрын

ColossusX00 yes sir! Just the correct millimeter bushing for any router will work. I just happened to be doing it with this one. Thanks for watching!

@ColossusX00

5 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction I cant find the dimensions of the dominofix holes, I think the template holes are 30mm? So I would need a 30mm bushing for the 20mm forstner bit? I know these are basic questions but my customers are starting to ask for custom built ins as I'm transitioning from rough carpentry to more trim carpentry

@hwdconstruction5058

5 жыл бұрын

ColossusX00 you are correct on both items.

@ThekiBoran

4 жыл бұрын

It's always good the get a centering mandrel to make sure your router bit is centered in the guide bushing. I have the same router as seen in the video. My bit wasn't centered in the guide bushing. Festool couldn't or wouldn't fix it. I was able to do it myself and thankfully I was able to get it centered.

@bbfoto7248

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThekiBoran @HWD Construction Agreed, Boran. This is important. Festool makes a one-piece steel centering mandrel/cone, and other companies such as Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee make their own two-piece steel pin + plastic cone for centering the bit in the base. I used my 3-1/4HP Makita RP2301FC Router to make my MFT table tops and the centering mandrel/cone device works well. www.toolnut.com/makita-rp2301fc-3-1-4-hp-plunge-router.html www.amazon.com/Festool-492187-Centering-Mandrel/dp/B002U5ZE8G/

Do they still sell this JIG? Thanks.

@MillisConstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I can find anymore, I did pin a comment on this video with the one I was able to find from Woodpeckers that is similar and probably a good bit nicer.

Can't find this for sale. Who sells it?

@MillisConstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I believe this one is no longer offered by DominoFix or Taiga Tools. The most similar one I can find runs $139.99 from WoodPeckers and here is a link to the ones they have. You can buy Metric or Imperial sizes from them or a set with both options for $199 www.woodpeck.com/hole-boring-jig-2019.html I hope that helps!

@dalesworld1308

3 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction Thank you!

An improvement in the jig would be 8 holes instead of 4.

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

That probably would speed things up and enhance the accuracy. I’m not sure why they chose 4, I don’t think the woodpeckers version has more holes either does it?

@ThekiBoran

4 жыл бұрын

@@MillisConstruction I'm not sure. I have a Woodpeckers square but I try to avoid looking at woodpeckers stuff anymore. The awesome woodpecker tools I want got old and have been "retired". :-) The company I work for has offered to make me a jig with their new CNC machine. I'm thinking some kind of durable plastic, maybe polycarbonate, with a 5 x 5 grid and with an additional 2, 20mm holes for indexing.

@bbfoto7248

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThekiBoran @Millis Construction Look at the Trend (U.K.) "MFT/JIG". It also has some built-in or integrated corner radius & 45° corner templates/guides. Same concept though. www.trend-uk.com/en/US/trend/content/content_handler.php?record_type=Videos&id=39373

@jakoj2098

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThekiBoran think wood pekker has around 16 holes or so and square plate

Thanks for the video. Its clearly is a simple jig, but when the first four rows were done and then changed direction, it was super tight... clearly NOT super accurate... bummer!

@MillisConstruction

4 жыл бұрын

It is tighter once rotated. I’m not sure how much that affects it but it is for sure. Since it’s pretty much dead on tight normally, it doesn’t take much off to make it super tight. For woodworking though and the fact that even the wood moves all the time, I don’t think it’s enough to hurt normal accuracy unless you’re going for in the thousandths in which case a metal table may be needed.

@fisherfilmworks

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that the jig moved a tiny bit when you pulled your clamp for the 4th hole. Obviously worked out fine but to avoid this, you could use a festool hole clamp in one of the first 3 holes you routed and crank it down before you remove the first clamp. Seems like it was only that first time you flipped it sideways that it was tight so I don’t think the template is off.