this is some really good content

@BenMarshallDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Спасибо! Это следующее, что я куплю для своей маленькой мастерской.

Keep making videos

@BenMarshallDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan!

Hi Ben. Very good content. Many Greetings from Germany - Festool Land….Why do you use the extensions for this job? I think you can also do this job in same quality without the extensions . I use the extension to route or saw slots….

@BenMarshallDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Tag! The extensions have a shorter measurement than the regular parallel guides. The extensions are meant to make narrow rips like this. With just the parallel guides, you can't rip narrower than the width of the guide rail, so they are necessary

I built a few cabinets with only a track saw and parallel guides. I ordered my table saw the next week. I think even a contractors saw is a better tool for narrow rips. Biggest issue is all the shifting. I just couldn't keep the accuracy that I easily obtain with a table saw. Festool should market a table saw for narrow rips or a better solution for the track saw.

@BenMarshallDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the shifting can be a hassle. I use a quick clamp to secure it to the table for the longer boards, however when it comes to the shorter boards, it's finicky at best. Festool DOES have 3 different table saws: The CS50, CS70 and the TKS80 - however those are only available in Europe (or in the US if you go through the hassle of importing). I think the parallel guides are great for those that have limited shop space and can't fit a table saw (even a contractor saw).

@steveo101112

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenMarshallDesigns Saving up to order a TKS 80 over here 😅. Pretty sure i heard on one of the US live streams the TSK 80 is coming to the US.

How do you store them?

@BenMarshallDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Just hang ‘em on the wall

Why did you stop uploading???

@BenMarshallDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Other priorities in life at the moment - kids, school and girlfriend. I’m a senior this year, so hopefully I’ll have the time soon to record some new videos. Still making projects, just few and far between. I’m on Instagram and upload stories weekly on there

hm... cutting your reference edge while the rail (or the wood with rail) is sliding on the table is far from ideal....

@BenMarshallDesigns

11 ай бұрын

I thrive on the edge, brother

Never liked the Festool paralel guides. they must stay attached to the rail all time. TSO came up with guides that can easily be detached from the rail. Also, the keeper part must stay under the rail, and the waste outside.

@BenMarshallDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

To each their own. My buddy Jason Bent prefers the TSO ones as well. I think if you have the work surface for it, the TSO ones are legit. The festool ones have the Carpenter in mind, they are pretty rugged for field work

@ionut5316

2 жыл бұрын

@@BenMarshallDesigns I did notice that the festool ones looks solid. What bothers me is the way they clamp and their position in relation to the piece that needs to be cut. All other manufacturers designed guides that sits on top of the panel/wood, only Festool designed them to register along the sides. In order to cut 1/4" sheets, the guides must sit outside of the cutting table.

@BenMarshallDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

@@ionut5316 yeah, it’s a hassle for sure. I think with any of the parallel guides, there will be some snags. Same can be said for just about any tool - we all choose which compromises we want to deal with

So you pussed out and quit. Good. We don’t need another light weight.

@BenMarshallDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Was hoping you would take on the mantle