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festool mft table with guides - oscarMadison - 09-20-2017
those who actually own one do you like it? The table with the two guides not just the basic. Does Makita or anyone else have a good equivalent?
RE: festool mft table with guides - WaterlooMarc - 09-20-2017
I love mine. Use it way more than I ever thought I would. I picked it up for a song on Craigslist. I never wouldve paid full price for it and prior to buying it thought anybody who did was completely crazy. But I literally use it every time I'm in the shop.
There are cheaper alternative though including homemade.
RE: festool mft table with guides - JGrout - 09-20-2017
(09-20-2017, 11:28 AM)oscarMadison Wrote: those who actually own one do you like it? The table with the two guides not just the basic. Does Makita or anyone else have a good equivalent?this one?
![[Image: pcc_mft3_000000_a_01a.jpg]](https://festools-online.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/c/pcc_mft3_000000_a_01a.jpg)
RE: festool mft table with guides - oscarMadison - 09-20-2017
(09-20-2017, 05:55 PM)JGrout Wrote: this one?
yeah that looks like the one.
RE: festool mft table with guides - retfr8flyr - 09-21-2017
I recently got the MFT and so far I really like it. I use it as a work table more then anything else. The precision holes and clamps make it very versatile for lots of projects, as well precision cuts with the track saw. I don't have the Festool TS55, I have a Makita but it fits the Festool track just fine.
RE: festool mft table with guides - oscarMadison - 09-24-2017
i've got a contractor saw and had been planning on getting a cabinet saw. Like the idea of something lighter weight. Most of my plywood work I've been doing using a homemade track saw and the floor. Thinking this or something like it might cover my needs.
RE: festool mft table with guides - retfr8flyr - 09-24-2017
(09-24-2017, 09:15 PM)oscarMadison Wrote: i've got a contractor saw and had been planning on getting a cabinet saw. Like the idea of something lighter weight. Most of my plywood work I've been doing using a homemade track saw and the floor. Thinking this or something like it might cover my needs.
I have a good cabinet saw but I don't break down sheet goods with it, I use my Makita track saw for that. I have very limited space in my garage shop, so I needed something that I could break down and store away when not in use. I thought long and hard about spending this much money on what is basically a table but I decided to give it a try. As I said I use it for a work table a lot but I also make precision cross cuts that are too large or bulky to comfortably do in my table saw. I have been very happy with my choice and I think you would find the MFT3 would fit your needs also.
RE: festool mft table with guides - Mr Eddie - 09-25-2017
I don't have one but the Kreg work table might be worth considering. Cost is low compared to the MFT - you could get two of them for less than $400. A pair would give you a lot of options.
https://www.kregtool.com/store/c64/work-supports/p419/mobile-project-center/
Lonnie
RE: festool mft table with guides - WaterlooMarc - 09-25-2017
I considering getting one of those myself for working in the garage or outside. While I love my MFT I do not consider it portable, although it is marketed to be that way. It weighs a bloody ton and it ackward to boot!
The kreg thing looks handy and as much as kreg has earned a bad name from Pinterest folks putting pocket holes in everything, they make good products imo.
RE: festool mft table with guides - oscarMadison - 09-26-2017
(09-25-2017, 01:22 PM)WaterlooMarc Wrote: I considering getting one of those myself for working in the garage or outside. While I love my MFT I do not consider it portable, although it is marketed to be that way. It weighs a bloody ton and it ackward to boot!
The kreg thing looks handy and as much as kreg has earned a bad name from Pinterest folks putting pocket holes in everything, they make good products imo.
that interesting to hear. One of the other parts that was attractive was I was thinking mobility. Was thinking it would be nice to work on my patio some day instead of in the shop.
Don't follow pinterest. I think kreg is an interesting tool and own one. I wouldn't use it on everything but for a lot of stuff it can be very useful. I'll have to look at that table too.