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Ben Marshall
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Приєднався 1 чер 2020
Woodworking can be fun, exciting and challenging - and it can also be VERY frustrating. Most times, that frustration hits when our current skills don't match up to our aspirations and goals to make that next project. My channel is focused on sharing skills, tips, tricks and how-to videos. I look forward to engaging with others that love the craft of woodworking.
How to Cut Tenons with a Track Saw
In this video, I demonstrate two methods of how to cut tenons without a table saw. A few months ago, I made a post to the Woodworking for Beginners Facebook group simply saying "The track saw makes the tablesaw obsolete - change my mind". The amount of uproar and misguided responses were proof enough to me that I needed to demonstrate the versatility of a track saw and guide rail.
Check out my podcast on all platforms: Green Suiters Podcast
Purchase SysBENch plans here (metric & imperial) - www.marshalldesignworks.com/p...
Link to MultiMark Jig video:
ua-cam.com/video/f6DyolnuQjw/v-deo.html
Affiliate links to the tools I own and use:
DISCLAIMER - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Festool 203160 Parallel Guide Set For Guide Rail System, Imperial - amzn.to/375Ijt2
Festool 495315 MFT/3 Multifunction Table - amzn.to/3y5pHXc
Festool TS 75 EQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw with 75-Inch Track amzn.to/2KgNkG2
Festool 204083 CT Cyclone Dust Separator - amzn.to/3dsvNVx
Festool 564261 CXS Li Compact Drill Driver Plus - amzn.to/2SRqUfs
Festool 574690 HL 850 E Planer - amzn.to/33W1hAu
Festool 497514 Kapex UG Portable Miter Station Set - amzn.to/2GYFmzT
Festool 574930 CT 26 E HEPA Dust Extractor - amzn.to/3N7QBCb
Festool 452881 Non-Antistatic Hose, (36 mm X 3.5 m) - amzn.to/378xUgm
Festool 575039 ETS EC 150/3 EQ Random Orbit Sander - amzn.to/3due7cs
Festool 561593 Carvex PS 420 EBQ Jigsaw - amzn.to/318AjDJ
Festool 574432 Domino Joiner DF 500 Q Set - amzn.to/3179Ne2
Festool 574456 MFK 700 EQ Edge Banding Router - amzn.to/34VAl3a
Festool 574609 KA 65 CONTURO Portable Edge Bander - amzn.to/3iZT2rt
Festool MFT/3 Conturo Table Set - amzn.to/317cHzj
Festool 574692 OF 1400 EQ Router - amzn.to/2H5UOdj
0:00 Intro
0:29 Overview
1:47 Cross Section Cut
3:50 Repeat Kerf Cut
4:20 Conclusion
Check out my podcast on all platforms: Green Suiters Podcast
Purchase SysBENch plans here (metric & imperial) - www.marshalldesignworks.com/p...
Link to MultiMark Jig video:
ua-cam.com/video/f6DyolnuQjw/v-deo.html
Affiliate links to the tools I own and use:
DISCLAIMER - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Festool 203160 Parallel Guide Set For Guide Rail System, Imperial - amzn.to/375Ijt2
Festool 495315 MFT/3 Multifunction Table - amzn.to/3y5pHXc
Festool TS 75 EQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw with 75-Inch Track amzn.to/2KgNkG2
Festool 204083 CT Cyclone Dust Separator - amzn.to/3dsvNVx
Festool 564261 CXS Li Compact Drill Driver Plus - amzn.to/2SRqUfs
Festool 574690 HL 850 E Planer - amzn.to/33W1hAu
Festool 497514 Kapex UG Portable Miter Station Set - amzn.to/2GYFmzT
Festool 574930 CT 26 E HEPA Dust Extractor - amzn.to/3N7QBCb
Festool 452881 Non-Antistatic Hose, (36 mm X 3.5 m) - amzn.to/378xUgm
Festool 575039 ETS EC 150/3 EQ Random Orbit Sander - amzn.to/3due7cs
Festool 561593 Carvex PS 420 EBQ Jigsaw - amzn.to/318AjDJ
Festool 574432 Domino Joiner DF 500 Q Set - amzn.to/3179Ne2
Festool 574456 MFK 700 EQ Edge Banding Router - amzn.to/34VAl3a
Festool 574609 KA 65 CONTURO Portable Edge Bander - amzn.to/3iZT2rt
Festool MFT/3 Conturo Table Set - amzn.to/317cHzj
Festool 574692 OF 1400 EQ Router - amzn.to/2H5UOdj
0:00 Intro
0:29 Overview
1:47 Cross Section Cut
3:50 Repeat Kerf Cut
4:20 Conclusion
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Відео
Festool STM 1800 | Impressions after 90 days
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In this video, I share my impressions of the Festool STM 1800 after using it on various products for the last 90 days. I decided to share 3 things I like about it, 3 things I don't like about it, as well as who I think should pick this system up. Check out my podcast on all platforms: Green Suiters Podcast Purchase SysBENch plans here (metric & imperial) - www.marshalldesignworks.com/p... Link ...
Systainer Storage | The SysBENch | Storage + Workspace
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Systainer storage and horizontal workspace was an issue in my small workshop and not many designs I could find online met the functional features I needed. I decided to design my own systainer storage solution, which features a sizable worksurface that is made with only 2 sheets of plywood. I call it the SysBENch! for plans, send me an email: benmarshalldesigns@gmail.com Link to MultiMark Jig v...
Festool Domino Layout | MultiMark Jig
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In this video, I share a jig I made to help alight the festool domino on all my panels and carcasses. There's certainly nothing wrong with a good old fashioned tape measure and square, however I value my time in the shop. Small, minute tasks certainly add up over time, and if you have quite a few panels to join, having jig that saves time without sacrificing accuracy is always a win in my book....
How to Make Narrow Rips with the Festool Parallel Guide Extensions
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How to Make Narrow Rips with the Festool Parallel Guides is a straightforward process once you understand the steps. You can quickly rip your narrow stock using the festool parallel guide extensions. Affiliate links to the tools I own and use: DISCLAIMER - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Festool 203160 Parallel Guide Set For Guide Rail System, Imperial - amzn.to/375Ijt2...
How to Set Up the Festool Parallel Guides
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In this video, How to Set Up the Festool Parallel Guides and get them calibrated to make clean, consistent and accurate cuts. There are plenty of that manufacture parallel guides, and they all seek to provide the same result - repeatable, parallel, accurate and consistent cuts on project materials. One of the most critical steps in achieving parallel rips is to calibrate the guides to your guid...
How to Figure Out Which Festool Guide Rail to Get
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In this video, I give one recommendation on How to Figure Out Which Festool Guide Rail to Get. There are plenty of reasons why you should get certain lengths of guide rails - mainly what kind of materials are you cutting and for what type of projects. One of the biggest factors is how long of a length can you transport or store. There are a few companies that manufacture guide rail connectors, ...
How to Connect and Properly Align Festool Guide Rails
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In this video, I demonstrate How to Connect and Properly Align Festool Guide Rails. While this process is straightforward, getting the rails aligned perfectly needs to be done with care and attention to detail. Affiliate links to the tools I own and use: DISCLAIMER - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Festool 495315 MFT/3 Multifunction Table - amzn.to/2IqPWzT Festool TS 75...
How to Square the Festool MFT/3 WITHOUT Using Jigs and Squares
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In this video, I share a technique on How to Square the Festool MFT/3 WITHOUT Using Jigs and Squares!! Recently I saw some posts on the Festool owner's group forum wherein a member was seeking advice on how to attain a square cut on the MFT. He had recently ordered (and had not yet received) his table, and was already asking what additional tools and positioning jigs were needed to get his guid...
How to Calibrate the Festool MFT3 with Trimming Attachments
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In this video, I'm going to show you how to calibrate the festool MFT3 with trimming attachments. This is vital if you want to use the accurate flagstops when making large crosscuts. Accounting for the width of the blade on your tracksaw removes the need to add or subtract the blade width from your cut dimensions. Great thing is you don't really need many tools to set up accurate cuts. I hope t...
5 Reasons Why I LOVE the Festool CT Cyclone
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In this video, I share the 5 Reasons Why I LOVE the Festool CT Cyclone. I've own the Festool CT Cyclone for about 6 months now and I'm so happy I picked one up. In the past, I had the Oneida Dust Deputy and was happy with how it separated large particles during projects, however that was the only redeeming quality in my opinion. I feel that the CT Cyclone is a better fit within the Festool ecos...
How to Use the Festool Kapex Trimming Attachments on the MFT3
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In this video, I share How to Use the Festool Kapex Trimming Attachments on the MFT3!! This is probably my favorite use of the Festool Kapex trimming attachments. Having enough support for wider materials on the MFT3 was always a challenge and even an inhibitor to making bigger projects. I'm so happy I picked these up a few months ago - they've certainly changed the flow of projects in my shop!...
How to Make Repeatable Thin Cuts with the Festool MFT3
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In this week's Two Minute Tuesday, I go over How to Make Repeatable Thin Cuts with the Festool MFT3. I don't have a tablesaw, joiner or planer - however that doesn't stop me from getting thin rip cuts with a track saw and the Festool MFT/3. It's a pretty simple process and only takes two minutes to explain! Affiliate links to the tools I own and use: DISCLAIMER - As an Amazon Associate I earn f...
5 Things I Don’t Like about the Festool Kapex Extensions (Trimming Attachments)
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Here are 5 things I don’t like about the Kapex Extensions (Trimming Attachments). For the sake of being objective, and hopefully providing some purchasing decision power to anyone who is considering these attachments - I’ve come up with a few things I don’t like about them. To be honest, there’s not a whole lot I l don’t like about them - and had difficulty thinking of some reasons I don’t like...
How to Set up the Festool Kapex Extension Carrier
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Getting the Festool Kapex Extension carry set (protection caps and strap) was a headache the first time I attempted to install them! From what I could tell, there were no manuals that covered this and the videos that did feature them didn't explain the right way to do it. I realized that there are likely other owners that have a need for these or there are carpenter crews that might benefit fro...
How to Calibrate the Festool Kapex Extensions
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How to Calibrate the Festool Kapex Extensions
5 Reasons Why I Love the Festool Kapex Extensions (trimming attachments)
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5 Reasons Why I Love the Festool Kapex Extensions (trimming attachments)
How to Get Evenly Spaced Drawers and Mid Panels
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How to Get Evenly Spaced Drawers and Mid Panels
6 Safe Options to Haul Wood When all You Own is a Car
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6 Safe Options to Haul Wood When all You Own is a Car
10 Factors to Consider BEFORE Buying Parallel Guides
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10 Factors to Consider BEFORE Buying Parallel Guides
How to Make Perfect Butt Joints with the Festool Domino
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How to Make Perfect Butt Joints with the Festool Domino
I should have watched this before I bought a second MFT!
Very helpful, thank you!
Hey Ben, l want to thank you for talking about your physical deficits and pain. Yes, seriously. I am a 63 yr old 5’1” female physical therapist. I too have a body that has crapped out and live with pain daily, yet I only let it slow me down. It will never stop me. I am constantly confronted with people who choose to let pain and deficits be a ticket to couch surfing and more dysfunction. Men look at me with a side eye when I talk about wood working and more importantly, when I am trying to motivate them to get up, get out, enjoy life and be productive. Women too. You made me cry hearing you talk positively. We need more people with your mindset. Besides that, your entire video addressed all of my workspace and physical challenges. I will be buying some parallel guides. Thank you.
I just got one it’s awesome!
First, every carpenter NEEDs a square. Put it on fense, loosed the adjusters, square the rail and tighten. 1 or 2 steps.
awesome videos man thanks for the info subscribed!
Also, a table saw needs to be sturdy enough, needs enough surface and length to support the work piece to keep it straight, you have to be able to accurately set it etc, all things that cost quite a lot of money and space. A tradk saw with a long guiderail is accurate, takes up little space and costs less to be accurate. But i agree it takes some mental adjustment.
The STM 1800 is now $1199 and it's only two years later. It was $995 when this video was made. Crazy.
I'm pretty sure it's Biden.
In my opinion TSO makes the best guide rail connectors, and their fasteners are designed in a way to not damage your track.
Damn I wish I bought it 2 years ago... Mine just arrived today at $1,199 LOL
I have Dewalt track saw, parallel guide is not there yet .. i am thinking should i just go with rail square or parallel guide. which one i should go first. very rarely i need repetable cuts, but if i need occassionally can i live with rail square please advvise.
How did you adjust the leg into levelling of the suport to the MFT?
The leg swings in and out a little to adapt to an uneven floor, you can also twist the bottom for height adjustment as well
Worth using for just sanding with ETS 150/5?
It's worth to save money on bags if you use a Festool extractor
Thanks for your video is this setup can handle weight for put resin slab on it and do sled router system?
I think it can hold up to 900 lbs
Thanks for sharing this. I'm new to woodworking and never considered breaking down materials at the lumber yard.
Glad to help
Ordered the ones on bangood, been a sponsor for festool way to long. I think other brands are way to expensive to. If i had the time i made my own guide rails
good
Good Video.. I want to say the following. You can buy them if ya want. I have found them to be no more accurate that what you can make yourself on a decent table saw and router table
That's true, but not everyone wants to make them themselves. I've gone through the stage of 'making my own jigs' in my workshop, and I just no longer want to do that lol. I'd rather just pay for some used ones and be done with it!
That’s so simple I don’t know why I didn’t think of that before thanks for posting this. I almost bought like $100 tool to do the same thing pushing the cuts out past the table and the other direction too though
Nice! Glad it helped!
Thank You Ben for this very helpful Video. You are Great Bro . Greetings from Wonderful Vienna . Thumbs up 👍and y follow your Channel .
Awesome, thank you!
Hello, do this method work for rips thick of 2 mm for example?
Technically yes
So happy that I found this video. I picked up a Domino XL 500 this past Christmas and this jig will go great with it~! Still getting used to it, but that's the fun of it, right? Thanks for this great idea~!
Enjoy!
You need to get more lights in your basement. I think I only see one!
Guess what most production shops use. A table saw, it's not even the sliding table saw, just the regular cabinet type. Nothing beats a good table saw for repeatability and other types of cuts. Edit. You first cut to size and rip to precision. There's going to be waste irrespective of method used. Table saw is faster and involves no setup between very small and large pieces
The new connector is so much better
Toyota Prius ❤ love it. I feel so silly as I have the tundra and I was thinking how am I going to load it in the back with the tools 😂😂😂
lol
Maybe I’m overthinking this, but I’m having a pretty hard time getting my guides properly calibrated. For some reason I can’t just make the mark like you do on top and calibrate that way. I’m off by about 1mm. I take a square and match the line so that my track saw blade(in fast fix mode) is right off to the side of it. Yet I’m still off by 1mm. Do you think maybe I should draw 2 lines (2mm apart from each other) and try to set my blade right in between them?
Maybe? Usually these small issues are user error
@@BenMarshallDesigns I totally agree. Since then, I think I was finally able to dial it in near perfectly.
genious
Not a good video if you are looking for immediate and inexpensive options. . .
I found out that Ben is no longer doing woodworking videos and has moved on. Was wondering if anyone who has commented on Ben's video on his sysBench would happen to have Ben's plans for his sysBENch? I would pay for his plans if someone here would have them....thanks
You can reach out to me by email: benmarshalldesgns@gmail.com
Hi Ben.. The link for your website does not seem to be working. I would like to order your plans for your Sysbench as I really like your plan. I am building some garage shelving very similiar to your sysBENch. I hope your still offering your plans as I would like to purchase them...thanks
Best method from all the ones I tried to square my MFT, so simple an dead on square after. Thank you.
nice!
That saves me a fortune in bags. I have to Festool dust extractors, one for workshop, one for site work. Whenever either bag is full I attach the dust separator and suck out the dust from a full bag. Then just dump the dust from the tub later. Nice video
I'd advise that you just shell out the cash for additional bags - over time it will clog up eventually and could put more strain on your motor.
When its fully opened out, os it the same height as the Mf3
Yes. Festool has all surfaces to 900mm
There set seems like a lot of work and very expensive to me
most are pretty pricey, no matter the brand
outstanding information to consider. and from a fellow Vet Thank you for your service
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video.
I'm glad i watched your video. I was thinking about buying a set of parallel guides, but your video helped me realize that while a set would be nice to have, they're not a necessity. Good job on the video.
Glad I could help. It's definitely something that fits if you're in a specific situation.
Thank you Ben, I just saw your video and like you I don’t have much room but the two extensions are useful and very practical. Thank you very much for your time for making this great video
Thank you for this! I work in a 120sq ft workshop and also can't fit a table saw. I use the MFT and have been trying to figure out an efficient way to do this. This video is a great help!
Very welcome
Really helpful. Thanks. Just getting into Festool tracksaw and this is just what I needed...
Who cares what you like
your mom does
Thank you, Going to try this tonight. You just saved my project.
Oh wow I never knew that borrowing a pickup was an option until I watched this video...
Ben, hope all is well. Recently found your channel and enjoy your videos. Having said that, I notice you have not posted in a while.
I have also ctl26 sometime full up quickly.my question is just change reservoir bottom reservoir change with 48 liter less cost than cyclone and more effective no?
You don't have to replace bags as often if you use the cyclone - over time it is cheaper
Hello, Ben! This one is a Masterpiece! Thank You!
Do these fit to the ksc60 without the under frame like in the video? Thanks
Your video just came up on my feed. Nice job! You might take a look at an old animation that I made to perform this same task. If you do, please turn ON closed caption. If you have additional material of the same thickness, the method I illustrate works nicely. ua-cam.com/video/gEw5VUtofqM/v-deo.html
What brought me here is I'm trying to figure out if/how I can transport a few 12' 2x4's in/on a midsized SUV without paying the guys that hang out in the Home Depot parking lot.
good to know!