Square cuts: MFT or Rail Square? [video 422][Gifted/Ad**]

In this weeks video I take a look at the options available for making a square cut with a #tracksaw, and weight up the pros and cons of using an #MFT vs #RailSquare. Enjoy!

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[ReclaimDesign]

Your explanations are amongst the best out there Peter - clear, concise and no waffle 😂

[steenfraosterbro]

I have all the options, and you, Peter Millard, are to blame for that. I thank you.

[Bicycleclip]

That was the most helpful video about square cuts with a TS I’ve seen in all my years. Thank you.

[derekjones]

Love your channel and love learning in 10 min. EZ learning for sure. Thank-you

[Bespokespaces]

I can see that my comment is a year after you published this video about MFT's which I am about to add to my workshop but like all your videos that I'm working through well worth a thank you. You put across so simply what can often take craftsmen/women years of experience to learn. I'm grateful to you and a small group of others who you mention frequently for sharing your knowledge with us. Thanks...

[Micha_Ba]

Since i know your

BOTH is needed, your videos are great, but i have to make own experiences 😊

[gundulf]

Peter your videos are absolutely brilliant. I am amazed at how you compress hours of insight into minutes of video, and do so with both clarity and humor. Thanks so much for sharing this channel, it is one of my top go-to sites!!

[maoliosakitchen]

Just bought my first festoon plunge saw. Now I know what to do. I can get on. Thanks simple and easy instructions get it now got it. Thanks I usually watch USA SITES found you and have a new great reference

[allanwilliams]

Another great video packed with super useful tips and info. You’d be hard pressed to find a more informative ten minutes or so... Thank you Peter. 👍🏻

[stevewalker]

I always appreciate your comparisons Peter

[michaeilobley]

Just purchased the benchdogs rail square using your promo code, saved myself 11 quid, thank you for that. 👍😁

[huskyneusify]

Damn you're building the suspense ! Really looking forward to the PMMFMB !! (Peter Millard Multi Functional Mobile Bench) 👍😉

[silverfox]

Dude. I’ve spent much money since finding your channel years back! 🤣🤣

[tedcook]

Wow. You’ve included the equivalent of 8 hrs of info from all the the other festool youtube user sites in this one little video. Awesome info and editing Peter!

[idlersdream]

Excellent Peter, that covered everything! 👍

[kalimbobo]

I happened upon your channel and felt immediately drawn to your disarming style of presentation. You distill so many valuable ideas and concepts that are taken for granted into concise visuals and commentary that I felt compelled to comment.

Coming from a relative beginner who's spent countless hours researching equipment, reading forums, reviewing safety tips and working up the courage to buy a table saw. I'm slowly realizing that a tracksaw and MFT may be more appropriate for my needs. Your channel is a remarkable resource.

[redlawss]

Hi, Peter the Detroit track saw that I bought is very similar to the Makita with the anti-tip lip & therefore similar to the Festool. Therefore this weekend I bought the FS-WA ($215Aud) thinking that I could modify it to fit, I even thought I may consider buying the 800mm Festool track ($155Aud). Well, I picked up the FS-WA as nobody had in stock well it fits in perfectly in my Track with no sanding or cutting off the underside groove.

[garvielloken]

My God!!! This video was sooo helpful. PM you are a Gem Mate!!

[EcoMouseChannel]

As a long time Festool Track Saw user, I've never once wanted to buy into their 96mm x 96mm x 20mm hole pattern. I've chosen to use the more common 2"x2" hole pattern with 5/8" hole. This opened up a world of fixtures and jigs that are used outside of just woodworking. But, one trick I picked up along the way was the use of 5/8" dia stainless steel stand-offs and 1" diameter caps as my bench dog solution. Not only did I save hundreds of dollars, I was able to buy quite a few different varieties. I sometimes use square heads on the stand-offs. Or do the 3/4" elevated rails by swapping out the appropriate caps to thread on to my stand-off barrels.

As far as my best rail square solution was to go with TSO rail square, and as my second I chose the Woodpecker's multi-angle version. I like using one at each end of the track if I can. I never have to double check my squareness that way. I feel I have a great combo that allows me to accomplish nearly 95% of my Table Saw needs now. I only use the Table Saw now for thin strip cutting.

[mikeparsonscc]

A wealth of knowledge in this one! Spot on Peter! 👌