China Tools Ep. 30 Parallel guide system Insane low price!

In-Depth reviews of woodworking products from China.
In this episode: Parallel guide system and other products for insane prices!

Here are all the direct links from the products in this video. Although, you can also find them on my site.

Reviewed products:

VEIKO rail guide clamp

Parallel guide system

Veiko BIG T-rulers
Imperial version

Drillpro BIG rulers

My personal favorites:

1. Reference square

Mitered square

2. Cabinet drill guide

3. Dog hole clamp

4. Doweling Jig

5. Corner square

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My Personal Banggood favorites all time!

1. Hongdui Edge Trimmer

2. Doweling Jig / Multi-row puncher

3. Kerfmaker

4. Drill guide cabinet jig

5. T-ruler

6. Precision square

7. Miter square

8. Miter square brass

9. Height gauge

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The material used for my workbench and this platform is Black MDF:
Black MDF, something similar to Valchromat. I get it from here: (Netherlands)
Black MDF.

Here is a list of viewer's suggestions where you can buy Black MDF or Valchromat or Forescolor.

USA

UK

Germany

Belgie

Australia
NSW Australia, Laminex has the black MFD

A few products from this review were sent to me by Banggood for testing.
This does not mean that I do get all my products. I review also a lot of products I bought myself.
I started these reviews because from my experience not every tool from China was worth buying. So I wanted to make in-depth reviews to show you which products you should consider and which product you better leave alone. The fact that Banggood sent me products occasionally does not change the way I make my reviews. I still give in-depth reviews and give you my honest opinion!

On this, you can count on!

My name is Dennis and I am from Hooked on Wood.
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Products I use in my workshop

Table saw with dust system:

Harvey HW110GL Europe edition with sliding table
Harvey / Axminster trade S-12 overhead blade guard
Dust extraction: HBM 200
Oneida Super dust deputy 6”

Workbench:
Incra master-R-router lift
AEG 1400w router
Incra 25" SL positioner with Wonder Fence

Drill press: Jet JDP 15B
Miter saw: Festool Kapex 60

Different links to products I use

Clamps:
Axminster trade hold down clamps
Piher Rail guide clamps
Micro Jig dovetail clamps
Bessey parallel clamps
Axminster trade parallel clamps

Push blocks
Micro Jig Gripper
Incra Push block
Thank you for viewing.

Best regards,

Dennis

[thegxpguy]

The fact that you show us imperial users compassion by including the necessary tools we would use is 10/10 thanks you sir

[DaveCSX]

As a carpenter living in China, I can agree with pretty much all of your videos about the items you review. Thanks for sharing.

[Khalid.Al-Bahi]

I bought this system made by Veiko based on your recommendation from Banggood. The kit I got is improved with the guides starting from 200mm and two setup marks at 295 & 371mm and side scales zeroed at the 371mm mark for cuts less than 275mm wide.

All in all, it was a great recommendation and I'm here to thank you Dennis for these thorough reviews that save us money and frustration.

[terrmaso]

Grabbed both the 90 and 45 engineers squares after your review. Easily the most beneficial and used tools in my workshop. I verify almost everything with them. The wide, flat base makes blade alignment effortless. I use these to verify any new tools I bring into my shop. As always, thank you for your honest opinion. I will continue to use your knowledge and experience to make my shop and projects better.

[neflardio]

Regarding the rail guide ratcheting clamps, I recently purchased the drillpro version and noticed that they also have improved their design. They now have rubber protection and a screw at the end.

[nmancini]

You have a very logical and fair way of evaluating these different tools. Thanks Dennis I always look forward to seeing your next videos

[ChrisInMarshfield]

Hi Dennis! You will be happy to know that I ordered and received the parallel guide for track saws that you reviewed and they have fixed all the shortcomings that you noted about the product. The top scales are now correct and accurate (and have the reference arrows for stop guide placement) and they have added a side scale to the rails as well. I like to think that they are listening to your reviews and making adjustments! Thank you for the recommendation! I have spent a lot of money recently! ;^)

[martink]

The current Fonson Upgraded parallel guide system from Banggood has all criticized points corrected (scale also on the side, main scale starting around 22cm and so on). I just got it for 95€, shipping from CZ to Germany only took 3 days. It’s perfect, only the rods (or the tips) are 1mm too long, making the calibration inconsistent between normal and narrow cuts. It works great with my Makita track saw and rails.

[mkbcoolman]

Wow! I didn't know this channel even existed, but I'm just blown away by the attention. It's really helpful info to a serious hobby guy like myself. I've been doing this long enough that I've embraced the 'buy the best tool you can afford' mentality and have quite a collection of quality tools. But I still like to find a deal. Like that cabinet drill guide...I bought a similar model off of Amazon a while back when I was remodeling my kitchen. Mine was very well constructed aluminum like the one your demonstrated, but no case. I think I paid $25 at the time, and it was at least 2x better than the 'professional' guides I'd picked up from Rockler. I even loaded it to a buddy of mine who was building some new shop furniture, and he was absolutely blown away by the quality and function. So those deals are out there, but I'm glad to have a guy like you out there testing things so I don't have to work through trial and error finding the 'best' cheap tool.

[andrewsmall]

Congratulations on 30 episodes of China Tools! Each one very informative. It’s become my ‘go to’ reference for anything I purchase from Banggood.
Video production is great too. Thank you Dennis and keep them coming.

[glamajamma]

Hoi from Den Haag. I also purchased the parallel guide system. It arrived days before you made this video. I immediately realized the issue. I zeroed it with a 3.5cm offset. which is the furthest I could bolt the track adapters. I don't think I will be cutting closer than that anyway but I can make quick adjustments if I ever do. so if I leave the narrow rod adapters in I can get accurate repeatable cuts from 3, 5 to around 100 cm.
By the way, they just released upgraded rails for preorder.

[petenelson]

I just set an alarm for next years 11.11 China Tools sales. I should have my shop up and running by then and I'm sure I'll be needing some new quality tools. Your China Tools series has been excellent and you do an awesome job on reviewing these tools.

[bobhiggins]

Bangood used to be affordable to ship to South Africa now its crazy, example the Veiko 760 mm Ts is R536.56 and shipping is R554.05, pre covid the most I ever paid for shipping was R35 and that was for 5 router bits. Nice videos and well presented thank you Dennis.

[MarkSWilliams]

Denis, I am late commenting here. But I bought the parallel guides for my Makita based on your review. I love them! Love all your videos. Very well presented.

[barryspiers]

Just received mine and set it up, as others have said they have fixed all the issues you highlighted so they are listening to you! Might be worth doing a quick follow up vid if you feel inclined.
For info to others - The London Craftsman on YouTube has a couple of vids on how to build these and how to calibrate the guides.

[peterfoale]

Good reviews as always. Appreciate the point about being an advert for the products, but also thanks for the notice on the discounts. Thanks again for a great series

[jimatkins]

Good reviews. With the rail clamps it would have been good to show how they work with track saw rails since that is their primary purpose.

[ivansusic]

Even when on discount, Veiko table clamps are about 5usd cheaper than Bessey. And still never know if customs will charge. I see it is a quality product, but you know what I mean.

[denios]

Another great video! These recommendations can greatly enhance any workshop, and take workflow to a new level, thanks for sharing!

[davidmaes]

With the screw you can sircumvent the problem from getting them in to the dog holes.
Just take out the screw, remove the handle, insert the shaft from under the table top, put the handle and screw back on, done. No matter how thick your table top is.
All you need is enough room under the table to be able to insert the shaft.
En in het nederlands is dat hetzelfde ;-)