How to build a tracksaw cutting station 

This really is a great video. At the beginning and I saw your diagram/plans I thought… no way I’m gonna be able to do that. But you do such a great job at explaining the system and why you have the holes where you have them. Great explanation. I sent you an email requesting the diagram/plans.

Comprehensive video Peter, no chance anyone should go wrong with this level of guidance. Thanks for putting it into one clip too.

Peter, I have been watching your videos and many others by patrons of your product. This system is my latest purchase for the workshop and am thoroughly looking forward to utilising it on my drop leaf workbench. It is an outstanding example of British ingenuity! Congratulations on your success with it!

I love any video with the word detritus

Thanks Peter. You were responding to my request just as I was watching the video again in order to get the overall dimensions of the two tops. The supplier will make one cut of the MDF for free, so I will ask them to cut the sheet 68 inches with 28 remaining. There is a northeaster headed into New England tomorrow and I would like to get the material into my shop before I am snowed in. This is perfect. Thanks again.

such a great teacher, i feel like you should tell us all to put down our phones, sit up straight and pay attention!

Pretty amazing that you pushing your Festool blue tooth switch, makes it go directly to a commercial. Next level connectivity.

Thanks Peter for such a thorough and interesting presentation. I am new to the tracksaw/MFT world, but I am truly impressed by the ease and accuracy that it offers. I plan to get the latest version of the new TSC 55 within the upcoming year.

Very helpful video, as always. I especially appreciate the clarity of your articulation.

Peter, I would like to have the plans for the tracksaw cutting station. I watch your videos all the time, what a great teacher you are! Thank you for showing us what fine woodworking is all about.

Hi Peter I watched this again as the first "cutting station" I made was a bit off for a couple of the rows. I didn't pay attention to locating the critical first rows carefully enough and certainly didn't clamp the rails. I need to make another one and will be careful to follow your advice precisely to make sure I get it right this time. A bit too much haste initially has made for a lot more work in the end! Mike

I have been waiting for this video so I could build an "Official Parf Top" I have the Parf 2 Kit, (2) Parf Fences and I have made (2) previous tops but I never really have had a pattern that worked well with the two parf fences. I remembered you said in a previous video you were planning to build a new table which would utilize 2 parf fences and now you've done it. Thanks. Now off to my shop to build mine.

Great combination of 30, 45, 60 & 90 degree cutting abilities on one cutting station. I intend to built a very similar cutting station as soon as I sell off the original Part Guide System and upgrade to the mk2 version. I will be requesting a set of plans for the combined cutting station.

That cutting station is a brillant idea! I'm going to build one on a torsion box that can rotate to serve as a clamping / gluing table, inspired by the multifunction shop cart designed by Thimothy Wilmot. I should stop watching videos and start cutting wood though: almost everyday I find new ideas and then spend an indecent amount of time modifying my plans.

Thanks Peter. Finally got around to unboxing my Parf system Mk2. The included instructions are great, but it's nice to have these videos as well. Excited to put my track saw to good use!

Many thanks for your passion in spreading the knowledge. You've really helped me a ton.

Hi Peter now it is more easy for me with your excellent guided video to built one. Thanks.

Hi Peter, i recently treated myself to a great Xmas gift by purchasing your PARF II JIG system with some bells and whistles to complement it. I’m home with a shoulder injury and have nothing but time but to plan out a multi functional work station that would serve me well. I’m probably going to use a “ Paoson woodworking style multi section work bench” and a interchangeable 20mm work top for different applications.

Great video Peter. Well thought out and wonderfully explained, thanks for the effort of making the video.

Hi Peter, fantastic comprehensive video just what I’m looking for to be able to take on this project

Peter, this video will be a great reference when I replace my MFT 3 tops. On my computer screen the colors of your markings are slightly vearing shades of gray, but the line widths are clear.

Hi Peter, great video. I bought the Mk2 system last year and still haven't made it yet. P.S. Enjoyed your book, thank you. I have removed my previous comment because it was showing my email address. Thanks for the plans

Love to get hold of the plans

Great video Peter, well done

thanks you just taught an old dog a new trick.

Good point about the drill guide twisting in a new Parf stick. I ordered a third stick just because I wanted one, and had to do similar to fit the drill guide into the 3mm hole. It is very very snug. I also substitute the Parf dogs with tall dogs to drill the 20mm holes.

Hi Peter, I just got the Parf Guide system and looking for a good plan for my first working bench, and I found the idea of your plan is brilliant, I hope I can get your plan.

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video Peter. I’ve sent you an email requesting a copy of your plans. Many thanks

You have a great channel Peter! I have just bought your Parf Guide System mk 2 and are now on my way to create my first table top. I really like your approach for the track saw cutting station and would very much appreciate to have your layout for it. Many thanks in advance! Peder

Hello Peter, many thanks for this very useful video. I have purchased the Parf Mark II Guide System and am planning the build of a large track saw cutting station. I would very much appreciate your plans, as well as those for the MFT3 replacement top - my old one is beginning to look pretty flimsy! Will send you my email address separately. Best regards, Douglas

Hi Peter Thanks for your concise and very helpful guides About to replace my MFT top and would be a great help to receive your layout plans Many thanks,richard (Australia)

Hi Peter, I would love to get these plans! Thanks for another great video!

Hello Peter from New Jersey in the USA. I've become a big fan of your videos. I'm new to woodworking and as such, I've decided to educate myself as much as possible to get a great setup from the start. I've been watching many videos from other RU-vidrs discussing various UJK products and I am convinced that UJK makes the best products out there and from what I can see so far, you are responsible for that, so I thank you very much! I am definitely intrigued by your table setup, as I have noticed it in an other video I just watched, and I'm very excited to the prospect of receiving your plans for it. I will give you my email address in another comment because I don't mind having this comment here stay in your feed. Keep the great videos and awesome products coming!! Thanks, Clarke

So I've just discovered your channel. Let me start by saying the track saw station is brilliant! And I know I can trust someone who uses the same technical terms as I do, such as "make a whoopsie." (Generally they can be corrected by adjusting a skosh." Further more, I can only assume from the closing music that it is German week, and Mrs. Slocumb is round the back. You have a new fan. Cheers.

Surely a website would be the best option for this type of communication, sales etc

Hello Peter! I just purchased your Parf Guide System...I would love to have a copy of your plans. Hope all is well and thank you for have this channel and producing these great products!

Thanks for this video Peter. I have purchased the PARF MK II GUIDE SYSTEM and it would be great to have a look at your plans for the cutting station and MFT3 tops.

I have recently purchased a TS55 Festool saw. Having immersed myself in way too many You Tube videos, I came across this one. I impressed with the presentation and in particular the rectangular cutting station, I have ordered the MK II Parf Guide Drilling System and awaiting it's delivery in the next few days.. I would really appreciate receiving the plans

Hello Peter, I have watched several of your videos demonstrating several Festool products and am very impressed with your wood working abilities and demonstrations.. I am relatively new to the finer woodworking shop and have built numerous finished projects. I would like to get from you, your plans on the track saw cutting station

Hi Peter I followed your "obsessional" repeating of the need to locate the pins and guides very carefully and clamp the Parf sticks at the early stages. I am quite sure that failing to take proper care over this was the cause of my first cutting station (about which we corresponded) being slightly " off" on two of the rows of holes. I will make sure I take as much care when I make the next one and on the Paulk or Dennis benches I am going to make next. Thanks for the extra careful tutorial this time, a lesson well,learned. Mike PS you could use the long piece from the side of the board as a Paulk sacrificial strip to protect your smart new cutting station for a long time.

Peter I enjoyed your design here I purchased your system and are going to build my first cutting station and would like a copy of your design. Also if I could recommend a design to promote your sales I would recommend you come up with a design utilizing Bench dog UK quad dog hing rail guide. They selling there own tool for drilling the offset holes to place the mounting holes. As your system supports the 48mm offsets you could show that your tool provides the spot on locations that there tool would not be required. If I follow the design correctly first holes 35mm from the edge then next 48mm between row then standard 96mm spacing. Same on the opposite sides. this could support from anywhere on the top either end or edge. I have all my assortment supper dogs and guides I just want to expand the designs and options for all these accessories for a top we make using your guide system. Thanks again

Hi Peter, great video and interesting approach. Not sure if I would go this route as I am not sure when I need 30 or 60 deg cuts. But it is good to know this is possible. And ended with Tulips from Amsterdam that in the Dutch translation used to be a big hit (long ago). Take care

Thanks for the video Peter keep them coming . I would like the plans for the for the cutting station.

Hi Peter, love the video. Very nice made and educational. I have a very small shelter where i have started make some wood working. Though i think that setting up my track saw and cut is taking very long time every time and if i want to cut many things at the same time they never bee that accurate. So i think this is brilliant and thinking of making my own. Love the idea of having master pins for hooking up the ruler is brilliant, i were thinking on something like pins that fit the groove under. But it makes it hard to adjust the height. Will se if there is some hooks that fit my Makita ruler and then i might be able to make my own cutting station at home :D

Hi Peter. Great video again. Noticed the “tulips from Amsterdam” tune at the end 😃. Best regards from holland. William.

Nice work, very informative and thank you for the effort for creating and sharing these useful ideas and tools... ordering the Parf Fence, missed that tool until now. Thank you!

Great video

Nice work BTW

Peter, pleas, I would like to have the plans for the tracksaw cutting station. I'm from Brazil and i've been watching your videos. Thank you.

Nice

Hello Peter, That was a most informative video . I would very much like a copy of the instructions. I will be heading to the Axminster site to order what I need! Thank you again. Regards, Alastair

Love the design, would def appreciate the plans!

Hello Peter. Once again you have a made fabulous video and provided superior instruction as to how to complete this properly. I have your Part Guide, Super Dogs and two of the Parf fences myself. I love the quality of these products. I am moving to a new house next month and want to build this more advanced MFT top for my new workshop. May I have a set of the plans please? I can't wait to get started on my next project utilizing your suggestions. Thanks again for all these great videos. Email is the next comment. Steve

Hi Peter, great presentation! I ordered the Parf II system today from TSO Products, looking forward to making the tracksaw cutting station and mft tops for myself. Please send me the plans for both. I'll leave my email address in a comment below. Thank you!

Thank you for your videos! You are being watched in Croatia! Very educational and helpful! Could you please send me your plan for the track saw cutting station? Thank you!

Hi Peter. I have a mk1 guide system. Can I use the last pin spot and drill bit dog on last spot (thats on the long side with two pins and two dogs positioned) to get my perfect 48mm holes.. I'm I making sense.. thanks for feedback. You sir, are a genius at work .. thanks again

Hello Peter, i am watching your channel since the first episode. You are doing a great job 👏!! Since then, no small thanks to your tool inventing ingenuity, i became a good customer with Axminster. I do own the MK ii and have build some small cutting benches. One irritation i have (and i did already buy a new second 20mm drill) when setting it in the 3mm predrilled hole and starting the cut, it wobbles (it actually shakes the drill guide). This happened with the brand new one out of the box as well. I tried using different drill machines, but did not improve. I did not see your drill guide moving in the video, so i wanted to ask, if you habe any advice? Thx so much, and keep up the fabulous work. RGDS from Germany K.

Enjoying the videos especially those pertaining to the Domino DF500 and the track saw. I just bought the Midi extractor and it is a worlds better then what I had before. Really appreciate the clear and concise instruction. Where can the plans be seen? Should have mentioned I'm in Central Virginia, USA. Thanks.

Hi, I've been watching several videos lately and am now on a waiting list for the MK II Parf Guide System, hopefully within a couple of weeks. I've been planning on building a station, and from watching a few videos on different systems, this system does appear to be the best setup and most accurate across the whole top. I would be most interested in your plans to help guide my design. I'll reply with my email address. Thank you for all the videos explaining the system, the accessories, and usage.

Thanks for sharing.

Peter, thanks for all the videos. As a novice woodworker I have been learning a lot. This is a great video. I am in the process of making my own cutting table. At 3' by 6' I'll be modifying the layout some. I am curious about some of your choices. (For example, I understand why you put rows at 1, 5, and 7, but other choices aren't clear to me.) I think another video explaining your choices and showing how you use it for different cuts would be very nice. One choice I'm very curious about is positioning of the guide rail. The MFT puts it off center but you have it close to center.

Great work Peter on the layout and execution of the cutting station. Could you please download the plans for the top for me? Thanks much for everything.

Hi Peter, I had a look on the website but didn’t found how to buy the 2 drill guide used with UJK PARF GUIDE SYSTEM MK II CENTROTEC SHAFT & 3MM DRILL 107893. They are only in the full package ? Thank you for answer !!!

Any idea if they will bring back the ruler on the parf guides? The ones that I have are blank with just holes on them.

Hi Peter, Great video. Just received my MkII directly from Axminster (wasn't available anywhere in the EU). I'm currently figuring out how to layout my table. I really like your layout. Offers everything I need, but i will probably add a few more holes for 45°. Wouldn't it be better to have the isometric pattern based on row 7 so you can acutally have the cut fully supported on the table? Or shifted two rows to the right? In your layout it seems the material and saw would be of the table for 60°cuts. Thats assuming you angle the material and not the track.

Thank you so much "New Brit Workshop" for this very informative video and brilliant creation of this tracksaw cutting station - mine looks like the one you decided to replace. Would you be kind enough to list the tools that you are using in your videos as for us living in Canada and/or America, we have to try to match them - which is not easy in some cases. Thank you again, Ciao, L (Old Yankee Workshop)

Hi there Peter , i made my own version a few years ago ! I fancy making a new on now I’ve always been curios why 96mm on ctr is used ? Thanks Barry

Wow

Hi Peter, I am ready for a new cutting station since I gave my first to my friend. I have an MDF ready for this while I used a plywood in the first one I gave away. I would like to have a copy of your track saw cutting station/mft plan as you mentioned.

Peter excellent videos. Just received new Parf Guide Mk2 system, everything spot on dimension wise. Could you please share your cutting station layout plans as I am in the process of making one.

Peter once agian a very comprehensive guide on how to build a track saw cutting station. I purchased the Mk1 Parf guide system, can this be used to build the isometric cutting station.

Hi Peter, great video as always. I am new to woodworking and have learned a lot from watching you already. Please can you send me the plans?

So ultimately the cutting station is gradually destroyed with saw cuts then?

Hi Peter, have you thought about creating an email account solely for the request of plans, and list the address in the description. That way people don’t have to share their email on here. I know you said you would delete the comment, but scammers are quick.

Nice video. Would you prefer this solution over a sliding table saw?

Hi Peter, been following the channel for a while now. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Could you please provide the plans?

I was on the fence about getting the Parf system. Not anymore, been trying to work out how to layout my table and get 30/60 angles also. Can I please have the plans layout sent to me. Absolute genius as it save me the headache of working it all out myself.

Hi Peter, are these plans still available? Is so do I still need to put my email in the comments? Thanks for the great videos 👍

Hi Peter, thanks for the video! I must have watched it 5 times now putting plans together for my workbench. One question - as the isometric lines are in reference to the line on which the guide track attaches, rather than the kerf line, would this not cause an issue with material overhanging the bench at the top (and the saw off the table when making the cut) when making cuts along the whole width of the material? Is the intention to move the track onto the isometric lines rather than referencing the material against those lines? Think I will make the isometric lines in reference to the kerf lines, do you see any issue with this? Many thanks

Are the plans still available?

A lot to learn from you, sir. Unfortunately nowadays if a RU-vid clip is longer than 15 minutes the young generation will just skip it. 😒

Hi Peter great video of the MFT3 table, I would like a copy of the plans for this please but it says to use your business email and I cannot find. How do I obtain a copy please cheers

Hi Peter . Received my plans thank you. It may sound stupid but if i put a piece of timber or board on the 60 degree line and make a cut don't i get a 30 Degree angle cut on the piece of timber under the track, you only the 30 degree cut on the piece that is cut off, and vise versa for the 30 degree line get a 60 degree cut. so if you want a 60 degree cut on the piece your cutting you put it on the 30 degree line. Am i wrong in the way i am looking at the plans

Hi Peter, I wonder if you could clarify something please. I obtained the plans from you some weeks ago and finally got around to creating a cutting station today. Or should I say partially thanks to the rain. I've got as far as making the isometric holes for the top, using the equilateral triangles, and I think these are for the 60 degree holes. However, when I've looked at your video again I've noticed that around 26:40 into the video a further isometric line appears on your cutting station, just to your right, which I think is for the 30 degree line, but unless I'm mistaken there's no comments as to how it gets there. I'm presuming, for accuracies sake, that you've used the parf system in some way or was it simply done by dissecting the side of the equilateral triangle and drawing a line back to the point. I'm sure I've probably missed something along the way, so I'd be grateful if you could just clarify it for me as my brain seems to have gone into meltdown. As always, thanks for the great videos that you produce and thanks in anticipation of any guidance you may be able to offer.

Thank you for the plans, Peter. Just one question, Can I assume that this layout is also geared up to cutting longer lengths (ie 1220mm+) in the portrait mode?

Hi Peter are your plans still available thank you simon

Hi Peter, another great video as always. I have the Parf Guide ll System and you were also good enough to send me a copy of your plan for this cutting station. I note that you have said that any surface finish should be applied prior to the holes being drilled. However, I have also seen your recent video relating to the Parf Guide Reaming Tool. With that in mind would it be possible to drill the 20 mm dog holes and seal them with a chosen finish, to give additional protection, and then use the 'reamer' to clean the fibres which will inevitably appear? Merry Christmas to you and your family and of course your viewers.

Hi Peter, thank you for sending me the plan for Tracksaw Cutting Station and MFT3 Designs with UJK Parf Guide System. I was able to drill the holes for rectilinear and isometric holes except that I am stumped on the 30 degree holes. I can't seem to line up any existing holes for the two 30 degree line 3mm holes. This is the only issue I have to complete my cutting station. Any thoughts?

i have just ordert the hul tool so i can make the table

Very nice system indeed! I have a question and a recommendation if you dont mind: why 96mm spacing between 20mm holes and not 100mm? Any specific reason for this? Also I think the next upgrade would be to create a miter gauge that would perfectly fit this system and would allow for any degree cut apart from 30,45,60,90.

Hi Peter, great video, I have my mk2 system now and a fence and stop, om looking to make your cutting station, can I ask do u use M.R MDF or just regular mdf? For your tops. Thanks Allan. 🍻👍

Size 1100 x 1800 apologies for the typo error!!

Hi Peter, I don't have MFT 3 or parf cutting station, and I am trying to decide which one would be more practical for me. would parf cutting station be sufficient by itself or do I still need MFt3?

HI Peter, first of all thank you for the videos. I've got the mark 2 but have not implemented yet. Can I check if there is a maximum thickness for the top. My top is two 18mm MDF sandwiched together. Thanks

What I mean by the plans are the drawing of the cutting station and example MFT3 tops, in your You Tube "How to build a tracksaw cutting station" Thanks.

Another question (slightly off topic, but very much related to the Parf guide system) how would you add a row of holes vertically to the bench top on the front of the bench? I think we need an angled guide addition or another of your clever precise solutions. Cheers, Peter

Hi Peter, I think I know the answer to this question, but I'm not sure. So, my question is, if I pare down the dimensions by roughly 200mm or about 8" both width and length, will the table still work with the same functionality and accuracy? Also, can this cutting station be made with the original Parf Guide System? Thanks much for your videos! Thanks in advance!

Thank you Peter. I would like a copy of the free plans you’re offering. What is an email address I can send my info to?

​ @New Brit Workshop But Peter is your intention to move the kerf line all the time (and use the Parf Fence) or move the fence or work piece (putting in bench dogs) and keep the kerf line static? Do you intend doing as your "How to make an Isometric MFT Top"-video and put out bench dogs in angle and keep kerf line static. I mentioned in a comment that you can move dogs (or fence) and kerf line to get 15/75° but I think that is not an everyday usage.

Hi Peter please send me plans for your cutting station