Parf guide system lee valley. This bit will help you produce dozens of parf guide bench tops. With it you can drill a precise arrangement of 20 mm holes spaced exactly 97 mm on center for any size work table. Just as a reference my mft3 is by far my most used festool. The system includes a pair of 1m stainless steel rules each with a series of 3mm cnc drilled holes to serve as templates for drilling starter holes a 3mm bit and 900 drilling guide and 3mm indexing pins.
If youre planning on cutting using this system i would consider the parf guide. Mft3 tops go for 140 roughly 21 12 by 36 34 clamping size and lee valley sells ply grid 34 holed worksufaces. Parf guide system comprises two parf sticks 1m long with a series of 3mm holes along the length at 96mm centers. A 3mm drill guide with 3mm drill bit and three 3mm guide pins.
I used the ujk parf guide system 102278 available from lee valley. The distinctive design ensures an exceptionally clean hole. Plus a guide block and a special 20mm tc drill bit with a 3mm center guide. It has tungsten carbide tips for a long lasting working life.
The new year has brought with it some brilliant news for the parf guide system. The system is very easy to use and the included 20 mm carbide tipped drill bit enables you to drill through a table top up to 2 thick. An upgrade of the original ujk parf guide drilling system the jig offers a straightforward reliable way to space 20mm holes on 96mm centers ensuring they are accurately square to one another in each axis. Or you could simply have a panel cnc cut locally.
In this video i will share that news described some new accessories from axminster tools and machinery and outline. You may have to register before you can post. Lee valley now has the parf guide system for making festool 96mm x 20mm tops if this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The cutting head has a sharp pointed 3mm guide pin to locate in the pilot hole.