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Post by aaronkarp on Apr 20, 2021 14:57:35 GMT -5
Hi all, can anyone explain the difference between the parallel guide fence and roller edge guide? Other than the distance they overhang the edge of the workpiece and some difference in how wide/narrow they'll let you rip, are there major functional differences? For use with MT55cc. |
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Post by kraftt on Apr 20, 2021 16:54:43 GMT -5
Others will know more but from your links I see that one would be useful pushed up against a wall or vertical and the other has an advantage of cutting thin stock by slipping under saw base.  |
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Post by aas on Apr 20, 2021 22:59:00 GMT -5
I've never seen the roller style for the MT55.
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Post by hecon5 on Apr 21, 2021 7:52:30 GMT -5
I have both, the roller one shown in kraftt's picture is really nice for ripping thin stock, or close to the edge, where I can't set up a rail. I don't use either a ton, but when I've needed them, they're very helpful. I marked up the parallel one with depth marks so I have a real close idea of plunge point, but it isn't great to fiddle with for beveled cuts. But it saved me from buying their prebuilt one. Search for kraftt's Waffel version for what I mean. |
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Post by aas on Apr 21, 2021 11:58:36 GMT -5
The pre-marked depth guide is a bit of a waste of money to be honest. I bought one, then not long after got the MT55 18v - which came with one, so I now have two. Usually I mark the exact point I want on the side of the saw with pencil - so don't really use either.
This is some info that could be printed on the side of the saw... no need for a bulky clip.
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Post by aaronkarp on Apr 21, 2021 15:11:43 GMT -5
Thanks all. Sounds like the purpose is similar, just some differences in how much clearance you get.
While we're on the subject of the roller guide, what am I supposed to line up the ruler with? e.g. when the roller guide is attached to the left side of the saw, I've tried lining up the "100mm" mark on the roller guide with red line by the thumb rest on the front left of the saw, but the distance from the cheek (if that's the right word) of the roller guide to the saw blade ends up being a couple of centimeters off from 100mm. I didn't see any other marking on the saw that I should try to align it with. Any tips?
Thanks again.
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Post by hecon5 on Apr 22, 2021 17:38:10 GMT -5
I ignore the markings and use a ruler/tape measure; after a solid 12 seconds and it not being obvious, I gave up and reverted to using a tape.
I can actually read the tape, and I know where it's hitting exactly.
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Post by Eoj on Apr 23, 2021 7:30:53 GMT -5
The roller edge guide is a primary accessory for the mf26 multi cutter . The graduations will not line up on the mt55.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on May 8, 2021 23:48:03 GMT -5
I use the roller edge guide all the time on my KSS80 off the rail - works great for narrower rips and you can get much closer to the blade. A plunge saw is not ideally suited for cuts off the rail. Can be done, but I always feel it lacks safety so find other ways.
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