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Post by jonathan on May 24, 2013 15:34:31 GMT -5
Hi guys, Just wondering if any of you have the F-WA angle rail attachment and how it's been working out for you? I'm particularly interested in it's accuracy at the 90° angele & how much deviation there is on this thing? I put in an order for one just now, but it'll be a while before delivery, so I thought why not start a discussion about it already  I look forward to everyone's input.  |
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Post by GhostFist on May 24, 2013 15:44:31 GMT -5
I have a slightly older version of what's currently being sold. I believe the only difference is that mine is slightly longer and cannot fir in the MT55 box. I Haven't really put mine through the paces yet to be honest, not because it's not worth it, just because I haven't had the need to. Calibration couldn't be easier if you have a trustworthy square already set it to that and tighten the thumb screw. it locks very well and there is no play while set. If you're worried about movement on a critical cut (any angle) you can throw a clamp in at the end of the arm and on the other end of your F-track. Fool proof.
Oh and welcome aboard!
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Post by jonathan on May 24, 2013 15:49:57 GMT -5
Thank you Ghostfist. Great initiative by the way to start a Mafell user experiences forum not unlike the FOG. Hopefully this place will over time turn out to be an equal treasure trove of information en knowledge.
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Post by GhostFist on May 24, 2013 16:18:17 GMT -5
Obviously we don't have the Traffic FOG gets, nor have we been around anywhere near as long but hopefully we can create a friendly environment to exchange tips reviews projects and recommendations. We have the advantage of being completely independent of Mafell so our opinions can be uncensored and honest. The FOG is a great forum for Festool products, I'm a member there as well, but they're trying to promote Festool not Mafell so we made this place.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 24, 2013 17:42:33 GMT -5
I've got the angle attachment well worth it. If u use the 1.1 track at 90 degrees give a cut length over 1200mm at 90 there is a little indent for the pointer if you keep it pushed in you will be 99% accurate maybe a mill out over 1200mm. Plus when any sheet goods are manufactured , they are allowed to have a tollerance of + or - 2mm I also use mine for cutting the sheets at the valleys of the roofs
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Post by jalvis on May 24, 2013 21:58:14 GMT -5
Glad to see you joined, Jonathan.
My experience is similar to GhostFist. I havent put it through its paces but have found that attaching it to the F160 rail its hard to get accurate cuts. It might be my technique so I need to play more to be sure.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 25, 2013 3:48:22 GMT -5
Using the 1.6 rails for 90 degree cuts is too long for 1200 sheets. That's why I got the 1.1 track. I've found if I keep the pointer pushed in the indent at 90 degrees gives best results at worst it might be 1mm off over 1200mm I use the 1.6 rails if cutting angle cuts when positioning the rail use the same way as a sliding beval keep a little pressure on the rail so it lifts in the middle and slide along to the mark keeping the angle setting pushed firmly against the side.
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Post by mattdh on Feb 20, 2014 2:22:23 GMT -5
so has anyone got more use with this? using this to do 90 degree cross cuts on sheet goods? or are we stuck measuring and marking on both sides then laying your rail across?
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 20, 2014 5:23:23 GMT -5
I use it all the time and only ever put one mark on. I can get to plus or minus a mill over 1200 mm at worst I have checked cuts before with a large square and they have being spot on. The way I find best for myself is at 90 there is an indent is push the pointer in and tighten. Then when place on the sheet is to hold the rail slightly up so the anti slip part of the track is not providing any friction then with the stock part of the fence hold it tight to the side and slide to the mark. Then let the rail just gently fall to the sheet. When sheet goods are manufactured they are not always 100% they are allowed to be off the square by plus or minus 2mm. Just this week at work I've being putting fire board on the wall meant to be 1200mm actual size 1195. Do never belief sheet goods are 100%
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 2, 2014 0:15:25 GMT -5
Here is a cool video of the angle fence...never understood how it worked, but this video makes it clear.
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Post by checkmax on Aug 2, 2014 22:36:01 GMT -5
I'm assuming this attachment is for F rails only and long rails at that? The kss rails have the built-in angle for the maximum length of their models - 300, 370 or 400?
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Aug 3, 2014 3:17:50 GMT -5
Yeah the attachment is for the f rails. If I'm cross cutting a sheet using the 1100 and angle attachment covers the 1200 cutting length. Then if want to do angle cut on the sheets I just easily change to the 1600 rail and it covers my cut length
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Post by jimh on May 21, 2015 20:33:21 GMT -5
Does it come with a rail connector (F-VS)?
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 22, 2015 1:54:42 GMT -5
Unfortunately no
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Post by Abdon Valladares on Oct 18, 2020 18:28:52 GMT -5
No the angle fence, is not only for F Guide rails , the video shows it in use on another track , that is the M track I guess , but definitely not the F track , it works on almost Mafell tracks , if you check the Mafell site , you will find the angle fence working for most tracks , check the timber wolf site, as to where it will work , is quite a long list!
Please do not state , it works for the F track only , commenting like that , will deny a user of a great accessories. Make Sure before posting
It works on almost all tracks ,
will update , getting one for my NFU %0
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