I'm glad I found this video. Thanks. The Guide System didn't come with any instructions and those screws used in the channel extensions had me stumped.
After watching your various videos on these guides I finally ordered a pair from Banggood, plus a rail square. Wish I'd done it sooner as I've just finished cutting up 8 sheets of MDF of varying thicknesses for some fitted wardrobes. These would have made that whole process a lot quicker & more accurate. I only paid £56 for the parallel guides. Hard not to buy them, despite some moral reluctance. I've also been following yours & Peter Millard's videos on wardrobe construction. Keep up the good work!
I want to send a big Thank You for posting this how to video. I just cut my first shelf to size with this parallel guide, milescraft track saw adapter and DeWalt 6.5 cordless saw.
Excellent video very helpful. You can also use the guide rail connectors on the top t slot opposite the guide stops saving you having to flip it over to connect.
Hi Ryan, the head and the bar that goes in the festool track saw is binding so I have to unscrew all for screw to get it moving! This lead to mess up the calibration. Do you know if bangood have upgraded the 2 small grey aluminium bars?
Thanks Ryan for the set up guide. Came to put mine together today and found it difficult to fit the guide onto a Festool track. I had to fit insulation tape between the head of the parallel guide and the bar that fits to the rail to stop it binding on the track. However, not an issue and really pleased with them.
I had issues with mine binding too, as soon as I left all the screws loose and started by tightening the alloy bar in the channel first, then the head to that bar, everything worked perfectly.
Mine is the festool, I found that you need to put it on the track loosely at first, then tighten the long bar into the track to set it in position, then tighten the red top section to the bar. Once you’ve done this the bar screws can be loosened and it slides perfectly.
PSA- they do have an imperial version too, for anyone that's looking for imperial. Thanks for these demonstrations, especially for explaing how to calibrate them. I'm look forward to seeing a test of the rail square you already have and the new woodpeckers copy. Of course they started offering that new rail square right after I got my XL instasquare.
Great video. Unfortunately my track doesn't have the slot on the top as you show in video. It is on the underside. I believe I can modify the tracks by drilling through the track to allow the parallel bar head screws to attach bar underneath. I will not be able to slide the bars, but with a few groups of holes I each track, it should be good enough. Keep up the good work.
Just checked and my parkside rails don't have the t-slot track in them so this system won't fit. A bit bummed. I might have to upgrade my tracksaw if I want something like this. Don't know if my saw could be compatible with these festtool or makita rails.
Hi, since this video is also advertised on the Banggood site. The guides do NOT fit on a Festtool track! Also not the improved version. Did get mine on the weekend. What you can do is put some 1mm shims between the red head and the bar that slides in the track. And also the precision is not that perfect. If you calibrate the guides it depends, what position the stops of rhe stop block have (the ones you have to put on the triangles). If you raise the stopblock (like shown in your video) and calibrate the guides the results differ from lowering the bar of the stop blocks. In my case the plastic head of the metal bar will now not touch the Square any more.
Aye you might want to vary it mate, instead of parallel bangood bonanza videos every week 😅 that rail square at least to see if it's actually square for example
I made 5 in one go so uploaded 5. You need to remember I'm a small business and a small channel. I juggle paid work with not only my personal life but making videos to share with other for FREE. I will have a new subject next week if I have time to make one
Just an FYI for anyone watching this video, it doesn’t fit festool rails despite enjoywood claiming it does all over their advertising. They did seem decent but this makes them unusable, an annoying waste of time and money.
@ I don’t think so. Even if it could be I don’t think I should have to modify a product that is advertised as compatible when it clearly isn’t. th-cam.com/video/0MGX-NPMDjU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DbzRiFNrBppF2oyA The bar slides in yeah but there isn’t enough clearance for the red attachment plate to slide on. Bangood claim I’m using it wrong and that I must unscrew the black screws to slide it over. So apparently I’m meant to unscrew four grub screws and take off the head every time I want to move the parallel guides. Even if I do do that, the guides don’t sit flat on the bench. To add to it, I requested a return and they’ve just been replying but dancing around the fact that I’ve requested a return, everything but actually processing a return so I’ve had to file a PayPal dispute. It’s a shame really, the machining is actually fairly good quality but they’ve clearly never actually tested them with a real festool track and their customer service and return policy is all for show. Just wanted to highlight this because if I had read a comment like this before I purchased I’d have not bothered, too much hassle. I’d personally rather have spent a bit more money and got something that is actually compatible with my rails and has some kind of real customer service and returns.
@SimonDrysdale yep I get you. It is really well built, but a bit of a shame you would need to do some modifying. Well hopefully it gets sorted for you eventually 👍
Quite an echo you've got going there or so it seems far, far away from London. Too bad, too, because it suggests the need to convert your space to a studio. Valuable content, though. Thanks.
The quality is so great apart from one issue which is the tolerances on the raised lip on the part that attaches to both the track and first straight piece are too big in order for it to sit completely flush in the groove although once cranked down tight it won’t effect how the guides work but it’s a shame as the rest of it is so good. Great video though as I have to admit I was scratching my head initially 😂 Below link is someone else posting about the issue. th-cam.com/video/Vmlyk25pCww/w-d-xo.html
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I'm glad I found this video. Thanks. The Guide System didn't come with any instructions and those screws used in the channel extensions had me stumped.
After watching your various videos on these guides I finally ordered a pair from Banggood, plus a rail square. Wish I'd done it sooner as I've just finished cutting up 8 sheets of MDF of varying thicknesses for some fitted wardrobes. These would have made that whole process a lot quicker & more accurate. I only paid £56 for the parallel guides. Hard not to buy them, despite some moral reluctance.
I've also been following yours & Peter Millard's videos on wardrobe construction. Keep up the good work!
Got mine yesterday. So perfect timing. Great vid, many thanks.
Great and you are welcome 👍
How do you like them?
I want to send a big Thank You for posting this how to video. I just cut my first shelf to size with this parallel guide, milescraft track saw adapter and DeWalt 6.5 cordless saw.
Apologies, I only just saw this!
Thank you, thats great to hear!
These parallel guides are still one of my favourite buys!
Ryan
Jerome, do you have the Milescraft track saw tracks? I am trying to figure out if this product will work with mine. If it does, gonna buy it!!
Excellent video very helpful. You can also use the guide rail connectors on the top t slot opposite the guide stops saving you having to flip it over to connect.
Hi Ryan, the head and the bar that goes in the festool track saw is binding so I have to unscrew all for screw to get it moving! This lead to mess up the calibration. Do you know if bangood have upgraded the 2 small grey aluminium bars?
same problem here
Thanks Ryan for the set up guide. Came to put mine together today and found it difficult to fit the guide onto a Festool track. I had to fit insulation tape between the head of the parallel guide and the bar that fits to the rail to stop it binding on the track. However, not an issue and really pleased with them.
I had issues with mine binding too, as soon as I left all the screws loose and started by tightening the alloy bar in the channel first, then the head to that bar, everything worked perfectly.
Same here. Doesn’t fit a Festool track 😠
Mine is the festool, I found that you need to put it on the track loosely at first, then tighten the long bar into the track to set it in position, then tighten the red top section to the bar. Once you’ve done this the bar screws can be loosened and it slides perfectly.
SO WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR.
Doing multiple parallel cuts on sheet material.
To get the same cut over and over, and easy to set up different measurements too 😊👍👍👍
PSA- they do have an imperial version too, for anyone that's looking for imperial.
Thanks for these demonstrations, especially for explaing how to calibrate them.
I'm look forward to seeing a test of the rail square you already have and the new woodpeckers copy. Of course they started offering that new rail square right after I got my XL instasquare.
will this fit the milwaukee track?
I am not sure tbh, does it not say in the information?
Maybe someone else can try and answer this?
th-cam.com/users/shortsTk-fq0vnPb0?si=Dz7A7WlMJ4fDFM_i
It looks like they will work on m18 tracks from what I can see in this yt short
Because of your channel and information given, I purchased the guides. Thank you
Amazing! You'll love them! I've ordered a 2nd set they are that good 👍
Great video.
Unfortunately my track doesn't have the slot on the top as you show in video. It is on the underside.
I believe I can modify the tracks by drilling through the track to allow the parallel bar head screws to attach bar underneath.
I will not be able to slide the bars, but with a few groups of holes I each track, it should be good enough.
Keep up the good work.
That's good that you can still make it work!
That's good out the box thinking 👍👍
After watching your videos I think I'll be picking these and the track saw square up from banggood soon. Thanks
Great to hear, you won't be disappointed! My links are there incase you need them (I'd get a small commission if you do, thanks)
😁
I have the imperial version, are the measurement numbers supposed to be upside down?
Im not sure without looking at them, just look at the photos on the website .
Can’t wait to see your new CNC setup. 🙏
Just checked and my parkside rails don't have the t-slot track in them so this system won't fit. A bit bummed. I might have to upgrade my tracksaw if I want something like this. Don't know if my saw could be compatible with these festtool or makita rails.
Great video. Thanks very much for all your instructional videos. Respect from an arsenal fan.
Thank you mate, and I love that an arsenal fan isn't too proud to give a spurs fan a 👍.
Cheers mate glad you enjoyed 😁😁🙏
Many thanks!
Mine has a play in the groove of the rail
Banggood product page for the Fonson Upgraded Aluminum Alloy Parallel Guide System states no delivery to UK.
Hi just change the 'ship from' option and then you will be able to buy it 👍
Hi, since this video is also advertised on the Banggood site. The guides do NOT fit on a Festtool track! Also not the improved version. Did get mine on the weekend. What you can do is put some 1mm shims between the red head and the bar that slides in the track. And also the precision is not that perfect. If you calibrate the guides it depends, what position the stops of rhe stop block have (the ones you have to put on the triangles). If you raise the stopblock (like shown in your video) and calibrate the guides the results differ from lowering the bar of the stop blocks. In my case the plastic head of the metal bar will now not touch the Square any more.
I guess, if you use a guide rail square, you can make do with only one of these :-)
Aye you might want to vary it mate, instead of parallel bangood bonanza videos every week 😅 that rail square at least to see if it's actually square for example
I made 5 in one go so uploaded 5. You need to remember I'm a small business and a small channel. I juggle paid work with not only my personal life but making videos to share with other for FREE.
I will have a new subject next week if I have time to make one
@@thelondoncraftsmanworkshop I for one enjoy all the content you put out so far. Keep up the good work!
I really enjoyed Ryan’s banggood series. It tempted me to go buy their goods. Without these type of videos I do not think I would have purchased them.
Just an FYI for anyone watching this video, it doesn’t fit festool rails despite enjoywood claiming it does all over their advertising. They did seem decent but this makes them unusable, an annoying waste of time and money.
I'm sure it can easily be adapted to work.
I take it it's the bar that slides into the track?
@ I don’t think so. Even if it could be I don’t think I should have to modify a product that is advertised as compatible when it clearly isn’t.
th-cam.com/video/0MGX-NPMDjU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DbzRiFNrBppF2oyA
The bar slides in yeah but there isn’t enough clearance for the red attachment plate to slide on.
Bangood claim I’m using it wrong and that I must unscrew the black screws to slide it over. So apparently I’m meant to unscrew four grub screws and take off the head every time I want to move the parallel guides. Even if I do do that, the guides don’t sit flat on the bench.
To add to it, I requested a return and they’ve just been replying but dancing around the fact that I’ve requested a return, everything but actually processing a return so I’ve had to file a PayPal dispute.
It’s a shame really, the machining is actually fairly good quality but they’ve clearly never actually tested them with a real festool track and their customer service and return policy is all for show.
Just wanted to highlight this because if I had read a comment like this before I purchased I’d have not bothered, too much hassle. I’d personally rather have spent a bit more money and got something that is actually compatible with my rails and has some kind of real customer service and returns.
@SimonDrysdale yep I get you.
It is really well built, but a bit of a shame you would need to do some modifying.
Well hopefully it gets sorted for you eventually 👍
Quite an echo you've got going there or so it seems far, far away from London. Too bad, too, because it suggests the need to convert your space to a studio. Valuable content, though. Thanks.
The quality is so great apart from one issue which is the tolerances on the raised lip on the part that attaches to both the track and first straight piece are too big in order for it to sit completely flush in the groove although once cranked down tight it won’t effect how the guides work but it’s a shame as the rest of it is so good.
Great video though as I have to admit I was scratching my head initially 😂
Below link is someone else posting about the issue.
th-cam.com/video/Vmlyk25pCww/w-d-xo.html