BENCHDOGS BD00154 Quad MFT Hinge System Instruction Manual

BENCHDOGS BD00154 Quad MFT Hinge System

WHAT’S IN THE KIT

1. HINGE ADAPTOR
2. ALIGNMENT ADAPTOR
3. SPARE ORINGS 8X
4. SPARE FIBRE WASHERS 2X M9.1MM
5. QUAD BASE BOLTS
6. QUAD BASE
7. HEX KEY
8. TRACK BOLTS
9. ALIGNMENT PIN
10. TRACK BOLTS THUMB
11. FIBRE WASHERS M8
12. HEX KEY

Instructions for MFT Hinge System

1. Locate the alignment adaptor as pictured above
2. Using the supplied countersunk screws place them in the countersunk holes (x2)
3. Thread into the quad bases (x2)
4. Locate the Hinge adaptor plate
5. Using the supplied countersunk screws place them in the countersunk holes and attach the quad bases like in previous alignment adaptor instruction
6. With your pre-drilled holes in your MFT top, ensure the holes are a maximum distance of 35mm from the edge of the table. If using our 346 hole jig we advise the holes are 48mm from a row of holes.
7. Locate and Insert the hinge adaptor plate into the 2x 20mm holes.
8. Using the supplied hex key tighten the quad bases evenly until solid and no movement is made with the hinge system.
9. Locate and Insert the hinge support plate into the 2 x 20mm holes.
10. Using the supplied hex key tighten the quad bases evenly until solid and no movement is made with the hinge system.
11. Using the supplied track bolts insert these into the labelled track brand holes (FMTE – Festool Makita Triton and Evolution)
12. Using the supplied fibre washers, attach the track bolt with the knurled female thumbscrew. Ensure there is play left to allow the track to slide in.
13. Set the 2nd Track bolt with the knurled female thumbscrew.
14. Ensure there is play left to allow the track to slide in.
15. Slide the track bolts into the track
16. Line up the edge of the track with the edge of the hinge plate
17. Locate the supplied alignment pin which fits your brand of track, this was selected when purchasing your system.
18. Insert this in the hole in line with the brand you have ordered (FMTE – Festool Makita Triton and Evolution)
19. Check hinge lifts into a vertical position and stays in place with the hinge in its upright or lowering position, there will be some lateral movement this is normal and will not move once located in the alignment pin
20. Adjust tension to achieve the desired force to allow the track to hold itself
21. When lowering the track ensure the track locates in the pin as shown above

FINAL SET UP

Instructions for Calibration

1. If your mft is not square you can still achieve square cuts by moving 2 parts and calibrating to your fence or benchdogs. Move the alignment pin into the long slot and leave loose
2. Move the inner track bolt
3. Place into the calibration slot and leave loose
4. Line up your track with the track bolts
5. Slide in your track
6. Once square tighten the thumbscrew and hex bolt on the alignment pin and recheck for squareness
7. Using a known accurate square like our precision triangle use this to square up your track with the fence or benchdogs
8. With the alignment pin still loose place the pin in the track slot

Checking Precision With Benchdogs

Checking Precision With Metric Fence System

Instructions for Adjusting Height

1. Loosen the knurled thumb screw on both ends
2. Lift and slide in a piece of material you are going to cut and lay the track flat on the surface,
3. Place your hand on the track
4. Tighten the knurled thumbscrew on the hinge part
5. Lift the support/alignment pin into the track slot
6. Tighten the knurled thumbscrew

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References

• Bench Dogs, Precision Woodworking Tools and MFT Accessories – Benchdog Tools

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