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Roy, as mentioned I used the parf mkII jig, then I made a separate router table next to it at the same height and depth, everything can be removed so it’s flat and can be used as an extension to the mft, or the mft as and extension to the router table. and if you were wondering about getting...

So for reference I have a Bosch track saw, and a shorter 800mm rail for cross-cuts used in conjunction with bench dogs rail guide dogs. This replaced a table saw, I know have the track, mitre and band saws as the machine saws in my workshop and haven’t missed the table saw but have a lot more...

There are many more experienced folks here than me so there may be different views, but I did a lot of research (see @petermillard you tube vids), and I settled on 25mm mrmdf, I have no issues with mine…(excuse old photo) Regards Padster

I've recently started making pens, depending on the size, offcuts could be perfect for blanks. Cherry, Walnut and maple you say....🤔😉 Padster

So I made another pen, but thought that they actually look good together as pair.... Padster

Yet another pen - you may guess I have the bug a little....:D This time the pen is made from Burr Oak special thanks to @Phil Pascoe Padster

So this is my first attempt at a pen using a home-made blank from various offcuts in the workshop glued and layered then turned... Padster

I use the Guide Rail Dogs from Benchdogs no issues at all HTH Padster

I moved away from anything other than the micro mesh pads this time and it has worked much better, like you say I actually don't bother stopping between grades, but just run my fingers over them in between grades. Padster

FWIW I have the Bosch with the rails and bag, I also added a short rail to use for cross-cuts ala @petermillard videos with my MFT. I put a post back when I was looking that I would've loved one of the more expensive makes but my budget was my budget and as I'd never had a Track saw before you...

Continuing the Pen Theme.... and finally no blemishes in the acrylic! Padster

@Bristol_Rob I've sent you a PM Padster

Thanks and I can safely say hadn't heard of it - but google is my friend... not sure I'd spend the money on something like that. Be interested in folks view - I'm only 8 pens into my pen turning! Padster

LOL - @Droogs I didn't even know a cork hat was a 'thing' - but thanks!

@gregmcateer quick but also challenging you need to be careful and there was one big hole I filled with CA & cork dust/shavings, the others I left so you can just see the tube in places. Then sand carefully and sealed a few extra coats... Padster

@Phil Pascoe they will be a mix of Axminster and CS Crafts, the dark blue blue blank is Axi, the cork is obviously exactly that and the other blue blank you may recognise ;) Padster

Some more pens from the weekend......two acrylic and one from some cork bark I had laying around that I wanted to experiment with. Regards Padster

Another pen, for those who may remember one of the Christmas presents (solitaire board). I made this from an off-cut of that same teak.... Padster

Continuing my new pen thing...... Regards Padster

The first two were slimmer, I deliberately made this thicker. Think this kit was CS Crafts, Blank as well or could've been Axi - I have quite a few bits from both. Regards Padster