Magswitch Reversible Featherboard Starter Kit $108.62 + Delivery (Free with Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

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The woodworkers here, at least those with all their fingers and/or intending to keep as many of them, we know what it is. For those who don't, this replaces the need to have fingers close to high powered blades.

This thing is amazing. No more fidgeting with tracks and buying multiple adaptors. This is reversible and can be placed on any magnetic surface with sufficient hold to be effective.

I've used this Featherboard without noticeable movement when ripping huge 20mm+ MDF.

It is not an electro magnet either so no need for batteries.

Normally $159 at Carbatec, $149 at Timbercon. Both ex shipping.

Aussie product sold through Amazon US (sadly, it costs more here).

Other Magswitch options available too.

Vertical and Stacker kit $28.58

Magswitch Reversible Featherboard $79.40

Magswitch Pro Model Featherboard $78.86

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  [Deactivated] on 14/07/2019 - 23:59

  +4

  …and mods, please make a new category for tools.

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  dwTime on 15/07/2019 - 09:55

  is it possible to use this on the mitre track as well?

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    [Deactivated] on 15/07/2019 - 10:02

    If your mitre track is steel or cast iron, sure but if I'm correct, you're referring to a slotted track used for production stop on a mitre saw. Those are typically aluminum. Magnets don't work on aluminum.

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      dwTime on 15/07/2019 - 10:33

      Sorry, i was referring to the track on the table saw.

      Also could you please advise, how do you make the Magnetic Featherboard parallel to the Table Saw Fence, if it is not used on the track.
      I am concerned whether it may slightly get angled, if it is mounted elsewhere.

      I wanted to buy one of these, as the disadvantage of the other non-magnetic featherboards that hooks only to the track, is its inability to use for larger timber, which goes outside the track.

      Thanks.

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        [Deactivated] on 15/07/2019 - 10:38

        Featherboards do not have to be parallel, approximation of parallel is sufficient.

        As long as all the fingers are pressed against the workpiece, each individual finger is actually placing a perpendicular force against your fence.

        If you're ripping pre-dimensioned timber (ie, fairly straight), just set your fence, place your timber and press the Featherboard nice in close before locking it in. Just make sure at no point you are maxing out the fingers because that's when it no longer places a perpendicular force and acts as a pivot instead.

        Edit to add - don't worry about parallel forces when you're using a table saw. The whole point of the table saw is that your fence is your absolute parallel. When you push your workpiece, you are meant to push against the table and against the fence. Every force applied to the workplace should be against the fence and tabletop.

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          dwTime on 15/07/2019 - 11:14

          @[Deactivated]: Got it. thanks for that.

          Also thanks for posting this link.

          I was about to buy the FeatherPro on Saturday. And then thought maybe later.
          https://www.timbecon.com.au/sawing/table-saw-accessories/fea…

          Do you reckon the Magswitch one is better than the FeatherPro?

          On one of the videos, I saw the FeatherPro one is better to avoid kickbacks, as it grabs the wood better if it tries to slide back.

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            [Deactivated] on 15/07/2019 - 11:32

            @dwTime: I've never seen the Featherpro until I clicked your link so thanks for that.

            The Featherpro looks cool, and I really like that the fingers can be replaced though I'm not sure if I'll ever have to replace my Magswitch ones. It looks like it would have a better anti reverse but being a foam product, the pressure exerted may look like a lot but it doesn't take much for it to give ever so slightly. I hope I'm wording my thoughts well enough.

            To be honest, the biggest problem I have with featherboards is actually using them. If I had to measure the right size board, fiddle with the T bolt… I think I'd just use my own fingers at that point.

            And I have more equipment that just the table saw so it's nice to have a system that goes on everything. Drill press, band saw, mitre saw, jointer…