Name: Benchdogs Ltd
Address: Unit 1, Walronds Park, Isle Brewers, Taunton, TA3 6QP, United Kingdom
Email: hello@benchdogs.co.uk
Website: benchdogs.co.uk
European Manufacturer: No
I really enjoyed using this table and it made a huge difference in repeatability and speed for me. It packs away nicely which is great for someone without a dedicated shop like me, and it’s also very stable since it is very heavy. The only problem is that the the table is so heavy that while I was moving the table using the handle attached to the underside of the workstation, the threaded inserts securing the handle stripped out entirely and I dropped the entire table. Thankfully, I didn’t have any serious injuries and my arm just got a cut/bruise but I could see it being a more dangerous issue given how heavy the table is. Functionally the table still works fine but I think this should be addressed in future iterations.
Very good quality, well built and sturdy. I'm using it with various clamps and bench dogs which all fit perfectly.
Delivery was very quick with great customer support. :)
very loose, alot of play .used Festtol MFT table
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review — we genuinely appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to clarify this for you.
For context, genuine Festool MFT tops are typically manufactured with hole diameters of approximately 20.1 mm rather than a true 20 mm. Because of this slight tolerance difference, dogs made to suit a precise 20 mm bore can feel slightly loose in some MFT tops.
Our dogs are machined to fit accurate 20 mm holes (as we state in the description) to ensure a tight, repeatable, and square reference. If holes were a true 20 mm, O-rings would not be required. The O-rings are specifically there to compensate for slightly oversized holes and to provide a snug, stable fit where minor manufacturing tolerances exist.
If the dogs are still noticeably loose even with the O-rings fitted, this would suggest the holes may be outside of normal specification. In that case, it would be worth checking the hole diameter and potentially contacting the supplier regarding a replacement top. we of course do manufacure the tops and are on our website if you are looking for a precision top for your workflow.
We hope this explanation helps, and if you would like any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’re always happy to help.
Excellent quality, as always, from BenchDog Tools.