MFT Accessories
MFT Accessories for Precision Workholding, Cutting & Workshop Control
MFT accessories transform a perforated multifunction table into a flexible precision workholding system. From benchdogs and clamps to fences, stops, guide-rail accessories and connector dogs, the right accessories make it easier to position, secure, cut, assemble and work accurately on an MFT-style workstation.
Build More Capability Into Your MFT Workbench
An MFT table is fundamentally a platform. Its real versatility comes from the accessories that fit into the hole grid and allow the working surface to be configured around the job.
```The common MFT format uses 20mm holes arranged on a 96mm grid. This provides a repeatable system for positioning dogs, clamps, fences and other workshop accessories. Specialist accessory ranges now cover everything from basic workholding to guide-rail positioning and modular table connections.
Whether you are breaking down sheet material, assembling cabinets, routing components or building furniture, the ability to change the position of your workholding points can make an MFT workstation considerably more adaptable than a conventional fixed bench.
MFT Accessories Include
- Benchdogs: Position and register workpieces
- Clamps: Secure work directly through the MFT top
- Fence dogs: Locate fences accurately on the grid
- Stops: Create repeatable cutting and assembly references
- Guide-rail accessories: Assist with accurate track-saw positioning
- Connector dogs: Join or align MFT-style surfaces
- Plugs & protectors: Protect unused holes and working surfaces
Why Use MFT Accessories?
The accessory ecosystem allows one MFT workstation to perform a much wider range of tasks without permanently fixing every stop, fence or clamp to the bench.
Benchdogs and clamps provide flexible contact and clamping points around panels, boards and components.
The regular MFT grid allows positioning accessories to be removed and repositioned while retaining a consistent reference system.
Guide-rail dogs, fences and stops can help establish controlled positions for sheet-material cutting.
Repositionable stops and dogs make it easier to hold different sizes and shapes of components during assembly.
Low-profile clamps can secure work while leaving more of the top accessible for routing, sanding and other operations.
Combine accessories according to your workflow rather than being restricted to one fixed workstation configuration.
The 20mm MFT Ecosystem
Compatibility is at the centre of MFT accessories. Many specialist products are designed around 20mm dog holes and the common 96mm grid, allowing dogs, clamps, fences and positioning accessories to work together across MFT-style tables. Always check the dimensions of your worktop and accessories before purchasing, particularly where accuracy is important.
MFT Accessory Types
Different accessories solve different workshop problems. The most useful setup is usually a combination of basic workholding, positioning and cutting accessories.
| Accessory | Primary function | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| MFT Benchdogs | Create reference points against the workpiece. | Cutting, assembly, routing, sanding and positioning. |
| MFT Clamps | Apply controlled pressure to secure the workpiece. | Routing, drilling, sanding, planing and assembly. |
| Fence Dogs | Position fences accurately within the MFT grid. | Repeat cutting and guide-rail positioning. |
| Stops | Provide a repeatable reference for components. | Batch cutting, assembly and repeat work. |
| Guide-Rail Dogs | Help locate a guide rail relative to the worktop. | Track-saw cutting and accurate sheet processing. |
| Connector Dogs | Align or connect separate MFT surfaces. | Modular tables, extensions and larger work areas. |
Current specialist ranges include benchdogs, fence dogs, guide-rail dogs, connector dogs, clamps, stops and other accessories specifically developed around MFT-style worktops.
```MFT Benchdogs & Positioning Dogs
Benchdogs are the foundation of many MFT setups. They provide physical reference points that can be moved around the 20mm grid to suit the workpiece.
Useful for everyday positioning, workholding and creating reference points against boards and panels.
Useful where the workpiece needs to sit close to the surface or where clearance above the bench is limited.
Designed to position fences and other accessories accurately within the MFT hole pattern.
Useful for aligning MFT surfaces and building larger or modular work areas from separate components.
Allow the contact position or working height to be adapted for different workpieces and applications.
Dedicated designs can provide additional options for guide rails, fences, hinges and other workshop fixtures.
MFT Clamps & Hold-Downs
MFT clamps allow pressure to be applied directly through the worktop, providing flexible workholding without permanently fixing a vice or clamp to one position.
Horizontal MFT clamps are useful when you need to secure the edge of a workpiece while keeping the main surface relatively clear.
Apply downward pressure to secure components for routing, drilling, sanding, planing and other workshop operations.
Quick-action mechanisms can make repeated repositioning faster when moving between several components or cutting setups.
Suitable protective pads help reduce the risk of marking finished or delicate workpieces during clamping.
Position clamps close to the workpiece to create secure contact without unnecessarily obstructing the working area.
Suitable MFT clamps can be positioned wherever the grid provides a useful clamping point.
Keep the Working Surface Clear
Low-profile MFT clamps are particularly useful for operations such as routing, sanding and sawing because they can secure the workpiece without creating unnecessary obstructions across the surface. This is one reason MFT accessories can be more flexible than conventional fixed workholding arrangements.
MFT Guide-Rail & Cutting Accessories
For woodworkers using a track saw, MFT accessories can turn the worktop into a more controlled cutting station.
Locate guide rails relative to the MFT grid and help create repeatable cutting setups. Specialist rail dogs are available for multiple guide-rail systems.
Position a fence against the MFT grid to create a repeatable reference for cutting and positioning.
Specialist positioning accessories can provide additional guide-rail support and help establish accurate 90° cutting arrangements.
MFT Stops, Fences & Positioning Accessories
Stops and fences become particularly valuable when producing multiple components to the same dimensions.
Use stops to establish a repeatable datum when cutting several components to the same length or width.
Fences provide a longer reference surface and can be positioned using dedicated MFT fence dogs.
Thumbscrews and adjustable stops can make small changes easier when setting up precise cutting and assembly operations.
MFT Accessories for Assembly, Routing & Sanding
The MFT ecosystem is not limited to track-saw work. The same 20mm grid can provide flexible workholding for many everyday workshop operations.
Position panels and components against dogs and stops while applying clamps to keep assemblies aligned.
Create temporary reference points around furniture components without permanently modifying the workbench.
Secure components using low-profile clamps and dogs while keeping the cutting area accessible.
Hold work securely without relying on large clamps across the top surface.
Use dogs and stops to establish repeatable component positions for drilling operations.
Suitable MFT workholding accessories can provide useful resistance and positioning for hand-tool work.
Choosing MFT Accessories
Compatibility is the first consideration. Once that is confirmed, choose accessories according to the jobs you perform most frequently.
Check the Hole Size
Confirm that your MFT top uses 20mm holes and check the actual dimensions of the accessories you intend to use. Accurate hole sizing is important for dependable positioning.
Choose Around Your Workflow
Track-saw users may prioritise guide-rail dogs and fences, while cabinet makers may benefit more from dogs, stops and clamps for assembly.
Look for Precision
CNC-machined aluminium and stainless-steel accessories are widely used in specialist MFT systems where accurate fits and durability are important.
Build Your MFT Accessory Setup
You do not need every accessory from day one. A practical MFT setup can be built gradually around the work you actually do.
A small set of dogs and clamps provides the essential workholding capability for everyday cutting and assembly.
Track-saw users can add guide-rail positioning accessories and fences for more repeatable cutting setups.
Expand with stops, specialist dogs, connector accessories, additional clamps and dedicated fixtures as your workshop requirements develop.
MFT Accessories Without Being Locked Into One Setup
The attraction of the MFT format is its open, modular approach to workholding. With a correctly machined 20mm hole pattern, many accessories can be repositioned across the table and combined in different ways. Specialist UK suppliers now offer accessories for custom-made MFT tops as well as established multifunction tables, helping woodworkers build systems around their own workshops rather than one fixed configuration.
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Upgrade your MFT workstation with benchdogs, clamps, fences, stops, guide-rail accessories and other precision workholding equipment. Build an accessory setup around the way you cut, assemble and work in your workshop.
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