Guide Rail Positioning Blocks for Long Track Saw Rips

Universal Setup Blocks position your guide rail precisely for long rips on Track Stars and Outriggers, so you cut the material and the air beneath it, never the bench. They are the registration blocks that make safe, repeatable off-bench track saw rips possible on any Dash-Board or MFT-style setup.

Required for Track Star and Outrigger long rips.

Universal Setup Blocks are integral to the Dash-Board long rip configuration that uses Track Stars or Outriggers to locate the cut line off the edge of the bench. The Setup Blocks register identically on Track Stars and Outriggers to help you position a guide rail so you can safely cut the material and the air beneath it, never the bench, Outriggers, or Track Stars. This is why a pair of USBs ships standard with the Guide Rail Bracket Set, Pro Bundle, Platinum Bundle, and Core MFT Bundle.

• Required for Track Star long rip configurations
• Required for Outrigger long rip configurations
• Included in the Guide Rail Bracket Set
• Included in Pro, Platinum, and Core MFT Bundles

What’s in the box:

2 Universal Setup Blocks​

Features:

• Use with Dash-Board Bench Dogs on any table with 20mm holes or Dash-Board Outriggers
• Repeatable cut line positioning to protect table top
• Integral for use with Track Stars and Outriggers for our long rip configuration
• Sold in pairs, works with our Bench Dogs (sold separately)

Compatibility:

Works with ALL track saws/guide rails: Festool/Makita-style rails · Bosch/Mafell rails · DeWalt/Metabo rails · Powertec · Milwaukee · WEN · Grizzly 

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Works with these workbenches: All workbenches with 20mm holes 

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Product Safety:

• Be mindful of pinch points
• Secure all hardware before use to avoid accidents or injury.
• Use appropriate lifting form to avoid injury
• Keep out of reach of children
• Workbenches and Outriggers not intended as standing platforms
• For safest operation please keep static loads below 300 lbs or 136 kg
• Disassembly or product alterations are not recommended
• Do not use products for uses other than intended

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the Universal Setup Block do? The Universal Setup Block positions your track saw guide rail accurately on your bench top, registering the rail at the same cut line every time without measuring or marking. The Setup Blocks drop into 20mm bench holes and provide a fixed registration surface that the guide rail rests against. This gives you a repeatable cut line across hundreds of cuts and protects your bench top by concentrating blade contact in a single consistent strip rather than spreading wear across the bench.
• Do I need the Universal Setup Block if I already own a Dash-Board bundle? Probably not — if you bought the Guide Rail Bracket Set, the Pro Bundle, the Platinum Bundle, or the Core MFT Bundle. Each of these includes 2 Universal Setup Blocks as standard equipment. If you bought the Dash-Board Workbench alone, the ShortCut alone, or are upgrading a non-Dash-Board bench à la carte, you'll likely want a pair of Setup Blocks to enable repeatable rail placement. Some owners also order extra pairs for multi-setup workflows.
• What workbenches is the Universal Setup Block compatible with? The Universal Setup Block is compatible with any workbench that has a 20mm hole grid on 96mm centers, including the Dash-Board bench, ShortCut bench, Festool MFT3 and 1080, Benchdogs Ultra MFT, Kreg ACS, and DIY MFT-style benches built to standard MFT specifications. The Setup Blocks drop into 20mm holes without any modification or proprietary mounting hardware — they're a true universal accessory for the MFT-style workbench ecosystem.
• Are the Universal Setup Blocks compatible with my track saw? Yes, the Universal Setup Block is compatible with all major track saw and guide rail brands, including Festool, Makita-style rails, Bosch, Mafell, DeWalt, Metabo, Powertec, Milwaukee, WEN, and Grizzly. The Setup Blocks register against the bottom edge of the guide rail rather than any rail-specific feature, so they work with whatever rail you already own.
• What is included with the Universal Setup Block? The Universal Setup Block is sold in pairs — 2 Setup Blocks per order. No additional hardware is required to use them; they drop directly into 20mm bench holes. For full functionality, pair the Setup Blocks with Bench Dogs to provide rail registration against the back of the rail — this is the standard configuration that ships with the Guide Rail Bracket Set and most Dash-Board bundles. Bench Dogs are sold separately if not already in your kit.