{"product_id":"dashboard-portable-mft-workbench-for-track-saws-db0001","title":"DashBoard Portable MFT Workbench for Track Saws (DB0001)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w-MlbiOyxO8?si=54kXnYVSXGH2ieuR\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eNote: Some accessories shown in the video are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Portable Festool MFT\/3 Alternative Built for Track Saws\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dash-Board is a portable, MFT-style workbench engineered as a more rigid, more accurate alternative to the Festool MFT\/3. It delivers repeatable track saw crosscuts and full-length rips with Festool, Makita, Bosch, Mafell, DeWalt, and Metabo guide rails, then folds down for transport, giving you the precision of a shop bench with the portability MFT owners actually need on the jobsite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA bench that won't move under you.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost portable benches flex when you're trying to work. The work surface moves under even light pressure. The Dash-Board is engineered without compromise: a proprietary anodized aluminum frame, carbon fiber leg braces, and one-piece aluminum legs that combine to make our benches the most rigid portable work tables made, with the best size-to-weight ratio in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary aluminum extrusion frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece, rigid aluminum legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fiber leg braces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevels easily on uneven shop or jobsite floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Dash-Board Workbench\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/dashboard-thumbnail_7b5c6a9d-8eaf-45be-9d1f-546c33305bb8.png?v=1783439491\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNever slice up a workbench top again.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDash-Board pioneered the replaceable cut strip on portable workbenches. We engineered the entire benchtop around it, a true 2-piece design with a full-thickness Replaceable Cut Strip you can flip over and reuse before you ever swap it. Our aluminum TopLink and stretchers keep the top from flexing under heavy materials. The cutline stays clean. The benchtop stays new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-thickness flip-and-reuse cut strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum TopLink and stretchers support heavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined 2-piece MDF surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects end-to-end and side-to-side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Dash-Board Workbench\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/Dash-Board_1_e3f7763e-bd4f-4e9d-8b32-85f644b6c61d.jpg?v=1783439491\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the truck to working in 60 seconds.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfold and lock the legs. Level on whatever terrain you're standing on. That's it. No tools, no fasteners, just tighten the trilobe aluminum knobs. The Dash-Board folds to 3.5 inches thick for storage and transport, weighing only 65.5lbs. (29.71 kg) it claims the best size-to-weight ratio allowing you to carry it solo to any jobsite. This bench weighs about the same as the MFT3 and other portable workbenches roughly half its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSets up in about a minute, no tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds flat to 3.5\" for storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivoting feet adjust for angled or uneven ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry it solo, built for shop and jobsite work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Dash-Board Workbench\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/JTK07851_f4e818b1-69e5-4b06-9404-7fb07a6556a1.jpg?v=1783439491\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplace your table saw. Or your panel saw.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the Dash-Board with your track saw, guide rail, and the right configuration of accessories, Track Stars, Guide Rail Brackets, Parallel Guides, the Rip Gauge, and you have a complete cutting system that handles full-sheet rips and crosscuts without the footprint, the dust, or the kickback risk. This isn't an MFT replacement. It's a workshop replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRips up to 100\" (2540 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosscuts over 48\" (1219 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all major guide rail brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with the full Dash-Board accessory line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The Dash-Board Workbench\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/DPWS_Ghost_Image_2_-_Transparent_73639f7f-d4d9-4320-92f8-ce5479f19ab5.png?v=1783439498\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Dash-Board Workbench (no assembly required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: 92.81”\/2357mm x 24.5”\/622mm x 35.5”\/901.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork surface: 91.81\"\/2333mm x 23.56\/602mm x 0.5\"\/12.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded thickness: 3.5” (89mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~65.5lbs. (29.71 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench top: Precision-machined 2-piece MDF bench top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop supports: Aluminum TopLink and stretchers (3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Proprietary Dash-Board anodized aluminum extrusion frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorners: Machined aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegs: Rigid, one-piece, formed aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeg braces: Carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut strip: Textured plastic (replaceable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe mindful of pinch points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure all hardware before use to avoid accidents or injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriate lifting form to avoid injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkbenches and Outriggers not intended as standing platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor safest operation please keep static loads below 300 lbs or 136 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisassembly or product alterations are not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use products for uses other than intended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best portable workbench for a track saw?\u003c\/strong\u003e The best portable workbench for a track saw is one with dual clamp tracks, integrated guide rail brackets, and rigid construction that stays square under load. The Dash-Board portable workbench is engineered around track saw workflows, supporting Festool-style (Makita, Powertec, Milwaukee, etc), DeWalt, and Bosch\/Mafell guide rails. With the right accessory configuration, it enables rips up to 100\" (2540 mm) and crosscuts over 48\" (1219 mm) on its 91.81\" work surface, more than twice the length of the Festool MFT3 and roughly the same weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Dash-Board different from the Festool MFT3?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dash-Board differs from the Festool MFT3 in size, build, and the guide rail system. The Dash-Board offers a 91.81\" x 23.56\" work surface compared to the MFT3's 43\" x 28\", more than double the length for full-sheet processing. It uses an anodized aluminum extrusion frame, one-piece aluminum legs, and carbon fiber leg braces which allow the Dash-Board to weigh in at roughly the same weight as the MFT3. The Guide Rail Bracket Set replaces the Festool rail hinge with a tool-free, repeatable mounting system that won't shift between cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the standard height of a portable workbench?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard height of a portable workbench is typically 33\" to 36\", with around 35\" considered the ergonomic sweet spot for most woodworking tasks. The Dash-Board portable workbench sits at 35.5\" tall, placing it in the optimal range for reduced back strain. Independent leg leveling allows fine terrain compensation on uneven shop floors, and pivoting feet keep the bench stable on sloped surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a foldable workbench and why use one?\u003c\/strong\u003e A foldable workbench is a portable work surface with legs that collapse flat for storage and transport, designed for woodworkers and contractors who work across multiple locations or in space-limited shops. The Dash-Board foldable workbench sets up in about a minute with no tools, packs down to just 3.5\" thick, and weighs approximately 65.5 lbs. Its anodized aluminum frame, one-piece aluminum legs, and carbon fiber leg braces ensure the bench does not flex under cutting and clamping loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan a mobile workbench replace a table saw for sheet goods?\u003c\/strong\u003e A mobile workbench can fully replace a table saw for sheet goods when paired with a track saw and the right accessory system. The Dash-Board mobile workbench enables full-sheet plywood processing through dual clamp tracks, a 20mm dog hole grid, and accessories like the Outrigger Bundle, Track Stars, and Parallel Guides. 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