Compact Portable MFT Workbench and Festool MFT/3 Alternative

The ShortCut is a compact, portable MFT-style workbench built as a space-saving Festool MFT/3 alternative for track saw users. It delivers the same squaring brackets and crosscut accuracy as the full Dash-Board in a smaller footprint that fits tight shops and travels easily to the jobsite.

Half as long. Same Dash-Board everything else.

Maybe your workspace is tight. Maybe your vehicle is small. Maybe you just don't need the full-size Dash-Board. The ShortCut packs every bit of the Dash-Board's style, capability, and versatility into a compact package that's half as long but otherwise identical, the same 23.6" deep work surface, the same 35.5" working height, the same precision-machined 2-piece top with a Replaceable Cut Strip.

• 46.75" long, 24.5" wide, 35.5" tall
• 44.5 lb, easy single-person carry
• Folds to 6.5" thick for storage and transport
• Fits vehicles that won't accept the full-size Dash-Board

Sets up in about a minute. No tools.

The ShortCut is the foundation of your workspace in a smaller form than our full-sized Dash-Board. Patented and newly patent-pending, designed without compromise, phenomenally rigid and stable. Unfold the legs, adjust levelers to whatever surface you're on. That's it. No tools, no fuss.

• About a minute from folded to working
• Tool-free leg deployment and leveling
• Pivoting feet adjust for angled or uneven ground
• Phenomenally rigid and stable under load

A Replaceable Cut Strip in a portable bench.

We pioneered the replaceable cut strip on portable workbenches. The entire benchtop is engineered 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. Never slice up your workbench top again. Our aluminum TopLink and stretcher keep the top from warping under heavy loads. The cutline stays clean. The bench stays new.

• Precision-machined 2-piece MDF top
• Full-thickness flip-and-reuse cut strip
• Aluminum TopLink and stretcher support heavy materials
• Designed to last

Expands to meet your needs.

A smaller bench shouldn't mean smaller capability. With your track saw, guide rail, and the right configuration of accessories, the ShortCut enables rips over 90" (2286 mm) and crosscuts over 48" (1219 mm). Add Outriggers to handle larger materials. Combine two ShortCuts to equal one Dash-Board. Connect it end-to-end with our full-size Dash-Board to build out unlimited capacity. Accepts every Dash-Board accessory using the same high-quality, USA-made parts.

• Rips over 90" (2286 mm)
• Crosscuts over 48" (1219 mm)
• Mix and match The Dash-Board and The ShortCut for unlimited capacity
• Compatible with every Dash-Board accessory

What’s in the box: 

1 ShortCut Workbench (no assembly required)

Dimensions:

• Overall: 46.75”/1187mm X 24.5”/622mm X 35.5”/900mm
• Work surface: 45.81”/1163mm x 23.56”/598mm x 0.5"/12.5mm
• Folded thickness: 6.5” (165.1mm)

Weight:

• 44.5lbs (20.18kg)

Materials: 

• Bench top: Precision-machined 2-piece MDF bench top
• Top supports: Aluminum TopLink and stretcher
• Frame: Proprietary Dash-Board anodized aluminum extrusion frame
• Corners: Machined aluminum
• Legs: Rigid, one-piece, formed aluminum
• Leg braces: Carbon fiber
• Cut strip: Textured plastic (replaceable)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the Dash-Board ShortCut compatible with Festool, Makita, and DeWalt track saws? The Dash-Board ShortCut is fully compatible with all major track saw and guide rail brands, including Festool, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, and Mafell, when paired with the Dash-Board Guide Rail Bracket Set. The Guide Rail Bracket Set has a maximum cutting height of 2.9" (74mm) and uses tool-free T-bar mounting that eliminates re-squaring. The ShortCut's dual clamp tracks and 20mm dog hole grid also accept Track Stars, Parallel Guides, and Surface Mount Fences.
• Is the Dash-Board ShortCut a good Festool MFT3 alternative? The Dash-Board ShortCut is a direct Festool MFT3 alternative built for woodworkers who want greater rigidity and accuracy in a similar footprint. The ShortCut's work surface measures 45.81"/1163.5mm x 23.56"/598mm compared to the MFT3's 43" x 28", paired with a more rigid frame and a tool-free Guide Rail Bracket Set that eliminates the constant re-squaring MFT3 owners cite as a frustration. Both benches share the standard 35.5" working height and 20mm dog hole grid. The ShortCut weighs in at 44.5 lbs and the MFT3 at 61.7 lbs.
• What is the best foldable workbench for a small shop or garage? The best foldable workbench for a small shop or garage is one that delivers full sheet goods capability without the floor space of a traditional table saw setup. The Dash-Board ShortCut measures 46.75" long and weighs 44.5 lbs, making it easy to move, store vertically against a wall, or load into an SUV or van. With its 20mm dog hole grid and dual clamp tracks, plus relevant accessories, it enables rips over 90" and crosscuts over 48" with a track saw.
• What is the difference between the Dash-Board and the ShortCut? The difference between the Dash-Board and the ShortCut is length and weight, not capability. The full-size Dash-Board measures 92.81" long and weighs ~65.5 lbs, while the ShortCut measures 46.75" long and weighs 44.5 lbs. Both share the same 24.5" width, 35.5" working height, dual clamp tracks, and Gen 2 replaceable cut strip top. The ShortCut accepts every Dash-Board accessory and connects end-to-end with a full-size bench.
• Will the ShortCut workbench fit in a van or SUV? The Dash-Board ShortCut workbench fits in most cargo vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, and can even slip into the back seat of many sedans/hatchbacks, measuring 46.75" long x 24.5" wide x 6.25" thick when folded for transport. At 44.5 lbs (20.18 kg), one person can load and unload it without help, making it a practical choice for trim carpenters, cabinet installers, and DIY-ers. The compact folded footprint also stores easily against a wall in tight shops.