The Festool 495502 Cross Members are reinforcement supports for Festool multifunction tables. This is a table support accessory designed for improving stability during demanding cutting and clamping work. Model Number 495502. If you use an MFT/3 as an actual work surface instead of just a place to set material, these supports help the table stay more planted when lateral force starts pushing the legs around.

What matters here is not just that these bars add parts under the table, but that they connect the legs back to the tabletop structure for added rigidity. That is the real benefit. When you are guiding a saw, leaning into a cut, or working with stock that shifts load sideways, the table can feel less settled without extra reinforcement. Festool built these cross members specifically for those situations where side pressure is part of the job, not the exception.

The design is straightforward and practical. Each support is 26-1/2 inches long with a 3/4 inch diameter, so you are getting a pair of purpose-built braces sized for the MFT system rather than a generic add-on. They also fold down and attach to the leg for transportation, which is important because one of the main reasons people buy an MFT/3 in the first place is portability. You get more support without giving up the ability to move and store the table.

For real shop and jobsite use, that folding feature is a bigger deal than it sounds. Plenty of reinforcement accessories solve one problem and create another by making the setup bulky or awkward to break down. These do not. Once installed, they support the table during use and still work with the portable nature of the platform when it is time to pack up.

Compatibility is clear and specific. These Festool cross members are made for the Festool MFT/3 and also fit the MFT 1080 multifunction table. That makes this an accessory tied directly to the Festool MFT platform, not a universal workbench brace. If you are building out an MFT workstation and want it to feel more solid under load, this is the correct accessory for that job.

Who should buy it? Woodworkers, trim carpenters, cabinet installers, remodelers, and serious DIY users who actually push their multifunction table during cutting, routing, sanding, or assembly work. If your MFT mostly holds light parts, you may never need this. If you rely on the table for accurate work and notice movement when force goes sideways, the Festool 495502 Cross Members are one of those upgrades that makes the setup feel more like a proper workstation.

Festool 495502 Cross Members Make the MFT/3 Feel More Serious

If you actually work off your multifunction table instead of just parking parts on it, this is a smart upgrade.

• Who it's for: MFT/3 and MFT 1080 users who cut, clamp, and lean on the table hard enough to notice side movement.
• Why it stands out: It adds stability where it matters and still folds down for transport, which is exactly how an MFT accessory should work.
• Worth knowing: This is not a universal brace kit. It is a Festool-specific table accessory, so the value is highest if you already rely on the MFT platform.

• What does this accessory do? It reinforces the MFT multifunction table by connecting the legs to the tabletop for added stability.
• Which tables does it fit? It is for the Festool MFT/3 and can also be used with the MFT 1080 multifunction table.
• Is it meant for transportable setups? Yes. The supports fold down and attach to the leg for transportation.
• When is it most useful? It is especially useful in applications where significant lateral force is created.