Product Description
TDS-10 Dog Stops™
Infinite & Repeatable Positioning for 20mm Worktops
The Festool® MFT/3 multifunction table popularized the 20mm hole pattern, located 96mm on center. And for good reason: this hole pattern gives you flexibility in mounting dogs, clamps and other accessories, while keeping the table rigid and flat. But this design also has its drawbacks. Dogs could only be stopped 96mm apart with no choice in between. And horizontal clamps, cams or wedges work fine once—but cannot provide repeated accurate stops for cutting multiple identical workpieces.
Our variable position TDS-10 Dog Stops ™ put an end to this limitation. With the TDS-10 Dog Stops, you can now:
- Measure just once and cut consistent, repeatable lengths on your MFT/3 or similar 20mm hole patterned worktable
- "Save" this position to use again later; the TDS-10 retains its position so long as you keep the SpeedKnobs secured
- Cut floating tenons off the edge of your worktable with the Festool® Domino joiner while these workpieces are securely stopped
- Square cabinet door and drawer frames quickly
- Securing workpieces for sanding (at just 1/2" or 12.7mm thick, the TDS-10 is perfect for use with sanding 3/4" sheetgoods)
How the TDS-10 Works
Even the best cutting table requires some form of a material stop for controlling part length. For fine woodworking, consistent cut length is essential. Often more important than any dimension. Most projects call for two or more parts to be of the same width and length. Easier said than done! One thing is certain: measuring is not the answer when it comes to consistent part size. Measuring is how you establish the size of your first piece. But continuing to measure for the remaining pieces is a recipe for disappointment. That's why experienced woodworkers use some form of stop to control length of cut, a technique common with miter saw tables in particular.
The TDS-10 are the first material bench stops designed specifically for 20mm hole-pattern worktops, offering infinitely and precisely repeatable position choices. Unlike conventional bench dogs, the TDS-10 Dog Stops are fully adjustable over (3) three 20mm holes on 96mm centers, yet they remain as solid as a rock when locked in place on the table. Simply measure and mark the first of your ripped-to-width pieces to the required dimension you need to duplicate. Place this piece against a pair of dogs oriented perpendicular to the guide rail. Then slide the piece under your guide rail until your mark lines up with the splinter guard. Before you do anything else, place one or two TDS-10 Dog Stops in the 20mm holes behind the edge of the work piece opposite the side being cut. Slide each TDS-10 Dog Stop against the back of the work piece and lock it down.
With your adjustment knobs securely locked, every subsequent piece you slide into place and cut will be the same length as the first piece you cut. When you have a different length to cut, TSO Dog Stops pop right out of their 20mm holes without loosening the knobs and will remain ready to duplicate your original cut length in an instant. Just drop the TDS-10 Dog Stops back in their original two dog holes and your length of cut will be identical to the previous pieces.
Teamwork: TDS-10 Meets the Festool Domino
The Festool Domino makes short and accurate work of mortising for loose tenon joinery. Mortising with the Domino goes quickly; it's the setup that takes time. Positioning the workpiece, clamping in place before making the mortises, unclamping and repeating the process with the next edge or surface... You can easily find yourself spending 10x more time with setup and clamping than you do mortising. A simple solution: deploy several TDS-10 Dog Stops and some conventional dogs to capture the work piece. Cut the required mortises in all identical pieces. Reposition for the remaining mortises, and you're done.
What Else Do I Need?
The TDS-10 is sold in pairs. Available in two different configurations:
- TDS-10 Standalone Pair: Requiring you to supply 4 qty. small 20mm dogs with 25mm diameter collar and 4 qty. M8 threaded clamping knobs to make the connection. (If you already own 4 qty. Festool Clamping Elements Knobs and 4 qty. DoubleGroove Small Dogs, you're all set.)
- TDS-10 Pair with DoubleGroove Small Dogs & M8 SpeedKnobs: Available as an all-in-one kit with some built-in savings over ordering these parts separately. Simply select the option set at the top of the page before checkout.
Need more information? Access the user guide here.
Other Details
TSO brand products are guaranteed for five years from date of sale against defects in materials or workmanship. Normal wear and tear and accidental damage are not covered. For any product determined to have a defect covered by this warranty, TSO Products will repair or, at its option, replace with current comparable product. Warranty requests require an RMA (return authorization number) prior to any return. Request an RMA number by contacting TSO Customer Service (info@tsoproducts.com).Product Videos
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Great for CNC work
I use these on my MFT formatted workbench but where they really shine is on my CNC that also had MFT spacing. These are great for keeping a workpiece from moving around and make for easy registering it parallel to the gantry. Highly recommended.
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Excellent
Best way to fix workpiece I have used so far. Used it for planing, domino routing and really like it.
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Excellent Functionality
Really good for setting up 45 deg cuts as well as consistent length cuts. Also great at assembly time. PLEASE MAKE LONGER OFFERINGS!!!
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TDS-10 Dog Stops
Quality Okay Ordered online on a Saturday sent reply on Sunday to cancel but conveniently they said on Monday it had already shipped. My bad but after studying the item more I didn’t see where it would be much benefit.
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TDS-10 Bench Dog Stops. 30 day review
It is exactly what I expected from TSO. Quality and superb performance. Easy to assemble and your using them in less than 10 minutes. The TDS-10s brace the item you are drilling, sanding, cutting without any slop, or damage to your project. A fantastic product. Best in the Market.
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TDS-10 Bench Dog Stops. 30 day review
It is exactly what I expected from TSO. Quality and superb performance. Easy to assemble and your using them in less than 10 minutes. The TDS-10s brace the item you are drilling, sanding, cutting without any slop, or damage to your project. A fantastic product. Best in the Market.
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Lots of slop
Just received a set of these. There seems to be a lot of slop in them, which I was not expecting. While setting these there is a lot of play. I find that while tightening them, the knob likes to move the stop unless pressing something hard up against it. Once everything is tightened on the top there's still a bit of wiggle unless I attach another set of knobs on the bottom. Using a festool mobile workstation, TSO speed knobs and TSO short double groove dogs. Maybe Im doing something wrong but it doesn't seem there's much room for user error. Maybe the slop allows for tuning out of spec work surfaces. I don't know, but I do know I was expecting something tighter with less play. Maybe I need to swap for some tight fit dogs. Still going to get a lot of use either way. Maybe after I get some use out of them I'll have a better appreciation. I think I'm going to print some snug fit caps to take out the slop though. Also theres no explanation as to utilize the bushings and grit pads that come with the units which is somewhat understandable but at the same time allows for misinterpretation.
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TDS-10 20mm fence stops
Have only checked the dimensions and found them to be a spot-on fit to the bench dogs in my inventory. They look & feel great!
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TDS-10
Having purchased other TSO products, I am familiar with the quality, I wasn't disappointed. These are the usual beautiful blue, well packaged and look awesome on my MFT3. They make doing repeat cuts a breeze, they are robust and yet adjust easily. They are expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for, they should last a lifetime and I get to enjoy using them. Result!
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