Description
Create Your Own Custom 20mm Worktop in Record Time
Designed by renowned woodworker and inventor Peter Parfitt, we're pleased to provide UJK Technology's Parf Guide System Mark II. A highly accurate means of laying out a pattern of 20mm holes in a work surface, this system makes the task both quick and easy. Thanks to the high precision CNC machining used to perfectly position the registration holes along the two Parf sticks and some classic geometry (the Pythagorean theorem, to be specific), the Parf Guide System produces highly accurate hole positions at near CNC accuracy. With an accurate pattern of 20mm holes and a set of our Bench Dogs, you will be able to make the perfect right angle or 45° cuts with your guide rail and track saw.
The design of the Parf Guide System Mark II preserves and guarantees the long-term accuracy of the jig as well as improving its ease of use. It uses two "Parf Sticks" along with a drill guide and a special 3mm drill bit to create rows and columns of holes at perfect right angles.
The accuracy of the Parf Guide System is dependent on the very tight tolerance of the holes in the Parf Sticks. The drill guides locate positively into holes in the Parf Stick. These guides feature oilite bushes to guide the 3mm drill bit. This design prevents any possibility of wear or elongation of these vital holes as a result of repeated use. Additional holes in the Parf Sticks offer the possibility of drilling intermediate holes at 32mm or 48mm centers or holes at predetermined angles other than 90°. The Parf Sticks have a metric scale along one edge so that they may have other uses in the workshop.
How It Works
Based on Pythagorean theorem, the Parf Guide System uses the aforementioned Parf Sticks, along with a 3mm drill guide and 3mm drill bit, to create an accurately placed series of holes with the rows at perfect right angles to the columns. Then, the guide block and a special 20mm bit come into play to produce the final pattern of 20mm holes.
The Parf Guide System Mark II comprises two Parf Sticks, each 1m long with a series of 3mm holes along the length at 96mm centers; a 3mm drill guide with 3mm drill bit, and three 3mm guide pins. Plus, a guide block and a special 20mm tungsten carbide drill bit with a 3mm center guide.
- Based on the Pythagorean theorem for infallible accuracy
- Quick and easy, guaranteed results every time
- Produce a portable cutting worktop whenever the need arises
- Create custom-made, bench top track saw cutting stations
- All components made, checked or assembled in Great Britain
- Includes two Parf Sticks and all necessary guides and drill bits
![Parf Guide System Case/Organizer](../../../../content/thumb-parf-guide-system-case.jpg)
This UJK branded T-LOC Systainer3 organizer comes with a pre-cut foam insert ready to organize and protect your Parf Guide System Mark I or II components.
Available Accessories—Many New for 2023!
- Systainer Organizer Case with Foam Insert - Protects and stores all PGS components, except the long Parf Sticks
- Parf Revision Dogs - Provides an accurate reference point for future expansion of an existing grid pattern
- Parf Dust Port - Included in the Parf Guide System Mark II kit, but can be purchased separately for those using the Mark I version
- Combined Chamfer & Reaming Tool - Chamfering your dog holes adds the ability to use specialized dogs like TSO Chamfer Dogs and TSO Power-Loc Dogs, plus it makes your work surface more comfortable to use
- Replacement 20mm Centrotec Drill Bit for Parf Guide System
- Additional 3mm Pins for Parf Guide System
- Our favorite bench dogs for 2023...
- UJK Adjustable Height Guide Rail Dogs with Locking Collar - Our favorite method to attach guide rail to worktop
- UJK Expanding Dogs - Expands to any size dog hole for a rigid fit
- UJK Parf Super Dogs - The do-it-all dog
- TSO DoubleGroove Dogs and M8 Clamping SpeedKnobs™ - Huge variety of affordable dogs for every job
Videos
- Using the UJK Parf Guide System - Part 1, by Peter Parfitt
- Using the UJK Parf Guide System - Part 2, by Peter Parfitt
- How to Drill a 20mm Worktop with the PGS, by Dave Stanton
- How to Make a Speedy Tracksaw Cutting Station, by Peter Parfitt
Documentation
Videos
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Upgrade Your Workbench To The Next Level!
This video walks you through using the UJK Parf Guide System M...
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Parf Guide System Mark 2 - Overview
The original Parf Guide System continues to be a great success...
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UJK Parf Guide System Mark 2 - Part 1
The original Parf Guide System continues to be a great success...
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UJK Parf Guide System Mark 2 - Part 2
The original Parf Guide System continues to be a great success...
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UJK Parf Guide System Mark 2 - 4 Cut Test
The original Parf Guide System continues to be a great success...
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UJK Parf Guide System Mark 2 - Offset Holes
The original Parf Guide System continues to be a great success...
Warranty & Returns
92 Reviews
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Excellent product.
As stated excellent product, a bit tricky at first but once I acquired some actual experience it proved well worth the investment.
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grs16
works great very accurate
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UJK PARF guide system mk2
Overall, I'm very happy with the system. Issues I had were almost all due to bad choice in source material (Don't use melamine). Holes directly after drilling were too tight to use the 20mm guide dogs, and had to be reamed using the reaming tool. Not sure if that was me, the material, or the guide system.
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Parf guid mark II
I was able to layout and drill holes in a very precise pattern. Instructions were clear and easy to follow
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More expensive than thought...but WOW
Ok, I was really hesitant on buying this product because of the cost. However, after trying to get this level of precision out of my skills at my shop....this was well worth it. The output is outstanding and has been very useful in my benchtop builds.