Sauter multifunctional and sawing table Vario-Bench

Frequently asked questions about Sauter multifunctional and sawing table Vario-Bench

• What's the idea behind the Vario-Bench?
• Who is the Vario-Bench intended for?
• What advantages does the Vario-Bench System offer?
• Is the Vario-Bench just a copy of the Festool MFT?
• What other advantages does the Vario Bench offer?
• Which diameter do the holes in the table have?
• Can the crossbars on the frame be moved?
• Can the bench top be turned over?

• 1. What's the idea behind the Vario-Bench?

  The concept of the vario-bench is to allow the cutting of materials to any angle required quickly and easily. There is no need to recalibrate for new angles. Just by moving the pins and guide rails precise cutting is possible in seconds.

• 2. Who is the Vario-Bench intended for?

  The Vario-Bench is primarily intended for the demanding woodworker for whom accuracy plays a major role, and the purchase of a classic stationary sliding saw table is because, of space or budget, not possible 

• 3. What advantages does the Vario-Bench System offer?

  The main advantages are:

  • Every full degree and some frequently used half degrees are instantly available
  • Large, easy to read text reduces the possibility of errors.
  • No calibration needed.
  • High level of accuracy reguardless of the size of the piece.
  • Frequently used angles such as 45° of 90° can be set simultaneously so only the guide rail needs to be moved
  • No Plastic parts that can break or distort.
  • The metal bench pins are precision milled for a perfect fit.
  • The metal pins are double ended, each end has a slightly different size to allow for slight swelling or contracting of the bench due to humidity.
  • All parts of the Vario-Bench can be purchased separately , allowing the woodworker compltet flexabilty to construct the bench as the need.
  • The bench itself is extreamly stable allowing it to be used between two tressels if necessary alowing complete portability.
• 4. Is the Vario-Bench just a copy of the Festool MFT?

  At first glance they look very similar, but there are big differences. The Vario-Bench offers far more possibilities, the Festool has holes primarily to use to fix the workpiece to the bench. Guide rails must be callibrated to get the correct angles. Whith the Vario-Bench this is not needed.

• 5. What other advantages does the Vario Bench offer?

  The Vario-Bench offers unprecedented stability although it is a lightweight bench. Grooves in the edges allow possibilities to combine tables together if needed. They can also be used with clamps. 

• 6. Which diameter do the holes in the table have?

  The holes have a 20mm diameter and can therefore be used with most regular saw bench accessories.

• 7. Can the crossbars on the frame be moved?

  The crossbars and be moved to the required height allowing total flexability.

• 8. Can the bench top be turned over?

  It's possible to use both sides of the Vario-Bench top. However the writing is only on one side. Many people use the one side as a general workbench to avoid damaging the markings, and turn it over when precision cutting is required.