Testimonials | Dash-Board Portable Workshop

Sergei C.

Illinois, USA

“I do my work in my garage in very limited space and your innovative bench, The Dash-Board design attracted my attention right away. I do try to utilize my track saw as much as possible considering limited real estate that I can spare to do my work at. I sometimes find it more efficient to cut thin stock using a table saw, and your bench could work as a great outfeed table. Keep doing a great job. Innovative entrepreneurs like yourself are the heart and soul of America.”

David Gates / Gates Carpentry

Colorado, USA

“The Dash-Board® [The Dash-Board + Accessories Bundle] system has been my go-to work table since early prototype units and has greatly improved my on-site workbench and cutting process. As a professional cabinet installer, I use them in pairs or individually, I can make perfectly square cuts every time. They are so quick and easy to set up and transport that I'm easily able to perform at my highest level in the shop and on site. I use them at every job. The endless clamping options keep my work locked onto the table. Clients often comment that my workshop setup in their home is amazing. It's always the first tool on the job and the last to leave."

Gabriel A.

California, USA

“Got the [Bench] Dogs fast. Great fit, I use a 20mm Forstner bit in drill press or hand drill and I got great results. Dogs are sturdy, easy to grip and low fatigue. I personally like the design and I think it works well. Great value also."

Cameron Trujillo / Acomita Workshop

Colorado, USA

“As a professional carpenter and woodworker, I can easily describe The Dash-Board as my most highly coveted tool on site or in my shop. Its versatility, functionality, and mobility make it the centerpiece of my process and truly invaluable no matter where I am or what I'm doing. It's rare to see a product made with such ingenuity and precision and I'm excited for the latest iteration to hit the shelves."

Marios Philippou

London, UK

“Many thanks for the speedy delivery of my Guide Rail Bracket Bundle.

What can I say that has not already been said many times over.

Super Easy to setup and calibrate, super easy to use and Super accuracy out the box.

Quality item, makes a change to other quality items I have purchased in the past then had to spend hours tweaking to get the accuracy that should have been out of the box.

…from the first cut the value for money is realised. Fantastic product.”

Craig G.

Florida, USA

"Really think you have a super product [Guide Rail Bracket Set]...Miles ahead of the MFT/3 setup. You're smart for bringing that to market."

Martin M.

Kansas, USA

“Used my Dashboard [The Dash-Board + Accessories Bundle] to do a bunch of edge banding with door and panel support. I love my Dashboard and haven’t even explored all the capabilities. Thanks Robert!”

Marissa G.

Texas, USA

“I love [the Guide Rail Brackets]. Installation was easy!!!! If you have a home made MFT table, these brackets are the best option.”

Andrew T.

North Carolina, USA

“Dude! This [Guide Rail Bracket Set] is legit! Just had a chance to pull it out of the box. It makes the Festool bracket seem like a toy. Nice job on the hardware, milling, and overall fit/feel. Looking forward to getting to try it out. Just wanted to personally thank you for your help and share that I'm impressed with what you have built here!”

Dennis D.

Antwerp, Belgium

“The [Guide Rail Bracket Set] works like a charm on my custom made MFT style table.”

Art Henderson

North Carolina, USA

“I bought a The Dash-Board and the Platinum Accessories Bundle and received it about February 20th. After only 2 1/2 months of experience with the Dash-Board, I wouldn’t want to be without it.

Because I own 2 MFT’s and have built a modified Paulk bench (3 feet x 6 feet), I was reluctant to buy another bench. After watching the videos at dashboardpws.com, I was most impressed and jumped at the offer to buy an early unit. It’s obvious that the Dash-Board was designed by a carpenter; all the frustrations I have experienced with other benches have been worked out.

Here’s what I love most:

It is rock-solid with no wobble.
All four legs are adjustable to easily set it up on uneven ground.
The door/panel supports make it effortless to put doors at a comfortable working height for mortising hinges.
The fence provides continuous support of the stock, even directly behind the rail. (This is true as long as the stock is 3/16 of an inch or thicker. The guide rail support hinge needs to be lowered for stock less than 3/16 of an inch.)
The guide rail hinge and front support is a precisely machined marvel. The guide rail support bracket and hinge is also available separately for homemade benches.
Setting up the guide rail to be square to the fence couldn’t be simpler. It literally takes only a few seconds and requires no fuss. I found it to be 100% dead on. Rob Schumacher (mastermind behind the Dash-Board) has developed an ingenious method for squaring the fence.
It is lightweight, about 60 pounds, and has a large work surface, 92 x 24 inches. I’m a tall, skinny guy and I have no difficulty moving it around.

Rob Schumacher is a model entrepreneur. He has high integrity and offers first-class support for the Dash-Board and is an absolute pleasure to deal with.

In summary, I highly recommend everyone who is interested in a high-performance workbench to check out the Dash-Board. I have a very well-equipped workshop, and the Dash-Board is undoubtedly one of the best investments I’ve made in tools.

Disclosure: I paid full price for my Dash-Board and have no financial interest. I did not know Rob until I bought a Dash-Board. The reason behind this post is simply because I have found this bench to be such a solid improvement to my workflow, and I highly recommend it to all those routinely working with wood.”

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