"In late 2012, frustration with my Festool MFT3 sparked an idea that would change the course of my career. After two years of struggling with its limitations, I leaned that workbench in a corner and embarked, if unwittingly at first, on a journey to create something revolutionary - a portable workbench that would perform flawlessly both on-site and in the shop.
Little did I know that this personal project would evolve into a thriving American tool company.
Dash-Board’s Evolution: From Personal Project to American Tool Brand
Fast forward to 2024, and Dash-Board has endured and evolved beyond all expectations. Through countless iterations, rigorous evaluation, and relentless innovation, we've refined our portable workshop concept to its purest form.
Today, I'm excited to unveil Gen 2 - the culmination of over a decade of blood, sweat, and sawdust.
Gen 2: A Portable Workbench Designed for Superior Performance
Gen 2 isn't just an upgrade; we've distilled every hard-earned lesson into a unified system that boasts:
- Streamlined design with fewer, more intuitive components
- Uncompromising structural integrity
- Expanded capacity for tackling bigger projects
- A continued, unwavering commitment to premium materials and craftsmanship
Putting the User First: An Intuitive Experience
But that only tells part of the story. The heart of the Gen 2 lineup lies in the user experience.
For 11 months, we obsessively reconsidered every detail, asking ourselves:
- How can we make this more intuitive?
- What's simpler?
- What minimizes frustration?
- What features will truly empower craftspeople in their work?
The result is a portable workshop system for cabinetmaking, woodworking, and carpentry that doesn't just meet expectations - it redefines what a workbench is and what you can do with it.
Gen 2: Realizing a Dream and Redefining the Future of Workbenches
Gen 2 is the realization of that vague dream I had 12 years ago, a dream I never imagined would lead me to found a tool company. While Gen 2 represents the pinnacle of our current designs, it's also a launchpad for the future. We've laid a solid foundation, and now the possibilities are truly endless.
So strap in, fellow makers - with Gen 2, we're just getting started on an exciting new chapter in portable workbench innovation."
- Rob
