2 mft for ripping shèts

[john molloy]

is getting 2 mft 3 one basic and the other with acessories the best option for ripping sheets and plasterboard on site

 

[Michael1960]

For onsite use, a Walko workbench is worth considering - if available in your area.
It's quite versatile, but I use it mainly for breaking down plywood.  It works well with a Festool track saw.

 

[rvieceli]

I won't get into the merits of using the double MFT for working on site. But for mostly ripping full sheets to size using long guiderails, you might be better served by some form of grid like table you sit on saw horses or legs that fit into the table. Here are some ideas:
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/cuttingwork-table/
http://festoolownersgroup.com/works...d-shops/bench-dimensions/msg422925/#msg422925

then use the MFT more for crosscuts and short rips.

 

[jlcichocki]

I bought a two, one basic and one full set up. They work great but ripping long sheet goods isn't where they shine.  The MFT with the attached guide rail, etc limits the full use of the table space without moving the guiderail brackets.  The above examples or a regular saw horses and a base sheet of ply will be easier.

 

[waho6o9]

Agree with using a Walko4 for dimensioning plywood and assembly etc.

Using Stanley sawhorses sets the height just right for me.

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[Peter_C]

[attachimg=1]Although the MFT's would be great, I went a more cost effective route. I do recommend an MFT table of sorts either way though.

Toughbuilt C700's saw horses with a sacrificial wood top and runners works great for breaking down sheet goods and can easily be leveled over uneven surfaces.

Edit: Okay I give up. Three attempts to get the photo the right direction (Can't tell ahead of time if it will display correctly or not). Has something to do with Apple products and websites not getting along. Must rotate image prior to starting a post.

 

[Holmz]

is getting 2 mft 3 one basic and the other with acessories the best option for ripping sheets and plasterboard on site

No.

Getting one loaded up can make sense.

For ripping sheets I use a foldable table like the old ladies at church sell cookies on. And I have two of them.

Once they are small enough for cross cuts on an MFT, then they onto it.

If you have money for an extra MFT then that $ for a tipping rail.

The saw horse, and 10 other ways, are also good options.

 

[fifo28]

I use two mft's.  Like other have said, its not perfect but it works for me.  The other ideas posted are great, but my issue with them is space.  The mft's simply fold up and take up very little space.  I have also used the mft's as outfeeds and many pother things so having two comes in handy.

 

[pettyconstruction]

You could try one of those "centipede" saw horse that festool products.com sells.
Www.toolnut.com

 

[sancho57]

I use 2 MFTs throw some bits on the tops to prevent the saw blade from cutting into the table .
I really want to get another MFT, I think 3 would be awesome

 

[Peter_C]

I use 2 MFTs throw some thug on the tops to prevent the saw blade from cutting into the table .
I really want to get another MFT, I think 3 would be awesome

[eek] [not worthy]

Where are you picking up your sacrificial "thugs" at? Is there a ceremony for the sacrificial thug? Is your work done on top of a Mayan temple? How do the MDF tops handle the liquid?  Is there one type of "thug" that works better than the other? If you have 3 MFT's, does that mean 3 "thugs" are needed?

I am not sure this idea is endorsed in my culture so I will probably have to stick with foam or wood.  [tongue]

 

[tjbnwi]

3 of my MFT 3's set up for ripping. I have the connectors, did not use them on this as I need to reconfigure them in a few hours.

The material being cut is solid surface for a counter top I'm fabricating.

Tom

 

[ear3]

I use these foldable metal saw horses from Home Depot topped with a 40x6 piece of ply as a sacrificial top that can be swapped out when degraded.  Works great for small shop, since I have to do sheet cutting in driveway.  I have 5 of them, and so can set up a giant 8x8 work table for site work if necessary.

 

[grbmds]

Has anyone used this product to make a based for cut up of plywood?
https://www.truetracsaw.com/products/the-truetrac-contractor-table-kit

I've never used it but have seen demos at woodworking shows and it looks as if it would be very flexible in how it's used and the size of wood it supports for cutting using a track saw. The kit consists of aluminum track which are mounted in sort of a rectangular pattern on a 2' X 4' base (MDF or ply). The tracks mounted on the corners are only mounted with one point so the angle at which they are used is changeable. The tracks hold 1" X 4"s as sacrificial pieces.

It seems as if it would be an easy way to make a supporting jig that can accommodate a wide variety of wood sizes. It is meant to be put on top of a flat surface or saw horses. When not in use it would just stand on it's edge against a wall.

Just seems like a good idea, but I've never talked to anyone who has actually used it.

 

[Holmz]

If here was a "parallel-rail deal" for Bosch rails I would get it.

For ripping a series of long sheets using a Festool system, they appear to be worth a look. That and a foldable table or using horses, and you can blaze away.

 

[mike_aa]

Has anyone used this product to make a based for cut up of plywood?
https://www.truetracsaw.com/products/the-truetrac-contractor-table-kit

I've never used it but have seen demos at woodworking shows and it looks as if it would be very flexible in how it's used and the size of wood it supports for cutting using a track saw. The kit consists of aluminum track which are mounted in sort of a rectangular pattern on a 2' X 4' base (MDF or ply). The tracks mounted on the corners are only mounted with one point so the angle at which they are used is changeable. The tracks hold 1" X 4"s as sacrificial pieces.

It seems as if it would be an easy way to make a supporting jig that can accommodate a wide variety of wood sizes. It is meant to be put on top of a flat surface or saw horses. When not in use it would just stand on it's edge against a wall.

Just seems like a good idea, but I've never talked to anyone who has actually used it.

Eurekazone has one too and I believe they were the first.
http://www.eurekazone.com/product_p/ezt2300.htm

 

[ifit]

The best way is saw horses and order an extra sheet of mdf or ply for a top, you get full support how ever small the piece your cutting unlike grid systems

You inevitably end up using parts of the sheet at the end of the job or you could transport it to the next job

 

[fshanno]

I think that two MFT's is the best way to go, if you can afford it.  It's a good ripping setup and you'd have perhaps the world's best portable crosscut setup for wide crosscuts.

Not to mention you'd have two heavy duty, versatile portable workbenches on site.  Workbenches that are fairly lightweight and reasonably compact.

I would consider two full blown MFT's though.  For $105 dollars more you get an extra short guide and the crosscut setup.  Might come in handy.

 

[DynaGlide]

[attachimg=1]Although the MFT's would be great, I went a more cost effective route. I do recommend an MFT table of sorts either way though.

Toughbuilt C700's saw horses with a sacrificial wood top and runners works great for breaking down sheet goods and can easily be leveled over uneven surfaces.

Edit: Okay I give up. Three attempts to get the photo the right direction (Can't tell ahead of time if it will display correctly or not). Has something to do with Apple products and websites not getting along. Must rotate image prior to starting a post.

[member=62526]Peter C[/member]

Are those 2x4's in the middle floating or somehow attached? I have those sawhorses already.

 

[bnaboatbuilder]

Pocket holes are visible in his photo as the connection method.

[attachimg=1]Although the MFT's would be great, I went a more cost effective route. I do recommend an MFT table of sorts either way though.

Toughbuilt C700's saw horses with a sacrificial wood top and runners works great for breaking down sheet goods and can easily be leveled over uneven surfaces.

Edit: Okay I give up. Three attempts to get the photo the right direction (Can't tell ahead of time if it will display correctly or not). Has something to do with Apple products and websites not getting along. Must rotate image prior to starting a post.

[member=62526]Peter C[/member]

Are those 2x4's in the middle floating or somehow attached? I have those sawhorses already.