3 small paulk mft tables.

[Northernlight]

I'm in the process of building a set of atleast 3 small Ron Paulk mfts sized at 120x60cm. They will be 20.4cm in total height.

But what about the stands for the benches? I'm certain I want something that can be packed away easy. Also I don't want the stand to protrude past the table as I want maximum flexibility when setting up.

Have anyone tried something that breaks down like the plywood tables people like for breaking down sheet goods?

Plywood sawhorses maybe?

 

[Harvey]

Neat idea!  Aside the type Paulk uses for his miter stand, how about this three legged style:
http://www.basswoodmodular.com/

 

[adrian130980]

Hi

I've got the 8x4 paulk bench and I made my own version of the base

I am in the process of re designing it as its not suited to my needs

I would 100% put in a storagr rack slot for the large parallel guides and the ron paulk cross cut jig

It needs its own housing built into it as its a bugger to put away safely.

I love my bench and the cross cut jig is great, I have recently changed the cRoss cut jig and added the kreg track system to ensure a straight edge to work off and it's got a great stop and readout

Good luck
Adrian

 

[Stone Message]

I have a track saw cutting station that consists of a pair of trestles, some long pieces that go across them and a piece of MDF on top (with precision cut holes for my Parf Dogs). They fold flat (...ish) when not in use.

Here is a sketch of the trestle design but is the one to match the MFT3 height. The ones I made for the saw station are a little lower to make it easier to reach across for longer saw cuts.

Peter

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[Jaybolishes]

Northern what demensions are you going to make the tables out of curiosity, it looks like 3'x5'.  I am definitely going to make a couple small Paulk tables because my large one is such an awesome table to have in the shop.  I like the looks of the tri horse, but I think maybe a quad horse with a wider stance would be more support for the Paulk table?  Great ideas, I'm looking forward to a break  in the schedule to get working on this. I think a mini Paulk with a cross cut jig would keep me from buying a mft.

 

[badtastex]

Nice! Are the sketches made in sketchup? I really like the sketchy appearance.

I am not that familiar with the Paulk design but I seem to recollect that they are (should be) built with 1/2" plywood. I wonder how much they will weigh.

I made a copycat MFT with aluminium extrusions a year ago and for that I used a foldable leg assembly that had a pivot point close to the work surface and a support point ~150mm further down. I made some plywood braces to create the support point (and pivot) and in your design you would have these" for free". My table really felt solid and the legs did not add much weight since I made them in 35x35mm wood.

 

[Northernlight]

Neat idea!  Aside the type Paulk uses for his miter stand, how about this three legged style:
http://www.basswoodmodular.com/

That's smart. Will definitely look into that. Thanks mate. Also with a 3 legged design uneven ground is a non issue.

 

[Northernlight]

I have a track saw cutting station that consists of a pair of trestles, some long pieces that go across them and a piece of MDF on top (with precision cut holes for my Parf Dogs). They fold flat (...ish) when not in use.

Here is a sketch of the trestle design but is the one to match the MFT3 height. The ones I made for the saw station are a little lower to make it easier to reach across for longer saw cuts.

Peter

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Yes trestles is a good choice. But I can't help but feel it's a tad boring no?

 

[Northernlight]

Northern what demensions are you going to make the tables out of curiosity, it looks like 3'x5'.  I am definitely going to make a couple small Paulk tables because my large one is such an awesome table to have in the shop.  I like the looks of the tri horse, but I think maybe a quad horse with a wider stance would be more support for the Paulk table?  Great ideas, I'm looking forward to a break  in the schedule to get working on this. I think a mini Paulk with a cross cut jig would keep me from buying a mft.

The dimensions are 600x1200mm so it's more like 2x5 feet

 

[Northernlight]

Nice! Are the sketches made in sketchup? I really like the sketchy appearance.

I am not that familiar with the Paulk design but I seem to recollect that they are (should be) built with 1/2" plywood. I wonder how much they will weigh.

I made a copycat MFT with aluminium extrusions a year ago and for that I used a foldable leg assembly that had a pivot point close to the work surface and a support point ~150mm further down. I made some plywood braces to create the support point (and pivot) and in your design you would have these" for free". My table really felt solid and the legs did not add much weight since I made them in 35x35mm wood.

Yes it's sletchup. It's a custom style I have. There are a lot of sketchy line effects in sketchup.

 

[Northernlight]

Built the sides today. Started of with the simple hole jig cobbled together from scraps. Then I ran a 6.35mm straight bit together with a 30mm guide ring 7mm deep. Also I plunged through at the corners. Cut out the bulk with a jigsaw and finished up at the router table with a flush trim bit.

Overly complicated but it turned out nice.

 

[CarolinaNomad]

I've started building my tri legged saw horses similar to the illustration above.  But the difference I've seen and will be implementing in mine is similar to Paulk's saw horses.  On the single leg side of the tri leg saw horse, cut out shelves to hold long pieces like crown or baseboards. 

 

[Northernlight]

I've started building my tri legged saw horses similar to the illustration above.  But the difference I've seen and will be implementing in mine is similar to Paulk's saw horses.  On the single leg side of the tri leg saw horse, cut out shelves to hold long pieces like crown or baseboards.

Really smart idea.

 

[Northernlight]

Only assembly of the benches left. I chose pocket screws and odly enough to mount the sides so that the pockets are visible to help with visually make sure I don't catch one with my ts55.

 

[wow]

Only assembly of the benches left. I chose pocket screws and odly enough to mount the sides so that the pockets are visible to help with visually make sure I don't catch one with my ts55.

Nothing wrong with pocket screws or your idea for visibility. Who know - it might save your blade from an early date with the sharpening service.

 

[Northernlight]

Only assembly of the benches left. I chose pocket screws and odly enough to mount the sides so that the pockets are visible to help with visually make sure I don't catch one with my ts55.

Nothing wrong with pocket screws or your idea for visibility. Who know - it might save your blade from an early date with the sharpening service.

Only downside to Pocket screws as I see it is the fact that they always move on you... Excessive clamping force if often needed to keep them where you want them.

 

[bigjonh]

Is that phenolic plywood?

 

[duburban]

Is there going to be more connection than what is shown? I'm seeing 3 or so kreg screws per part.

I'd probably space the screws from long sides to top every 6-8", no?

Very interested in how this comes out. Keep us updated.

 

[Northernlight]

Is there going to be more connection than what is shown? I'm seeing 3 or so kreg screws per part.

I'd probably space the screws from long sides to top every 6-8", no?

Very interested in how this comes out. Keep us updated.

Most of the strength comes from a construction adhesive.

The openings prevent me from adding more screws unless screwing in from the top.

The last bench I made with this method has worked for the last couple of years. I'll attach a picture.

That bench has been through a lot of abuse

 

[Northernlight]

Is that phenolic plywood?

Yes. Great care when sanding is required to get good holding power for the glue.

1 table complete. Got sidelined with a boom prototype that will attach to a sys4 and break down for transportation.