Bench

[Sjur]

I'm planning on making a workbench heavily inspirated by your design (and a few other designs). I bought a domino, rotex 150, ctl26 and a MFT replacement top today, and I'm eager to start!  [big grin] 8). I'm planning on using the MFT top as a template. I hope it's not too much to ask for, but can you take some pictures inside the bench, or perhaps you have some sketches lying around?

 

[Dan Clark]

VW,

That is one excellent workbench!  VERY nice work!!!

I'm in the planning stages to create two workbenches - one is a heavy rolling version of your workbench and one is longer, narrower static workbench.  Your design will be a major influence.

A consideration for your workbench might be a narrow slot with a "crumb tray" beneath the work top.  Take a look at most all toasters.  They have a metal crumb tray to catch crumbs from toast.  The crumb tray typically slides out from the side or back of the toaster.  A metal tray might work to catch sawdust, shavings, screws, etc that fall through the holes in the work top.

Regards,

Dan.

 

[Sjur]

That's a nice idea Dan! I'll be going into the sketching phase soon, and I'll see if I can make it work.

Cheers

 

[Tinker]

Great job, VW mick.  I am working out plans (so far drawings are only in my skull) for a small table to extend capabilities of my MFT/3 or MFT 600.  One of my major problems is lack of head room, so i may go with the MFT 600.  Or maybe adjustable legs on a new extension bench.  I like those drawers.  Are they full depth front to back? 

Dan's idea is a good one.  I currently have a couple of rolling cabinets under my MFT/3.  The tops capture all of the debris that drops down thru the holes, so i get none in the drawers unless i leave any of them open, even just a couple of inches.  Dan's idea wood solve that.
Tinker

 

[Dan Clark]

Thanks. 

One possible enhancement might be to add clips to hold rosin or craft paper to keep the crumb tray clean of glue or finishing materials that drip through the holes.  I.e. if it's filled with sawdust and shavings, just dump them.  If it gets gunked up, just toss the paper and replace with new paper.

I'm not sure if this would be worth it, but it's something to consider.

Regards,

Dan.

 

[Stone Message]

Having stored stuff under my MFT3 I am well aware of the debris that drops through the holes. In fact it is not so much the debris that is a nuisance it is the odd screw or small thing that you drop that then has to be retrieved.

On my mobile bench I created the "Push-me Pull-you" drawers at the top and these work as both debris collectors and places to put pieces of the current project.

Peter

 

[VW mick]

I'm planning on making a workbench heavily inspirated by your design (and a few other designs). I bought a domino, rotex 150, ctl26 and a MFT replacement top today, and I'm eager to start!  [big grin] 8). I'm planning on using the MFT top as a template. I hope it's not too much to ask for, but can you take some pictures inside the bench, or perhaps you have some sketches lying around?

Sorry Sjur .I lost track of this thread .

Hope this helps [attachimg=1]

 

[VW mick]

Found it [attachimg=1]

 

[EV]

Very Nice indeed, Similar to what I had built at my last work place (in my own time) but  was not been given permission to take it with me when I left there. Ill be building a new bench hence I was asking about T-Track in my other post.

Looks Nice!!!

Regards

EV

 

[John1102]

Do people prefer the 20mm holes in 3/4 material over a solid 3" top using holdfasts?  While holding option do you prefer and why? 

 

[RightAngleDesign]

Beautiful job and well though out.  I have been planning a similar unit but smaller for a roll around bench.  I too have access to a CNC machine for the top which is critical. 

One question, where did you source your T-track, and what size?  I think Lee valley track will accomodate the Festool clamps, but not sure if they're are others.  I've reveiwed Seths post about track compatability from some time ago. 

Again, great job!

Thanks!

I recommend Orange Aluminum. It's in CA and I've bought tons of track from them. They have THE best price by far.

 

[Dusty.House]

Beautiful job and well though out.  I have been planning a similar unit but smaller for a roll around bench.  I too have access to a CNC machine for the top which is critical. 

One question, where did you source your T-track, and what size?  I think Lee valley track will accomodate the Festool clamps, but not sure if they're are others.  I've reveiwed Seths post about track compatability from some time ago. 

Again, great job!

Thanks!

I recommend Orange Aluminum. It's in CA and I've bought tons of track from them. They have THE best price by far.

Ditto, I've been very impressive with their products and prices.

 

[martin felder]

Nice work!

It is very interesting how these perforated tops have taken over, for good reason.  My first real bench was a more traditional workbench, and now that I have a perforated top bench, the traditional bench only gets use )other than for storage and counter service) when I want to use the bench slave AKA deadman.

 

[robump]

Fantastic looking bench. Really like how you have combined both an MFT top and traditional vices.

You didnt happen to use plans to build off did you?