BF/MFT Build

[AtomicRyan]

Hey guys... Sorry I fell off the face of the planet. I had a computer crash over the holidays and I'm just not recovering from that.

BUT, I was able to edit part 4 of the video this week and it's now live. You can check it out here:


I am really happy with the bench. I've actually been using it for a month or so now and it just really suits my needs.

 

[nfk]

Bench and videos are both great.  Is the mdf staying flat?  No problem with sagging between the framework?

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[AtomicRyan]

It’s sealed pretty well... and with the bracing, there’s really no place for it to go. It’s as flat as I can measure anyway...

 

[punkmft]

I cannot wait to move into a house with a space large enough to hold something inspired by this build (a proper shop rather than space 'shared' with a car in the garage). Thanks for the amazing amount of detail across the 4 videos!

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[DynaGlide]

[member=63929]AtomicRyan[/member] Great video series Ryan. You use a lot of the same tools and gadgets as me to get the most out of your MFT top. Especially liked the [member=61691]TSO_Products[/member] plug since their products don't get enough accolades outside of this forum. I admit I haven't had a real need for the angle functionality of the MTR-18, but it's there if I do some day. As it is, it's my most expensive really nice square.

As a fellow mechanic first, woodworker second it's refreshing to see that you are headed down a similar thought process as it applies to the craft.

 

[Shawnrader]

Awesome build, I've followed it all the way through.  Plan to copy it one day when I have a large enough space.

 

[Mike Goetzke]

[member=63929]AtomicRyan[/member]

Enjoyed watching your progress. Very impressive to say the least. I'm in a garage/shop and it would be nice to have everything so close and handy as you have on this bench build.

In your last video you made some comments that echo some of my thoughts. When showing your stash of TSO tools you stated that if you knew how versatile/functional the square etc. were you wouldn't need the MFT fence, perfectly milled dog holes etc.

I have been a serious hobbyist and used Eurekazone track saw system for probably 20 years. Just about a year or so ago I decided to buy Makita cordless and a TS75. I had three slabs milled to my design that make a 4' x 8' sawing/clamping/assembly table that I can assemble and break down in less than 5 minutes.

I bought several dogs to try to work using the MFT dog holes as many do. Around the same time I also made my first TSO purchase a GRS 16 PE square. I tried working with the dogs but keep going back to TSO square and have added the TSO parallel guide system. Maybe because this is similar style working I did with the Eurekazone.

I don't think one way is better than the other (just the toys are a little different.) - just wondering have others had hard time transitioning to MFT-hole and bench dog process of woodworking?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Cut Once]

What brand drawer slides did you use for your build?

 

[AtomicRyan]

What brand drawer slides did you use for your build?

Accuride soft close. I always take the mechanism out of one side to make the drawer easier to open.

 

[AtomicRyan]

I recently got a chance to really use this bench in production. To put it shortly, it's amazing. I thought the overall size would have some real drawbacks, but to be honest - I didn't experience any. This thing makes cabinet building a real efficient process... This video only covers part 1, but I was able to build the whole thing in less than five days of part time work and that's crazy fast for me.

 

[AtomicRyan]

Part 2:
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[Mario Turcot]

You end up with a really nice studio, I like it  [thumbs up]

By the way is that a HermanMiller Aeron chair? I have the same  [big grin]

 

[nclemmons]

Nice work, Ryan! 

I guess your walls were parallel as you didn't show any scribing for the top installation!

 

[AtomicRyan]

You end up with a really nice studio, I like it  [thumbs up]

By the way is that a HermanMiller Aeron chair? I have the same  [big grin]

It is... Have had it for 15 years?

 

[AtomicRyan]

Nice work, Ryan! 

I guess your walls were parallel as you didn't show any scribing for the top installation!

I had to redo much of that drywall... I made sure it was pretty damned straight as I sanded...

The largest gap I had after installing the top was maybe an 1/8th inch. I just used caulk.

 

[nicholam77]

Hey Ryan, I have really enjoyed following along with this build, but especially the YouTube videos on the BF/MFT and the desk. I'm a professional commercial editor (advertising) so I know how time consuming it is to create content. Just wanted to let you know I like your style and found them entertaining and informative. Cheers!

 

[AtomicRyan]

Hey Ryan, I have really enjoyed following along with this build, but especially the YouTube videos on the BF/MFT and the desk. I'm a professional commercial editor (advertising) so I know how time consuming it is to create content. Just wanted to let you know I like your style and found them entertaining and informative. Cheers!

Thanks man. I really appreciate that.

 

[sbiswas]

Hey Ryan,

I think I said this before to you on YouTube but I just wanted to say again how awesome your build is! I also love porsche's and woodworking so the channel is perfect for me.

I was wondering if you could help me out with 2 dimensions of your table.

Could you give me the height of the "pillar" extrusions on the outside of your table. Ascetically the height of your table looks great so I wanted to recreate the same thing.

And if you could, the height of the casters without the "plate" that you used?

Thank you SO much!

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[supimeister]

[member=63929]AtomicRyan[/member] - any updates on offering plans?  Would love to support your efforts.

 

[AtomicRyan]

Hey Ryan,

I think I said this before to you on YouTube but I just wanted to say again how awesome your build is! I also love porsche's and woodworking so the channel is perfect for me.

I was wondering if you could help me out with 2 dimensions of your table.

Could you give me the height of the "pillar" extrusions on the outside of your table. Ascetically the height of your table looks great so I wanted to recreate the same thing.

And if you could, the height of the casters without the "plate" that you used?

Thank you SO much!

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Those casters are 3 1/8" tall without the plate... The pillars, if I understand you right, are 25 3/4" tall...

As for plans, I've tried working with 80/20 to get some done with part numbers, etc... but they have ignored me. I'm going to approach a competitor and see if they would be interested in getting involved.