Connecting (old models) MFT1080 to an MFT800

[clisbyclark]

I've connected the two tables so they form one continuous table.  The length of the 800 is the same as the width of the 1080, so I had to turn the 800 90 degrees to get them aligned.  The legs of the 1080 are on the left and right side while the 800's legs are now on the front and back.  My question is: can I remove both sets of legs from the 800 and take off the set of legs that was on the end of the 1080 where it joined the 800 and reinstall them on the end of the 800 and still have a strong enough table?  I know it's possible, but I'm worried about strength/rigidity.  I sure would like to free up that space underneath, though.

Thanks

 

[Frans]

I wouldn't do it just like that, it would probably sag.

Perhaps you could screw some pieces of wood to the profiles to strengthen them, but that make them harder to disassemble and transport.
The best option is to find longer profiles and rebuild your MFT1080, they were sold in lengths of 2 meter if I remeber correctly. Don't know if they're still available.

Frans

 

[Tinker]

I have the 1080 and 800.  I tried joining both together for a while.  Kept both sets of legs on the 1080 but only one set for the 800.  For me, it did not work out.  My floor is no level and is sort of up & down.  It would have worked fine if i had used wedging of sort under the legs but i found it more useful to be able to move the 800 around so it could either be used in tandem with the 1080, or as a separate unit elsewhere, usually as an assembly table.  Now I have the /3, I have, for the time being, relegated the 800 as strictly portable.
Tinker

 

[Ocram]

I you want tot connect them you can use both legs on the 800 and 1 leg of the 1080 the adjustable. The other leg of the 1080 just stays up. It works for me most of the times.