Connecting shelf to MFT?

[dpetrzelka]

I'm wanting to make a shelf for my TS55 as well as a small tool tray to hang on the sides of my MFT.

I'm sure I can use the T-track slot, but it seems it could also be beneficial to have it hook into the v groove as well.  Does Festool have any part that lends itself well to creating these add-ons to the MFT? I would really like to machine an aluminum piece that hook into the v groove and t-track and extend down the side a few inches for attaching just this type of shelf/tray.

Can anyone point me toward posts showing how people have configured this?

thanks all

 

[BUTTER]

I've been wanting/meaning to do the same thing, and am looking forward to the responses!  [popcorn]

 

[Cellule]

You just have to cut a wood piece in 45degre to act like a V  and use it as french cleat. Now you just have to build a box or a tray to accomodate your needs.

 

[bkharman]

You just have to cut a wood piece in 45degre to act like a V   and use it as french cleat. Now you just have to build a box or a tray to accomodate your needs.

What he said...

But I have a few other suggestions. Try to make the height of the "wing" the same as the MFT, it is nice to slide stuff over sometimes. Also, anchor it with the t track to make sure the cleat doesn't pop off (in case that wasn't obvious.

 

[Hookie]

I'm wanting to make a shelf for my TS55 as well as a small tool tray to hang on the sides of my MFT.

I'm sure I can use the T-track slot, but it seems it could also be beneficial to have it hook into the v groove as well.  Does Festool have any part that lends itself well to creating these add-ons to the MFT? I would really like to machine an aluminum piece that hook into the v groove and t-track and extend down the side a few inches for attaching just this type of shelf/tray.

Can anyone point me toward posts showing how people have configured this?

thanks all

I'm in the process of making a 'Festool Wall' behind my MFT. Soon as completed, I'll try to post pics.

John

 

[fastbike]

Not really necessary to make the cleat. Two bolts in the t-track are more than enough to hold the shelf secure. Add small wing knobs and you're good to go.

 

[chrismorrow]

Not sure if this would meet your needs, but this is what I did. Very simple box to hold all my clamps, dogs, etc. Held on by a couple of t-nuts and knobs. 
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[AofD]

Here is my box.  I can't take full credit since the design was lifted from another FOG member.  I used a 45 deg French cleat at first but the box would fall off due to vibrations from sanding or hammering.  I added the second cleat made from 1/2 inch plywood to solve this problem.  Problem solved!  The box slides on and off easily and without further hardware attachments.

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[es07Eric]

Not sure if this would meet your needs, but this is what I did. Very simple box to hold all my clamps, dogs, etc. Held on by a couple of t-nuts and knobs. 

Side note… what tape measure is that?  The one on the MFT/3 fence?

 

[dpetrzelka]

AofD - thank you for the photos, this would work very well. I especially like the holes for hanging your quick clamps.

i'm thinking of making a single unit that is both a shelf for the TS55, with an open well in the base for clamps/knobs, and side slots (cut with domino) to hang quick clamps.

thanks all

Here is my box.  I can't take full credit since the design was lifted from another FOG member.  I used a 45 deg French cleat at first but the box would fall off due to vibrations from sanding or hammering.  I added the second cleat made from 1/2 inch plywood to solve this problem.  Problem solved!  The box slides on and off easily and without further hardware attachments.

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[dltflt]

Not sure if this would meet your needs, but this is what I did. Very simple box to hold all my clamps, dogs, etc. Held on by a couple of t-nuts and knobs. 
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I did mine this way also.  Works great

 

[chrismorrow]

Not sure if this would meet your needs, but this is what I did. Very simple box to hold all my clamps, dogs, etc. Held on by a couple of t-nuts and knobs. 

Side note… what tape measure is that?  The one on the MFT/3 fence?

I'm using this:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005143/6938/Kreg-Self-Adhesive-Measuring-Tape-%28R-L-Reading%29-12%27.aspx

 

[es07Eric]

Not sure if this would meet your needs, but this is what I did. Very simple box to hold all my clamps, dogs, etc. Held on by a couple of t-nuts and knobs. 

Side note… what tape measure is that?  The one on the MFT/3 fence?

I'm using this:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005143/6938/Kreg-Self-Adhesive-Measuring-Tape-%28R-L-Reading%29-12%27.aspx

Perfect!  Thanks!