Cutting/work table

[overanalyze]

I like your choice to keep table parts universal... My friend and I both agree that this design makes a great jobsite cut table..however, we are coming up with ideas on how to make the table base collapsible or stacking all the parts for easy transport. Basically trying to fold up the parts together.

Very cool! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

[overanalyze]

I know a guy with a cnc. He made me a 4'x4' mft top for my small version of my table. This should be perfect to take on site. I am deciding how I want to attach the top.

 

[Domino]

I wanted to build an transportable workbench for months now. I've seen a lot of designs, but most were too heavy, too big after breaking it down.

But this...

THIS IS GENIUS!

I love how you can build a small table with the same parts!

I'm definitely going to build this!

 

[overanalyze]

Definitely glad people are liking the table. I have ours on site right now building a custom fireplace surround and for a kitchen remodel. We also used it last week as a material support table and work surface cutting a bunch of exterior trim.

 

[realpdm]

I just completed mine based on the plans. Thank you for providing those. This is going to really make life easier cutting down plywood in my limited space.

Anyone else built this and put a finish on it? Seems like it would help keep it survive many assemblies and disassemblies.

 

[overanalyze]

Nice job!!

 

[wow]

So I have to ask...

what did you do with the circle cut-out? There has to be a GREAT use for it.

 

[illumicon1]

Getting ready to build this table also.

 

[tjbnwi]

I made this one. The joints are left a little loose so it is easier to assemble in the field.

Tom

 

[Wooden Skye]

I made this one. The joints are left a little loose so it is easier to assemble in the field.

Tom

Tom

That is a great cutting table.

 

[mike_aa]

I made this one. The joints are left a little loose so it is easier to assemble in the field.

Tom

Tom

That is a great cutting table.

+1! 

How are the feet attached?

 

[wow]

I made this one. The joints are left a little loose so it is easier to assemble in the field.

Tom

Tom:

Love the guide rail storage!!! I am SOOOooo stealing that idea!

Do the looser joints cause any issues, like table wobbling or whatever? Or asked another way - would you build it the same way (loose joints) if you made another one?

BTW, thanks for posting that. I'm sure you will inspire many others to finally build a table...

 

[elfick]

I made this one. The joints are left a little loose so it is easier to assemble in the field.

Are the feet HDPE?

 

[Just F Me]

What do you use the holes for?

I think they're speed holes.  I've seen them on Honda Civics and stuff  [big grin]

JK...cool design!

 

[illumicon1]

Just got done building mine.

Scott G.

 

[illumicon1]

I laid out the half laps and cut them with a jig saw (trion). The end of the notch I made a block of wood so I could plunge down square with the oscillating saw. Turned out strong.
Scott G.

 

[overanalyze]

Turned out great Scott!

 

[tjbnwi]

I did not see the questions until now. Sorry for the delay.

Bryan, thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it.

The feet are HDPE, I chose the product for the feet because I plan to use this as an easy to transport field table. No qualms about setting it up in a dew soaked lawn this time of year. They are attached with 2- 5 mm Dominos in each of the feet.

Over, it does wobble slightly. The ease of assembly and disassembly make it worth the slight wobble. I wouldn't hand plane on it but every other operation the table has performed very well.

A side benefit of the height of the stretchers is my clamps work with them.

Tom

 

[jmac80]

Thanks for that idea [member=20021]John_[/member]
We have the exact same saw horses here in the Uk but they are branded "stanley fatmax" or were till i took the sticker off  ;D
Also had to shave the 4"x2" to fit in the recess on the saw horse, UK 4x2 are bigger than USA ones I believe!
Quick and nasty effort i made this morning but will do the trick for me just fine... SO much better than doing it on the ground.

 

[joiner1970]

Here is another way to do it - using  2 x 4's

These are the Dewalt Saw horses that can be found at Lowes or Home Depot.  They are height adjustable and have two notches at the top to hold the two main 2 x 4's in place.
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Thanks for that idea [member=20021]John_[/member]
We have the exact same saw horses here in the Uk but they are branded "stanley fatmax" or were till i took the sticker off  ;D
Also had to shave the 4"x2" to fit in the recess on the saw horse, UK 4x2 are bigger than USA ones I believe!
Quick and nasty effort i made this morning but will do the trick for me just fine... SO much better than doing it on the ground.

If you ever want some more sturdy stools for that let me know. I've got a pair of hardly used Toughbuilt ones. They're metal but have that same 4x2 hook on the ends. I'm looking to sell them as I bought the dewalt horses.