I built this rolling cabinet for my MFT a year ago and it works really quite well, but I'm looking for an excuse to build a new version with some minor tweaks.
The cabinet raises the MFT to the same height as if it was standing on its own legs (it might be short by a couple of mm, but shims at the caster plates would tweak that). I carefully designed the cabinet so all 4 sides are flush with the edges of the MFT so you can do vertical clamping with no interference. There is a vertical wall going lengthwise through the unit for strength. The MFT sits on top and is not fastened down at all, but dowels at the corners prevent it from sliding at all. So it's rock solid, but you can just grab the MFT and go. It has 3 22" drawer slides in front that extend out enough for the systainers to clear the front. There are 2 small drawers on the side for Qwas dogs and other accessories. Double locking casters that glide very nicely, but lock in place so it feels totally solid. Everything is joined together with pocket holes and you could sit on it without a wiggle.
I figure the parts cost me right about $340 (changed to reflect 3 sheets of plywood in the cost). If someone is willing to give me that and come get it in Danbury CT that'll give me an excuse to build another one. The main thing I'd do differently next time is to use the more expensive full extension drawers slides which would recover enough room to put drawer slides on both sides instead of just one - not a big deal, I'm just being picky, so this could make someone very happy. Of course if multiple people are interested the highest bid wins. This unit is one big piece so a truck would be required.
To be clear the MFT or any tools is NOT included, this is just the cabinet, drawers, casters, and saw holder.
The cabinet raises the MFT to the same height as if it was standing on its own legs (it might be short by a couple of mm, but shims at the caster plates would tweak that). I carefully designed the cabinet so all 4 sides are flush with the edges of the MFT so you can do vertical clamping with no interference. There is a vertical wall going lengthwise through the unit for strength. The MFT sits on top and is not fastened down at all, but dowels at the corners prevent it from sliding at all. So it's rock solid, but you can just grab the MFT and go. It has 3 22" drawer slides in front that extend out enough for the systainers to clear the front. There are 2 small drawers on the side for Qwas dogs and other accessories. Double locking casters that glide very nicely, but lock in place so it feels totally solid. Everything is joined together with pocket holes and you could sit on it without a wiggle.
I figure the parts cost me right about $340 (changed to reflect 3 sheets of plywood in the cost). If someone is willing to give me that and come get it in Danbury CT that'll give me an excuse to build another one. The main thing I'd do differently next time is to use the more expensive full extension drawers slides which would recover enough room to put drawer slides on both sides instead of just one - not a big deal, I'm just being picky, so this could make someone very happy. Of course if multiple people are interested the highest bid wins. This unit is one big piece so a truck would be required.
To be clear the MFT or any tools is NOT included, this is just the cabinet, drawers, casters, and saw holder.
