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Them Festool Ninja's are pretty stealthy, because I never saw this one coming until I tripped over the box. I don't normally mention any tools that I get from Festool, but since this one was a surprise package, I figure it's OK to say, even though it is still 2 months away from release date.
I had no idea what was in the box, but when I felt how heavy it was, I figured maybe I should stop and look at the label. (yes, I'm an idiot) [blink] Ooooh, it was an MFH 1000. Cool!
I glanced at a picture of one of these on the FOG last week, but I had no idea how tough it was from the picture. I had assumed it was like a large Systainer on wheels, but it is not. It's all steel and as durable, if not more so, than a Sysport, and the casters appear to be even larger.
It took less than 2 minutes to install the casters, and because they are larger, it was even easier than installing the Sysport's casters. I bolted the seat-deck down, and it was ready to go. With the large casters and thick rubber wheels, it sure rolls smoothly over the rough garage floor, and even over debris without skidding.
The pullout drawer uses very high quality full-extension slides that are even better quality than the Sysport slides. I haven't done a cross-reference yet, but at first glance I would guess that they are either 100 or even 150 pound capacity, with very smooth ball-movement.
There is a Styrofoam seat insert that can be removed so you could also use the bench to tote systainers around, or to install a WCR 1000 (which I don't own).
I'm still undecided whether I want to keep it in the garage as a mechanic's seat, or bring it down to the shop as a woodworker's seat. With all the work I do on dirtbikes and cars, the garage seems like the place to keep it. It would be super handy for doing automotive brakes. I like the idea of being able to have all of my tools and parts tucked under the seat or in the drawer while I work. As I would move from wheel to wheel, I wouldn't have to stop and pick up all the tools and move them to the other side of the car.
As a woodworker's seat, it would be stunning for sanding cabinet faceframes. That's a back-breaking task because I was constantly stooped over, and then constantly having to stand up (in pain) to get a tool I left elsewhere. All of my regular tools for prep-work could be permanently kept in the drawer, and extra things, such as hinges and handles, could lay on the shelf for quick access.
I had no idea what was in the box, but when I felt how heavy it was, I figured maybe I should stop and look at the label. (yes, I'm an idiot) [blink] Ooooh, it was an MFH 1000. Cool!
I glanced at a picture of one of these on the FOG last week, but I had no idea how tough it was from the picture. I had assumed it was like a large Systainer on wheels, but it is not. It's all steel and as durable, if not more so, than a Sysport, and the casters appear to be even larger.
It took less than 2 minutes to install the casters, and because they are larger, it was even easier than installing the Sysport's casters. I bolted the seat-deck down, and it was ready to go. With the large casters and thick rubber wheels, it sure rolls smoothly over the rough garage floor, and even over debris without skidding.
The pullout drawer uses very high quality full-extension slides that are even better quality than the Sysport slides. I haven't done a cross-reference yet, but at first glance I would guess that they are either 100 or even 150 pound capacity, with very smooth ball-movement.
There is a Styrofoam seat insert that can be removed so you could also use the bench to tote systainers around, or to install a WCR 1000 (which I don't own).
I'm still undecided whether I want to keep it in the garage as a mechanic's seat, or bring it down to the shop as a woodworker's seat. With all the work I do on dirtbikes and cars, the garage seems like the place to keep it. It would be super handy for doing automotive brakes. I like the idea of being able to have all of my tools and parts tucked under the seat or in the drawer while I work. As I would move from wheel to wheel, I wouldn't have to stop and pick up all the tools and move them to the other side of the car.
As a woodworker's seat, it would be stunning for sanding cabinet faceframes. That's a back-breaking task because I was constantly stooped over, and then constantly having to stand up (in pain) to get a tool I left elsewhere. All of my regular tools for prep-work could be permanently kept in the drawer, and extra things, such as hinges and handles, could lay on the shelf for quick access.
