Introduction and new workstation

[chrismorrow]

Hello, my name is Chris.  And I am a Festool addict.  Over the weekend I through together a quick little "station" to house my Festool gear and to serve several functions.  It isn't quite complete yet, but I think you'll get the idea.  I would appreciate any suggestions for improvement.  Basically, this will act as my MFT stand, Kapex stand, outfeed table for my TS, and an improvised sysport for the toys, I mean tools.  The one thing I haven't completed yet is the actual work surface under the Kapex.  That portion of the unit is inspired by the disappearing miter saw stand found here: http://www.halfinchshy.com/2010/05/disappearing-miter-saw-stand.html  The rest of it was obviously inspired by the many impressive homemade sysports on FOG.  I've been hanging out out here for quite a while looking for ideas.  Originally I planned on building this out of 8020.  Then I got an estimate.  So, for the moment, I'll have to make due with this arrangement.  Anyway, the idea for the Kapex is simple.  When I need a miter saw, I'll use it in this configuration and add a piece of 8020 extrusion to the MFT using adjustable bench dogs.  This extrusion will mate with the fence of the Kapex to provide a nice long fence.  I still need to make a stop for it.  Although I'm thinking about getting another stop flag, as it would work perfectly.  I'm just having a hard time paying $40 for the thing.  Anyone got an extra stop getting their way? [smile]  When not using the saw, I'll simply pull the pins, flip the table over, and use the work surface as an outfeed table for the TS or for glue-ups.  I still need to get a piece of MDF to complete it.  And for what it's worth, I have included a pic of my 8020 plans, in case any of you are interested in a similar set up.  Of course, your dimensions may vary.  Enjoy!

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Welcome to the forum, Chris. I rotated those photos for you since they were upside down. Feel free to contact me if you ever need any assistance or have questions.

Shane Holland
Festool USA

 

[chrismorrow]

Thanks Shane. Not sure why that happened.

 

[Theshipstore]

Chris   [welcome] to FOG as I can see you have been drinking the green coolaid for sure.
You will enjoy being here for this is a great bunch of helpful people for sure
Real Nice Workstaion you set up
Sal

 

[chrismorrow]

Thanks Sal!  I see you're from NY.  I LOVE NY! 

 

[erock]

Welcome Chris,

  You have good taste in tools!  I like the Incra router table in the background and on the table saw. 

Since you have the Kapex, how often do you use your Ridged miter saw?  I have two miter saws and a old Craftsman radial arm saw that

I will give away once I get my Kapex.  Nice workstation.  Looks like you can use it as an out feed table for your table saw?

Eric

 

[Kev]

Hi Chris.

Welcome aboard  [big grin]

You're going to need a lot more places to stash systainers ... the damn things multiply like rabbits.

Kev

 

[chrismorrow]

Thanks Eric.  The Ridged is actually a metal chop saw.  I rarely use it, but it's one of those things that when you need it, you need it.  The Kapex replaced an old Dewalt CMS.  It was a good saw, I just couldn't ever get it dialed in as acurate as I wanted.  And yes, I love the Incra fences.  I'm still learning the router table though.  I wish I could spend a day with someone that has one.  I keep watching the videos trying to pick up tips and tricks.  I'll eventually get good at it.

 

[semenza]

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

On that Incra table. I find that just watching the portion of the  DVD  for the particular task I am doing helps, rather than watching the whole thing and trying to 'get it all'. I also take notes then head for the shop. It seems waaaay more complicated on the DVD than it actually is when you start using the system for real.

Seth

 

[west xi]

Hi Chris,
  i find a chessboard on the table saw ?  or thats a chopping board?
u made it? how to do this board?

 

[chrismorrow]

That is actually a small chopping block/bread or cheese board I was making at the time. It was alternating black walnut and hard maple.  I think I had just finished sanding it there. I later used several coats of mineral oil to finish.

 

[Corwin]

Whoa!!!  22 servings of SPAM!    [eek]

 

[peter halle]

Whoa!!!  22 servings of SPAM!     [eek]

Thanks!  

 

[PaulMarcel]

Nice work on all that.  Erock has the same idea I had looking at the photos: put a surface on the flip side of the flip-top table and you have a nice outfeed or at least extra horizontal surface.

Green koolaid... it's for breakfast

 

[Kev]

Green koolaid... it's for breakfast

My addiction has gone so far I'm even drinking old green grapes with dinner ...