Load rating on mft

[ear3]

Is there a maximum load rating on the mft? Im doing a batch shelving project and I wanted to use my mft as a staging area to maximize work flow. The total load is equivalent to 10 sheets of plywood, distributed in a stack of thirty 42x14x1.5 shelves.

 

[Shane Holland]

Rated up to 260 pounds (118 kg).

 

[ear3]

Thanks [member=48572]Shane Holland[/member] is that info on the website?  I didn't see it under the specs tab on the product page.

 

[Shane Holland]

[member=37411]Edward A Reno III[/member], scroll down on this page and you'll see it under the section labeled "Work Surface".

While the Multi-Function Table (MFT) makes a superb work surface for cutting, sanding and routing, you can also use the MFT for assembly. Built to be sturdy, the MFT can support loads up to 260 lbs. A ergonomically designed work height places your work materials at the perfect height.

https://www.festoolusa.com/power-tools/work-tables/mft3-multifunction-table-495315

 

[Michael Kellough]

Consider this?

 

[shaun.mcc]

Consider this?

Yeah the centipede is great. I have the xl. My mft is more for cutting.

 

[Peter_C]

I thought about the Centiped, but it won't work on uneven ground so I ruled it out for site work. Instead I find a couple of Toughbuilt C700 saw horses work great and handle thousands of pounds. With 2x4's screwed onto the top, and two 2x4's on each side, they are my cutting table.

 

[Cheese]

[member=37411]Edward A Reno III[/member]
FWIW...I use StableMate saw horses. They're made from galvanized steel, with collapsible & locking legs, a pair will hold 1000# and made in the USA.  [thumbs up]

I just mounted some 5/4 cedar on the top to prevent saw blade accidents.

 

[ear3]

Thanks for the suggestions.  I worked it out -- it's just that since I already had my MFT setup for the job I was wondering if I could use it as a staging area.  Instead I just setup some additional saw horses.  It made for a tight fit in the shop, but it served its purpose.

 

[Troutbum86]

FYI a sheet of 3/4 ply is about 60lbs so 10 sheets is 600lbs. A tad excessive for the MFT.

 

[BJM9818]

Woodworking unrelated but I had to weld up a bunch of railings and some 3" square tube for legs of a desk I'm building. I have been using my 1080 as the welding table with a piece of 1/4" thick 4' square steel on top. 1/4" steel is about 10lbs/ft2. On top of this I have had one of the legs which is 30-40Lbs and misc items.

Im pushing well over 200lbs with no issues for the past 4 months.