Timtool
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Presenting the MFTB!
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There have been a few systainer worktop designs in the past but i found them to be be either too limited or too simple to actually be useful.
So i set on designing a wooden worktop that also functions as a systainer/toolbox. And the result is the MFTB.
It's a wooden toolbox that locks to either classic or T-loc systainers equipped with an MFT-type top with lots of clamping abilities.
I initially designed this as a workbench, but from testing a prototype in real life conditions it seems that the most useful part is the storing space inside.
It's incredibly handy to have all the stuff you need in a box at a comfortable height next to you.
By example when installing doors i put all the little parts and hardware for the lock and knobs in there next to me, and took it along as i moved from door to door.
What also happened was that at the end of the day i had to distribute back all the tools that had been placed in there by fellow workers, simply because it's so convenient.
the holes in the top allow you to drop all the little stuff like bits or drill and small hardware in there, and not lose them and put em back where they belong at the end of the day.
During the testing period i didn't take it with me on one occasion, and i regretted doing that because i had to trim some stuff with no table or work surface around.
From now on it's always at the top of my stack, it's weight is almost neglect able and it can carry more weight than my arms can. I can also jump on it without it breaking.
I initially thought i would share plans, but designing, testing and building this took way longer than i expected. And the only way for me to go through with it was to ask a small fee for the plans. I am finishing a 25 plus page instruction manual with pictures, plans and details that i will sell to anyone interested.
for myself i made a sys1,2 and 4 version, the 4 version is intended to be used as a portable router/jigsaw table that i will finish later on.
Web page with link to purchase here.
multifuntion toolbox
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There have been a few systainer worktop designs in the past but i found them to be be either too limited or too simple to actually be useful.
So i set on designing a wooden worktop that also functions as a systainer/toolbox. And the result is the MFTB.
It's a wooden toolbox that locks to either classic or T-loc systainers equipped with an MFT-type top with lots of clamping abilities.
I initially designed this as a workbench, but from testing a prototype in real life conditions it seems that the most useful part is the storing space inside.
It's incredibly handy to have all the stuff you need in a box at a comfortable height next to you.
By example when installing doors i put all the little parts and hardware for the lock and knobs in there next to me, and took it along as i moved from door to door.
What also happened was that at the end of the day i had to distribute back all the tools that had been placed in there by fellow workers, simply because it's so convenient.
the holes in the top allow you to drop all the little stuff like bits or drill and small hardware in there, and not lose them and put em back where they belong at the end of the day.
During the testing period i didn't take it with me on one occasion, and i regretted doing that because i had to trim some stuff with no table or work surface around.
From now on it's always at the top of my stack, it's weight is almost neglect able and it can carry more weight than my arms can. I can also jump on it without it breaking.
I initially thought i would share plans, but designing, testing and building this took way longer than i expected. And the only way for me to go through with it was to ask a small fee for the plans. I am finishing a 25 plus page instruction manual with pictures, plans and details that i will sell to anyone interested.
for myself i made a sys1,2 and 4 version, the 4 version is intended to be used as a portable router/jigsaw table that i will finish later on.
Web page with link to purchase here.
multifuntion toolbox
