This is my Festool MFT 1080/800 setup. I chose to keep my MFT800 vs buying new MFT/3 tables.
After reading Raiderone’s post on “New MFT vs old MFT” I thought it was about time I shared some of the ideas picked up from this forum and used in my shop. This is my custom MFT 800. I have a small shop so store Systainers in my lower cabinets vs using floor space for storage. The first shelf is where I store Festool tools between uses to keep the table clear.
When the MFT/3 came out I preferred it’s height over my MFT1080 so I built a portable stand to raise my table up to 35.5”. Then I built a stand for an MFT800 planning to buy a used one - but just ended up adding a box to the top of the stand instead, and topping it with an MFT800 replacement top. I used PeachTree’s track #1018 to connect the tables which also accommodates the Festool clamps. The router table is Lee Valley’s Veritas table system. I also have a Festool 1010 router for track and hand held use.
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Below is a topless view of the same stand. Sometimes I like the router table even higher so I just place it on the stand w/o the top. I also use it as a portable cart to hold tools or move heavy objects around the shop. The box on top is removable - just press fit with 3/8” dowels. Would have used dominoes but didn’t have one when I built the stand.
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I can also lock the router between the tables. I have all the Veritas fences, etc. but show it below with an Incra fence fastened thru the base with long Qwas bench dogs (washer added) normally used with the Festool guides. In actual use I also add clamps to the fence base to avoid any micro moves.
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The following is a “work-in-progress” horizontal routing jig. I have yet to add a handle on the lift and add sides to the melamine table to ensure it doesn’t move. The goal here was to 1) build the jig that would encapsulate my router table w/o changing any router settings 2) and avoid building anything to attach the router. I have had to make some mods to allow the jig to slide into place w/o excessive lifting and to simplify fastening, so it could become a prototype! It will definitely end up having 3-4 separate parts. Positioning it inside the box has been useful for fastening and maintaining table work height.
Also haven’t decided how I will add replaceable insets around the bit and any tracks to the table?
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After reading Raiderone’s post on “New MFT vs old MFT” I thought it was about time I shared some of the ideas picked up from this forum and used in my shop. This is my custom MFT 800. I have a small shop so store Systainers in my lower cabinets vs using floor space for storage. The first shelf is where I store Festool tools between uses to keep the table clear.
When the MFT/3 came out I preferred it’s height over my MFT1080 so I built a portable stand to raise my table up to 35.5”. Then I built a stand for an MFT800 planning to buy a used one - but just ended up adding a box to the top of the stand instead, and topping it with an MFT800 replacement top. I used PeachTree’s track #1018 to connect the tables which also accommodates the Festool clamps. The router table is Lee Valley’s Veritas table system. I also have a Festool 1010 router for track and hand held use.
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Below is a topless view of the same stand. Sometimes I like the router table even higher so I just place it on the stand w/o the top. I also use it as a portable cart to hold tools or move heavy objects around the shop. The box on top is removable - just press fit with 3/8” dowels. Would have used dominoes but didn’t have one when I built the stand.
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I can also lock the router between the tables. I have all the Veritas fences, etc. but show it below with an Incra fence fastened thru the base with long Qwas bench dogs (washer added) normally used with the Festool guides. In actual use I also add clamps to the fence base to avoid any micro moves.
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The following is a “work-in-progress” horizontal routing jig. I have yet to add a handle on the lift and add sides to the melamine table to ensure it doesn’t move. The goal here was to 1) build the jig that would encapsulate my router table w/o changing any router settings 2) and avoid building anything to attach the router. I have had to make some mods to allow the jig to slide into place w/o excessive lifting and to simplify fastening, so it could become a prototype! It will definitely end up having 3-4 separate parts. Positioning it inside the box has been useful for fastening and maintaining table work height.
Also haven’t decided how I will add replaceable insets around the bit and any tracks to the table?
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