MFT 3 Stability
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What?
How many carpenters does it take to change a light bulb?
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(Yes Dave you can stand on it)
Per
How many carpenters does it take to change a light bulb?
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(Yes Dave you can stand on it)
Per
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there is only one answer
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I bought the MTF3 and it did wobble a little out of the box,but I bought the stabilizers after I saw that video so I was ready for work.I put the rail guides on then went to put the stabilizers on....nope thats not right they have to go on after you slide the bracket,no they won`t slide past the dang things.....ughhh....ok calm down take the thing apart again and slide them to the inside of the table....boy if that video was only on again I could have gotten it right the first time.....Well its together but the rail system bracket has to stay on or you can`t move the table without wrecking something....Oh it is more stable with those braces.
I think that if you sell something like this table and you feel you need to make more money because you didn`t do something right in designing it to begin with....OK we`ll charge more money ,they don`t know the difference anyway....hype the hell out of it and they`ll buy it.
Well I needed a portable table,I don`t mine paying for it,it was pretty nice out of the box,but don`t kid yourself its not all that light.I`m gettin a little older and I have started to work smarter in my old age....So if your like me get a 2 wheel cart to haul this thing around.Save your back,you`ll thank me later....It does go up smooth,i tighten the knobs,worked well,flipped it over stood it up and away we go.....does anybody else think we need another box to haul around all the stuff that go`s on the table??Clamps ,dogs,miter thing,rail,guide,stops,flag stop....etc? Now I`m wondering why I just didn`t buy a van??
I think that if you sell something like this table and you feel you need to make more money because you didn`t do something right in designing it to begin with....OK we`ll charge more money ,they don`t know the difference anyway....hype the hell out of it and they`ll buy it.
Well I needed a portable table,I don`t mine paying for it,it was pretty nice out of the box,but don`t kid yourself its not all that light.I`m gettin a little older and I have started to work smarter in my old age....So if your like me get a 2 wheel cart to haul this thing around.Save your back,you`ll thank me later....It does go up smooth,i tighten the knobs,worked well,flipped it over stood it up and away we go.....does anybody else think we need another box to haul around all the stuff that go`s on the table??Clamps ,dogs,miter thing,rail,guide,stops,flag stop....etc? Now I`m wondering why I just didn`t buy a van??
The heavy delivery truck dropped off my MFT/3 table yesterday. FedEx is coming today with the leg braces and assorted clamps. I always work in my shop, so the portability of the MFT/3 wasn't a deciding factor. I need it until my jointer and planer arrive and I can complete my 7-foot Maple & Euro Beech workbench.
I asked my Festool dealer (Don Cope) about the stability of the MFT/3. He advised me correctly, so I won't be surprised. And I will do some wood planing on it. I've created some piggy-back legs out of 4x4 sections with a routed hollow to hug the Festool legs. Using Velcro straps for attachment. The mass alone change things --- I hope.
Gary Curtis
Northern California
I asked my Festool dealer (Don Cope) about the stability of the MFT/3. He advised me correctly, so I won't be surprised. And I will do some wood planing on it. I've created some piggy-back legs out of 4x4 sections with a routed hollow to hug the Festool legs. Using Velcro straps for attachment. The mass alone change things --- I hope.
Gary Curtis
Northern California
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I just rec'd my MFT/3 from Bob M the other day. I do not break down full 4x8 sheets, but using it for face frames, smaller panels and yes even used the fence like I do on the table saw and it worked great for smaller stock.
I have to admit I did not purchase the 1080 after using it on a job site and I thought it was a bit flimsy. But the MFT/3 I think is sturdy enough for what I am using it for. Not sure if I will get the braces or not...
I have to admit I did not purchase the 1080 after using it on a job site and I thought it was a bit flimsy. But the MFT/3 I think is sturdy enough for what I am using it for. Not sure if I will get the braces or not...
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Folks,
As you know I did a review on the MFT3 for the finish carpenter here.
Now I have stated on this thread and others that the mft3 is stable.
Not to get all lawyerly but I'am gonna spell it out.
It is stable for the applications intended. Even changing light bulbs.
But it is not a 600 pound hand tool bench.
Lets be reasonable. And lets be reasonable about the portability.
Folks, we are carpenters, on any given day we are moving compressors, miter saws,
tool bags that could anchor a small boat, and lets not forget truckloads of lumber.
So if you take that into consideration, the MFT3 is quite reasonable in the transportation dept.
(unlike it's predecessor) I am not suggesting y'all need to go back to the gym,
but I think some of you need to see this amazing tool, and yes it is a tool, no mere bench,
for what it is.
Per
As you know I did a review on the MFT3 for the finish carpenter here.
Now I have stated on this thread and others that the mft3 is stable.
Not to get all lawyerly but I'am gonna spell it out.
It is stable for the applications intended. Even changing light bulbs.
But it is not a 600 pound hand tool bench.
Lets be reasonable. And lets be reasonable about the portability.
Folks, we are carpenters, on any given day we are moving compressors, miter saws,
tool bags that could anchor a small boat, and lets not forget truckloads of lumber.
So if you take that into consideration, the MFT3 is quite reasonable in the transportation dept.
(unlike it's predecessor) I am not suggesting y'all need to go back to the gym,
but I think some of you need to see this amazing tool, and yes it is a tool, no mere bench,
for what it is.
Per
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Hey Per,
Thats the thing, it's not a bench, it is a tool that works with this family of tools.
I think if anyone out there thinks they are gonna use this table as a bench, they will have to think twice. No better way to cut stock or sheets square every single time on the job site...
Thats the thing, it's not a bench, it is a tool that works with this family of tools.
I think if anyone out there thinks they are gonna use this table as a bench, they will have to think twice. No better way to cut stock or sheets square every single time on the job site...
Just opened my MFT3 and set it up. Rocks just like the one on the video.
Tried a few things with the legs to see if I could cut down on it a bit. No luck.
I'm not looking for this thing to be solid like a 700LB bench, it just moves way too much. It would bother me even if all I used it for was to play dice or cards.
I scanned the responses to my original post on this and the posters that have an opinion one way or another are running about 2 to 1 on the 'too wobbly' side.
I'm curious, Per. In your review you mention that you bought the braces along with the table.
Have you used this thing without those braces attached?
Looks like I need to spend another $75 to make this thing right.
Tried a few things with the legs to see if I could cut down on it a bit. No luck.
I'm not looking for this thing to be solid like a 700LB bench, it just moves way too much. It would bother me even if all I used it for was to play dice or cards.
I scanned the responses to my original post on this and the posters that have an opinion one way or another are running about 2 to 1 on the 'too wobbly' side.
I'm curious, Per. In your review you mention that you bought the braces along with the table.
Have you used this thing without those braces attached?
Looks like I need to spend another $75 to make this thing right.
Per Swenson
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Jim,
Yes I did for about 2 weeks.
Before you go run and buy them are you absolutely sure you have all 4 of the knobs tight?
I have also worked on other folks, 3's sans braces and have not had a issue.
Let me know.
Per
Yes I did for about 2 weeks.
Before you go run and buy them are you absolutely sure you have all 4 of the knobs tight?
I have also worked on other folks, 3's sans braces and have not had a issue.
Let me know.
Per
I picked mine up on Sat. Without the braces, stability was decent for the intended purpose. With the braces, there was a significant improvement. I tried them as directed by installing them on one side only, then found that by setting them up on both sides, opposing each other, was way better. I believe it will handle all the tasks it was designed for.
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Nah, Jim,
No crow.....I did the same thing ;D
Per
Let me elaborate, and I know better and I also have a 1080.
I popped the legs down, continued set up, and completely forgot about
tightening those things, as I was interrupted.
I had one of those, "Ya gotta be frakin kidding me moments"
You know, because, I never over look anything
Jeez, if it weren't for the kindness of strangers I end would up on the job with out pants. :
Per
No crow.....I did the same thing ;D
Per
Let me elaborate, and I know better and I also have a 1080.
I popped the legs down, continued set up, and completely forgot about
tightening those things, as I was interrupted.
I had one of those, "Ya gotta be frakin kidding me moments"
You know, because, I never over look anything
Jeez, if it weren't for the kindness of strangers I end would up on the job with out pants. :
Per
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The MFT1080 has terrible stability. It's the price I pay for a portable table. I will be buying the cross braces.
My MFT3 meets my expectations for stability and will not be getting the additional braces.
Peter
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This comparison bench is getting heavier by the hour 300 pound 500 pound 700....etc ;D
