MFT/3 Table Top DIY - the easiest & cheapest way (I think ...)

[Alex.Koegel]

Enjoy !

 

[wow]

Fascinating! I had to watch the whole thing...

 

[elfick]

Pretty cool... But I wouldn't label this DIY. It was a purchased product, just not purchased from Festool.  [cool]

 

[mike_aa]

Thanks for sharing the video and Welcome to the FOG!!

Mike A.

 

[wow]

Yes, [welcome] to the FOG! Sorry I missed that earlier...

 

[Wooden Skye]

[welcome]

Interesting video, the only way this is easier or cheaper is if you have or access to a cnc.

 

[hrrb]

[welcome]

That video sure did show why we all prefere woodworking with Festool. It's all about DUST COLLECTION!

Lots of dust made during the proces...no dust collection built in the CNC cutter (or they forgot to turn it on)...no mask...just blowing the dust all over!

Did I hear someone whisper Health issue!  [unsure]

Kind regards
Henrik

 

[rst]

Certainly the easiest but that is a $200,000 plus router...certainly not the cheapest.

 

[Alex.Koegel]

Thanks everybody for the Welcome.
Sorry to give it a DIY title. It is certainly not, but given the options I had to replace my MFT/3 worn top, I selected this.

See my explanations as to why, the total cost, and some hint - just below the clip (in youtube "more about").

 

[Alex.Koegel]

[welcome]
Lots of dust made during the proces...no dust collection built in the CNC cutter (or they forgot to turn it on)...no mask...just blowing the dust all over!

Look at near and above the Milling Head black brushes. There was there certainly a hugh hose with a very effective collection. However, there was still some noticeable dose of dust thrown aside.
About the operator not wearing any protection, you're right, but I was just his customer, he was still the owner, and it was his problem. I just paid him his fee and was out of there in a hurry with my 3 done pieces as soon as I could. The whole job (including feeding the machine with my DXF & setting it up) lasted for about 45 minutes.

 

[live4ever]

Certainly if I could find a local establishment to do this at a custom size (4x4') and a similar price point as you, I'd be all over it.

 

[anthonyz]

Maybe the easiest way. But if you invest you have invested in an LR32, Tops are not that difficult to make and if you have the tools it's cheaper in the long run.

 

[Oldwood]

I think using a bit of the proper diameter is a much faster way of doing this job. I ordered a good quality carbide forstner stye bit for the router and the holes are plunged in one motion and all the holes fit my Quas dogs perfectly.

If anyone is southern Alberta I can machine these tops for you. I have a file for 4X8 and 3X4. I would just mill a 4X8 then cut it up to any size you need using the holes to insure parallel and square if you are undecided. It is a simple task to produce the file for any size of table, it takes less than 5 mins.

I am about 120 kms south of Calgary.

Gerry

 

[Alex.Koegel]

Certainly the easiest but that is a $200,000 plus router...certainly not the cheapest.

As I've mentioned below the clip, the whole job (3 identical pieces) cost was $110. I had the choice of either making 1 for $70, or 3 for $110 (made from the same 122cm * 244cm plate). I think this is cheap.

I guess I'll build an MFT look-alike table from the 2nd, and sell the 3rd.