MFT accessories/screws tray?

[wkearney99]

Ok, so I'm getting used to my MFT.  It's very handy.  One problem being losing screws through all of the perfectly aligned holes. 

Does anyone make something like an accessory tray that would slide into one of the side rails?  Preferably something with a means to move it around without tools (but still keep it secure). 

Or how about one of those magnetic screw trays with a dog to fit into one of the holes on the top?  What hole saw/plug cutter is accurate enough to make a plug for it?  I don't suppose it has to be all THAT accurate though...

 

[nclemmons]

I made this tool tray and then added the dog holder that slides across the top but also lifts out. 

Box is made from 1/4" baltic birch.  Clamps attach to the side with various attachments. 

It's worked well for me.  Attaches with two bolts to the side rail for easy removal. 

For screws or small parts, a couple of options:

- make a 1/8" or 1/4" overlay for the table top with a couple of dog holes to hold it in place.  Gives you a solid surface when you don't need the holes
- I use a magnetic parts tray for holding screws

Neil

 

[Gary in Texas]

There has been many photos posted here by members of their MFT trays.

Me, I prefer the ones sold at Rockler, come in various sizes.

 

[wkearney99]

I made this tool tray and then added the dog holder that slides across the top but also lifts out.

Nice job, that's likely the direction I'll head toward.  It's clear that having clamps handy is necessary and that looks like a good way to manage them.

Bet that floor pattern seemed like a cool idea, for hiding dirt and such... until you have to find screws on it.  I went with a medium blue VCT and it's a good in-between on dirt-hiding and dropped-item-visibility.

 

[nclemmons]

Bet that floor pattern seemed like a cool idea, for hiding dirt and such... until you have to find screws on it.  I went with a medium blue VCT and it's a good in-between on dirt-hiding and dropped-item-visibility.

Right you are on the floor pattern.  Drop a screw and get out the broom and start sweeping.  Most challenging on the silver small ones.  Others I can see!

 

[wkearney99]

Decided to put something together today out on the basement bar.  Black granite... black screws... dark carpet... I nearly spent more time looking for the pieces than actually assembling anything.