MFT as a sheet goods cutting table

[dogutsukawu]

My MFT is 2 tables joined end-to-end so its almost 8' long.  By clamping 4' 2x4 boards across the MFT from underneath using holes in the boards, the MFT is easily put into service as a cutting table for sheet goods.  When not in service, the boards take up very little room in my one car bay garage shop.

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My table is mounted on Noden Adjust-a-Bench legs so that when dropped down to its lowest height, I can easily reach across the table for a 4' wide cut.  The Noden legs also have wheels, so I can roll the MFT to the driveway and slide 3/4" MDF from my van right onto the table.

 

[waho6o9]

Very nice!  [big grin]

 

[mikeneron]

Am I missing something here?  Why not just put the sheetgoods directly on the MFT surface and make the cuts instead of fumbling with 2x4s?

 

[dogutsukawu]

mikeneron:

Two reasons:

1. I want to use the MFT as a cutting table without removing the guide rail and the Incra rails

2. I don't want to cut into the MFT with every cut

 

[Corwin]

I'm with Mike, but I'ld place a sacrificial piece of sheet material or some pink foam on top of the table.  The guide rail is easily removed and replaced to the same location, and you stated in your other thread that your Incra tracks remove quickly with just three bolts...  But, no matter -- whatever works for you.  In any event, I think it is a clever idea and it looks like you've done a nice job.

So... you must have at least a dozen of the FS clamps.  [eek]

 

[John Langevin]

Nice idea and execution! To save your clamps for other uses I would use 20mm PVC pipe or solid dowel inserted into holes in the bottom of the rails so you just 'plug-it' : into your MFT. That should be nore than stable enough for panel cutting.
John