MFT under top dust collection

[emann]

Has anyone tried to catch the dust that falls through the holes in the top of the MFT? I usually have tools and supplies temporarily stored under it that get covered with sawdust. I'm thinking of attaching a piece of drop cloth or 1/8" plywood to catch the dust, then I can vac it up at the end of the day, before I pack up the MFT and tools.
Thank you! Eric

 

[Alan m]

[welcome] to the fog. even tow you are on here 3 years more than me [wink].

as for your question.. the only thing with putting something under there to catch the dust is that it has to be light and thin so as not to hinder the manuverability of the mft.
you could velcro on a square of material to stop it landing on the contents below. the problem with that would be emptying it cleanly

another option would be to drill and tap the extrusions for some faseners (maybe those ones that go through a ring and the end turns 90 degrees to hold on the ring. if the rings were put onto a slightly cone shaped material piece

 

[semenza]

Hi Eric,

Happy first post !  [smile]

If you want to vacuum , I suggest going with the thin plywood or something else ridgid and not too light.  Otherwise you will constantly be having to avoid sucking up the cloth.

Seth

 

[emann]

Hi Alan and Seth,
Thank you very much for your welcome and suggestions. I'll let you know what I end up trying.
Have a great week,
Eric
[welcome] to the fog. even tow you are on here 3 years more than me [wink].

as for your question.. the only thing with putting something under there to catch the dust is that it has to be light and thin so as not to hinder the manuverability of the mft.
you could velcro on a square of material to stop it landing on the contents below. the problem with that would be emptying it cleanly

another option would be to drill and tap the extrusions for some faseners (maybe those ones that go through a ring and the end turns 90 degrees to hold on the ring. if the rings were put onto a slightly cone shaped material piece
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Hi Eric,

Happy first post !  [smile]

If you want to vacuum , I suggest going with the thin plywood or something else ridgid and not too light.  Otherwise you will constantly be having to avoid sucking up the cloth.

Seth