Working in a one car garage with a MFT table suits my needs. However, I soon found my self moving it around to accommodate some large or long work pieces or just because I need to get to some stuff out of the garage. So, here is what I came up to be mobile around inside or outside of the garage space plus finding ways to store things. I did not remove the MFT legs just in case I need it to use the table outside of the garage/ driveway area; plus I have no place to store them as well.
As you can see, I used some of the ideas found here for inspiration. For that I thank all for it.
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The systainer port I made it one level because I wanted to maximize the space available. So far I was able to stack in a single column a systainer 3 and 4 with no problem. The sliders are 24” over-travel so that I can fully clear the bench.
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Because I have a t-lock systainer, the gap in the latch area is smaller than the classic one. I used ¼” dowel, but it was too loose for the classic sytainer. So, I used these shelf pins and problem is solved by turning them to the flat side against the systainer .
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The mandatory kitchen utensil organizers. About $2 at Wallmart.
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Using the available space. Small pull out shelf to store my clamps, stops, etc. I used two cheap center mount slider
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CT 26 vacuum area. I used pvc fitting to store my vacuum pipes. When I need them, I just reach and pull them out. Also, I made a poor man’s boom out of pvc as well (see first picture) it worked really good. Because I have a 2 ½” hose from my old shop vac I used it for the boom. I also had to ground it with some copper tape and bared wire. So far no more shock.
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TS 55 Saw garage. I added some material so that the saw does not slide out from the table.
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Back of the bench. I decided to include a small recess to store my fence, angle unit, parallel guide set, vacuum accessories.
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For the fence, I just use two screws and simply slide it in the groove. For the parallel guides I made four brackets out of aluminum. For the parallel guide extensions, I use the ¼” thread inserts and re-tap them for the 6 mm screw/knobs. It is a bit in the loose side but still have enough thread engagement for the purpose.
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Because I needed some sort of extension when working on a full sheet of plywood I decided to build an extension bench as well. The internal dimension are the same as the systainer. If I need to make space for more systainer, I only need to add the shelf and the slider. Right now, it will house my 10” miter saw plus some other tool boxes.
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Here are the benches connected together. I used two table locks hardware plus I made some alignment pieces by cutting them at 45 degree bevel. The alignment pieces are installed at both benches. I originally intended to include a miter to make a frame but I made a mistake in cutting them too short plus I ran out of material.
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As you can see, I used some of the ideas found here for inspiration. For that I thank all for it.
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The systainer port I made it one level because I wanted to maximize the space available. So far I was able to stack in a single column a systainer 3 and 4 with no problem. The sliders are 24” over-travel so that I can fully clear the bench.
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Because I have a t-lock systainer, the gap in the latch area is smaller than the classic one. I used ¼” dowel, but it was too loose for the classic sytainer. So, I used these shelf pins and problem is solved by turning them to the flat side against the systainer .
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The mandatory kitchen utensil organizers. About $2 at Wallmart.
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Using the available space. Small pull out shelf to store my clamps, stops, etc. I used two cheap center mount slider
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CT 26 vacuum area. I used pvc fitting to store my vacuum pipes. When I need them, I just reach and pull them out. Also, I made a poor man’s boom out of pvc as well (see first picture) it worked really good. Because I have a 2 ½” hose from my old shop vac I used it for the boom. I also had to ground it with some copper tape and bared wire. So far no more shock.
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TS 55 Saw garage. I added some material so that the saw does not slide out from the table.
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Back of the bench. I decided to include a small recess to store my fence, angle unit, parallel guide set, vacuum accessories.
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For the fence, I just use two screws and simply slide it in the groove. For the parallel guides I made four brackets out of aluminum. For the parallel guide extensions, I use the ¼” thread inserts and re-tap them for the 6 mm screw/knobs. It is a bit in the loose side but still have enough thread engagement for the purpose.
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Because I needed some sort of extension when working on a full sheet of plywood I decided to build an extension bench as well. The internal dimension are the same as the systainer. If I need to make space for more systainer, I only need to add the shelf and the slider. Right now, it will house my 10” miter saw plus some other tool boxes.
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Here are the benches connected together. I used two table locks hardware plus I made some alignment pieces by cutting them at 45 degree bevel. The alignment pieces are installed at both benches. I originally intended to include a miter to make a frame but I made a mistake in cutting them too short plus I ran out of material.
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It is one of the things that came out of necessity.
