Vac Sys mobile cart
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Nice, very nice.
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Nice indeed!
With all these VAC-Sys pictures floating around, one might get a severe case of tool envy. [emoji51][emoji4][emoji41]
With all these VAC-Sys pictures floating around, one might get a severe case of tool envy. [emoji51][emoji4][emoji41]
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Looks great, Matt -
Question - how do you secure the extra heads on the vertical surface?
Question - how do you secure the extra heads on the vertical surface?
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Thank you for the kind words. [member=167]neilc[/member] I experimented with routing a recessed pocket the diameter of the base of the heads but ended up using 1 3/8 dowel stock which is loose inside each head and wrapped it with friction tape from 3M.
They are held snug to each dowel and easy to remove.
They are held snug to each dowel and easy to remove.
DynaGlide said:All wrapped up on this one. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
[member=65062]DynaGlide[/member] I haven't had to the time to reply yet but this build is absolutely beautiful. Did you wing it for the top since this is not the same as the original model. I am literally planning on doing this build next week I absolutely love it.
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thedevme said:
Very kind words. I haven't had a lot of use with the cart yet but I'm thrilled with how it has turned out. What do you mean about winging the top?
Here are the differences from Neil's design:
Vac Sys integration (different drawer, holes cut for hose routing)
No 20mm holes in top
I used plywood for the entirety of the frame for the MDF top. Neil used plywood for the interior frame but the outer perimeter that receives the T track he used maple hardwood. I don't have the tools to mill lumber for that purpose so I went with what I had. The top frame has a little flex in the middle if you lean on it but I don't think it will be an issue. I did reinforce the middle underneath the top with a cross member using pocket screws.
The dimensions overall are pretty much the same as well I may have changed this or that as I went. I did try to stick to the overall height of his since it's designed to clear the MFT/3 table ~900mm.
I have the ability to bore the 20mm holes in the MDF I just chose not to. I figure I could use a bench surface without holes in it in my shop.
The shop is still growing. Haven't been in the house a year even.
nclemmons
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Matt -
That fits nicely in the space. BTW, I redid the vacSys holder I had made from the Conturo manual a year or two ago similar to yours to enable quick drop-in similar to what Festool does on their road shows. And I made it fit on the front of the mobile cart like yours rather than my MFT table. I did add a block on the bottom rear to brace against the middle shelf and it made a big difference in the rigidity. I think you set your top back to be flush with the front of the cabinet which was a good idea.
Thanks for the inspiration and evolution of the design!
That fits nicely in the space. BTW, I redid the vacSys holder I had made from the Conturo manual a year or two ago similar to yours to enable quick drop-in similar to what Festool does on their road shows. And I made it fit on the front of the mobile cart like yours rather than my MFT table. I did add a block on the bottom rear to brace against the middle shelf and it made a big difference in the rigidity. I think you set your top back to be flush with the front of the cabinet which was a good idea.
Thanks for the inspiration and evolution of the design!
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Hey [member=65062]DynaGlide[/member] Matt, you end up with a very sweet cart.
DynaGlide said:thedevme said:
Very kind words. I haven't had a lot of use with the cart yet but I'm thrilled with how it has turned out. What do you mean about winging the top?
Here are the differences from Neil's design:
Vac Sys integration (different drawer, holes cut for hose routing)
No 20mm holes in top
I used plywood for the entirety of the frame for the MDF top. Neil used plywood for the interior frame but the outer perimeter that receives the T track he used maple hardwood. I don't have the tools to mill lumber for that purpose so I went with what I had. The top frame has a little flex in the middle if you lean on it but I don't think it will be an issue. I did reinforce the middle underneath the top with a cross member using pocket screws.
The dimensions overall are pretty much the same as well I may have changed this or that as I went. I did try to stick to the overall height of his since it's designed to clear the MFT/3 table ~900mm.
I have the ability to bore the 20mm holes in the MDF I just chose not to. I figure I could use a bench surface without holes in it in my shop.
The shop is still growing. Haven't been in the house a year even.
Very nice. What I meant by winging it - I thought you deviated from the original plans. Looks like you didn't I am actually going to pick up the lumber for this soon and mimick exactly what you did. Going to put all these dimensions into a cut list and do it. I will post pics when I am done thank you again [member=65062]DynaGlide[/member] you did a beautiful job. By the way, what kind of hooks are you using on your wall for your festool tracks?
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Matt, that is a very nicely executed project. Has to be motivation for others to undertake something like that. Fellows, like NeilC, ever so willing to share information makes it all the more encouraging. Where else but on the FOG?
My hat's off to you - and Neil!
Hans
My hat's off to you - and Neil!
Hans
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Matt - Great idea on the Calavera holder. I have one but never thought about placing on the side of the bench for FT clamps!
Hans - Thanks for the shout out! Yes this is a giving community. Makes it easy to contribute ideas and inspiration!
Hans - Thanks for the shout out! Yes this is a giving community. Makes it easy to contribute ideas and inspiration!
Cheese
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I really like your storage solution for the optional cups. [big grin]
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Cheese said:
Thanks [member=44099]Cheese[/member] . I've been using the cart more and having everything at hand ready to go really ups the usefulness of it all. No more fumbling around looking for stuff (which keeps you from using it to begin with). It's always plugged in and I can wheel it around if I need to for something bigger or longer. Thinking I might pickup a second head clamp for cabinet sides. I'll try to take some updated pictures of how it is now - TSO TPG complete 50" system stows in the middle along with the guide rail squares. Edge banding supplies go in one of the drawers.
