Vertical or angled MFT?

[wow]

Has anyone designed and built a vertical (or vertically angled) MFT for panel breakdown? I'm thinking about an MFT table with a rotating top that can have one edge lowered near to floor for easier loading of large sheetgoods and panels. Vertical cuts could be made in this position as well.

The table could then be rotated back to horizontal and secured, then other cuts could be made in that 'normal' position.

I'm finding that since I am no longer, ummm... 21, it's getting harder to handle full sheets of material like MDF by myself. I'm looking for a solution that makes that both easier and faster.

Comments, suggestions, links all appreciated.

 

[waho6o9]

A pair of saw horses.

Walko 4 laid flat.

Slide sheet goods off truck and cut away.

It's efficient and all your parts are cut for
the next step.

[wink]

 

[teocaf]

I'm not sure that a vertical MFT would make your work easier for large MDF panels.  I would think you would have to do too much of a setup to counteract dealing with gravity for both the board and the saw.  Probably more trouble than it's worth, but I could be wrong.  I use a large metal manual hydraulic table.  I got it from Grainger to use for welding but I find that I use it for everything including dealing with large sheet goods--both unloading and cutting to rough dimensions.

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[Kev]

Join two MFT/3's along their long side and fold up one set of legs ... Done! [big grin]

There's then even an application for some new fangled "low dogs" to support the bottom edge. Run a 1400 rail for coverage.

I probably need to add a disclaimer against using an MFT/3 in a manner other than that intended by the manufacturer.

 

[elfick]

What about something like this attached to the MFT:

 

[wow]

What about something like this attached to the MFT:

I like that - who makes it?

 

[elfick]

There is a commercial version called the "Leg Up Table Saw Panel Lift", but you could make it yourself with some 80/20 or other bar material, a hinge, and hook.
http://www.amazon.com/LegUp-58008-Panel-Lift-Table-Accessory/dp/B001Q3L23Y

 

[semenza]

The cutting table I built has a folding extension that acts as a panel lift. This goes back some years now. But it is still in use.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/large-shop-cutting-table/msg37626/#msg37626

Seth

 

[epicxt]

Or there is always this option!