Why hasn't the MFH 1000 Been Talked About?

[RONWEN]

 Your picture is worth a thousand words..  That's my exact complaint of fixed height stools.. The man who's buffing the vehicle may need to get lower, which means hunching over on the stool, or stand up to work as holding the tool above your head isn't really an option for control. The arc of comfortable working zone as it might be known, is narrow. Great if the height agrees with you.  [embarassed]   I like the stool, but could not use one where I work. However, there's a Dent Buster guy that's a friend of mine, he might just like the stool, seated while removing dents out of vehicles.  He's got a stool now, but I'll show him this one..
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You'll notice that the auto is on a lift so he can continually adjust for the optimum working height.  Of course that also supports an argument that he could stand while doing the entire job...  [smile]

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[sheeschen]

There were a few of these rolling around the workshop in Lebanon during the week-long cabinet class I recently took - they're nice and sturdy, well-built, etc.  $350?  Kind of steep - for me.  I ordered a few things after the class, but the MFH was not one of them.  I didn't examine them in detail or take any pictures, since I wasn't interested in getting one (and didn't realize how much discussion they would generate here!).

Still, they were comfy.  By the end of the week, we were all looking for them to sit on while Brian explained stuff.  We spent a lot of time on our feet, so we appreciated the breaks by then.  Not a great height for most woodworking on an MFT, but if it's for auto body work, okay then.  It sounds like the Shinex was brought to the US on the urging of some German car manufacturer, so maybe this is the same kind of deal.  Since Festool is already importing them, why not offer them to everybody?

 

[leakyroof]

 Your picture is worth a thousand words..  That's my exact complaint of fixed height stools.. The man who's buffing the vehicle may need to get lower, which means hunching over on the stool, or stand up to work as holding the tool above your head isn't really an option for control. The arc of comfortable working zone as it might be known, is narrow. Great if the height agrees with you.  [embarassed]   I like the stool, but could not use one where I work. However, there's a Dent Buster guy that's a friend of mine, he might just like the stool, seated while removing dents out of vehicles.  He's got a stool now, but I'll show him this one..

You'll notice that the auto is on a lift so he can continually adjust for the optimum working height.  Of course that also supports an argument that he could stand while doing the entire job...  [smile]

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[/quote] It is very rare to see a car detailed or buffed on a rack. 9.9 times out of Ten, it's on a flat stall since the available racks make more money being used for other things.

 

[TomGadwa1]

I thought the WCR100 was fairly expensive when I first ordered it. But after using it I have decided that it represents a fair value. It is built like a tank and does help for hanging sanders and the domino for instance. Most likely the same will prove to be true with this work stool. It looks to be well built. Now if I can just figure out how to install a lift for moving my projects up and down!!!

 

[Alan m]

I thought the WCR100 was fairly expensive when I first ordered it. But after using it I have decided that it represents a fair value. It is built like a tank and does help for hanging sanders and the domino for instance. Most likely the same will prove to be true with this work stool. It looks to be well built. Now if I can just figure out how to install a lift for moving my projects up and down!!!

iv seen pictures of benchs mounted to lifting pallet trucks. it raises and lowers the way you want

 

[tbellemare]

Now if I can just figure out how to install a lift for moving my projects up and down!!!

There are a lot of different lifting tables. There's a guy that sells one specifically for woodworking but I'm not finding it.

Tom

 

[dwillis]

I can't tell you how big a fan I am regarding Festool (my shop and checkbook can attest to my loyalty to the brand), but seriously, a $350 rolling stool?  For those of you who buy it, I wish you well.  I'll stick to my inverted five gallon bucket when installing lock sets or just taking a break in the shop.  [eek]

 

[zapdafish]

Now if I can just figure out how to install a lift for moving my projects up and down!!!

There are a lot of different lifting tables. There's a guy that sells one specifically for woodworking but I'm not finding it.

Tom

http://www.adjustabench.com/
http://www.adjustabench.com/inaction.asp

Only reason I know of this link is because I am agonizing over getting this kit.  [big grin]
I might have to put myself out of my misery and get it.

 

[RONWEN]

Now if I can just figure out how to install a lift for moving my projects up and down!!!

There are a lot of different lifting tables. There's a guy that sells one specifically for woodworking but I'm not finding it.

Tom

http://www.adjustabench.com/
http://www.adjustabench.com/inaction.asp

Only reason I know of this link is because I am agonizing over getting this kit.  [big grin]
I might have to put myself out of my misery and get it.

I've considered the Adjustabench legs but they require manually lifting each end of the bench -- not ideal for a bad back.
Another guy sells plans for a bench that uses automotive scissor jacks -- better.
Now and again I put some thought into designing one using hydraulic cylinder(s) & electro pump.  [cool]

 

[zapdafish]

I've considered the Adjustabench legs but they require manually lifting each end of the bench -- not ideal for a bad back.
Another guy sells plans for a bench that uses automotive scissor jacks -- better.
Now and again I put some thought into designing one using hydraulic cylinder(s) & electro pump.  [cool]

here ya go  [big grin]
http://www.modelairplanenews.com/blog/2012/01/24/adjustable-workbench-how-to/

and another manual version
http://videos.americanwoodworker.com/video/AWW-Adjustable-Height-Assembl-2

actually video doesnt go with this pic, sorry, hehe

 

[RONWEN]

That second picture is the one I was thinking of that uses the scissor jack(s).

(We digress, back to the intended subject).