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Wow coming out good man!
good job
How long is that bench? What else are you going to use it for besides a router table. Nice job
nordraw wrote:
How long is that bench? What else are you going to use it for besides a router table. Nice job
8′ long x 32″ wide.
I’m going to build a cross cut jig for my track saw to clamp on the bench when needed.
I also have a second 8′ x 32″ worktop that I’m considering cutting down to 18-24″ wide that will boot up when needed to rip down larger sheet goods.
The dog holes will allow for clamping when doing face frames and glue ups.
Nice ideas. That should work great for you.
That’s looking really nice. I can’t wait to see more pic’s.
Nice job Ricky. Did you bore the dog holes or did you buy the sheet pre drilled? If you did, what are the dimensions (ie diameter of the dog holes?
I had a local CNC shop mill the holes. I believe they’re right about 3/4″ diameter. That’s what my drawing was if I recall, when I put a caliper to them I was getting .7325 or something like that. I may end up having to bore them out depending on what manufacturer I go with for bench dogs.
Looks like you have a good start on a Ron Paulk style/ Festool MFT work bench. If you haven’t heard of Ron Paulk check out his Youtube videos for some great ideas.
Grumpy MSG wrote:
Looks like you have a good start on a Ron Paulk style/ Festool MFT work bench. If you haven’t heard of Ron Paulk check out his Youtube videos for some great ideas.
Ron was a great inspiration for my bench. I’ve setup the top but not sure how I want to handle the storage underneath. I like his oval design but haven’t thought that through yet. The wife needs a bunch of stuff done and I really needed the router table along with a cross cut jig.
Managed to get my router fence just about finished. Just need to figure out the sliding mechanism.
Looking good. I have to hire you to set up my shop
I most say you are doing a great job..
And I also like all your yellow products all over..!!
Ricky that thing BLOWS my assembly table out of the water dude! Coming along very nicely!
Thanks guys!!
I really wish I had the time to do more. With a 3 year old and a 5 month old, my home tool usage is significantly reduced.
KWC wrote:
I most say you are doing a great job..
And I also like all your yellow products all over..!!
I must confess, I’ve strategically placed some yellow tools in the background of my recent photos.
That is sweet set up, and I noticed the yellow in there
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looks pretty darn good
Very nice work
its looking good! how do you like that DeWalt sander i have been thinking about buying it?
PeteW wrote:
its looking good! how do you like that DeWalt sander i have been thinking about buying it?
Absolutely love it! It’s the variable speed one. I highly recommend it.
Looking really good man, I have a similar setup.. I use several mft tables on site when I can setup for a while, just need to be able to break down and pack into a trailer when im done.. I originally cut a router plate into one of my mft tops and eventually swapped the whole top for a woodpeckers phenolic. Works really well.
that setup looks great man, can’t wait for more pics
Nice job.