Nate Secrist
12-15-2010, 4:49 PM
FYI - I have also posted this message over on the FOG
After seeing all the homemade and Jumbo MFT tables posted here - I am planning to build one for my next shop enhancement.
My approximate size would be about 40 x 70.
Here is a picture – I would like to build something similar – this is a custom MFT that was posted on the Adjest-A-Bench Site.
http://adjustabench.com/gallery_beckerink_m.asp
I am trying to get a rough estimate of the overall cost.
I know that I will need a pair of the long 79" rails that Festool sells - However, I talked to Bob Marino today - and he mentioned that the long rail sets were no longer available from Festool.
So how would I make the "long" side of the table?
What are my options?
a - I have seen others talk about the 82/20 track - would that work? I don't have the TS55 or 75 or any of the Festool routers, but I will buy them, so I want to design the table so it can accomodate the saw or the routers using the guide rails.
b - Connect 2 shorter rails together to make the 70" front and back?
Parts List
2 side rails – at least 40 inches
Front and Back Rails – at least 70 inches
4 corners
Guide Rail – at least 40 inches (I assume I can buy one of the longer Guide Rail Kits)?
I would probably buy 1 top and then use this as a template for cutting the 20mm holes for the larger top
Anything else I would need?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Nate
After seeing all the homemade and Jumbo MFT tables posted here - I am planning to build one for my next shop enhancement.
My approximate size would be about 40 x 70.
Here is a picture – I would like to build something similar – this is a custom MFT that was posted on the Adjest-A-Bench Site.
http://adjustabench.com/gallery_beckerink_m.asp
I am trying to get a rough estimate of the overall cost.
I know that I will need a pair of the long 79" rails that Festool sells - However, I talked to Bob Marino today - and he mentioned that the long rail sets were no longer available from Festool.
So how would I make the "long" side of the table?
What are my options?
a - I have seen others talk about the 82/20 track - would that work? I don't have the TS55 or 75 or any of the Festool routers, but I will buy them, so I want to design the table so it can accomodate the saw or the routers using the guide rails.
b - Connect 2 shorter rails together to make the 70" front and back?
Parts List
2 side rails – at least 40 inches
Front and Back Rails – at least 70 inches
4 corners
Guide Rail – at least 40 inches (I assume I can buy one of the longer Guide Rail Kits)?
I would probably buy 1 top and then use this as a template for cutting the 20mm holes for the larger top
Anything else I would need?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Nate