Folding Work Table ideas ??

[Monte Milanuk]

I've been using the Bora Centipede work supports in the shop lately. I've got two - a 2' x 4' with the folding table top with dog/clamp holes that works *great* for a quick work surface, and a 4' x 8' with a sheet of 2" rigid foam insulation for cutting sheet goods. I have another sheet of 2" foam insulation cut into thirds that worked decent on top of 2x4s and saw horses. The smaller pieces are easier to handle and store, but the 4x8 centipede is more stable (to me). One of the sections fits pretty well on top of the smaller centipede for small jobs, like having to do a cut out on a cabinet face frame to fit a farmhouse sink the other day. And as mentioned, they store very compactly.

[Bijesh Jacob]

I’m in need of a flat table for assembly, glue up, painting, etc. My quandary is that I need it to be folding or easy to disassemble. I’ve looked at the MFT but its a little small. I’ve looked at the Kreg ACS and its not too bad. I’ve also looked at the Dash-Board but it’s super pricey. Are there any others to check out?

The other idea would be to build something like a mini Paulk workbench style top and use two saw horses or Kreg folding work tables to hold it when needed. Any recommended designs or plans for something light enough to move and lean against the wall when not in use?

Thanks for any ideas.

Had a similar issue with my garage, this is my version of a folding folding MFT, assembly, cutting and panel tilting table.
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[Bob Falk]

Had a similar issue with my garage, this is my version of a folding folding MFT, assembly, cutting and panel tilting table.
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That is a great idea. Where did you by the table base?

[Tim Andrews]

I designed and built a rolling table with legs that fold flat so it can be mounted on a wall. The legs are also height adjustable to accommodate my uneven garage floor. This works great for my purposes.

[Frederick Skelly]

I designed and built a rolling table with legs that fold flat so it can be mounted on a wall. The legs are also height adjustable to accommodate my uneven garage floor. This works great for my purposes.

I bet it does. That's really nice.

[Jim Becker]

I designed and built a rolling table with legs that fold flat so it can be mounted on a wall. The legs are also height adjustable to accommodate my uneven garage floor. This works great for my purposes.

Clever embedding that tee-track! Very nice solution.

[Tim Andrews]

Clever embedding that tee-track! Very nice solution.

Thanks Jim. I solved this problem in a slightly different way when I modified the legs on my SawStop TS. If I were to build the folding table again, I would use this method, it works a bit more smoothly. I built an outer leg to allow the SS metal leg to slide inside, and installed a metal threaded insert for the knob to lock it in place.

[Bijesh Jacob]

That is a great idea. Where did you by the table base?

Custom welded by me, so i was able to build the exact dimensions I wanted, including being the same height as the K3 saw.

[Edwin Santos]

I thought this guy's table was very clever. Folds flat and stores up on the wall.
Don't know if it's a good solution for your situation, but have a look:

https://www.tiktok.com/@neilthegarag...23813423172907

Hope it is helpful to you.

[Alan Lightstone]

I designed and built a rolling table with legs that fold flat so it can be mounted on a wall. The legs are also height adjustable to accommodate my uneven garage floor. This works great for my purposes.

Excellent design and build. Nice job.

[Jack Frederick]

I love seeing the assorted solutions we all come up with. Greg, as to the MFT being to small the solution is the Parf Guide II. I bought it last year and have knocked out a couple tops of assorted sizes, mine being 38x65 and a couple others for friends as gifts. I have used my top on low wooden saw horses, some 2” sq leg and 2’ channel iron horses, which are very substantial. I use notched 2x4’s as a bridge base and it is very solid. I have also thrown it up onto my workbench top, but it is really to high at that point. I tip the top off the horses, insert a couple of the long 20mm dogs as handles and I can slide it across the floor quite easily to either its storage location or where I need it for the work. I do not “lift” the 3/4” mdf as there is no joy there, but I can tip and slide that baby really well. I am considering making a couple 16, 18 or 24”x7-8’ tables that I could with minimal effort go E-E or SxS. The Parf Guide offers these solutions…or fantasies