RickyMcGrath Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Wow coming out good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 How long is that bench? What else are you going to use it for besides a router table. Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 How long is that bench? What else are you going to use it for besides a router table. Nice job8' 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Nice ideas. That should work great for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 That's looking really nice. I can't wait to see more pic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy MSG Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Managed to get my router fence just about finished. Just need to figure out the sliding mechanism. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Looking good. I have to hire you to set up my shop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I most say you are doing a great job.. And I also like all your yellow products all over..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Here is a alternative way to mount the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ricky that thing BLOWS my assembly table out of the water dude! Coming along very nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 That is sweet set up, and I noticed the yellow in thereSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 looks pretty darn good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteW Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 its looking good! how do you like that DeWalt sander i have been thinking about buying it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovone Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 that setup looks great man, can't wait for more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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