George Vondriska

Build An MFT Table

George Vondriska
Duration:   12  mins

Description

Once you add an MFT (multi-function table) to your shop you’ll wonder how you went so long without one. This video gives you the info you need to create a shop-made MFT and outfit it with a bunch of excellent Bessey products that are compatible with the table.

What will an MFT do?

The multi-function part of the name is exactly what it sounds like. This table is so versatile. Use it to hold stuff in place horizontally and vertically. Routing, sanding, planing…anytime you need an extra pair of hands, an MFT provides it. And, of course, you can use it as a simple work surface.

Table details

I used a pair of adjustable height steel bench ends for my MFT and the stringer that connects them. The table is made from one 4×8 sheet of ¾” MDF.

Dimensions:

Top: ¾” x 32-1/4” x 64-1/2” ¼” deep rabbet all four edges
Narrow rail: ¾” x 4” x 64-1/2” ¼” deep rabbet each end
Wide rail: ¾” x 10-3/4” x 64-1/2” ¼” deep rabbet each end
Sides: ¾” x 10-3/4” x 31-1/4” (Cut to angle to align with rails)

The holes

I used a drill guide and drilled the holes with a 20 mm forstner bit. The holes are 5-3/8” on center and start 2-11/16” from the edge.

The Bessey accessories

Horizontal fixture clamp
Gear clamp with 20 mm peg
Gear track clamp
Threaded track clamp

More info

For more info on Bessey products visit the company’s website.

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2 Responses to “Build An MFT Table”

  1. Derek Hawley

    Why not use the Festool interval of 96mm/3.76in?

  2. Derek Hawley

    My choice of words never works.

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