Kirby’s Shed: 8. Assembly tables+

[RodKirby]

Where it all comes together:

The Ryobi one on the left was on sale at our last WW Show - about US$30 Didn't need it but couldn't pass it up
My base (needed to be moveable), and top (don't like bare metal surfaces -other than the Table saw).




The one on the right is from ShopNotes #30. VERY useful - the height adjustment makes it very versatile - has even been used for Quilting activities - at reasonable rental rates of course Worth the 4 days it took to build. 95% 3/4" MDF - so there!




I made the top for this because it doesn't get much use - but great when needed! An Oz badged JET I think (?). The blue donut is my version of a DC adapter (MDF of course! laminated 2 x 3/4").

[DonHo]

Darn, wish I'd thought of renting some of my shop cabinets before I built the combo storage cabinet/cuting table for my wife's quilting room

I have really enjoyed seeing your shed pics, even though I don't have room for much more in my small shop it's still been inspirational .

DonHo

[TheRic]

The one on the right is from ShopNotes #30. VERY useful - the height adjustment makes it very versatile - has even been used for Quilting activities - at reasonable rental rates of course Worth the 4 days it took to build. 95% 3/4" MDF - so there!

Where do you get most of your ideas for jigs, tables, cabinets, etc?

I made the top for this because it doesn't get much use - but great when needed! An Oz badged JET I think (?).

It's a what??!!

The blue donut is my version of a DC adapter (MDF of course! laminated 2 x 3/4").

Can I get a better look at it? How well does it work?

[RodKirby]

Ric:

Ideas? From "everywhere" the Forum, books, magazines, WW Shows, and some just seem to pop into my head I've commented before - I seem to be lucky enough to be able to imagine things in 3D, so there often a big gap between the "idea" and the real thing - think time.

The other big source is "necessity". If I need to do something more than once, or, something needs to be "spot-on" accurate; I'll make a jig! Some jigs last for "the job", others get painted and hang on the wall

Oz badged JET: I buy my (heavy) power tools from an Oz company called Carba-tek This OSS has their badge on it. It looks identical to the JET (USA?) brand.

DC adapter - works perfectly - pic to come...

[GaryA]

Wow...that adjustable assembly table is incredible Rod! Being adjustable, are you sacrificing much stability?

Anyone know how I can get a copy of that article from Shopnotes #30? I'd really like the whole article. Doesnt look like they go back that far on back issues or being able to buy it online?? I just started subscribing. Thanks!

[RodKirby]

Try this...

http://www.bt3central.com/showthread...ight=Shopnotes

[GaryA]

Perfect...thanks Rod...PM sent!

[jackellis]

Rod,

You sent me a copy of the plans a while back and I now need to consider a combination assembly/outfeed table to go with my new saw. Like Gary, I'd be interested in knowing how stable your assembly table is. I'd also be interested in opinions on using 3/4" plywood instead of MDF. I don't have great dust collection in my shop and it just seems like machining MDF creates a lot more really fine dust compared with wood. I probably have enough 3.4" ply cutoffs to make all parts except the top and leaves.

[RodKirby]

Rod,

You sent me a copy of the plans a while back and I now need to consider a combination assembly/outfeed table to go with my new saw. Like Gary, I'd be interested in knowing how stable your assembly table is. I'd also be interested in opinions on using 3/4" plywood instead of MDF. I don't have great dust collection in my shop and it just seems like machining MDF creates a lot more really fine dust compared with wood. I probably have enough 3.4" ply cutoffs to make all parts except the top and leaves.

Hmmmmmmm...

Stability? I wouldn't try a running jump onto it, but, having said that; all that MDF has a lot of weight. The 4 inner supports ("laminated" 2 x 3/4 - with the holes), are VERY strong. And the top is VERY heavy. As well, I made sure the outer supports are only about 1/32" larger all around to minimize "slop".

I move it around a fair bit and there is no discernable racking or sideways movement. I think it would be fine as an outfeed table - locking castors essential.

Plywood? You would get the strength without the weight. I guess it should still be OK.

I'm sounding hesitant because this is the first time I've "felt" that MDF is the "right" material for this item.

Let's see what others think...

[Popeye]

Hey Rod,
Thanks..... I think.... I had a small low assembly table that I've used for years. Recently I had to give it up for use as a bench for the OSS and Belt/disc sander. This puppy looks to fill the bill much better even than my much liked old table. Fortunatly I have have Issue 30. Now to go to work. Pat

[Slik Geek]

Rod,

it just seems like machining MDF creates a lot more really fine dust compared with wood.

Hence the popular suspicion that the shop pictured in Rod's posts is just the trophy facility (No visible dust). The real work of making countless jigs and furniture items has to be done elsewhere, surely by someone else so Rod has time to make so many posts on this site!

[JeremyM]

Hi Rod,

Thanks for telling us about your tables.

PM sent.

Thanks,
Jeremy

[RodKirby]

Hi Rod,

Thanks for telling us about your tables.

PM sent.

Thanks,
Jeremy

Sent67890