Frank, I really liked the threaded insert idea that you mentioned originally. My thought was that would be functional for the stated purpose of mounting the tools and not as invasive in that beautiful top as T-tracks. Not as flexible as T-tracks though, so I see why the indecision. I think some brass-colored threaded inserts would look good.
I'd make all of the tools have the same footprint. Then, mount the tools on a common sized bacseplate. Then put threaded inserts into the cabinet top (through holes for self clearing!). Put knobs on the baseplate.
Hi Frank, nice one mate, It would be sacrilege to drill holes in that beautiful top, Personally I would never make something as lovely as that for use in the workshop, but there you go. Bob. UK
I hesitated for a couple weeks, trying to decide what to do. In the end, I told my self, "a nice workbench encourages nice work." So that's my rationale. You'll see the outcome next week. It turned out great I think.
T-Nuts? Holes in the top but would work well. One other thing, do you have oversize holes for your screws holding your top on? If not the top could possibly crack. : o(
That's a great idea. They would have to be recessed into the top, but there are inexpensive door magnets (as used in commercial card key doors) that would work. Hmm...
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Frank, I really liked the threaded insert idea that you mentioned originally. My thought was that would be functional for the stated purpose of mounting the tools and not as invasive in that beautiful top as T-tracks. Not as flexible as T-tracks though, so I see why the indecision. I think some brass-colored threaded inserts would look good.
I'd make all of the tools have the same footprint. Then, mount the tools on a common sized bacseplate. Then put threaded inserts into the cabinet top (through holes for self clearing!). Put knobs on the baseplate.
Hi Frank, nice one mate, It would be sacrilege to drill holes in that beautiful top, Personally I would never make something as lovely as that for use in the workshop, but there you go. Bob. UK
I hesitated for a couple weeks, trying to decide what to do. In the end, I told my self, "a nice workbench encourages nice work." So that's my rationale. You'll see the outcome next week. It turned out great I think.
T-Nuts? Holes in the top but would work well. One other thing, do you have oversize holes for your screws holding your top on? If not the top could possibly crack. : o(
Hi Frank,
What about a sticky rubber mat like used to hold work when using a router? I would absorb vibration and hold tools in place.
Wouldn't be enough to hold the mortiser but would work fine for the sander and probably the scroll saw.
How about a electro magnet,I think you could make it work
That's a great idea. They would have to be recessed into the top, but there are inexpensive door magnets (as used in commercial card key doors) that would work. Hmm...
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