Great tour Jason, thanks! You know I've had an MFT set into my bench for close to a decade and it's never once occurred to me to take off the legs, which constantly get in the way! Genius! 🙌👍
@@bentswoodworking Very kind of you to say so Jason, thanks - and likewise! That's a great workspace - if unnaturally tidy - and I look forward to seeing what you make in there.👍
This was a great video bent and I love where u work and u work out of your garage just like me and my dad and u are a great wood worker and u are a lot of fun to watch!!
I know this is an old video, but I keep coming back to it. Recently I built a similar setup for a single mft and was curious if you have issues with yours sliding around. Did you attach the mfts to your top?
Jason buddy, your shop looks like a showroom. Amazing job my friend. Also THANK YOU for serving our country!! It was one thing I regret about my life after high school...I didn't serve my country! Also, thank your wife for all her years of service with you. It's got to be hardest on the wives and spouses when their family member is serving and when they have to move around so much!! Happy 4TH of July my Friend!
Bigdogmn73, no need to regret your service if you were a good citizen. I served 34 years in the Army. Many times I hear people share sentiments similar to yours and it makes me cringe because each life is unique, thus each life calling by God is unique. Jason did his duty and you did yours as a good citizen. Blessings my friend!
Clean look. Impressive design! Your Rockler frames and idea references are gold. Thanks for sharing all of them. I’ve found the Festool owners group a treasure trove for ideas.
@@bentswoodworking This is amazing and I’d like to do something like it … I have several questions I’d like to ask, what’s your preferred method of contacting you?
I also changed out my Festool fence and guide to the right angle design and bench dogs. Absolute total game changer. Would strongly recommend it to anyone.
Ok, these are sweet. I have planned to build a new outfeed/assy table and new miter/saw station myself before summer's out and I very much like these designs. I'll likely be pinging you with a host of questions soon.
Great detailed and logical presentation. Black melamine is very handsome, and I have used it for the sexy look in my shop too. But I've since come to favor white melamine. I find that the ability to make easily removable ad hoc reference marks, etc. on any surface in the shop often comes in very handy.
Thank you for a Great Video. Enjoyed seeing the details and importantly hearing your logic on why you chose to do what you’ve done in your shop. Looks like a great shop and gives me some ideas on things I might want to incorporate into my shop. Don’t have room for such a large assembly table but it looks like it’s a great setup for you. Hope you enjoy using it for many projects in the future. Looking forward to seeing your project builds.
Love to know how much you spent on your assembly table.. I'm about to build a 2nd table now that I've been woodworking for a few years and I know what I want in a new table... it will be the first all plywood table I build with drawers I will build myself
If you were to build this exactly the same way I did and get everything brand new it’s going to be over $2500. That is the biggest reason I decided not to do plans for this because I know that that is out of the realm of possibility for a lot of people. If you already have the MFT’s obviously that would save you a dramatic amount of money
I think you could make something just as versatile without the MFTs. Use a sheet of MDF or even better, Valchromat and drill your own dog holes (I use the UJK Parf system to ensure the grid is perfectly square)
having some trouble finding an answer to a question i have, if say you wanted to.. is it possible to purchase multiple MFT's and connect them in a way where you can replace the track that comes the MFT/3 and use the 96" LR32 single track?
Can you compare your new shop to your old shop pros and cons what you like and miss or don't like and dont miss about the two shops, great job looks awesome thanks
Hey Jason; do you remember where you actually got those green bins you use for the screws in the sys pullout drawers? I couldn’t find it on franks page.
Thanks for another great video! Can you tell us where you purchased the Green parts bins for the Festool SYS-AZ storage trays? I could not find any info on Venture Woodworking.
Thank you so much for the info. Also I am getting the Dash-Board Guide Rail Bracket and Benchdog UK fence. Your video sold me on them, Should be a great improvement to the double MFT unit I built using some of your design.
I think you probably could but 24 inches seems to be the sweet spot for that miter saw otherwise you will have limited support from the fence forward if that makes sense
Obviously no one knows the future but is this your last shop? I’m 57 moving soon but that’s it. One more and that’s it. Setting up shop is fun but SO much work and planning. And from a former Marine thanks for your service
Very nice setup and thanks for the video of it. I built a MFT from 8020, and have the same flip bracket from Right Angle Design, and fence from Benchdogs and just ordered the under rail support the other day. I also have a Nova Viking drillpress and it’s on a temporary stand that is too tall, and I was curious what height table from Rockler you used for yours. I think 24” height is would work best for me. Thanks
Yeah, after looking at the Rockler site, they have either 28” or 32” tall legs, and various widths. I do have their router table and it is very nice and solid. I was going to build one from 8020 material, and still might, but I definitely want to lower the height about 7” from my current height. Infinity Tools makes a very similar setup, which is adjustable in height, and from 2mm and 3mm thick steel like Rockler, but it’s out of stock.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing Jason! I wonder what is the "stop" you use on the tracks on your miter station with the flip L stop. I mean the one at 5:34 of the video :) Thanks a lot!
Did the shellac finish mess with the dog hole dimensions? Such as did your dogs still slide into them, or did you need to go back and sand them slightly to make them all work again?
Good choice on not having a fence on your miter station. I did away with mine and I haven't looked back. The fence on your saw is 90 degrees to your blade, that's all you need. Great video.
Man... I'm stunned at how beautifully this shop has come together, you've done an impeccable job. With the astonishing amount of woodworking content on the net these days, most of it feels regurgitated and repetitive. But I can't say enough about how much I learned and plan on applying to my own shop via this new shop series. Thanks Jason, really awesome job!!
Great setup! Really appreciate your videos - you provide a wealth of excellent ideas. I hadn't heard of Dash-Board, the guide rail bracket is sweet. Thanks!
@@bentswoodworking or you can find them here. www.amazon.com/Festool-498041-Green-Plastic-Compartments/dp/B0058HVIJ2/ref=pd_sim_469_4/143-1078505-2818049?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0058HVIJ2&pd_rd_r=4739a1a4-8ae6-4cc6-ad21-9e8be20578ed&pd_rd_w=gKXz7&pd_rd_wg=w4J9b&pf_rd_p=3c412f72-0ba4-4e48-ac1a-8867997981bd&pf_rd_r=48QHVG06AB5EEPV74SF7&psc=1&refRID=48QHVG06AB5EEPV74SF7
Hi Jason, I was a bit surprised that you used three rather expensive MFTs to make the assembly table. You could have achieved the same by using a full 8x4 sheet with CNC cut holes on the base frame or using one of the deep profiles to make the frame. It would guarantee all holes were true and avoid any risk due to the link bars getting loose. As it seems the rail is always used in the same place the hinge and end brackets could be fixed directly to the frame so you wouldn't miss the proprietary Festool profiles around the MFTs. I like your mitre station.
I like your miter saw station. I wanted to know if I could leave off the front cross brace would it still be stable? I’m new to Woodworking, a weekend warrior. I have a Ryobi 12” miter saw and a Dewalt 7845 Table Saw. My plan is to put my table saw on a cart to slide underneath one side and then an assembly/out feed table on the other side.
Hello Brent. Thanks for such great videos! I watched you paint the finish on the MFT's. No mask! I'm trying to figure out what spray system to buy. Graco....Fuji.....I'm working in my garage so overspray is an issue. Smell will divorce me......hmmmmm. Do you have any input? Thanks
Well not wearing a mask is dumb and I know better, but I haven’t found mine since the move so I opened the garage door. 🤦🏼♂️ As for sprayers, I have an Apollo power 5 system and gun. I also have a Fuji fun. I like all of them. They are pricey, but I’ve had better results than when using my inexpensive models.
Bent's Woodworking. Brent it sounded like I was judging on the mask....I wasn’t. I was impressed that you didn’t need one because of the type of sprayer with no overspray. You must be running very little air pressure. I’ll check out the Fuji fun
Good video. How do you envision using this in conjunction with your table saw? Has this new table changed the types of cuts you would have ordinarily used the table saw to accomplish?
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Awesome job my friend and thanks for the shout out! Your shop is looking amazing!
No thank you for the idea!
It's an honor to be a part of the "favorite part" part! Thank you.
Thank you Rob!
You’ve moved up a couple notches on the best shops list of you tube wood shops, heck you you are probably number 1. Congratulations
Thanks, I’m happy with it and really enjoy being in the space which is the most important thing to me
Great tour Jason, thanks! You know I've had an MFT set into my bench for close to a decade and it's never once occurred to me to take off the legs, which constantly get in the way! Genius! 🙌👍
Thanks Peter. I’m a big fan of your channel!
@@bentswoodworking Very kind of you to say so Jason, thanks - and likewise! That's a great workspace - if unnaturally tidy - and I look forward to seeing what you make in there.👍
Thank you!
@@bentswoodworking Peter Millard has taught me loads... what would we have done before RUclips.
Open drawers and so many hung tools being clean is a testament to good dust management.
That and I obsess about keeping my shop clean 🤣
This was a great video bent and I love where u work and u work out of your garage just like me and my dad and u are a great wood worker and u are a lot of fun to watch!!
Are you still loving this set up? Watched this three years ago when you first put it out. Still drooling over it.
Wow! Super impressive. Thanks for walking through your thought process too.
Thanks!
That table makes cutting and assembly a dream. Keep 'em coming.
Thanks 👍
Awesome shop layout 👍
Thanks buddy
Long sleeve button up, shorts and flip flops. Giving me a lot of NCO on warrior retreat vibes. Haha.
Well I am an NCO so there is that 🤣
I know this is an old video, but I keep coming back to it. Recently I built a similar setup for a single mft and was curious if you have issues with yours sliding around. Did you attach the mfts to your top?
Love this idea! Game changer!
Thanks
Man that is an absolute wicked setup now! There would have been a penny or two spent there but from what i see absolutely worth it!
Yes, I’m hoping it’s my last assembly table for a long time.
What a stunningly beautiful shop Jason!!! It is like a showroom!
Thank you!
Jason buddy, your shop looks like a showroom. Amazing job my friend. Also THANK YOU for serving our country!! It was one thing I regret about my life after high school...I didn't serve my country! Also, thank your wife for all her years of service with you. It's got to be hardest on the wives and spouses when their family member is serving and when they have to move around so much!! Happy 4TH of July my Friend!
Thank you and same to you! 👍
Bigdogmn73, no need to regret your service if you were a good citizen. I served 34 years in the Army. Many times I hear people share sentiments similar to yours and it makes me cringe because each life is unique, thus each life calling by God is unique. Jason did his duty and you did yours as a good citizen. Blessings my friend!
Nice job shop looks brilliant, well done
Thanks!
Beautiful shop
Thank you
Clean look. Impressive design! Your Rockler frames and idea references are gold. Thanks for sharing all of them.
I’ve found the Festool owners group a treasure trove for ideas.
Yeah it’s actually dangerous for me to be on there to long lol
Jason I cannot find the 48” x 48” bench that goes under your assembly table?
You buy the pieces individually from Rockler to create the size you want. 👍
How would you compare the Dashboard MFT table to the 3 festool tables?I
Couldn’t say, I haven’t used one. Look nice though
Whoa!! That is an amazing set up!! 👏👏👏
Thank you
amazing. what is that track support and fence?
Here's the link: dashboardpws.squarespace.com/products/guide-rail-brackets
Thanks for your interest!
Check out the link from Rob. Fence is actually from Benchdogs UK. The link to their website is in the description as well
Great video.. love your new shop
Thank you
Great fence concept!
I think it’s gonna work nicely
Looks great. Seams very efficient-and gorgeous. I have so many questions!
Feel free to send them my way 👍
@@bentswoodworking This is amazing and I’d like to do something like it … I have several questions I’d like to ask, what’s your preferred method of contacting you?
I also changed out my Festool fence and guide to the right angle design and bench dogs. Absolute total game changer. Would strongly recommend it to anyone.
It’s very nice for sure
So THATS where Batman makes all his stuff! That's an incredible setup.......my wife would kill me if I took it that far.
My wife is ok with it.........I think 🤣
Ok, these are sweet. I have planned to build a new outfeed/assy table and new miter/saw station myself before summer's out and I very much like these designs. I'll likely be pinging you with a host of questions soon.
Would be happy to help
Great detailed and logical presentation. Black melamine is very handsome, and I have used it for the sexy look in my shop too. But I've since come to favor white melamine. I find that the ability to make easily removable ad hoc reference marks, etc. on any surface in the shop often comes in very handy.
Definitely, also love things don’t stick to it
Sweet set-up!
Thanks!
Jason, have you yet built your updated MFT Assembly Station? I don't see a video on the update. Thanks.
Thank you for a Great Video. Enjoyed seeing the details and importantly hearing your logic on why you chose to do what you’ve done in your shop. Looks like a great shop and gives me some ideas on things I might want to incorporate into my shop. Don’t have room for such a large assembly table but it looks like it’s a great setup for you. Hope you enjoy using it for many projects in the future. Looking forward to seeing your project builds.
Thanks, glad to hear that you enjoyed the video.
Interested in the green sustainer bins is there a website?
I got them from sustainer.store
@@bentswoodworking thank you
What is the coating on your floors if I can ask.
Polyurea coating
What are the set screws you used to remove the track at 11:09 ?
They came with the pivoting guide
What is the piece of equipment in the corner to the left of the mitre saw stand?
It’s my dust collector. It’s the Harvey G700
Great job!
Thank you
Love to know how much you spent on your assembly table.. I'm about to build a 2nd table now that I've been woodworking for a few years and I know what I want in a new table... it will be the first all plywood table I build with drawers I will build myself
If you were to build this exactly the same way I did and get everything brand new it’s going to be over $2500. That is the biggest reason I decided not to do plans for this because I know that that is out of the realm of possibility for a lot of people. If you already have the MFT’s obviously that would save you a dramatic amount of money
I think you could make something just as versatile without the MFTs. Use a sheet of MDF or even better, Valchromat and drill your own dog holes (I use the UJK Parf system to ensure the grid is perfectly square)
Wow. That looks amazing and the functionality is on point. Awesome job. Another great video.
Thank you!
Great video and links. What benefit do you get from the MFT tables? Clamping around the perimeter? Ability to move the track to different locations?
Both of those as well as the dog holes, and the ability to remove one if needed.
Your shop is an inspiration, I can't wait to see the shop tour!
Thank you
Could you tell what you sealed the tables with ....thanks
This is so awesome.
Thanks!
Excellent!
👍
@@bentswoodworking you gave me some great ideas thx
Do you have a Video of the Build or some kind of plains?
Did you spray the bottom and inside the holes, for even moisture control and in case glue got in a hole?
How’s the sturdy ness of these stands with just a top and bottom shelf on casters? Do you have any cons about these stands?
They can be very sturdy. Anything with bolts can have a tendency to loosen. I recommend loctite if you plan on moving it a lot
@@bentswoodworking thanks
Can you use dog hole clamps with your table? Like the armor clamps?
I would assume so
Awesome video Jason. A great demonstration on your kit. 👍🏻
Thank you for the excellent fence!
Hello I’m curious where did you order those trays.
What’s the height at the top of the MFT surface?
My table is 38”
Can you tell us more about your fence? What it made of or did you buy it?
There is a link to the company that makes them in the description. They are Benchdogs UK.
Thanks.
Fantastic
Thank you
Do you have link to where you bought the containers that fit in the Festool pullout. I did not see them on Frank's site.
I don’t have a specific link. They are just the Festool bins. You can find them on other sites as well.
The screw storage bins in this video, do you have a link?
I don’t. They are just Festool sustainer bins/trays
having some trouble finding an answer to a question i have, if say you wanted to.. is it possible to purchase multiple MFT's and connect them in a way where you can replace the track that comes the MFT/3 and use the 96" LR32 single track?
Can you level the tables after you take the legs off?
Can you compare your new shop to your old shop pros and cons what you like and miss or don't like and dont miss about the two shops, great job looks awesome thanks
I’ll be sure to talk about that in my upcoming video shop tour 👍
Where did you find the storage bins that fit the systaner pull out?
A guy on IG @sustainerstore. You can also purchase them through many vendors to include Festool directly 👍
@@bentswoodworking systainer.store/collections/systainer-additions-accessories/products/blue-parts-box
Great video...I really love what you are doing. Could you tell me what height legs you used for your assembly station legs? Thank you.
I used the 28” if I remember correctly. The shorter of the two options.
@@bentswoodworking Thank you sir.
Hey Jason; do you remember where you actually got those green bins you use for the screws in the sys pullout drawers? I couldn’t find it on franks page.
I believe it was sustainer.store
How exactly are you laminating the 2 pieces of 3/4 melamine?
Titebond Melamine glue
@@bentswoodworking so simple lol. That opens up do much for me. Lol
Thanks for another great video! Can you tell us where you purchased the Green parts bins for the Festool SYS-AZ storage trays? I could not find any info on Venture Woodworking.
They are just the standard bins for festool sustainers. I have found them of many festool dealers websites.
Thank you so much for the info. Also I am getting the Dash-Board Guide Rail Bracket and Benchdog UK fence. Your video sold me on them, Should be a great improvement to the double MFT unit I built using some of your design.
How do you like the Fastcap edgebanding compare to iron on?
Much easier to apply for sure
Could you use narrower bases for the Kapex (if you don’t need to store anything behind the T-Track?
I think you probably could but 24 inches seems to be the sweet spot for that miter saw otherwise you will have limited support from the fence forward if that makes sense
How so you attach the mft tables to the metal stands
What the height of your KPEX work station, thanks in advance
About 35”
@@bentswoodworking awesome thank you, love your shop and thanks for your service.
Obviously no one knows the future but is this your last shop? I’m 57 moving soon but that’s it. One more and that’s it. Setting up shop is fun but SO much work and planning. And from a former Marine thanks for your service
I doubt this is my last shop. Thinking about moving again though makes me anxious 😦
Hello JB, would love to know more about the Benchdog fence. For the MFT top of 48 x 96, what size is your BD fence?
A video will be coming soon
Very nice setup and thanks for the video of it. I built a MFT from 8020, and have the same flip bracket from Right Angle Design, and fence from Benchdogs and just ordered the under rail support the other day. I also have a Nova Viking drillpress and it’s on a temporary stand that is too tall, and I was curious what height table from Rockler you used for yours. I think 24” height is would work best for me. Thanks
I used the 28” legs but I am pretty tall.
Yeah, after looking at the Rockler site, they have either 28” or 32” tall legs, and various widths. I do have their router table and it is very nice and solid. I was going to build one from 8020 material, and still might, but I definitely want to lower the height about 7” from my current height. Infinity Tools makes a very similar setup, which is adjustable in height, and from 2mm and 3mm thick steel like Rockler, but it’s out of stock.
Jason what is the aluminum side rails on your MFT work bench? Where can I find them? Keep up the great work.
What finish formica did you use? Matte or gloss?
It’s three coats of shellac and two coats of arm r seal in satin
Or are you referring to the melamine?
Awesome video, thanks for sharing Jason! I wonder what is the "stop" you use on the tracks on your miter station with the flip L stop. I mean the one at 5:34 of the video :) Thanks a lot!
They are the Festool ones that I cut the small flag off to modify them
Someone maybe got a partnumber? They are awesome :)
Found it. Number 495542 if somebody needs it.
Beautiful and effective use of space. I have to ask though how much you have invested in putting it all together with Festool systems.
A lot 🤣
Did the shellac finish mess with the dog hole dimensions? Such as did your dogs still slide into them, or did you need to go back and sand them slightly to make them all work again?
I haven’t had any issues
Great video!!! Where did you get the green storage bins you mention? Thanks!
From Tim at the systainer store
Good choice on not having a fence on your miter station. I did away with mine and I haven't looked back. The fence on your saw is 90 degrees to your blade, that's all you need. Great video.
Thank you
is the track for the miter saw station just regular t-track or is it Festool specific?
Just t track from woodcraft
@@bentswoodworking Thanks! :)
Man... I'm stunned at how beautifully this shop has come together, you've done an impeccable job. With the astonishing amount of woodworking content on the net these days, most of it feels regurgitated and repetitive. But I can't say enough about how much I learned and plan on applying to my own shop via this new shop series. Thanks Jason, really awesome job!!
I’m very happy to hear you found the information helpful!
What height legs did you use? and whats the working height?
28” on the legs. Total height is about 39”
Great setup! Really appreciate your videos - you provide a wealth of excellent ideas. I hadn't heard of Dash-Board, the guide rail bracket is sweet. Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful
Hey Jason, Just received the Dash-Board guide rail bracket today - wow! Great product, design and quality are sweet - Thanks again!
Bent, where did you get the trays from?
systainer.store
Jason, great video. What are the dimensions (LxW)of the melamine that the MFTs sit on? Thanks
They are 4x8 sheets
I have searched the Venture link but don’t see the bins. Can you give a little more help on where to find them???
systainer.store/collections/organization/products/green-parts-box
@@bentswoodworking or you can find them here. www.amazon.com/Festool-498041-Green-Plastic-Compartments/dp/B0058HVIJ2/ref=pd_sim_469_4/143-1078505-2818049?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0058HVIJ2&pd_rd_r=4739a1a4-8ae6-4cc6-ad21-9e8be20578ed&pd_rd_w=gKXz7&pd_rd_wg=w4J9b&pf_rd_p=3c412f72-0ba4-4e48-ac1a-8867997981bd&pf_rd_r=48QHVG06AB5EEPV74SF7&psc=1&refRID=48QHVG06AB5EEPV74SF7
So after so many years of use and moving to your new location, are you still using this workbench setup?
Hi Jason, I was a bit surprised that you used three rather expensive MFTs to make the assembly table. You could have achieved the same by using a full 8x4 sheet with CNC cut holes on the base frame or using one of the deep profiles to make the frame. It would guarantee all holes were true and avoid any risk due to the link bars getting loose. As it seems the rail is always used in the same place the hinge and end brackets could be fixed directly to the frame so you wouldn't miss the proprietary Festool profiles around the MFTs. I like your mitre station.
I wasn’t going to use the MFTs for anything else since I no longer do onsite work. Also, I like the storage underneath.
Bent's Woodworking Understood. I didn't realise that you already had them - although the clue was in you reply about cost of course.
What is the top of the assembly table made out of?
2 pieces of black melamine
What adhesive did you use to laminate the melamine together?
Titebond Melamine glue
Thanks!
Great setup. What size is the table for your viking drill press?
I’m not sure what the standard table size is
What if you have a sheet which is 49 inches wide?
Then I would remove the fence and just use the table
I like your miter saw station. I wanted to know if I could leave off the front cross brace would it still be stable? I’m new to Woodworking, a weekend warrior. I have a Ryobi 12” miter saw and a Dewalt 7845 Table Saw. My plan is to put my table saw on a cart to slide underneath one side and then an assembly/out feed table on the other side.
It would definitely be less stable without them
Do you wax or in some other way seal those MFT tops?
Shellac and arm r seal
Hello Brent. Thanks for such great videos! I watched you paint the finish on the MFT's. No mask! I'm trying to figure out what spray system to buy. Graco....Fuji.....I'm working in my garage so overspray is an issue. Smell will divorce me......hmmmmm. Do you have any input? Thanks
Well not wearing a mask is dumb and I know better, but I haven’t found mine since the move so I opened the garage door. 🤦🏼♂️ As for sprayers, I have an Apollo power 5 system and gun. I also have a Fuji fun. I like all of them. They are pricey, but I’ve had better results than when using my inexpensive models.
Bent's Woodworking. Brent it sounded like I was judging on the mask....I wasn’t. I was impressed that you didn’t need one because of the type of sprayer with no overspray. You must be running very little air pressure. I’ll check out the Fuji fun
Bent's Woodworking. Did you mean Fuji fun??????
Awesome job Jason. Glad Michelle and I were able to help. We are looking forward to this new chapter of Bent's Woodworking
Couldn’t have done it without you!
Have you cut the benchdogs fence down?
I have not because they made a newer version fence that accounts for it.
Bent's Woodworking thanks, I did check their website just after I posted the question and noticed they not do a low fence.
The fence can be either 40mm or 20mm. The flags stops work both ways. Hope that answers your question.
I am working on a miter saw station similar to yours. What did you find was the best way to laminate the melamine together?
Is there anyway to avoid cutting up the mft top? Great shop!
You could put a sacrificial piece under it.
Thanks for asking what has been on my mind about cutting into that ultra expensive table setup.
Good video. How do you envision using this in conjunction with your table saw? Has this new table changed the types of cuts you would have ordinarily used the table saw to accomplish?
Yes a little bit. I am able to do more, accurately at the assembly table now.
Do you have the MFTs attached to the ashes to keep them from shifting?
Currently no, but I haven’t had them move yet. At most I will brace them