Backyard, DIY MFT on a Budget [video 490]

Rag 'n' Bone Millard!! I like it 👍

One Question Peter, why spend £39 on a piece of 18mm MDF with some holes drilled in it 😂 - I’m no genius, but drawing a grid and drilling some equally spaced holes, really isn’t difficult, nor does it require much in the way of tools ? - Julie

Absolutely awesome teaching techniques. I very much appreciate these beginner start needs with minimal tool access. Thank you, so very much. American girl beginner with some hope.

With some of the videos I've seen on your channel, you have convinced me that my future bench top will be MFT. I'm currently working on a foldable workbench with that system and I like it is just that is so small and I know I can make it better which I'll do, I went today and bough some new bench dogs and I'm also using my regular workbench but I would definitely have to make the work bench that you have made in a near future. Thank you so much, I love your channel!

Great cheap build and considering whether to make a table top now… do you feel it is not wise to add a cross member under the centre of the table to prevent the top bowing ? I have found tops will generally do this in fairly short order if not locked flat.

Beautiful backyard considering it’s Hammersmith!! ££££👊

As a beginning woodworker I simply can’t follow what you’re doing

Truly my favorite channel for woodworking. Appreciate the ideas and advice you give!

the Rutlands link leads to a Pocket Hole Jointing page.

Off topic question: you use “quid” and “pound” seemingly interchangeably. In my mind like we (US) will use “dollar” and “buck” to mean the same. Are there nuances of either word that makes you lean to one word or the other in any particular situation? Please for give my ignorance.

I had no idea Anderson Cooper was a wood craftsman.

Peter what happened to the basic build seres?

The videos are really informative and enjoyable. I can see that you use a plunge saw on track extensively for a large variety of jobs. I have a makita 165mm circular saw and would like to start doing some small woodworking projects for the house. Would you recommend getting a track saw (like the Mac Allister in the video) or a medium size router first ? Cheers.

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Great Video. Can Peter or anyone tell me what is the second groove for in the front face. It is obviously T Track size, but the T track is not fitted, so a little puzzled. Current use a workmate with a lift off 3/4" top, but this is way better

Thank you.

Great video as always Peter. What height would you recommend a typical bench to be? I'm just shy of 6ft. I was thinking 40" perhaps?

I am looking into using a mft to produce cuts that are square. And here you are not even using the mft nor clamps and just relying on your rail to stay in the right spot.

Surely this means I need to develope some skill to use my rail saw.

Love that plunge saw rail bench dog jig, genius! Thanks for showing that a woodworker with your level of experience can still build with simplicity. All the best from Wellington, New Zealand.

Finally am good starting video. Not needing an ready workshop to build your workshop is highly welkom 👍

I saw you using 3x50 mm screws. What is the size of the pre drill bit you’re using?

Hi Peter, Would you use Melamine as an MFT top?

Hi Peter. What was the material you used as a sacrificial board when using the plunge saw?

Pardon my ignorance but what is the purpose of the horizontal T-Track?

Thanks for the video, the channel, and absolutely everything you post… I am looking at building exactly that to have it stored and use it in my garden when I need it. Quick question(s): What about an overhang on the short side? Any particular uses for that? Also, If I were to use trestles that I already have to go underneath. How you you secure them to the top and still be able disassemble? Thanks again for your content

Thank you. I would love to see a pet toy box with box shelf for lead, poo bags and dry coat please 🙏 need one for the conservatory.

Would you mind explaining what the track on the front of the top is used for and how it is used?

Hi Peter Millard ur ar doing amazing work really impress

Excited about the series. A big thanks for this helpful/informative and well-presented content.
Maybe, some people complain about video quality outdoors, but it is better quality than required for learning something that is a huge help. Very well presented and easy to follow.
Thanks very much for South Africa.

Really like this idea and video, start building the bits you need to build better pieces. Quick question, the metal track on the front edge/side of your MFT top, what is it for? You never mentioned in the video what it is for and didn't see you use it in the video, sorry if obvious question but new to this.

I understand using 18mm ply would be stronger to build the MFT table but would 18mm MR MDF be strong enough to use for the table and legs (legs I would double the thickness)?

I have no quids...😥

Hi, by merging the MacAllister tracks together have you noticed a convex effect around the merging point?

Thanks for showing us this budget build Peter. I wandered if you could tell me what screws you used to secure the t-track, as my festool clamps catch the screw heads and won't slide in the track. I have tried to find some screws that fit flush with the inner track without success.

Legend!

Peter is just a genius

This is such a great project. Unfortunately, MFT tops are so much more expensive here in Germany. They come at around 130€ and by that they over my budget :( 40 Pound is such a great price.

I really enjoy watching your videos, I learn so much every time.

MFTs > NFTs

would you recommend having an MFT setup like yours if you already have a sliding table saw, a table saw, a stationary miter saw, and a sliding miter saw XD?
i just like how cool it looks.
Also would appreciate if you mention a rough price in dollars for us american dummys.

Please avoid acronyms. Thank you.

Thirty nine pounds = $70 Au, I thought I'd be in like Flynn at $70, but starting at $107, and up to $350, I'll give it a miss.

Really liking the videos! What’s the deal with the routers?

You have completely converted me from the evolution mitre saw and rage table saw - to the track saw. Thank you! Yes - I am going to build this sort of table, as I have to make ideally looking 12 steps on my single stringer staircase. Your video about dowel pins gave me enough confidence to spend £1000 on ash and to start glueing. Thank you!

Just a tip. You are getting a tiny fraction of the glues holding strength the way you are applying it. To get a strong hold, spreading the glue evenly throughout the board is essential.

Trying to fit Dog-Locks onto my track but I have the Parkside Track & Saw - there is no channel to use for a connection.

I like the basic concept and showing how most can do it in a backyard

Hi Peter, you mention that by allowing an overhang this will reduce the length of the crosscut (then you post text on the video "if using a fence"). Can you explain why that would be the case as I am being a little slow this morning.

Evening Peter - looking to do this one very soon. What is the hand saw you are using - do you have a link to it (affiliate so I can buy)