Author Topic: MFTC portable workshop (Read 1006741 times)

Scorpion · « **Reply #450 on:** September 07, 2018, 08:51 AM »

Quote from: CirclDigital on September 07, 2018, 04:09 AM

I guess Tanos also liked Timothy's design for the MFTC....

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By pictures of it in use mode? What’s it called?

CirclDigital · « **Reply #451 on:** September 07, 2018, 09:21 AM »

The picture was posted by a company that has one on loan for a demo tomorrow....

But it's already on the website: https://www.tanos.de/007/En/HOME/PRODUCT_AREAS/New_products/Mobile_Workshop.html

George Oliver · « **Reply #452 on:** September 07, 2018, 11:08 PM »

Quote from: CirclDigital on September 07, 2018, 04:09 AM

I guess Tanos also liked Timothy's design for the MFTC....

Interesting that they both come in around 32 kg unloaded. I wonder how thick the MW's top is?

Peter Parfitt · « **Reply #453 on:** September 08, 2018, 01:26 AM »

Quote from: George Oliver on September 07, 2018, 11:08 PM

Quote from: CirclDigital on September 07, 2018, 04:09 AM
I guess Tanos also liked Timothy's design for the MFTC....

Interesting that they both come in around 32 kg unloaded. I wonder how thick the MW's top is?

I believe that Tanos is part of TTS Systems, the Festool umbrella company.

Peter

PS No, Festool do not make umbrellas !

Bartel · « **Reply #454 on:** September 08, 2018, 08:35 AM »

I believe that Tanos is part of TTS Systems, the Festool umbrella company.

Peter

PS No, Festool do not make umbrellas !
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Indeed, it is. TTS stands for ToolTechnic Systems AG & Co.

The picture below shows one of the new Festool items coming out in Belgium this autumn...

Bartel · « **Reply #455 on:** September 08, 2018, 08:43 AM »

Here’s a video link. (in German)

http://www.youtube.com/embed/D010Tvtd96o?autoplay=1&rel=0

Bartel · « **Reply #456 on:** September 08, 2018, 08:53 AM »

Euhmmm...I see there’s already a thread in the Tools and accessories section...
Sorry!

John1102 · « **Reply #457 on:** September 09, 2018, 09:15 AM »

That looks interesting.

JMe · « **Reply #458 on:** September 09, 2018, 12:22 PM »

I had a contact with Timothy
He's back in a few days to explain his absence

Jacques

jobsworth · « **Reply #459 on:** September 09, 2018, 02:06 PM »

@JMe

Thanks for the info

egmiii · « **Reply #460 on:** September 09, 2018, 02:22 PM »

Quote from: JMe on September 09, 2018, 12:22 PM

I had a contact with Thimothy
He's back in a few days to explain his absence

Jacques

Glad to hear he is still on the right side of the dirt. Hope he is doing well. His published content was very influential in the development of my shop. Can’t thank him enough.

egmiii · « **Reply #461 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:05 PM »

@JMe Can you share any more information on Tim's whereabouts? Really miss his contributions to the community.

guitarchitect · « **Reply #462 on:** October 13, 2018, 09:51 PM »

Quote from: egmiii on October 10, 2018, 01:05 PM

@JMe Can you share any more information on Tim's whereabouts? Really miss his contributions to the community.

I too would like to know. I have a bunch of his plans and had a number of questions, never got a reply. Love his approach and work.

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JMe · « **Reply #463 on:** October 14, 2018, 05:37 AM »

I sent him a new message on Thursday but he did not read it. I am sorry

Jacques

Rwurdig · « **Reply #464 on:** October 21, 2018, 03:06 PM »

Yea, i would like to buy the combo plans, but some ppl saying hes not answering, im not sure if i should buy or wait until he answers.
Would like to start to read at least the MF-TC plans, i have some things i would like to try before start building. Since i live in Brazil i have to be sure what i want to build before start, prices here are not very cheap for most parts.

RobBob · « **Reply #465 on:** December 02, 2018, 06:36 AM »

Couldn't sleep and looky what I found...

Written explanation on his website - I quit woodworking...

Farming_Sawyer · « **Reply #466 on:** December 02, 2018, 08:03 AM »

As a small scale dairy farmer who must rely on my skills as a woodworker to fill in the income gap I totally get his dilemma. A farm like his is a big operation. At my small scale, running a sawmill business, restoring houses and farming is a lot to juggle and everything suffers during peak times. I can only imagine Tim's dilemma.

All that aside, he's both a talented craftsman and documentary film maker.... That is a great film on farming! Good luck to him going forward.

Peter Halle · « **Reply #467 on:** December 02, 2018, 09:11 AM »

After seeing that I totally respect him even more than I already did.

Peter

Vondawg · « **Reply #468 on:** December 02, 2018, 09:16 AM »

I agree ! ...I think many of us have done, thru the years, “what needs to be done” I myself had a different career many years ago as a Firefighter.....i just keep thinking what a great shop he’ll have to retire to......Good Luck Tim !

ben_r_ · « **Reply #469 on:** December 02, 2018, 12:47 PM »

Man I cant even imagine how much all that nice farming equipment must have cost! I know nothing about farming but that stuff looked super nice and pretty high end to me!

Mortiser · « **Reply #470 on:** December 02, 2018, 02:26 PM »

Tim is an impressive woodworker and an impressive young man. I will certainly miss his professional and inspirational videos. I wish him all the best.

six-point socket II · « **Reply #471 on:** December 02, 2018, 02:50 PM »

Now that's awesome to hear that Timothy is doing well and following his heart! Much respect!

All the best to you Timothy!

Thanks for posting @RobBob

Kind regards,
Oliver

Tinker · « **Reply #472 on:** December 04, 2018, 12:23 PM »

I watched Timoty's presentation and I want to thank @RobBob for the posting. I understand and totally respect Timothy's position. And the fact that he is going to carry on his farming with Organic methods adds even more respect. Having grown up on an uncle's farm (small dairy) in a time when chemicals were not in the picture, I know how hard it is to stay ahead of the weeds and bugs.

I was especially interested in the shot where his weeding tines were guided (controlled) by camera. How many hours I spent riding behind a iron wheeled F-12 Farmall tractor on a converted tiller (converted from horse drawn to tractor drawn) and watching corn plants glide by under my watchful eye. There were two pedals that were the steering levers guided by my feet. Timothy, obviously was bitten by the farming bug at a very early age. Such a bug is very difficult to avoid. Much more difficult to shake once bitten.
Tinker

Cochese · « **Reply #473 on:** December 29, 2018, 07:26 PM »

Anyone purchase a plan lately? I think I might build the MFTC, but don't want to have to go through trouble to get money back.

mickmick · « **Reply #474 on:** December 30, 2018, 04:27 AM »

I bought plans about 10 days ago and Tim answered questions next day. He's still providing backup for his plans it seems.

mickmick · « **Reply #475 on:** January 04, 2019, 11:45 AM »

Trying to decide on wheels - any UKers have any links to wheels they've used? I was looking at wheelchair ones like these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200mm-8-Non-Marking-Grey-Rubber-Wheelchair-Wheel/282957458792
quite like the idea of a bearing but maybe it's overkill.

Peter Parfitt · « **Reply #476 on:** January 04, 2019, 11:59 AM »

Try https://mendipcastors.co.uk/product-category/wheels/

They are part of Coldene from whom I have had some excellent industrial castors.

Peter

GarryMartin · « **Reply #477 on:** January 05, 2019, 04:39 AM »

Quote from: mickmick on January 04, 2019, 11:45 AM

Trying to decide on wheels - any UKers have any links to wheels they've used? I was looking at wheelchair ones like these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200mm-8-Non-Marking-Grey-Rubber-Wheelchair-Wheel/282957458792
quite like the idea of a bearing but maybe it's overkill.

@mickmick

Although I've *still* not got round to actually building my MFTCs, I purchased the wheels used by @CWP for his excellent builds in this thread. Not sure whether they're still available from the site I bought them from as it is down for maintenance, but they're still on eBay...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-RockNRoller-Rock-N-Roller-R10WHL-RT-O-R-Trac-Wheel-for-R10-and-R12-Carts/223309210174?hash=item33fe44223e:g:z28AAOSwk6dbi55m:rk:1:pf:0

Quote from: GarryMartin on January 21, 2014, 06:45 PM

Quote from: CWP on January 16, 2014, 06:52 AM
After a bit of research I chose a replacement wheel for a really nice cart that seems to be made for mostly hauling band equipment like amplifiers and stuff- called the rock-n-roller r8. (I plan on replacing my wagon that stays on the truck with one of these) The best price for the wheels was from fullcompass.com
Got them quick and the shipping was only $4.99 total for 6 wheels. Each wheel $15.99

For my UK brethren who might be interested, I found these wheels online at ALG Sound and Light Store for £9.54 + VAT for a pair, £5.00 + VAT delivery.

http://www.soundandlightstore.co.uk/r-trac-caster-wheels-8-by-2-5-pair-of-wheels-for-r12--p5970

£17.45 including VAT and delivery for two high quality 8" wheels.

mickmick · « **Reply #478 on:** January 05, 2019, 07:26 AM »

Thanks Peter and Garry.

I'm gonna give the Rocking ones a go.

CWP build is pretty inspirational. Great concept for adjustable workshop.

mickmick · « **Reply #479 on:** January 07, 2019, 07:21 AM »

Still going round and round in circles trying to find affordable but good adjustable legs.
Tried some from local Screwfix and there is so much play in the thread that I am going to return them. Any suggestions?