I was kicking around an idea that wouldn't take up to much space in my shop.  I was wondering if anyone has used the Jawhorse as a portable assembly table with either a homemade MFT or with a purchased replacement top?  Ideally i would like the size to be 32"x36".  This wouldn't replace my MFT/3, but would leave it open for other tasks.  I was thinking of building a frame out of 2x material and cut a groove for the top to sit it.  The bottom would be left open, with maybe a cross brace for added support, so that I could still use my qwas and parf dogs, as well as the clamping elements and other Festool clamps. 

So I guess my main questions are have people used the jawhorse in a similar manner?  Anybody have other portable MFT type assembly tables?

I was kicking around an idea that wouldn't take up to much space in my shop.  I was wondering if anyone has used the Jawhorse as a portable assembly table with either a homemade MFT or with a purchased replacement top?  Ideally i would like the size to be 32"x36".  This wouldn't replace my MFT/3, but would leave it open for other tasks.  I was thinking of building a frame out of 2x material and cut a groove for the top to sit it.  The bottom would be left open, with maybe a cross brace for added support, so that I could still use my qwas and parf dogs, as well as the clamping elements and other Festool clamps. 

So I guess my main questions are have people used the jawhorse in a similar manner?  Anybody have other portable MFT type assembly tables?

80/20...

RMW

Bryan,

You got me thinking about this setup (my ADD kicked in) and it's intriguing for guys like me with no space for big, permanent tables. I rarely have to transport anything but I do have to knock it down for storage, hence the modular 80/20 cutting/assembly table. The only problem is this take too long to set up unless I am going to be working all day. Your idea would be fast.

Here are a couple thought that jumped to mind:



In that one the 1530 rests on the top of the jawhorse, the clamp grabs the 1515. This idea depends on the height difference between the clamp jaws & the top of the jawhorse being < 3", I am only guessing it would work without some modification. The next one would have the table top cantilevered in both directions, may be a bit shaky but I don't have a jawhorse, not familiar with how sturdy they are:



The best option may be a hybrid, 1530 in the center and at the end, so one side of the top cantilevers and the other rests on the jawhorse. When not in use the table top can be hung on a wall.

This is worth playing with.

RMW