My Multifunctional Outfeed/Assembly Table (MO/AT): Workbench on Steroids!

Why reinvent the wheel? In this video, I explain the many design elements incorporated into my Multifunctional Outfeed/Assembly Table (MO/AT). I wish I could say that these ideas are original. The truth is, I took aspects of several different designs until I found a workstation solution that fit my needs. This is not a build video, but rather an informative video meant to inspire.
I borrowed ideas from 3 online woodworkers:
1) Timothy Wilmots of Benchworks - benchworks.be/e...
Timothy put out a video on an updated version of his Sysport Workbench. • System workshop: build...
2) Ron Paulk’s Paulk Workbench - www.paulkhomes....
3) Steve Johnson of the Down To Earth Woodworker - www.downtoearth...
I do not have plans available and will never produce plans for my MO/AT. I respect the intellectual property of others. These are not my ideas and I have no intention of undermining the hard work and innovation of those who came before me. It would be prudent that you purchase plans from the aforementioned woodworkers and alter them to suit your needs. Or you can just watch their videos on KZbin and reverse engineer their designs, and make sure to give them credit when someone asks.
To keep up with what I've got going on in the shop, follow me on Instagram - @alabamawoodworker

[@ShopNation]

Very cool! Well thought out. I’m in the middle of a “Ultimate table” build on my channel and I picked up some great last minute detail ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@KPlainfeather08]

I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.

[@zaknefain100]

I've designed a number of automated machines and various other machinery from Misumi's catalogs... great product lines. Nice to see them getting some use in the woodworking world. The presentation is clear and concise... keep up the good work.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

zaknefain100 They make a great product. Thank you for watching and the encouragement.

[@bfullsyou]

We don't have to marry our assembly tables to our cabinet saw, do we? I decided to purchase the SawStop outfield table, projecting an enough 33" of support; now, I plan on having an assembly table as an island, independent in its height and not exacted to the top of the table saw, affording to walk completely around with enough margin from my table saw in my small shop; especially, with the outfield accessory folded down. With that said, I do truly admire your integrity in research and adoption. You're a decade ahead of me of where I'm at in woodworking.

[@SyberPrepper]

Love the way you adapted these other ideas into your way of working. You passing along credit for the ideas is great too.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

It's all about respect. Thank you for watching!

[@brettlinsteadt2775]

You raise the bar on "shop projects"!! Thanks for the video!! I appreciate how you list sources for obtaining the small things like casters, t-track, and aluminum fence. You should consider affiliate links for the stuff you recommend. I'd like to see a "review" video on your bandsaw or miter saw, but then it's time for a build video! Keep up the awesome work!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Brett Linsteadt Thank you, Brett. I've considered affiliate links. Definitely something in the future. I've also consisted doing review videos and your request for a review of the bandsaw and miter saw are well noted. I want to do a video on using am HVLP sprayer and refinishing some old end tables.

[@SethMesser]

Huy, brother, super well done. The functionality, thought/engineering, and culmination of several ideas is just off the charts. There are definitely some ideas here I plan on adding/changing to my "relatively newly rebuilt" MO/AT (stealing your term!). Thank you so much for the detailed explanation!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Hey Seth! Thank you so much. I really appreciate you watching. I have no problem with you stealing my term! Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help!

[@idontthinkso666]

hey man, I appreciate your humility. You are correct, there are few truelly original ideas out there, but that's not important. It's about finding what works for you. Too many people can't keep their ego in check. Well done.

[@keving8682]

I love your hardboard top idea... I made one for my Paulk bench this week and love having the flexibility of a flat top while protecting the surface of of the MFT style top below. The best of both worlds!

[@keeskees8839]

I love this worktable! Very well (re)designed. I love to see how you use it. I mean, not explaining, but actually use it for a project. Great work!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Kees Kees Get ready! You'll be seeing me use it in future videos.

[@Mrstevebro56]

Respectively you have put together an excellent system using three design elements from youtube's woodworking engineers. Steve Johnson, Ron Paulk's and Timothy Wilmots. Please include yourself, as we stand on each other's shoulders to achieve a collective mind-set. Thank you. I look forward to viewing additional work from you.

[@clobbyhardy]

$150!? That's absolutely nothing compared to the time cost of doing that top yourself! Nice job, I appreciate the design focus on this, there's more than enough build videos on youtube as it is. Thumbs ^ and subscribe my man, well deserved.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

I love seeing woodworking projects through the mind of an engineer. Great table Huy.

[@paulc9395]

Great video! I've been watching a lot of work bench and shop videos and yours is the first to truly incorporate the "best of the best" of the various benches. I have built several Paulk benches and they are great for portability and my customers like them so much I frequently leave them upon completion of a job. Your bench is the best representation of what I need in my shop. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Paul C I hope this solidified some things for you, Paul. I would never say my bench is the best but I believe it's vital for a workbench to work for you and not the other way around. Thanks for watching!

[@paulc9395]

I agree. There is no perfect solution. It's just that you hybridized 3 really good solutions into one that I believe is pretty close to perfect. Particularly for a garage workshop were space is limited.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Paul C Very true.

[@northerntierbuilders]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I might have to implement some of these ideas in my own shop!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

No problem, Jeff! I've been wanting to do this for a while. Your desire to see this design video inspired me to get my butt moving on filming. :-)

[@watcherdude1330]

Hey. Hi from 🇨🇦 First time I seen your channel and I’m hooked. I’ve subscribed and looking forward to more videos. This table is a Cadillac compadre to what I WAS going to build . BUT after seen this. I will be adding ( SLOWLY $$$) some of your features. And though it will be much less fancy it will be better than what I had in mind to build. So TY for taking the time to explain the table.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I'm happy you can gain some ideas from this video.

[@lllukiosas59]

Very very well produced video. I can't wait for the next one now!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

lllukiosas59 More to come!

[@jeffmazur8037]

Really good design, sourcing is quite helpful. Heads-up: didn't find those leveling casters at Caster City, but they were easy enough to locate, merchant I found who carries them is called "Caster Connection", about $20 apiece.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Jeff Mazur Unfortunately, Caster City doesn't have that caster listed on their website. I had to call in to order them. I think you made the right choice ordering it from Caster Connection. I remember shipping taking a long time with Caster City.

[@extremewoodworker]

Huy - Nicely done. Another source of leveling casters is Zambus and there is a Woodriver brand that is available from Woodcraft. Steve

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

ExtremeWoodworker Thanks, Steve! I'll have to check out Zombus. I do know about the casters from Woodcraft.

[@GuysShop]

Nice table. Really like the way you have the crosscut fence setup.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thanks, Guy! I think it will come in handy when cutting table tops to final dimension.

[@guitarchitectural]

I'm really short on space so this will be perfect for me! What did you do for the hardboard top with a tracksaw, wouldn't it be really fragile to put on and off once it has been scored a few times? I'm thinking I will skip it and go for a more minimal grid but I'm worried about cutting a kerf into my main work surface

[@MrDonnieBrook]

Great video and perfect timing as I am about to re-do both my layout table and miter saw station. - Fellow HSV Wood worker/Egr

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Perfect! Hopefully, this video was a help to you. I'm enjoying meeting all the fellow Huntsville woodworkers.

[@jraglob5924]

I am re-making my multi purpose outfield/assembly table and will use several of your/others ideas. Thanks for the info.

[@tonyb6194]

Hi, love all your video's, its so nice to watch something and understand fully all the functions, so many just gloss over their designs without explaining why they have done it.

[@mattsfinewoodworking2918]

That is such an amazing MO/AT! I am planning my assembly table and I want to have some kind of track setup like the MFT, I do like your track setup with the scrap 1/4" board. Well done!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you, Matt!

[@WalterRiggs]

Just came from the router table videos. Much better sound. :) Thanks!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Walter Riggs Thank you! I'm using a lav mic paled with a transmitter and receiver.

[@MrWoowootila]

Wow, great design. I was thinking about designing a multi purpose outfield table and will incorporate many of your ideas into the table. Just subscribed, keep up with the great work.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you, Johnny! Good luck on your build. A multi purpose outfeed table in indispensable in the shop.

[@_RadioMadeEasy]

Awesome bench, new subscriber! We’re brainstorming about a new bench for our wood shop and this has such an inspiring combination of ideas.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you, Evan! Hopefully, some of the ideas I presented can be used in your new design.

[@16pawshouston33]

Great job Huy. I built the Paulk Bench, but yours is the ultimate work bench. Keep the videos coming. I am, however, wishing you sold the plans for the MO/AT!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Marc Czapla Hey, Marc! Thanks for watching! I'd you're interested in something similar to what I built, check out Timothy Wilmots. I copied many of his ideas and borrowed some from other woodworkers. Unfortunately, I don't have plans for my specific workbench.

[@16pawshouston33]

Hello Huy. Is the base of your MO/AT two sections joined together...one section being the drawer side and the other being the Festool side? Thanks again for the help!!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Marc Czapla Yes, I constructed it in two halves; the drawer side and the Festool slide side. I used a 3/4" piece of plywood as the center piece to join the two halves. That is how I enlarged Timothy Wilmots plans.

[@jeffwaite7413]

Great presentation and I agree completely. Everything I have made is adapted from someone else's ideas. Keep up the great work! Jeff

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thanks, Jeff! I look forward to producing more.

[@TheRoadToHealthinc]

Very nice and practical modifications - thanks

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Dale Maxwell Thanks, Dale!

[@1982900F]

Thank Huy! Very nice presentation, you're a natural at this!!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

David Moncada I'm trying. I just need to be consistent in my presentation.

[@randyhook975]

Great design. Thanks for the detailed explanation and overview.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching, Randy!

[@infocpctrainer]

thanks for the great video, would only work for me if a) had time to make it b) had the skill c) had space. My little garage has only 10th space your shop has. But it certainly gave me some ideas when I expand out to my drive on fine days. Thanks again showing how a professional set up his space.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Ron Smith I'm happy you were able to glean some ideas. I wish you the best.

[@howimade3309]

The best and only vietnamese woodworker by far lol

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

How I made Haha! Thanks, man!

[@Headdancer1]

Great video. I like “adapt & adopt”.

[@nathanvancil9019]

Good content. I appreciate you taking time out to inform.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Don't forget, Norm Abram introduced torsion box style many moons ago as well.

[@mikery2316]

Some great ideas here, and beautifully constructed. Thank you.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

MIke Garrett Thanks for watching, Mike!

[@TimothyWilmots]

Thanks for the credit Huy, really nice job!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Timothy, you're very welcome. Thank you!

[@DesN4IN]

Thanks for your ideas and presentation!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

David, you're very welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@LanceMcGrew]

Man, how do you keep that shop so clean? Further inspires me to paint my shop floor. Amazing setup and congratulations on your accomplishments.

[@dallasbrown2459]

Another great video! Thanks for this. Too many look what I can do's vs this is why I did it.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Dallas brown Thank you!

[@BlakeHaskins]

Nice, I wouldn't even know what to do with that many clamping options.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Blake Haskins Haha! Sometimes I forget that i have so many options.

[@soonhong8189]

Very good idea and learn a lot about how to design work bench table. Creation start from imitation...I think many thank for sharing this video

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

sshong hong Thank you for watching.

[@MauriceCalis]

Really like the presentation. I'm actually in the process of building one myself as I come across this video. This is the closest to what I am planning on doing, though you have some cool design elements for the top I may incorporate. Interesting about the CNC. I wonder if local sign makers here have one.

[@bighands69]

That is one hell of a table.

[@fredthomson8145]

Hey, just found you today and keep watching your videos. Great job

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you, Fred!

[@frankingram3382]

I enjoyed your video and the design of your work table. God Bless my friend.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Frank Ingram Thank you, Frank. God Bless you and yours as well.

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

Awesome presentation.

[@stephenrees438]

Nice job on your build. As you have suggested, for some time I have been viewing videos such as yours for constructing my own “M.O.A.T.” Your combination of functions seem to suit my needs as well. Can you give me a ball park figure of what you have invested in this table?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

With materials, hardware, and the CNC top, I've got about $350 invested. For me, it was well worth the investment. Thank you for watching.

[@802Leith]

great stolen ideas! I like the way you put 'em all together thanks for sharing

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Andrew Leith Thanks for watching!

[@KnottyDogWoodshop]

great video! thanks for posting this, gives me ideas for my shop.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Awesome! Thanks for watching. I hope this helps you in some way.

[@davidbailey4892]

Thanks for sharing this along of good info.

[@bobbydazzler2248]

Great video Huy. I noticed you have an Incra 5000 crosscut sled. Next time you have your camera out, could you show us how you mount it when not in use? Thanks

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

bobbydazzler2248 Absolutely! I'll make sure to record how I adore the Incra 5000. Thank you for watching.

[@Jeff_369]

I'm really enjoying your channel and videos! If you put out plans for this I would buy it in a heart beat. I'm originally from Northern Alabama, so when I saw the channel name I had to check it out. Roll Tide! ;)

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Jeff Campbell Right on man! Roll Tide!

[@chf1949]

If your MOAT is at 34-3/4 inches and is 1/4 inch below your Sawstop, what mobility system/device(s) are you using for the PCS? I ask as I am planning the purchase of a PCS, and also deigning my outfeed table, benches, etc, to accommodate the saw table top elevation, and would like to have it clear in my mind what is elevating your PCS above the standard 34 inch elevation. Thanks a million for the great videos. I only recently found your posting and I find them exceptionally well done. I appreciate the engineering terms as I too am one although in a different field of practice.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I had built my MOAT before I bought my SawStop PCS. I bought the industrial mobile base because it lifted the saw by 1/4". I had to add a 3/4" sub-base to the and I also used the leveling casters on my MOAT to it to a height close to my SawStop. It has worked out well. Thank you for watching!

[@chf1949]

Huy, many thanks for the reply. Please keep making your videos!! Your mentioning the work of others in your development of a design is also very helpful. I found the referral videos and have watched many over the last few days, and they have all contributed to my thinking as to what will work best in my particular situation. Again, Thank you sir!

[@jamescollard9724]

Huy, what an incredibly well thought out build. I especially appreciated your approach of sharing the many design elements and crediting those whose prior work inspired you. Your build comes closest by far to what I am planning to build and I really, really liked your phrase at the end, "Adapt and Adopt" as I think that sums up perfectly how we should approach these projects. I have a few questions that were not specifically addressed in the video that I was hoping you would be able to address. 1. I have the same question as at least 2 others. How did you control and eliminate any flex in the top given that you required that it be a dead flat reference surface and still incorporate 20 mm dog holes for clamping and the like? 2. how did you install the ¾" MDF top so that you can replace it in the future? I read your response on the hardwood blocks and ¼" - 20 inserts. But having a difficult time visualizing how you implemented that. I.e. Did you screw through the top? if so, how did you line up the insert and the screw hole up so they would mate properly. How many screws did you apply per foot? Did you use hardwood blocks on each side of each interior truss? 3. Would it be possible to obtain a copy of CNC G-code file as I have access to a large CNC machine? (my address is james_collard at yahoo dot com) 4. It looks like the bottom of each of the two end boxes for your lower drawers are twice the thickness of the center drawer. May I ask why that is? 5. Are the openings on the torsion box 8" high or is that the height from the top surface of the floor to the bottom surface of the top? Again, great job and another thumbs up subscriber.

[@Nesterman]

Great build, I'm curious what the height of your torsion box and openings are? And do you find that the openings are sufficiently sized to lay drills and other tools in?

[@vernonbritton5990]

If you get a chance, would you show a bit more about how you actually use the Festool saw for crosscut and rip on that table. Moving into new house soon with small shop but want to adapt this to my size. RTR but WDE first!!!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Vernon Britton I'll do another video at some point soon describing the cross cut jig. Haha! Roll Tide!

[@spencerhicks9244]

Nice combination of ideas.Never let anyone say that combining great ideas isn't true design, some of my best accomplishments combined what was old and made it anew. I was curious about the 96 mm center-to-center spacing for the dog holes (drawing @ 7:47), what is the design consideration that led to this spacing.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for the encouragement. I chose 96 mm center-to-center because the Festool MFT has 20 mm dog holes spaced 96 mm center-to-center. Why did Festool choose 96 mm? Shelf pin holes for Euro style cabinets are bored at 32 mm on center. I imagine that a some point Festool probably used some type of line boring machine to make the MFT tops. Does 96 mm offer any benefit functionally? Not that I know of. In fact, I'm pretty sure if the holes were bored at 100 mm on center, it would be just fine. Given that I drank the green kool-aid, I figured I'd just keep the hole configuration the same as the MFT.

[@markk4015]

I had to look up what "orthogonal" meant..... Great job, both the unit and the presentation. I just bought a SS and the outfeed table is the first thing on the to-do list. Mobility and multi-usage are important to me because I have much less space to work in than you do. You mention Steve Johnson in the video, and he did an awesome job on his, especially a leveling system I thought was pretty ingenious. Like you did, I'll peruse the internet and take the parts of the build that seem to suit my work needs. I was looking at those same casters you used. It's been a while. How did they work out for you? Thanks for sharing you expertise.

[@Lonewolfww]

Wow man, impressive, completely awesome!

[@Bozemancurtis]

It's really beautiful also!

[@tonyozimek2116]

I just found you. great build and video (s). Good job.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Tony Ozimek Thank you, Tony! Hopefully this was helpful in some way.

[@rjsenn4142]

Great design! Enjoying your videos. Rod

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

RJ Senn Thanks, RJ!

[@ronh9384]

Very nice (MO/AT). ! Nice explanation and tour of the table. I also think you should sell the plans. A lot of people use ideas that other people have and create their own version. And you gave credit where credit is due and made a version that is your own creation. I am also curious about the Domino slots. Can you do an update video on that? Do you use them like Timothy Wilmot does or just as supports for boards?

[@jaysonbrenton6400]

Nice job. I'm going to use some of your ideas. Something that is puzzling me is how you avoid cutting your tabletop when using your track saw? Thanks

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Jayson Brenton I place a thin piece of foam underneath the piece I'm cutting. This prevents my table top from getting eaten up and gives me a nice near out free cut.

[@jaysonbrenton6400]

Thanks.

[@mrcedar1000]

Great ideas thanks! I recently moved to another state. Sad to say i left my 1620 sq.ft shop when selling the house. Miss it so much. Now i have a three car garage i'll have to do what you have done. Are you still doing ok with woodworking? Hope to see you soon doing more great projects:)

[@ShrednESP]

I have now added ideas from you for my new bench. I also picked up timothys plans. I currently have a paulk style bench. Question regarding the casters. I move my outfeed to clean often, are they cumbersome to raise and lower? They seem to get mixed reviews. Thanks.

[@ProjectHellfire1]

Great Job :) I have been trying to find ideas for my ultimate work bench and I think yours is the best I've come across so far. I was originally thinking of 2x4 frame and a sheet of plywood for the base, then construct the cabinets for all my festool systainers then Ron Paulks workbench for the top. I know the 2x4 frame would have added alot of height and I would have lost some cabinet space.......Im interested in how you have gone about yours....also note...im thinking of a bigger workbench...8"x4", im worried about the flex being that big...Ive subscribed btw...great workshop...Im so green

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Phil, send me a PM with your email address. This is a discussion that warrants an email rather than the comments section. I have some ideas about preventing rack and flex that are better explained over email. For somewhat quick understanding of how I prevent racking and flex, check out my router table build. Unfortunately, the sound isn't that great because I was still figuring out how to get better sound quality. However, you should be able to get a basic understanding of how I constructed the cabinets.

[@everydaymoto7315]

@@AlabamaWoodworker Huy awesome build and digging the podcast btw. Looking to start working on making a similar build once I get the sketchup model done, but curious on the base as well. I feel I have about 80% figured out but any more info would be great. Any chance you can forward me that email giving more detail? email address is [e-mail] Thanks.

[@richardpalacios6108]

Really enjoyed the video and will use to build similar. I have built one of the Timothy Wilmot workbenches and will utilize that as my sanding table. But I want to build similar to what you did by incorporating other ideas. Question for you is you mentioned the Misumi T-Track, do you have the model number as all I could find was the extrusions which are square (30x30) and does not appear to be what you used. Maybe I am missing something. In any case awesome build.

[@CHRO_KO]

I really enjoyed this!!! GREAT JOB

[@nickronalder9017]

great presentation!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Nick Ronalder Thank you, Nick! Thank you for watching.

[@jaredturner7204]

Great video and even better design! My question is how did you attach the MDF top to the torsion box? Did you screw the MDF to the torsion by screwing down through the top of the MDF? Or was it attached to some sort of pocket hole possibly from underneath to the bottom side the MDF?

[@SeanWeeksSLC]

When you’re making the cut at 7:20, do you place a sacrificial piece beneath it? How would that interact with the fence you’ve got?

[@mattsfinewoodworking2918]

Awesome MO/AT!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Matt's Fine Woodworking Thanks, Matt!

[@bryanjohnson8204]

Super job!!! Are the dominos slots in the vertical corners of the workbench and/or what do you use them for? Doing research to find a combo bench idea that will fit my needs and your nailed it!!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Those are domino slots in the corner. I can place a 10mm domino in the slot and it will act as a ledge to support a work piece prior to clamping the work piece down. I forgot to mention this feature in my video.

[@erichaltomwoodworking7363]

That's a great set up. I'm enjoying your vids. Keep it up!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Jack Of All Thank you for watching. I'm going to try and keep them coming. I can't do a regular schedule due to travel for work but I'll do the best I can.

[@CarlosDavidFoto]

Well Done. Some great ideas.

[@robertpatrene2540]

That table was so functional, I learned a lot , thanks 😝🤑👻

[@bobcarolegardner]

Curious how the tempered hardboard top is protected when you use the skill saw and the various fences. Do you put sacrificial boards down first?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

There is a little indent made by the kerf of my track saw in the hardboard. I set my track saw to a millimeter more than the thickness of the material. The hardboard top hasn't worn out over the course of 4 years.

[@segarpr]

Huy just finishing my bench at home and used your bench as the basis for my design. So well thought out! Just wondering what finish you used on your work surfaces?

[@jameslitzinger1037]

Great work bench! I may have missed it but what are the mortises for on the corners of your table for? They almost look like domino holes.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

James Litzinger I stick Dominoes into the slots to hold up a work piece prior to clamping it to the front of the MO/AT.

[@segarpr]

Huy just finished my workbench and this bench was my basis for the entire build so thank you! Curious how did you finish your mdf table top? Was thinking arm-r-seal but was wondering what you recommended?

[@jprassl]

This is a great overview of this table and great design. Do you have a build video for it? Also, I wanted to see what the leveling / straight edge you have in your hands at 1:59 into the video... Thanks !

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Jay Prassl Thank you, Jay! The straight is a 36" aluminum straight edge made by Veritas. Peachtree Woodworking makes a similar model for cheaper. Thank you for watching!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Jay Prassl Oh, also, I ding have a build video for this table. I built it before I was bold enough to record myself. 😊

[@gregvantassel7245]

Great presentation

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Greg Van Tassel Thank you! Thank you for watching.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Wow, David! Those are some really kind words. Thank you!

[@16pawshouston33]

Hello Huy. Quick question...what wood did you use to mount the tracks on either side of your MOAT. Just curious. Got the casters and the supplies from Misumi, now waiting on the SawStop. Cant decide on whether to get the joiner or the band saw...any ideas? Thanks again!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Marc Czapla I used white Oak on the sides tgat the tracks are attached to. I use my jointer on nearly every furniture project. I can use a jigsaw on Sims things but nothing really replaces a jointer. Also, if you deal with mostly sheet goods (I dealt with mostly sheet goods when I first started) then a jointer is not as important.

[@16pawshouston33]

Thanks!

[@16pawshouston33]

Don't mean to copy your design so extensively, but I learned early in life, while living next to McDonnell Douglas, to never reinvent a wheel designed by an engineer!!

[@microdoulo2250]

its possible to let know where u send to make the top CNC?

[@harvesthunt]

Love your modified designs. Newbie woodworker starting to layout shop. Regarding the fence at 6:05, is the that HFS6 2 slot extrusion? Yours looks much taller that the 60mm they have shown. Thanks in advance.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Billy Nicely Bill, it is the HFSL6-3060. It is the light weight aluminum extrusion (series 6) measuring 30mm wide by 60mm tall. Hope this helps.

[@hurcorh]

Nice work. Did I miss why the outer frame has the domino's cut into it? Just Aesthetics?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Rhys H Oh crap! I forgot to mention that in the video. This thing has so many uses that it's easy to forget something. The 10mm Domino slots are used similar to a sliding deadman. I can stick a 10mm Domino into the slot to support a wide/long piece of wood being clamped to the front face via the t-track.

[@eketelon]

Just subscribed! Good job, presentation, and video production. I look forward to what you have coming up. BTW, are you going to attend any of the Woodworking Shows? I'm in Tampa and will be going next month.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Wooden you know it! I plan to be at the show but will only be there on Saturday. I hope to meet a lot of folks there. What days will you be attending?

[@eketelon]

Fri (for sure since I'm off), hopefully Saturday and Sunday too though. I'd like to meet up and shake hands if it works out.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Wooden you know it! Yes, absolutely! I'll definitely be there Saturday. Hope to meet up!

[@eketelon]

Cool, I'll plan on being there Saturday as well then!

[@eketelon]

Hey, did you show up? I was there all three days I didn't see any KZbin content folks there at all. I guess all of them only planned on attending the Atlanta show.

[@russellfulmer2246]

Awesome job. A lot of thought went into that table. Question, you said, Asumi or Asuni Engineering? Do you have a link? Thank you. 😊👍🏼

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Hi Russell. Thank you for watching. The aluminum extrusion that I'm using is from Misumi engineering. It's the Series 6, 12mm x 20mm extrusion profile and I provide a link in the description of my video explaining my precision miter saw fence system (kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5K8mZmLoJ1pock). For redundancy, here is a link to the extrusion I use on my MO/AT, (us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302374430/). I hope this helps!

[@brightest07]

Love it! Your channel is starting strong. Question: Where do you get your butcher paper from?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

brightest07 I buy my butcher paper from Hobby Lobby. They call it a project paper roll. /www.hobbylobby.comArt-Supplies/Canvas-Surfaces/Construction-Paper/White-All-Purpose-Project-Paper-Roll---30x-50-/p/7784

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

brightest07 Thank you for the compliment by the way!

[@brightest07]

Thanks

[@mindyhall4638]

Do you think you'll ever be doing a "build video" with plans?

[@chucksanchez3377]

amazing work buddy

[@rhuynh7]

Great set up and video. Too bad I saw this after I built mine... may need to see what I can do to go back and modify. QUESTION: You said you needed it to be dead flat - how did you make sure the hardboard stayed flat even though it's loosely installed. It may be that mine is not 1/4 but 1/8 and it had some waves in it so I ended up needing to install it permanently with screws which was not what I really intended.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Robert Huynh It may be that it's because I used 1/4" piece or I might have locked out and not picked a hardboard piece that had waves. When I placed the hardboard piece on top of the perforated top, it stayed perfectly flat (as you can see in the video). I think the added weight of a 1/4" piece might help with keeping it flat. Heavy enough for it to conform the bottom piece, light enough to easily remove.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Robert Huynh Oh, and we have the same last name! Happy to know another Vietnamese woodworker!

[@zer013]

Hey Huy, did you use MDF for the whole torsion box?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Christopher Yes, I did. I then sealed it with shellac.

[@matthewmuniz9026]

Do the MicroJig Dovetail clamps work within the Misumi Track?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Matthew Muniz Unfortunately, they don't.

[@matthewmuniz9026]

Okay, thank you for responding!

[@zer013]

Awesome table! Do you have the part number for the t track?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Christopher Yes, check out my video on my precision miter saw fence. I use the same Misumi series 6 aluminum extrusion. I identify the part numbers and do a cost breakout.

[@mabdelnour55]

Thank you for this great video, Huy. I'm planning my own bench and am torn between using 20mm holes vs 3/4 inch. What is the advantage of the 20mm system?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Mark Abdelnour Mark, there really is no advantage in using the 20mm dog hole system unless you have accessories that require that hole diameter (i.e. Festool cam clamping elements, track saw rail dogs). If you're not invested in tooling and accessories that require 20mm dog hole system then I'd say go for using 3/4". For me, I wanted to use the dog holes that were most conducive with accessories that worked with my Festool tracks and clamping elements. I think it's more important to have a flat, perfectly orthogonal array of dog holes. I believe there are equally as many 3/4" dog hole clamping options being offered. Good luck!