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Hi All,
I have updated the table top of my Multi-function Workbench that I posted here a couple of years ago.
I used a good quality sheet of maple plywood, made a box without a bottom, and routed the dovetail grooves on top and on the sides. It slides down over the existing top.
Then, I wanted to be able to flip the table top vertical so that I could work on projects that needed to be clamped in that orientation.
I made and attached two red oak sliding arms at the bottom of the workbench that are slotted and held in place by bolts. They slide over and attach the bottom of the table to the workbench, keeping it good and solid.
With the casters locked down, the workbench doesn't move a bit! (It may look like the table will tip over, but I have two 45 pound barbell weights built into the bottom of the workbench and it is super stable! It takes just a few minutes to convert the table from horizontal to vertical.
I really like the Microjig system and I am planning on making more jigs using the dovetail clamps!

Ryan

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wow that is an awesum setup,too small for my needs but pretty damn cool.ive got t track grid on my assembly table witch works fine for me although im constantly cleaning out the track.one thing about tables and benches there is no perfect one,too each of us we have our own needs.

ps-your shop from what we see is beautiful,i wish youd post the rest.
 

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Thanks for the kind words. I agree, no such thing as a perfect workbench. As for my shop, it's just a typical basement shop. I'm hoping to move into a free standing shop soon and will post that when I'm set up.

wow that is an awesum setup,too small for my needs but pretty damn cool.ive got t track grid on my assembly table witch works fine for me although im constantly cleaning out the track.one thing about tables and benches there is no perfect one,too each of us we have our own needs.

ps-your shop from what we see is beautiful,i wish youd post the rest.

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Very clever solution.
 

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Really neat solution, convertible also.
 

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Very cool table! And your shop is so clean and organized…do you work in it?
I got the same Microjig clamps the other day. Haven't thought of how I want to build a table yet.
 

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Thanks! I go by the old saying; A place for everything and everything in it's place.
I never have trouble finding a tool because I know exactly where its at,

Very cool table! And your shop is so clean and organized…do you work in it?
I got the same Microjig clamps the other day. Haven t thought of how I want to build a table yet.

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interesting take on the multi-plane clamping table. beautiful too
 
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