Looking good, is that a 1infinty monitor? If not what did you use? Thanks for your time…
It is from Onefinity (10"). But I no longer use the mount because it keeps falling off, and it is pointed too low. I have no issues with this screen
I’m impressed with the fact that you were able to do this set up, as well as your execution.
Trying to figure out how to mount my VFD to the OF table…
Very good, clean and neat, just like your shop!
I see you rotated the 1F 90 degrees from the original drawing. . ?
Try this, let us know what you think or see what happens. With the spindle to the far right, cut a stick to hold it there. Base of Z support to the left. Power off and tilt the table up. This should keep the spindle at the top, easier balance? Easier lift? Gives you time to set a leg with out holding 50 pounds?
(My table tilts the opposite direction, thus two sticks holds my whole y axis at the top for an easier lift.)
Good job, you are already ahead of the game.
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Wow that is an amazing setup. I was wondering if you could provide the fittings used to connect the 3/8" hose to the spindle and to the tank? Thanks!
Howdy Phil!
I used 1/4” Male NPT to M8x1 Stainless Male Metric Coupling: Amazon.com for the spindle connections.
I also used Loctite 303420 32429 545 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Fittings Thread Sealant: Amazon.com as a thread sealent on the spindle only. (I’m a plumber).
At the tank I used 3/8" Female x 1/2" Male Brass Water Tank Connector Bulkhead Tank Fitting: Amazon.com and 3/8" MIP by Hose Barb brass connections from Home Depot. Just use Teflon tape or Teflon pipe dope on these.
Hope that helps!
Bill C.
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Thanks a lot Bill! Very helpful. Still debating between this option and the usual water line.
That is a beautiful table, but how do you stop the base from tilting over when you flip the table to horizontal? Looks like it would just want to turn over…
Morning!
There are locks on both sides so once its flat you lock it down so the table stays level. It is balanced really good and does not flip over. Also, if you look at the pictures you’ll see there are 2 legs on the sides that drop down to help stable it. It is balanced and stable without the legs, but they add rigidness to the whole setup. This has been working fantastic since built almost 3 years ago. And it really saves space and is easy to roll around.
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@bwcherry Thanks for the reply. As I said, it’s beautifully simplified.
The “tilting over” question wasn’t so much after you’ve gotten the CNC horizontal. I can just imagine (wheels locked and all) that when you go to physically tilt the machine from vertical to horizontal, it would put force on the base and try to get it to turn over.
Say in your pictures, if you stood in front of the machine (in the vertical positiony) and went to lift it up, it looks like the tendency would be for the base to want to flip towards the short side, or is there a better way to transition it than standing at the front?
(me wanders off now to try to figure out all the measurements to adapt this to my X50 Journeyman model).
I find myself also wondering if some pistons/pneumatic arms/whatever you call them (like on some of the enclosure doors we’ve seen) might help raise and lower it…
Thanks,
Wayne
Morning again!
It does not flip over when you place it in the tilt position, or when you go from tilt to horizontal. And I do this by standing in front of it due to it’s weight, The base is wide enough to support it from tilting without any issues. And if you notice, the vertical riser is located at one edge of the base, on the tilt side. This was one the other key to keeping it stable. Something I experimented with before starting the build.
HOWEVER - as you noticed, you must make sure you have at least one wheel lock in place or it will roll away from you.
I would recommend that if you make it larger for the Journeyman that you also “proportionately” make the base wider as well. Grab the Sketchup file in the start of this thread to get a head start. 
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Thanks Bill. I overlooked the sketchup file but I’m sure that will be a great head start…
The depth of the table should be the same between the Woodworker and Journeyman (I think?) so hopefully it’s just a matter of altering the width. Planning phase this week, hopefully building this weekend or maybe next.
Waiting back surgery though, so actual build may need to wait a day or twelve…
I do however really appreciate you taking time to revisit a 3 year old thread… 
Wayne