Revised my design to have FalconDoor on the enclosure for easier access.
I think I can start building the enclosure first and will just do later the cabinet mount once I have my 1F in April.
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Very nice, I really like the idea of incorporating the rotating table with the enclosure. Hope you will show pictures of the completed project. Are you going to offer plans to the project?
Yes. Once I build it, I will share the plan. I just wished OneFinity send me my order early. I need the CNC to make some of the parts of this table.
I will probably video document it too.
Brilliant - just what i was going to do but your falcon doors are a better idea than mine.
To consider -
Cable management - is there enough room for drag chains?
Dust extraction - how will this work and is there enough room in the enclosure for perhaps a boom?
Controller - where will it be? If it’s not on the rotating table how do you route all the cables - through the swivel point?
I’ve just discovered something else - my table top is a torsion box, but i have yet to make the swivel stand for it. In the meantime i have had it resting on two units on either side and the top has sagged in the middle by 0.5mm which is distorting my carves. So, you would need decent support between the swivel points
ill add more points if i think of any.
Cheers,
John
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Wow, impressive design, Nice job!
Cable management - is there enough room for drag chains?
Yes, I considered it. The Y gantry should have little space for it. Everything will spec to just a tad of allowance to minimize the size of the cabinet.
Dust extraction - how will this work and is there enough room in the enclosure for perhaps a boom?
I’m planning to use the Rockler flexible hose that extends from 3 feet to 12 feet and will just use a supporting retractable spring (similar to the one you use for ID or keychain) so it won’t dangle when compressed. Space is very limited to this design including height so boom won’t work which eats a lot of space.
This will be the port for the dust extractor.
Controller - where will it be? If it’s not on the rotating table how do you route all the cables - through the swivel point?
It would be on the cabinet and yes it will be on the swivel point. It has 1.5 inches hole so should be enough to route all the wires. There will still be 2" PVC as an outer shell for the swivel mechanism which should be the one that holds the weight. This 3D print is just to lock it in place.
I’ve just discovered something else - my table top is a torsion box, but i have yet to make the swivel stand for it. In the meantime i have had it resting on two units on either side and the top has sagged in the middle by 0.5mm which is distorting my carves. So, you would need decent support between the swivel points
My plan is to use 1" base for the enclosure and since this is a box design, I was thinking I’m getting additional rigidity for that structure vs just a platform. Also, there will be 2 supporting feet at the back that I haven’t draw that will give additional support when unfolded.
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Looking really good.
I presume you will need to detach the vacuum hose to fold away? Are you using MDF for the construction?
Yes that is correct. I’m thinking to 3D print hose port (maybe magnetic). And yes for MDF for cheaper wood and painted it with black and gray similar to all my garage cabinets. The only concern is I’m using SOSS mortis hinges that will be mounted on the edges which MDF is not that strong on the part. I might use hardword or birch on that part only.
For anyone curious about the current design dimension:
Unfolded:
78" x 48", Height: 35 1/4" same height as my Festool MFT table as my goal is I can use it as an extension for ripping 4x8 plywood.
For folded:
78" x 21" and height is 57"
How do you plan to attach the base of the cabinet, on which the 1F will be mounted to the sides of the cabinet? The 1F is quite weighty, so whether screws and glue will be sufficient i don’t know.
Glue and pocket screw. They are pretty strong. I might add dowel pins for easy assembly and add strength. Also orientation of the joint matters.
Revision 3.
Change to aluminum extrusion for more right at the same time not too bulky. Also added options for the vertical mount of materials so I can do cabinet joints like a dovetail.
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how are you planning to secure vertical material? how do you deal with the front of the spoil board when doing vertical material? going to be removable?
The vertical material can be secured using some clamps that can be slide on the aluminum extrusion.
Yes, it’s removable. The advantage of the aluminum extrusion just loses some screws and it can be slide forward.
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Video Build Log Part 1 - The Control Box.
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I am in awe and I feel like a really old fuddy duddy. The effort you are putting in is just beyond amazing.WOW
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Really impressive, the original thought process going into this is outstanding. Crowd sourcing ideas is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing 
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