I have had many problems with the Kreg tables and weight. The casters and the metal just bends. I would never put a hi-end CNC on a Kreg table.
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Thank you for letting me know that the casters are a potential issue. I will keep an eye on it, I was also considering taking the casters off already.
Yes looks like you will be in a corner and does not look like it will be easy to move, I would remove the casters. Just one other thing I think it is very important to be able to walk all around the large Elite machine. Does not look like you will have that option… Away good luck
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I’m 6’5 I can reach 2/3 of the way back standing up against it if I remove the casters I can reach further if I need a little stool that’s fine too I don’t have a lot of space right now and that is the best place to put it.
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A few quick questions.
Any issues with the Kreg table?
Which casters are those? Soource?
It looks like you have the QWC on the top. Is that needed or nice to have? Which version, below or above install?
Thank you.
Hi there! The Kreg has been solid. I have the QCW stacked on top as my intent is for the following sequence:
- QCW on top of Kreg (finished)
- QCW folding to wall (thread)
- Split Kreg in two after buying four more legs and two more shorter span kits and reassembling.
Goal here is to regain middle room space and push the Kreg-tops along the walls. If I’m lucky, I’ll be able use the space to rebuild an old car on occasion. No issues at all with the Kreg, it’s very solid. I assembled it with standard battery impact gun.
I bought the top install because the complete rig is too heavy to lift. But you have to be very careful about cutting your slats. If the holes are off, you risk stripping the threads on the QCW.
I haven’t started the wall install for reasons in the thread, but hoping to get there this year.
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Thanks for the reply. Is it not possible to cut the slats and holes on the CNC? It would seem like that is a perfect application. What am I missing?
It’s an inception problem if this is your first CNC…
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Hello. Are you happy with the aluminum extrusion built table? I was thinking about getting the Kreg 64x64. I see some concern about stability on the forums. Also, do you have a parts list/plan for your built. Looks great.
Hi there, I am happy with what I built, although I would make it even sturdier if I did it over again. Essentially I made a near square (70 x 68 inch) upper and lower frame and connected it with 20 inch vertical pieces. tnutz.com has good prices on the alu extrusion and will pre drill and tap the parts for you. I would need to transpose the paper drawing to cad and make a better bill of materials, so just let me know what you would need to move forward. I used the cnc to notch some 4 x 10s to be where the machine actually mounted, and if i did it again would look into adding more mass. I think the Kreg option is certainly faster, although it looks like it has some secondary motion issues too. The only real solution I see is to make a welded tubing base, and I like that I can take mine apart when I move, with some help moving the heavier parts. Hope this helps, J
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What size did you go with, 3030? I am studying how the 8020 aluminum extractions work. How did you design yours? I see that two options are: either cut it yourself (it seems like it requires a special saw or blade) or order them to the exact size. I have SketchUp and Fusion 360. If you have a design or parts list you can share, that will be a great start. Also, I can take a stab at converting the paper drawing to a CAD. Thanks for all the help and advice.
I went with 1515 (1.5 inch square), but 4040 is similar sized if you prefer metric. I had tnutz cut them to size since i figured they would get them nice and square. I also bought a sawblade for my miter saw that was aluminum compatible, and also a little ryobi cordless bandsaw that worked ok for shortening pieces. Id recommend the miter saw blade for the most part. The beauty of the tnutz orders is that I could have them drill and tap the cut parts as well, and then all I had to do was assemble when I got them delivered. Send me a DM and I will send my order/parts list.
Chris, love your table build! When you fold the table do you have to disconnect the MASSO’s wiring etc?
Do you have the over the top QWC? Do you think it is necessary to have the QCW with such a sturdy top? What is the benefit? Thanks
Figured I’d throw my build in here. I didn’t do too much in the way of documenting the build, unfortunately. I made most of the table then got sidetracked with commissions and other projects so there was a gap in build time. Anyway, here she is.
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AMAZING Job!! Looks fantastic!!
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Hi. All the wires pass through the table top and enter into the “axle” via tee fittings. They run through the axle and exit into the upper compartment of the fixed table on the left, then up through the table top to the MASSO. That way I never have to unplug them. I protected the wires with a netting type wire loom/wrap and by threading smooth plastic fittings into all openings to limit chafe. I only pivot the the table to move everything through a doorway to free up space occasionally (like 3 or 4 times a year)
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I took a lot of inspiration on all of these table builds so here is my take on a table build. It’s 65x48 and the frame made out of 1" square steel tube. The front half is all drawers, and the back is completely open. Will eventually add a vertical cutting area and a hose boom once I receive my redline spindle. The machine I have is the Journeyman.
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