Welcome to the MPT Blog! The MPT is a portable work table that I designed and built to fill the need for an efficient, shop-built table that is easily portable and works with a variety of accessories. Please visit my new site, danpattison.com for more information about the MPT as well as to purchase plans.
A full set of plans and instructions are available for purchase to build your own MPT! The 24 page PDF includes 13 dimensioned drawings and details, instructions and photos on various aspects of the construction process as well as a detailed cut list, hardware list and hardware source list. Each drawing is in full colour and has detailed notes and dimensions. This comprehensive package includes all the information you need to build your own MPT. You can also now purchase a full set of MPT accessory plans and instructions with the base MPT plans or separately. To learn more about the accessory plans and instructions click here. To see what people have said about the plans after purchasing them scroll down in the side bar to the right to see Comment Quotes.
Example from drawing set
To purchase the original Base MPT 24 page PDF package click on the link below.
To see photos and reviews from others that have purchased MPT plans and built their own MPT click here.
To purchase the complete package including the base MPT plans & instructions as well as the MPT accessory plans & instructions click on the link below. The accessory plans & instructions sell for $15 so by purchasing them in a bundle you save $5. This complete package gives you all the information you need to build your own MPT along with all of the accessories. To learn more about the accessory plans click here. Base MPT & Accessories - Complete Drawings & Instruction Package
$35.00 CAD Click to purchase at danpattison.com
The Multi Purpose Table (MPT) is a portable work table that I have
designed and built to
fill the need for a shop-built, easily portable work table that allows
for the integration of various accessories for an ultra-efficient,
portable workflow. All of the components of the MPT completely pack up
within the top section of the table for easy transportation or storage
of the MPT. There are various accessories that work with the MPT both shop made and commercially available that further expand its use and
efficiency. The MPT can be used for just about any woodworking task
such as sanding, sawing, routing or assembly. Some key features are:
the easy use of clamps anywhere on the table via the 20mm holes, track
saw integration with Parf Dogs, easy portability, and easy integration
of custom shop made accessories. Click here to see the shop made accessories that have been developed for the MPT and their uses. Accessories or clamps can also be used in the 20mm holes in the aprons and stretchers. Plunge-cut track saw integration of virtually any brand with the use of Parf Dogs is one of the main features and uses of the MPT. Below are several photos illustrating some of the uses of the MPT.
To purchase detailed plans and instructions on how to build your own MPT click here. You can also view photos and reviews from others that have purchased MPT plans and built their own here.
Accurate cross cutting with a track saw
Assembly Table
Routing
Breaking down sheet goods
Plane stop
Board clamped to apron
Easy clamping for sawing and shaping of work pieces
Sanding table with dust hose arm
The MPT also features a shelf that can be used to put tools or tool cases on to keep them out of the way and close at hand.
Tool shelf
The key to the MPT's design is being quickly and easily disassembled,
packed up and moved to another location. This feature is also useful
for storing the MPT, taking up a minimal amount of space. The legs and stretchers quickly disassemble and store on the underside of the shelf. The shelf then nests and locks inside the aprons of the top making an easily transported or stored package. The MPT weighs in at approximately 52 lbs making it very manageable to transport easily.
MPT packed up
MPT being transported in a hatchback car
Check out the MPT video explaining how it works and showing how the MPT assembles.
And also the video showcasing the shop made MPT accessories and how they work.
For a list of commercially available accessories from Lee Valley Tools click on the links below:
