How best to attach to Kapex base extension

[StevenO]

I'd like to extend the Kapex base extension by about two-feet. How is best to attach a board to the Kapex base extension?

 

[roblg3]

I believe theres a slot on the underneath of the skinny slide out part.  you can drill a hole in the board drop a bolt through where the bolt head fits the slot and put a washer and nut on the underside of the board, slide the bolt head in the slot and tighten the nut on the underside joining the board to the aluminum?

 

[Johnny5]

You mean like this?

Got the idea from someone on here, can't recall who though.  I used 1/4 aluminum plate, 1/8" aluminum plate (between the 1/4" brackets and the 1/2" ply to bring the wood flush) and some bolts.  Had to countersink the existing holes in the Kapex extension.

 

[roblg3]

Actually not at all what I was thinking...Looks fantastic though!  I thought you were trying to lengthen the UG wings.  LOL  You have created your OWN wings [wink].  Good work.  Very professional looking too.
Did you repurpose Festool crown stops for this?

 

[Gary in Texas]

Rob, uh, the photos,  and the question from OP......are different people.......just saying.

 

[StevenO]

Thanks.  Good ideas. I'll try it.
Steve

 

[roblg3]

I looked at my wings today.  There is no slot to use like I described.  Sorry for leading down the wrong road....to uh, whomever this applies to.

 

[Johnny5]

Actually not at all what I was thinking...Looks fantastic though!  I thought you were trying to lengthen the UG wings.  LOL  You have created your OWN wings [wink].  Good work.  Very professional looking too.
Did you repurpose Festool crown stops for this?

Thanks man, not an original idea, but tweaked it to suit my needs.  I did use the crown stop base extensions.  Also made a new crown stop, didn't like the chinsy plastic ones that came with the extensions.  Not sure if this is what the OP was asking about, but hope it helps! 

 

[pjblues]

Yes sir, I like this. I am thinking of putting the wings on my Kapex.