Kapex Stand

[Texastutt]

Looking for suggestions, I cobbled this up quickly on site and it works but its not long term.
This is basically a plea for help...

 

[Brice Burrell]

David, I think your best bet is to wait it out for the new Festool extensions.  I have no idea when we might see them here in N. America.

 

[nclemmons]

David -

Here's how I did my Kapex extensions - similar to what you did, only it appears mine might be lighter weight...

I've since changed the angle brackets to a telescoping hinged foot made from poplar similar to what you did with ply.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=4923.0

neil

 

[Texastutt]

Brice I may wait it out but Neil's extensions are pretty good.
I may get my welder to make a Sawhelper saw stand and Sawhelper legs. Then make crown wings and make a continuous crown stop using the slots. Good ideas.

 

[Texastutt]

Brice is this what your talking about, it looks nice
Kapex UK

 

[Brice Burrell]

Brice is this what your talking about, it looks nice
Kapex UK

Yes, that's it.  Looks to be a huge improvement over the old Festool extensions.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Brice is this what your talking about, it looks nice
Kapex UK

Yes, that's it.  Looks to be a huge improvement over the old Festool extensions.

I think it looks like a huge disappointment.
It is not compatible with the best part of the Kapex, the crown stops.

I just got the US kapex extensions, so far I really like them but, time will tell.

 

[Texastutt]

Why are the crown extensions the best thing? there a few posting of some nice set ups attached to the wings. my attaching points are my weakest part of my set up... and when I trim the house this week with MDF base, the length of the wings.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Why are the crown extensions the best thing? there a few posting of some nice set ups attached to the wings. my attaching points are my weakest part of my set up... and when I trim the house this week with MDF base, the length of the wings.

They are the best crown stops that I have ever used that the actual tool manufacturer made.

For me, they are a necessity.  Ever trim job I do involves crown moulding, some exclusively.