Kapex wings

[danrush]

I've needed wings for the Kapex, but nothing on the market met my needs.  

Specifically...  Light weight, quick setup, full material support, and able to use the wings with both the saw for trim work, OR the mft as supports for panel cutting.  Oh, and cheap. ;D

Not so important...  Stops or flags, tapes or measuring guides.  (just doesn't meet my needs). Also doen't need to be hefty like the sawhelper. (though I do like my sawhelper, it's just too much for this application)

Each wing is about 50" long (including the Festool crown stops) and weighs just 7lbs.   All I need for cutting 8-10' lengths of crown.

The MFT 3 has been cut down to the Kapex height, and table now measures about 19 x 45". (basically a long MFT Kapex)

This is just what I believe to be a first prototype, but is working well for me so far. (through about 10 kitchens) Please share ideas and criticisms.

Dan

sorry for the poor pics, still trying to figure out this whole computer thing.  Someday, I'll get into the 20th century (forget the 21st)

 

[danrush]

This pic shows height adjustment pins to allow use with saw or table.

 

[danrush]

Just attached to the crown stops with rivits.  I know the alum. rails may inpede some board cuts, but I don't need more than 5-6" clear space for cutting nested crown.

 

[danrush]

Just a shot showing both wing heights

 

[danrush]

and one last one showing a crown stop extension I'm trying out.  Just alum. angle attached to the Festool stop.  It's adjustable to keep the stop close to the blade.  This comes in handy while cutting small crown.  I now use a sacrificial back for small pieces.  

I may have been premature posting this, but I've hit a bit of a creative snag, and could use some ideas to keep the project going.

Thanks, Dan

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

You really did hack that table up!!!

That right there is some serious function over form.

I see how that set up works great for running crown.  That is pretty much that saws duty when you put your extensions on right?

Did you rivet everything together?

You have made the first FrankenPex!!

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

What are you trying to accomplish with your extension for your crown stop?

I would have made a slotted channel in that piece of aluminum, so it was easier to adjust your 'runner'.

 

[danrush]

Yup, I'm not afraid to "modify" my tools a bit.  I was going to cut a slot in the crown stop, just didn't get around to it.  The crown stops actually happened on a job when I had about a doz. castle cabinets with 1 1/2" set backs.  A kazillion little 1 1/2" cuts in 6" crown.  The modified stops really sped things up.  I'll do a cleaner stop system when I come up with the final set-up.

Dan

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

So that runner is to butt the crown to from the other side and keep a consistant sized small piece.

 

[danrush]

Yes, it just helps to keep the crown at the proper spring angle when cutting small pieces while in the nested position.  With the festool stops,(and pretty much all other ready-made stops) cutting pieces less than 6-9" long can be precarious, without a sacrificial stop.

Dan

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Yes, it just helps to keep the crown at the proper spring angle when cutting small pieces while in the nested position.  With the festool stops,(and pretty much all other ready-made stops) cutting pieces less than 6-9" long can be precarious, without a sacrificial stop.

Dan

Yeah, thats how I ended up with 4 staples in my left hand this year.  Same thing goes for returns as well.

 

[danrush]

You really did hack that table up

From you, Darcy, I take that as a compliment

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

You really did hack that table up

From you, Darcy, I take that as a compliment

You took it the right way!!

I just hope there was a sawzall involved!!

 

[danrush]

Had to use a sawzall, my steel cutting chainsaw is in the shop

 

[peter halle]

Dan,

If I give you idea for a vacuum jig to hold up crown - can I borrow the steel cutting chain saw? It is a Festool isn't it?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Peter

 

[danrush]

Peter, as soon as I get the saw from the shop, I'll jump in my G4 and jet it right over to you.  (times are tough, had to trade in the G5, upkeep was cutting into my Festool budget)

Dan

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Peter, as soon as I get the saw from the shop, I'll jump in my G4 and jet it right over to you.  (times are tough, had to trade in the G5, upkeep was cutting into my Festool budget)

Dan

I hear you on that one, I have been trying to come up with a way to re-use disposable diapers!!  I need another CT ;D

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

On a serious note

Dan, once you get that set-up close to dialed in, find a small welding shop and have them tig weld all that aluminum for you.

They could probably tweak your height differences for you and come up with a more perment option for your ply wood, just as light.

My friend and I are working on making a rolling/folding stand for my MK-101 pro wet saw.  That thing is almost too heavy for me to set up.

 

[danrush]

I hear you,  I just got a bug and bought $100.00 worth of alum angle from HD to get this thing started.  When I do get the kinks worked out, I'll have somebody fabricate 3 sets, one for each install kit.  The hard part is keeping control of the weight.  (and cost )

 

[peter halle]

Dan,

FEDEX is fine. Don't spend the extra money.

Peter