MFT (3 and Kapex), CMS-VL/GE, and Kapex Rails

[jeh]

What are the heights of each of these:
MFT/Kapex
KA-UG (wheeled cart)
MFT/3
CMS-VL
CMS-GE

Other questions:
Can a CMS-VL be attached to a CMS-GE?

Can either of the CMS's or MFT's use the Kapex supports (UG or Trimming Attachment) for outfeed/infeed support?

I know there is some compatibility, but I don't have a dealer within a reasonable driving distance and while I have been to several none had all of these on display.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

MFT/3 Multifunction Table 35 7/16"
MFT/3 MINI (Kapex) Multifunction Table 31-1/8"
Kapex UG Mobile Miter Station with Cart and Extensions 35-7/16"
All CMS models 35-7/16"

35-7/16" = 900 mm

Yes, you should be able to attach the VL to the GE with the MFT/3 connectors. But I'll verify.

Yes, you can attach the extensions to the MFT or CMS (presumably, never tried it), but I'm not sure I would use them for that purpose since they have a single foot.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Ok, so you can use the extensions on the CMS, but the profile will make contact with the fence. See attached.

And, the VL will attach to the GE, see attached.

 

[GarryMartin]

Ok, so you can use the extensions on the CMS, but the profile will make contact with the fence.

People often use the extensions on the CMS for long lengths of timber that aren't very wide. If that's the case, simply reverse the extensions so that the lipped section is moved to the left side in your photo and you can make use of the full range of the fence.

 

[jeh]

Thanks for the follow up. A few more questions:

Can to CMS-VL's be connected to each other (back to back)?

For the Kapex UG Mobile Miter Station with Cart and Extensions. Is the height of 35 7/16" to the top of the Kapex table? Checking to see if a regular MFT could be used as a support.

The issue is that I want the portability of the GE, but the additional table size of the VL. The outfeed extensions (for the CMS-GE) don't really interest me if the UG extensions will work for that purpose.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Can to CMS-VL's be connected to each other (back to back)?

There would be nothing to support them from falling in the floor. It only has two feet. So, no.

For the Kapex UG Mobile Miter Station with Cart and Extensions. Is the height of 35 7/16" to the top of the Kapex table? Checking to see if a regular MFT could be used as a support.

Yes, to the top of the Kapex table. You can use the MFT as a support.

It's a system, dude! [wink]

 

[Phil Beckley]

Can to CMS-VL's be connected to each other (back to back)?

There would be nothing to support them from falling in the floor. It only has two feet. So, no.

For the Kapex UG Mobile Miter Station with Cart and Extensions. Is the height of 35 7/16" to the top of the Kapex table? Checking to see if a regular MFT could be used as a support.

Yes, to the top of the Kapex table. You can use the MFT as a support.

It's a system, dude! [wink]

.....and when the Kapex is folded up on the stand the handle is 900mm so can support across from the M.F.T so yup, a cool system [wink]

 

[sancho57]

Not to mention The old style Kapex extension wings will mount on the MFT and can replace the stock MFT fence, so I can expand the MFT fence to 8 ft. and use the tape measure that comes with it.

 

[PreferrablyWood]

This is a very important thread, so I'm say a big thanks for the imputs!

 

[jeh]

Any chance someone has a photo taken from above the VL and GE?