Thread: Docking lengths on Kapex KS120

you can clamp a stop to your bench if it is long enough. if not put a stop on a saw horse the right distance from the blade and weight it down so it doesn't move

be gentle when presenting the stock to the stop

cheers
joel

Attach a fence that's long enough (mdf, ply, as long as it's straigt) to your kapexs fence. I did this on my makita using small bolts that went through preexisting holes in the fence. You could also try double sided tape.
From there clamp a stop to the fence and you can cut repeatable cuts all day.

I can post a pic of my setup if you like.

Andy

A picture would be great, thanks Andy

Sub fence and clamps or if mounted flush to the bench clamp a stop to the bench. Make sure if you use the latter that the saw can't move either.

Gday Jill I picked up one of these from deals direct for $80.00 drilled 4 holes and the kapex fitted

Jill, I am in the process of making some extensions at the moment and are using the Kreg top track measuring system with a swing stop. Kreg also make a left and right hand tape that can be mounted to the track. I bought all the Kreg pieces at Carbatec a while ago, but will finally get a chance to put it all together in the next 2 weeks. I have also purchased the crown stops for my Kapex and are going to attach them to the extensions so that I don't have to recalibrate the Kreg tape every time I remove the extensions from the saw. I saw a thread a year ago on the Festool Owner Group Forum from someone in the States doing this.It is an expensive way of doing things, but I need it to be removable while maintaing accuracy and repeatability. I have the link on my PC at home and will try to link it tonight when I get home from work. Since going down this path though, festool have decided to make their own extensions now. But my option is still cheaper!

Originally Posted by JillB

A picture would be great, thanks Andy

Hey Jill,
Below are some pics that might help you. The first one is the fence I made for my Makita LS1214. As you can see it's made out of MDF and I secured the base and fence with bolts through the preexisting holes. I made this fence quite short as I was using it for box making and I wanted repeatable cuts using the stop. Just make it whatever length you like, iv'e actually taken mine out and plan to make a new one (longer) out of hardwood.
Gifkins dovetail have plans on their site. check it out - http://www.gifkins.com.au/Custom%20Fence.pdf

The second photo is one I found on the net, it looks like it folds out and can be put away for easy storage.

Another option is a crosscut sled on your table saw - just a thought.

Good luck,

Andy

Jill, you may find some hints here, excuse the American spelling, but when in Rome.....

fence for miter saw - Google Search

I find myself using the Google image search for more and more stuff, either that or youtube.