Table extension holder

Here are some pictures of a simple holder I made for the table extension for my 560 Raindrop. It holds it firmly in place and when removed, still provides clearance for the pivoting table leaf support. I used 2 wood blocks with shallow kerfs cut in, 4 screws, 6 screw eyes, and 2 small bungee cords. John Z. in PA

 

Very Nice!

 

Super job! I don't have the tools/skills to make the holder but I have always had trouble storeing the extension. I had been putting it in the bins but not happy with having to dig it out. I used a couple of small ratchet type straps and two mini bungees to secure mine to the table.

 

This is awesome. I'm on it. Wouldn't be surprised to see this as standard on future builds. Great job.

 

I did a similar extension holder. I made two blocks out of a 2X4, measuring 2-5/16 x 1-3/4 x 1-1/2. Four screws and a couple of velcro straps.

 

Very elegant, good job!

 

Nice work! Very professional.

 

My wife decided to build one!!

Thanks for the great design and good photos. She was able to build it and is very excited for it!

-Al

 

These look neat...I just wrap mine in a towel and bungee to the leg. LOL

 

I tried using Velcro straps to attach the table extension but it wasn’t a great option. I ended up using JB and 3 rare earth magnets attached to the underside of the table to secure the extension in transit. First, I located the spots I wanted to attach the magnets to the table. Second, I used 300 grit sandpaper to add texture to both the table bottom and the magnets. Third, I wiped away the debris. Finally a placed the magnets and let the JB weld cure overnight. The magnets are powerful enough that the extension holds in place under the table if I don’t decide to use it. NOTE: rare earth magnets are very strong so use extreme care and caution when working with them. I know these pictures are not great. Let me know if you would like additional photos.

 

I did something similar to what Canoecrazy posted - I used two such magnets, screwed through them and a 1/2 or 5/8” spacer block of wood right into the composite on the underside of the table.

The spacer blocks push the magnets up a half inch, allowing full contact with the inside of the “U” channel of the extension.

 

GREAT IDEA! Up 'til today, I've put a heavy kitchen rug under the fridge extending towards the back, and then wrapping the tongue of the towel around the bar. It works but its not 100% secure. (The rug also gives me something to pull on to get the fridge to a place where its easy to wrestle.

I don't know why I didnt' think of this --- off to buy some rare earth magnets Excellent suggestion!

 

I hope it works out for you! So far so good for me.

 

Here is a picture of the spacers I made. I used a hole saw to cut the discs. Plus they have a nice hole in the center so the screw doesn’t split them. Magnets are from Amazon
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... and just two magnets are sufficient?

 

More than enough. Here is the link to the ones i bought:
MIKEDE 10 Pack Strong Neodymium Cup Magnets, 70Lbs+ Holding Force Heavy duty Round Base Cup Magnets with Countersunk Hole, Powerful Industrial Strength Rare Earth Magnets with Screws for Wall Mounting https://a.co/d/dRYArSL

Something just clicked in my mind. I had seen paint damage on the extension before but it looked like it bubbled and not scratched so I hadn't connected it w the magnets. But I just checked and it does more or less line up with the magnets, or the screw if it sticks out a bit. So that is a disadvantage of this. I need to think about a solution. Some tape over the magnet should be enough but I need to verify that.

 

Thanks. I have a bunch of those kicking (sticking) around. Was possibly even going to double them up for some extra holding power.

 

Brilliant. Doubled up, they hold but don't touch. No marring.