Roller Extension Table

Description

Roller Extension Tables for Williams & Hussey Molders

The Roller Extension Table is not just “extra table space” – it is the backbone of your molding feed system. Enhance performance and efficiency with Roller Extension Tables. These heavy-duty steel tables provide smooth, stable support for infeed and outfeed operations, helping you maintain consistent molding quality and safer material handling.

What Is a Roller Extension Table?

A Roller Extension Table is a long, heavy-duty steel frame fitted with free-spinning rollers. It bolts directly to the infeed (entrance) and outfeed (exit) of your Molder/Planer.

While the molder does the cutting, the extension tables act as a precision “runway”. They ensure the wood enters and leaves the machine on a flat, fully supported plane.

Improve Quality, Workflow, and Safety

Eliminate Snipe and Improve Molding Quality

The number one enemy in molding is “snipe” — a deep gouge at the start or end of a board caused by unsupported stock. Roller extension tables support long boards as they exit the cutterhead, eliminating the lever action that causes snipe.

For more tips on reducing snipe and improving finish quality through proper setup and support, check out our inconsistent cuts and snipe troubleshooting guide.

Watch: How to Reduce Snipe on a Molder

Proper material support helps stabilize stock and reduce snipe. The video below shows practical setup tips you can use with your molder.

Additional quality benefit: Roller Extension Tables prevent “hesitation marks.” If an operator struggles to support a heavy board, they might momentarily pause the feed. This pause causes the cutters to spin in one place, creating a burn mark or a deep ripple. The free-spinning rollers allow the wood to glide effortlessly, ensuring a continuous, non-stop feed.

Improve Workflow and Enable One-Person Operation

Roller Extension Tables transform long-stock molding from a two-person operation into a one-person workflow.

• The “One-Man Army” Effect: Without extension tables, running 12-foot or 16-foot moldings requires two people: one to feed and one to catch. With heavy-duty roller tables, you can feed a 16-foot board yourself. You can walk to the outfeed side to collect it because the table will hold it steady until you get there.
• Workflow Organization: These tables physically define your production line. They force a clear, straight path for material flow, which keeps your shop organized and prevents clutter from encroaching on the machine’s operational zone.

Improve Shop Safety and Reduce Operator Fatigue

Safety in woodworking is closely tied to control and fatigue management.

• Fatigue Reduction: Wrestling heavy lumber into a machine all day is exhausting. Exhaustion leads to mistakes. Roller tables carry the weight of the material for you, preserving your energy for quality control and machine setup.
• Preventing “Kickback” Situations: While molders have feed rollers to prevent kickback, a board that is twisting or hanging loosely is more likely to jam. By keeping the stock flat and stable, you ensure the internal feed rollers maintain 100% traction, reducing the risk of jams or dangerous material ejections.

Heavy-Duty, Industrial-Grade Design

Roller Extension Tables are built for professional shop environments where long stock and continuous operation are the norm.

• Heavy-gauge steel construction for rigidity and long-term durability
• Free-spinning rollers for smooth, low-resistance material flow
• Designed for daily use in demanding woodworking applications

Configurable to Fit Your Setup

Customize your workflow by adding Roller Extension Tables where you need support most.

• Available in 4′ and 8′ increments
• Can be installed on the infeed, outfeed, or both ends of the molder
• Tables work together to create a straight, controlled feed path for long stock

Compatibility with Molders and Stands

Roller Extension Tables are compatible with:

• Any current Williams & Hussey Molder model
• The redesigned Molder Stand

Note: If your molder is installed on an older-style stand, the redesigned stand must be ordered with the extension tables to ensure proper fit and alignment.

Because Williams & Hussey molders and stands have been produced in multiple configurations over the years, compatibility may vary. If you have questions about your specific machine or stand, please contact our customer service team before ordering.

Create a More Efficient Molding Line

Make your workshop work for you. Add Roller Extension Tables to your Williams & Hussey molder to improve material support, eliminate defects caused by unsupported stock, and streamline long-stock handling. Whether you’re producing short runs or full-length moldings, these tables provide the stability, control, and efficiency professional shops demand.