Abstract: A system for fastening a table extension to a table includes an anchor plate for fastening to the table, a rail with at least one protrusion extending through an opening in the anchor plate and positioning the rail on the table, a fastener extending through the rail into the table to fasten the rail to the table, and another fastener extending through the rail into the table extension to fasten the rail to the table extension. A system alternately includes a bracket, a rail with a table skirt and an end passing through the bracket, a fastener extending through the bracket and engaging the rail with the table skirt portion in a retracted position, the fastener to be disengaged from the rail and the table skirt to be placed in an extended position, the fastener to be reengaged with the rail, and another fastener to extend through the rail to fasten the rail to the table extension.