Aluminum T-track - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T16:03:07Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A410550&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFYI, I just got a Rockler sal…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-03-01:2900167:Comment:4110762012-03-01T03:37:06.265ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick98
<p>FYI, I just got a Rockler sales flyer and some of their T-tracks and miter-tracks are now on sale. All their Kreg stuff is also on sale.</p>
<p>FYI, I just got a Rockler sales flyer and some of their T-tracks and miter-tracks are now on sale. All their Kreg stuff is also on sale.</p> Ken, thanks for all the helpf…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-29:2900167:Comment:4109742012-02-29T14:04:24.851ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick98
<p><strong>Ken,</strong> thanks for all the helpful info, appreciate it.<br/> <br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?x=1&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A292564&page=3#2900167Comment410914"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><br/><p> Works for me.</p>
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<p><strong>Ken,</strong> thanks for all the helpful info, appreciate it.<br/> <br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?x=1&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A292564&page=3#2900167Comment410914"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><br/><p> Works for me.</p>
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</blockquote> Here's a photo, and info, of…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-29:2900167:Comment:4109142012-02-29T12:33:20.165ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Here's a photo, and info, of a ''hand countersink'' tool,</p>
<p>I made reference to in an earlier post, above.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1146&site=ROCKLER" rel="nofollow">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1146&site=ROCKLER</a></p>
<p> The newer (current) models feature 5-6 cutting edges.</p>
<p> The ''hex shank'' feature can be inserted in a magnetic hex driver bit,</p>
<p>for ''quick-change'', when used in hand drill/driver, drill press, or…</p>
<p>Here's a photo, and info, of a ''hand countersink'' tool,</p>
<p>I made reference to in an earlier post, above.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1146&site=ROCKLER">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1146&site=ROCKLER</a></p>
<p> The newer (current) models feature 5-6 cutting edges.</p>
<p> The ''hex shank'' feature can be inserted in a magnetic hex driver bit,</p>
<p>for ''quick-change'', when used in hand drill/driver, drill press, or the like.</p>
<p> The 1/2'' dia size, can be machined down to a 5/16'' dia, so as to fit into the narrow slot of a t-track, for making countersink holes, and insert flathead screws from the top-side,</p>
<p>to permanently affix a t-track in place.</p>
<p> Works for me.</p> Rick,
Here is a photo of the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-29:2900167:Comment:4109132012-02-29T12:24:51.821ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>Here is a photo of the bench-dog dual track---</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21334&site=ROCKLER">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21334&site=ROCKLER</a><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?xg_source=activity&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A292564&page=2#2900167Comment410399"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Rick,</p>
<p>The hole spacing, in…</p>
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<p>Rick,</p>
<p>Here is a photo of the bench-dog dual track---</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21334&site=ROCKLER">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21334&site=ROCKLER</a><br/> <br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?xg_source=activity&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A292564&page=2#2900167Comment410399"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Rick,</p>
<p>The hole spacing, in the <span>Bench-Dog dual-track </span>is on 6'' BC, in the miter track portion---not in the ''t-track portion.</p>
<p> A 1/2'' dia ctr sink bit will fit in the 3/4'' track.........<<<</p>
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</blockquote> Another very useful t-track,…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-29:2900167:Comment:4107322012-02-29T12:07:48.497ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Another very useful t-track, I use---</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22075&site=ROCKLER" rel="nofollow">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22075&site=ROCKLER</a></p>
<p>great tool for many applications---</p>
<p>can be clamped to almost any work surface---</p>
<p>I keep one ''at-the-ready'', for many tasks---routing, sawing, cutting, chiseling, clamping, drilling, sanding, and the like.</p>
<p>Lots of clamping pressure can be applied, with this…</p>
<p>Another very useful t-track, I use---</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22075&site=ROCKLER">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22075&site=ROCKLER</a></p>
<p>great tool for many applications---</p>
<p>can be clamped to almost any work surface---</p>
<p>I keep one ''at-the-ready'', for many tasks---routing, sawing, cutting, chiseling, clamping, drilling, sanding, and the like.</p>
<p>Lots of clamping pressure can be applied, with this track.</p>
<p> This track can be mounted permanent or portable.</p>
<p> This is a very handy ''t-track hold down'',</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22303&site=ROCKLER">http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=22303&site=ROCKLER</a>, </p>
<p>for use with the above mention t-track, as well as several other tracks, on today's market.</p>
<p></p> Rick,
For a router table, the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-28:2900167:Comment:4105522012-02-28T03:38:29.011ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>For a router table, the t-track is adequate---</p>
<p>where one is performing light-duty clamping tasks, such as securing feather boards, hold-down clamps and the like.</p>
<p>I also use t-tracks for general purpose and light duty clamping tasks, on my portable work bench/table,</p>
<p>so as to hold objects in place, while performing some operations, like routing, sanding, and the like.</p>
<p> Rockler offers a nice selection of tracks.</p>
<p> For a clamping table, I'd go…</p>
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>For a router table, the t-track is adequate---</p>
<p>where one is performing light-duty clamping tasks, such as securing feather boards, hold-down clamps and the like.</p>
<p>I also use t-tracks for general purpose and light duty clamping tasks, on my portable work bench/table,</p>
<p>so as to hold objects in place, while performing some operations, like routing, sanding, and the like.</p>
<p> Rockler offers a nice selection of tracks.</p>
<p> For a clamping table, I'd go with Kreg's bench track, which I believe was intended for clamping operations, such as assembly of face frames.</p>
<p> Try it and see what works for you. You'll figure it out and learn by doing.</p>
<p>I'm sure you'll find many uses for both type tracks.</p>
<p> Prior to using a separate t-track, I made my own t-slots in a work bench/table top.</p>
<p>Secure (glue and screw) a sheet of 1/4'' hardboard (tempered masonite) over a 3/4'' thick particle board---making a 1'' thick work top. (plywood can be used in lieu of particle board).</p>
<p> Make a 3/8'' wide slot, in the 1/4'' board with a router bit, or equiv means, then followed by making a t-slot, using a slotter router bit, into the particle board---end result is having a t-slot in the table top.</p>
<p>---OR---</p>
<p>make the slot for the bolt head in the particle board---</p>
<p>then fasten the 1/4'' board to the 3/4'' board---</p>
<p>followed by make the 3/8'' slot in the 1/4'' board.</p>
<p>The result is have a t-slot in your work top.</p>
<p> Slot sizes can be made to accommodate only hex head 5/16'' bolts---slot width size so the flats of the bolt head would lock against the side walls of the slot---measure the flats on the hex-head bolt and add 1/32'' for clearance so the head slides freely in the slot.</p>
<p> Make the slots (dado) with a router bit. If one doesn't have a router, the slots can me made with a circular hand saw.</p>
<p> On some work table tops I ran two such slots---one along the front edge and one along the back edge---</p>
<p>spacing the slots about 3" in from the edge. This makes for 2 handy slots.</p>
<p> I made some clamps from birch or oak plywood, of various shapes and sizes to facilitate the project I was making. One can purchase various clamps, or make your own, from 3/8 to 1/2'' thick aluminum bar stock---very handy.</p>
<p>Some handy clamps, in various sizes and shapes, can be made from wood. </p>
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<p></p> Thanks Ken.
At what point do…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-28:2900167:Comment:4106092012-02-28T01:53:25.696ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick98
<p><br></br> Thanks <strong>Ken.</strong></p>
<p>At what point does clamping become <strong>Heavy Duty Clamping?</strong></p>
<p>I can't find information to help me decide which track I need. At what point is the Bench Dog Dual Track not "heavy duty enough," and the Rockler Klamp-Trak required?</p>
<p>I plan to build an assembly/router table, and I'm looking for some decent design specifications for these tracks. The individual clamps in the catalogs should each prescribe which track they…</p>
<p><br/> Thanks <strong>Ken.</strong></p>
<p>At what point does clamping become <strong>Heavy Duty Clamping?</strong></p>
<p>I can't find information to help me decide which track I need. At what point is the Bench Dog Dual Track not "heavy duty enough," and the Rockler Klamp-Trak required?</p>
<p>I plan to build an assembly/router table, and I'm looking for some decent design specifications for these tracks. The individual clamps in the catalogs should each prescribe which track they require, but they don't.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A410550&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment410550"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Rick,</p>
<p>If your looking for a track to suffice for some heavy duty clamping,</p>
<p>the way to go is with <strong>Kreg's bench track</strong></p>
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If your looking for a t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-28:2900167:Comment:4105502012-02-28T01:26:37.899ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>If your looking for a track to suffice for some heavy duty clamping,</p>
<p>the way to go is with <strong>Kreg's bench track</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.kregtool.com/Klamp-Trak-Prodview.html">http://www.kregtool.com/Klamp-Trak-Prodview.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.kregtool.com/prodimages/nk7551.pdf">http://www.kregtool.com/prodimages/nk7551.pdf</a></p>
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>If your looking for a track to suffice for some heavy duty clamping,</p>
<p>the way to go is with <strong>Kreg's bench track</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.kregtool.com/Klamp-Trak-Prodview.html">http://www.kregtool.com/Klamp-Trak-Prodview.html</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.kregtool.com/prodimages/nk7551.pdf">http://www.kregtool.com/prodimages/nk7551.pdf</a></p> Rick,
I haven't experienced a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-27:2900167:Comment:4105182012-02-27T12:58:33.989ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>I haven't experienced any issues with the track lifting, during clamping.</p>
<p>I only apply enough force, as necessary, to keep the clamped object in place,</p>
<p>so as to prevent movement, during the wood machining operation. </p>
<p>I don't try to squeeze all the moisture out of the wood ;-)</p>
<p> During clamping, the object is ''clamped'' between the track and the clamp.</p>
<p> Tracks are a handy object that is placed on, or machined into a working surface, such as a…</p>
<p>Rick,</p>
<p>I haven't experienced any issues with the track lifting, during clamping.</p>
<p>I only apply enough force, as necessary, to keep the clamped object in place,</p>
<p>so as to prevent movement, during the wood machining operation. </p>
<p>I don't try to squeeze all the moisture out of the wood ;-)</p>
<p> During clamping, the object is ''clamped'' between the track and the clamp.</p>
<p> Tracks are a handy object that is placed on, or machined into a working surface, such as a work bench, router table top, router table fence, or the like---</p>
<p> as a means to secure the work-piece, using a clamp.</p>
<p>A clamp is merely a ''tool'', to hold objects.</p>
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<p><cite>Rick said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A410316&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment410316"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks much <strong>Ken</strong>,</p>
<p>I'm assuming then that mounting screws cannot be added to the T-Track side, where all the hold down force is needed. </p>
<p>Do you find the Bench Dog Dual Track tends to lift out when being used for clamping??</p>
<p>I noticed on the assembly benches posted on this website, that most used "Multi-Track" for their bench clamps, which have T-Tracks on the bottom side also, and are thru-bolted to the bench.</p>
<p>I'm just trying to get a feel for what point the T-track style, <em>including the Dual Track</em>, is maxed out, and the Multi-Track style is needed.</p>
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I'm assuming…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-02-26:2900167:Comment:4103162012-02-26T15:44:21.946ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick98
<p>Thanks much <strong>Ken</strong>,</p>
<p>I'm assuming then that mounting screws cannot be added to the T-Track side, where all the hold down force is needed. </p>
<p>Do you find the Bench Dog Dual Track tends to lift out when being used for clamping??</p>
<p>I noticed on the assembly benches posted on this website, that most used "Multi-Track" for their bench clamps, which have T-Tracks on the bottom side also, and are thru-bolted to the bench.</p>
<p>I'm just trying to get a feel for what…</p>
<p>Thanks much <strong>Ken</strong>,</p>
<p>I'm assuming then that mounting screws cannot be added to the T-Track side, where all the hold down force is needed. </p>
<p>Do you find the Bench Dog Dual Track tends to lift out when being used for clamping??</p>
<p>I noticed on the assembly benches posted on this website, that most used "Multi-Track" for their bench clamps, which have T-Tracks on the bottom side also, and are thru-bolted to the bench.</p>
<p>I'm just trying to get a feel for what point the T-track style, <em>including the Dual Track</em>, is maxed out, and the Multi-Track style is needed.<br/><br/> <cite>Ken Darga said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/aluminum-t-track?page=2&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A410399&x=1#2900167Comment410399"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Rick,</p>
<p>The hole spacing, in the <span>Bench-Dog dual-track </span>is on 6'' BC, in the miter track portion---not in the ''t-track portion.</p>
<p>A 1/2'' dia ctr sink bit will fit in the 3/4'' track---</p>
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