I need "T" track!!! - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T17:14:19Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/i-need-t-track?feed=yes&xn_auth=noAlso check out Orange Aluminu…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2019-01-14:2900167:Comment:9784752019-01-14T06:10:26.272ZTim Gracehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimGrace26
<p>Also check out Orange Aluminum. They've got some pretty good prices on T Track ($4.50 for a 4 foot section). I've bought from them several times. The quality is excellent. The only down side is that the T Track will only accept up to ¼-20 bolts (the Rockler will accommodate 5/16").</p>
<p>Also check out Orange Aluminum. They've got some pretty good prices on T Track ($4.50 for a 4 foot section). I've bought from them several times. The quality is excellent. The only down side is that the T Track will only accept up to ¼-20 bolts (the Rockler will accommodate 5/16").</p> Hi David, Checkout www.mlcs.c…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-05:2900167:Comment:4876832012-10-05T12:08:49.506Zray vilehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayVile
<p>Hi David, Checkout <a href="http://www.mlcs.com/">www.mlcs.com</a> reasonable prices and free shipping in the lower 48 states</p>
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<p>Hi David, Checkout <a href="http://www.mlcs.com/">www.mlcs.com</a> reasonable prices and free shipping in the lower 48 states</p>
<p> </p> Not sure where you live, but…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-03:2900167:Comment:4873792012-10-03T21:06:27.989Ztwyla dorzweilerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/twyladorzweiler
<p>Not sure where you live, but almost every town/city has a salvage or surplus construction materials place. here in nw missouri we have 'dan's new and used' and i found some there awhile back. Recycle yards also, will sell off usable goods rather than melting them down, so that's worth a shot too. Good luck to ya! </p>
<p>Not sure where you live, but almost every town/city has a salvage or surplus construction materials place. here in nw missouri we have 'dan's new and used' and i found some there awhile back. Recycle yards also, will sell off usable goods rather than melting them down, so that's worth a shot too. Good luck to ya! </p> I prefer to make my first cut…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-02:2900167:Comment:4871242012-10-02T23:11:48.478ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>I prefer to make my first cut, using a 3/8'' ''down-spiral'' bit---</p>
<p>it results in a smoother/sharper cut edge---</p>
<p>without any chip-out.</p>
<p>(Chip-out is objectionable for some of my cuts).</p>
<p>(I attach my vac system to the router, to suck-up the sawdust and chips).</p>
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<p>Works for me.</p>
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<p>I prefer to make my first cut, using a 3/8'' ''down-spiral'' bit---</p>
<p>it results in a smoother/sharper cut edge---</p>
<p>without any chip-out.</p>
<p>(Chip-out is objectionable for some of my cuts).</p>
<p>(I attach my vac system to the router, to suck-up the sawdust and chips).</p>
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<p>Works for me.</p>
<p></p> Hi Rick, yep, it probably wou…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-02:2900167:Comment:4871972012-10-02T22:05:06.970ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi Rick, yep, it probably would be in hardwood, would likely be OK in MDF. I posted primarily because not everyone is aware of the difference. I always cut the groove first anyway as the bit geometry just doesn't look that robust to me. Same with dovetails. Have I used it? Yes, I have one just the right size to put the t-tracks on the back of the sacrificial face of my push block.</p>
<p>With the t-track retaining strategy, when the face gets chewed up all I have to do is loosen the knobs,…</p>
<p>Hi Rick, yep, it probably would be in hardwood, would likely be OK in MDF. I posted primarily because not everyone is aware of the difference. I always cut the groove first anyway as the bit geometry just doesn't look that robust to me. Same with dovetails. Have I used it? Yes, I have one just the right size to put the t-tracks on the back of the sacrificial face of my push block.</p>
<p>With the t-track retaining strategy, when the face gets chewed up all I have to do is loosen the knobs, slide it off and trim the end back.</p>
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<p><br/><cite>Rick said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/i-need-t-track?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A487038&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment487038"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>John, that second router bit looks like a bear to run thru hardwood or MDF, since it's not like you could cut the slot in multiple passes. Clearing out the sawdust might even be a bigger issue. Have you ever used it?</p>
<p>For those reasons, the first router bit seems to make much more sense.<br/><br/><cite>John Schaben said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/i-need-t-track?page=1&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A487190&x=1#2900167Comment487280"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>That's right, you can use either wood or MDF. I wouldn't recommend t-slots in plywood. I like the metal ones in tables as they tend to be more durable but use the home grown variety in jigs. There is a difference in t-slot cutters though that should be pointed out.</p>
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<p>John, that second router bit looks like a bear to run thru hardwood or MDF, since it's not like you could cut the slot in multiple passes. Clearing out the sawdust might even be a bigger issue. Have you ever used it?</p>
<p>For those reasons, the first router bit seems to make much more sense.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>John Schaben said:…</cite></p>
<p>John, that second router bit looks like a bear to run thru hardwood or MDF, since it's not like you could cut the slot in multiple passes. Clearing out the sawdust might even be a bigger issue. Have you ever used it?</p>
<p>For those reasons, the first router bit seems to make much more sense.<br/> <br/> <cite>John Schaben said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/i-need-t-track?page=1&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A487190&x=1#2900167Comment487280"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>That's right, you can use either wood or MDF. I wouldn't recommend t-slots in plywood. I like the metal ones in tables as they tend to be more durable but use the home grown variety in jigs. There is a difference in t-slot cutters though that should be pointed out.</p>
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</blockquote> Want to build your own "T" tr…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-02:2900167:Comment:4871902012-10-02T16:32:28.579ZJay Boutwellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JayBoutwell
<p>Want to build your own "T" track and make it heavy duty? If you like to work with metal and have some flat steel stock lying around Here is a method I have used in the past. It is simple to make and can be made custom to fit your needs. A few years ago I built a custom work bench for a customer that was a 8 foot long heavy duty bench. The "T" track ran the full length of the bench. </p>
<p>It requires three datos cut in your bench surface. The main one is down the length of your…</p>
<p>Want to build your own "T" track and make it heavy duty? If you like to work with metal and have some flat steel stock lying around Here is a method I have used in the past. It is simple to make and can be made custom to fit your needs. A few years ago I built a custom work bench for a customer that was a 8 foot long heavy duty bench. The "T" track ran the full length of the bench. </p>
<p>It requires three datos cut in your bench surface. The main one is down the length of your intended location and then two shallow dato's, one on each side of the deep dato. The one I have shown in the attached drawing is cut into a bench top made of 2" (1& 1/2") stock like a 2"x6" . It is made to use standard bolt sized heads for the hold down attachments like 1/4" 5/16" and 3/8" . In my example, I use two pieces of 1/4" thick x 1 & 1/2" wide flat bar of which a series of holes are drilled down the length of the stock and and then counter sunk the holes to make the attaching screws flush with the steel surface. The debth and width of the datos will have to be determined and cut to insure that there is room for the atachment bolts to slide down the channels once they are installed. The shallow dato must be cut to allow for the thickness of the steel bar as well as leaving clearance for the steel bolts used to attach the hold downs and or other attachments.</p>
<p>To do this measure the width of the steel stock plus 1/2 of the dia of the steel bolt plus 1/64". Deduct the amount the amount of the needed overhang to catch the bolt heads and cut the dato on each side.</p>
<p>The advantage of this is that it can be made heavy duty and as long as you need it. It will not bend or deflect like the aluminum tracks used for ligh duty clamping.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935460658?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935460658?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="564" height="468"/></a></p> That's right, you can use eit…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-02:2900167:Comment:4872802012-10-02T14:45:57.476ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>That's right, you can use either wood or MDF. I wouldn't recommend t-slots in plywood. I like the metal ones in tables as they tend to be more durable but use the home grown variety in jigs. There is a difference in t-slot cutters though that should be pointed out.</p>
<p>T-slot cutters are spec'd with two dimensions, Large diameter and small diameter. Not all of them have cutting surfaces on the small diameter which means they require a pilot groove at least equal to the small diameter. The…</p>
<p>That's right, you can use either wood or MDF. I wouldn't recommend t-slots in plywood. I like the metal ones in tables as they tend to be more durable but use the home grown variety in jigs. There is a difference in t-slot cutters though that should be pointed out.</p>
<p>T-slot cutters are spec'd with two dimensions, Large diameter and small diameter. Not all of them have cutting surfaces on the small diameter which means they require a pilot groove at least equal to the small diameter. The ones with cutting surfaces on the small diameter theoretically don't require a pilot groove but I usually use one as the geometry of the bit is weakest at that point.</p>
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<p>t-slot cutters also may or may not have plunge cutters on them but all keyhole bits will so shopping for keyhole bits to make t-slots is also a viable alternative.</p> David,
You can make your own…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-02:2900167:Comment:4871082012-10-02T13:41:10.773ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>David,</p>
<p>You can make your own t-tracks---</p>
<p>by adding the applicable ''grooves'' in wood, (mdf, particle board or plywood).</p>
<p>Malamine coated particle board make nice fences---</p>
<p>the malamine reduces sliding friction.</p>
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<p>Adding t-slots in wood is less costly to metal t-tracks, if you looking to keeping the costs down.</p>
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<p>This pic depicts the t-slot router bit.</p>
<p><img alt="Rockler T-Slot Cutter Router Bit" src="http://images.rockler.com/rockler/images/26099-04-200.jpg"></img></p>
<p>The t-slot can be simply made by making a 3/8'' wide slot, then…</p>
<p>David,</p>
<p>You can make your own t-tracks---</p>
<p>by adding the applicable ''grooves'' in wood, (mdf, particle board or plywood).</p>
<p>Malamine coated particle board make nice fences---</p>
<p>the malamine reduces sliding friction.</p>
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<p>Adding t-slots in wood is less costly to metal t-tracks, if you looking to keeping the costs down.</p>
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<p>This pic depicts the t-slot router bit.</p>
<p><img src="http://images.rockler.com/rockler/images/26099-04-200.jpg" alt="Rockler T-Slot Cutter Router Bit"/></p>
<p>The t-slot can be simply made by making a 3/8'' wide slot, then followed by the t-slot cutter.</p>
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<p>T-slots are very versatile---</p>
<p>useful in a workstation, fences, jigs, fixtures, and the like.</p>
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<p>In a worktop, the slots can be parallel and perpendicular to an edge,</p>
<p>as well as having t-slots that cross each other at the desired locations.</p>
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<p>Handy to have in a table saw auxiliary fence, to hold feather boards, and the like.</p>
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<p>A t-slot can be made, using a handheld router or on a router table.</p>
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<p>When a wood jig or fixture wears-out, just make a new one.</p>
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<p>TIP: coat the slots with ''Seal-Coat'', so as to seal the wood fibers, to reduce ''chip-out''---</p>
<p>this will prolong the useful life of the t-slots when in wood.</p>
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<p>Works for me.</p>
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