T Slot

[kubotaman]

I know it has been discussed before but I can't seem to find what I want. Where is a good place to purchase T slot for my table? I am needing to install some hold downs for myself since I am getting tired of using screws. Thanks!!

[ironsides]

See

http://www13.boschrexroth-us.com/Framing_Shop/Product/Default.aspx?category=10110

George D Kelly

[knight_toolworks]

I know it has been discussed before but I can't seem to find what I want. Where is a good place to purchase T slot for my table? I am needing to install some hold downs for myself since I am getting tired of using screws. Thanks!!
I did it for awhile on jigs. then I just cut the t slot into mdf. much easier to do and if you cut into it no loss.

[cowboy1296]

got mine at rockler. i found recently that all t-bolts are not equal. so you might insure that your t-slots are compatable with your clamps.

[ironsides]

I did it for awhile on jigs. then I just cut the t slot into mdf. much easier to do and if you cut into it no loss.

That's not a bad idea!
I might just try machining a few "T" Slots directly into my Maple Butcher Block Table later this year.

George

[knight_toolworks]

it is pretty easy. you just need to make sure the bit enters the wood from the edge and exits too. with wood you may want to use a straight bit to cut the main slot. frued makes a bit that cuts the t slot and the main slot but solid wood may be too much.

[adrianm]

I got mine from http://www.clampusystems.com/

[jerry_stanek]

I got cutter a tee slot from here.

http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v143-0702

[cowboy1296]

here are some low quality pictures of mine. i stole the idea from someone else on here. their table was a few inches longer then the sacrifice board which i like better and someday will copy it. that allowed a t track to be cut into it allowing end clamps to run across the y axis of the table. hopefully that made sense, i am working on my first cup.
http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12299

[beacon14]

ttrackusa.com (http://ttrackusa.com/)


Their "Heavy-Duty" T-track fits standard hex-head bolts.