4; T-Track Kit @ Rockler Online $11.99

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  • Ishmel
    Forum Newbie
    • May 2005
    • 98
    • St. Cloud, MN.

    #1

    4; T-Track Kit @ Rockler Online $11.99

    http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...Select=Details

    The T-slot Jig System operates on T-bolts that slide in the T-slot track or a groove. This kit is value priced compared to the individual purchase of T-track, knobs and bolts.
    4' aluminum T-Track Kit Includes:

    1 piece of 4 foot, 1/2'' deep aluminum T-track
    Two each of 1'' , 1-1/2'' , 2-1/2'' , & 3-1/2'' x 5/16'' T-bolts
    Four 5-star knobs; and four T-knobs.


    Sorry if this is a repost, looks like a good deal.
  • steve-norrell
    Veteran Member
    • Apr 2006
    • 1001
    • The Great Land - Alaska
    • BT3100-1

    #2
    Yes, it is a good deal. The only caution would be to be aware that all T-slots and their fittings and accessories are not equal, at least in size. The ideal would be use one brand throughout.

    There has been some comments on this forum about the Rockler slots and/or fittings being somewhat off-size but I can't remember whether they tended to be a bit large (so their accessories don't fit well in other slots) or a bit small.

    I have a bunch of t-bolts that had to be filed down a bit on the sides to fit all the slots. (And, yes, I failed to follow my own advice and use slots and accessories from the same source. )

    So, is a good deal IF you are all Rockler. Regards, Steve

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    • poolhound
      Veteran Member
      • Mar 2006
      • 3196
      • Phoenix, AZ
      • BT3100

      #3
      They also have this kit with the hold downs. I was going to get one or the other.

      http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...ckler%20Outlet

      I was about to build a DP table so this one may be good for that.
      Jon

      Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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      • LCHIEN
        Super Moderator
        • Dec 2002
        • 21970
        • Katy, TX, USA.
        • BT3000 vintage 1999

        #4
        the main knock on the Rockler t-track is that it's too narrow to take 1/4-20 hex head bolts like many t-track do.
        1/4-20 hex bolts are easy to come by and cheap.
        The rockler takes toilet-bowl type t-bolts with a flat oval head. THey are hard to find and cost average of $1 apiece, but if you get this kit then you have all you will probably need.
        Loring in Katy, TX USA
        If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
        BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions

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