Would this T-slot fit a BT3100?

[lbh]

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=61986&cat=1,43455,61994&ap=1


Thanks

lbh

[JR]

I guess the short answer is "no". But it really depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

If you a dual miter slot table on your BT that t-track would ride in the slots. But there would be nothing to hold it in place.

If you're trying to make a miter slot for the BT, then yes you could use that t-track to embed in a table of your own construction. Many members have done that to very good effect.

Maybe you could tell us a little about what you're trying to do?

JR

[lbh]

I am trying to do something similar to what is shown on this thread on the left side of the blade. But I want to do on both sides on the blade. I dont want to build a table like this user did.

http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=29738

[Uncle Cracker]

T-slots are for mounting jigs and fixtures. The miter slot(s) on a table saw is for the slides on a miter gauge or sled. Two different things, two different slots. Many folks who build an aux. table for their saws will mount both types...

[lbh]

T-slots are for mounting jigs and fixtures. The miter slot(s) on a table saw is for the slides on a miter gauge or sled. Two different things, two different slots. Many folks who build an aux. table for their saws will mount both types...

Ah Got you.... I guess I want t slots then... I want to buy a tenoning jig for my table saw so for that I will need 2 t-slots. With the same 2 t slots, I plan on building a crosscut jig as well.

Based on that then (and thanlks for helping) are there t-slots that fit the BT3x00 saws without building a table to mount them?

[dbhost]

Why not use the Ryobi miter slot table? I have one on each side of my blade for things like sleds, tenon jigs (although I have been using a fence based shop built jig)...

[JR]

Ah, ok I think I get it now.

What you see to the left side on LarryG's setup is a Ryobi option called a Dual Miter Slot Table, or DMST. It is specifically designed to be installed on the left side.

There is an aftermarket kit to enable installation of the DMST on the right side, available from a member called komatoast. You could send him a PM from this site, or he can also be found on ebay.

I have DMSTs on both sides of my saw.

I'd suggest starting a thread in the Member Classified forum on this site, entitled something like WTB - DMST.

Good luck,
JR

[Uncle Cracker]

Ah Got you.... I guess I want t slots then... I want to buy a tenoning jig for my table saw so for that I will need 2 t-slots. With the same 2 t slots, I plan on building a crosscut jig as well.

Nooo... Just the opposite. T-slots are for fixed accessories, miter slots are for moving ones. A tenoning jig gots'ta slide...

[pelligrini]

Most of the tenon jigs and miters are best used in a T miter slot. One thing about using the Ryobi dual miter slot tables is that they are a straight 3/4"x3/8" slot. You can use a tenon jig in the Ryobi table but you have to remove the hold down disk on the bottom of the miter runner.

I made a dual slot table for my saw using both a miter slot and a t-track slot. http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=34202 Be aware that the Rockler T-bolts will not fit Incra T-tracks.

There are many different designs for shop made miter tables. Steves and Cgallery's designs are nice: http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=47326

[lbh]

Why not use the Ryobi miter slot table? I have one on each side of my blade for things like sleds, tenon jigs (although I have been using a fence based shop built jig)...

Can you post pictures of your steup?

[JR]

Does this help?

[lbh]

Does this help?

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Yup - thank you sir... That's exactly what I want...