T-Track

[Cain]

Can you get t-track at the local box stores or must it be ordered from Rockler and the like?

[DUD]

I have never looked in the big stores for T-track, I have always watched for a sale from Rockler and ordered it there. Another "ARKIE". Bill

[LCHIEN]

Ace, lowes and HD do not carry that I've ever seen.
Rockler is not real cheap and makes that standout blue T-track but they do have a bargain in their kit with knobs and their t-bolts BUT I think IIRC it does not accept 1/4-20 hex head bolts as many T-track do (which to me is a serious drawback). Not all T-trak is alike!

[Ripsaw]

Lee Valley carries it if you have a local store.

First check any well stocked privately owned tool outfitter.

Shopping local can yield a deal where everyone wins.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

The kit from Rockler that Loring mentions is a great deal, especially when it goes on one of its frequent sales.
For better everyday prices I like Hartville Tool. They also have a wider selection of t-track. Their Utili-Tape Trak is particularly useful.

[just4funsies]

Woodcraft also carries several types of T-track.

[gimpy]

My local H.D. assistant/helper, did not even know what t-track was, much less carry it.

Frank

[Boomer_01]

I just finished a mortising sled and used the Incra T-Track from Woodcraft. It worked great, uses 1/4" hex head bolts, and fits perfectly in a 3/4" dado.

The price wasnt too bad either. Take a look:

http://woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=3911


Boomer

[LCHIEN]

is anyone besides me irritated that Rockler t-track takes a special T-bolt and will not work with 1/4-20 hex head bolts?

it's not that they are non-standard (5/16"-18 thread) but they're not easy to find and they're around $1 each (.99 for 1-1/2" long at Rockler). A 1-1/2" long 1/4-20 hex head costs maybe $.15 at Lowes and I have a drawerful of sizes from 1" to 4" in stock at home.

<----Rockler's T-bolt

I've come to prefer the track like the INCRA mentioned at Woodcraft.
You need to look at the Inside dimensions carefully as well as the outside dimensions
which makes it a pain to buy T-track (unless they mention specifically it takes 1/4" bolts which have 7/16" wide heads.)

[Jeffrey Schronce]

is anyone besides me irritated that Rockler t-track takes a special T-bolt and will not work with 1/4-20 hex head bolts?

It has not affected me since I have only bought the t-track as a kit which included all those (apparently proprietary) knobs. Each of those kits come with 8 knobs and bolts and that is by far all I need per 4' section. I have never paid the current $21.99 asking price either, more like $12 on sale which is the price point which I recommend purchasing.

[LarryG]

is anyone besides me irritated that Rockler t-track takes a special T-bolt and will not work with 1/4-20 hex head bolts?

Apparently not.

Seriously, accepting a 1/4-20 hex bolt IS a nice feature, but for me it's not a deal-breaker.

I get my T-track and miter slots from Lee Valley. I prefer the clear anodized finish to Rockler's blue; it comes undrilled; it has a little V-groove at bottom center, so the holes you drill yourself will be nicely aligned. Prices aren't the lowst but they're not bad ... besides, who isn't always looking for an excuse to place yet another order with Lee Valley?