- One common issue with many milling machine tables is the distortion of the table and T slots from people cranking on mounting bolts over the years. You may just need to run a file inside the slot, not deep down where the top of the 'T', obviously the T slot is an upside down 'T'.
- One piece assembly allows quick set-up on mill tables with T-slot. Instant height adjustment. Attached brass shims protect machine table and workpiece. Quantity Price Model Description T-Slot Width: T-Slot Bolt: Clamps: Clamp Width: $16.00: CLAM-3/8 Details: Adjustable Mill Clamp for 3/8' T-Slot: 3/8' 3/8-16 x 3' Up to 1-3/4' 1-1/4' Out of.
Many of the woodworking jigs and fixtures I make have at least one length of t-track built into them.
A typical Bridgeport has.625' slots in the table. Your's appears larger, assuming your caliper is accurate. A set of 5/8' slot t-nuts should work fine. They are sized by the slot in the top of the table, not the underside.
A t-slot aluminum extrusion provides an easy way to make jigs usable for different size workpieces as well as adding an adjustable clamping point for jig accessories such as stop blocks and toggle clamps.
This 1/4' t-slot track has a groove down the middle to keep the drill bit from wandering off center when drilling mounting holes.
A t-slot extrusion can be used in other places besides jigs. Use a pair on a router table to make an adjustable fence. Or use one on the fence to hold a featherboard or two.
Use them whenever you need to clamp anything anywhere along a straight line.
The two most common t-slot sizes are 1/4' and 5/16'. These two sizes will cover most every woodworking application. In fact, I use 1/4' most of the time because it's cheaper and plenty strong for what I use it for.
These t nuts and t bolts make it easy to attach clamps and other accessories to the t-track. Biggest online poker winners 2017.
It is best to use t-nuts and t-bolts when attaching accessories to the track. Regular nuts and bolts can wreck the slot if overtightened.
If you have to use a regular hex bolt, use a small washer to prevent the head of the bolt from digging into the soft aluminum.
I like to get my t-bolts extra long and cut them down to the length needed for each application. This way I only need to keep one length in each size on hand.
Mounting the t track
No matter what your application, you'll have to cut a dado with either a table saw or router to mount the track flush with it's neighboring surface.
A 3/4' x 3/8' deep dado is cut to keep this t track level with the top of the workpiece. I cut this dado with the table saw.
The 1/4' track that I use requires a dado that is 3/8' deep and 3/4' wide. The 5/16' track needs a dado 7/16' deep by 7/8' wide. I think these are fairly standard sizes, but always measure first before cutting.
Some t-track comes with pre-drilled mounting holes, but the version I like to use requires you to drill your own holes. They do however, provide a small groove in the center to help keep the drill bit from wandering.
Drilling your own holes takes a little extra time, but allows me to place them where it's convenient or necessary. I found with the other stuff, I was drilling extra holes where I needed them anyway.
Where to buy
I live in a small city of 35,000 people with only two major building supply centers. Trying to find stuff like this is maddening, so for years I've been ordering hard to find items online.
I get a lot of my jig parts from Lee Valley here in Canada. Look under hardware -- Jig & Fixture Parts. They have a very nice selection of top quality goodies, even if they are a bit pricey.
With the Canadian dollar hanging pretty close with the US dollar these days, I find myself hopping across the virtual border more often when I find great deals online. Online stores like Amazon carry a large assortment of t-track and related hardware.
One of the advantages of living in a large city is selection and availability of products. For those of us that prefer to live in smaller centers, the internet has evened the playing field. We can often get things shipped to our door cheaply and quickly for the same price a guy in the city might pay for gas running around to collect the things he needs. No white knuckle driving or one finger salutes.. I love it.
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Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.Here you can find our T-slot plates produced from steel and cast aluminum, and accessories such as clamps and T-slot nuts.
Bridgeport Table T Slot Size
- Cast aluminum T-slot plates: Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.01 mm /200 mm
- Steel (C45) T-slot plates: Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.05 mm /200 mm
- Steel (C45) T-slot plates (shaped finely): Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.01 mm /200 mm
- Steel (C45) T-slot plates 'BigBlock' 50mm strong: Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.01 mm /200 mm
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 20' x 16'
$ 279.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Steel cross slot plate 4030 'X-Block'
$ 839.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 8' x 6'
$ 49.00*
Final price*, plus shipping
Bestseller
Table T Slot Sizes
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 12' x 12'
$ 125.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 20' x 12'
$ 209.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Table T Slot Size Chart
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 16' x 8'
$ 109.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 24' x 16'
$ 334.00*Milling Table T-slot Size
Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 20' x 10'
$ 169.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 16' x 12'
These t nuts and t bolts make it easy to attach clamps and other accessories to the t-track. Biggest online poker winners 2017.
It is best to use t-nuts and t-bolts when attaching accessories to the track. Regular nuts and bolts can wreck the slot if overtightened.
If you have to use a regular hex bolt, use a small washer to prevent the head of the bolt from digging into the soft aluminum.
I like to get my t-bolts extra long and cut them down to the length needed for each application. This way I only need to keep one length in each size on hand.
Mounting the t track
No matter what your application, you'll have to cut a dado with either a table saw or router to mount the track flush with it's neighboring surface.
A 3/4' x 3/8' deep dado is cut to keep this t track level with the top of the workpiece. I cut this dado with the table saw.
The 1/4' track that I use requires a dado that is 3/8' deep and 3/4' wide. The 5/16' track needs a dado 7/16' deep by 7/8' wide. I think these are fairly standard sizes, but always measure first before cutting.
Some t-track comes with pre-drilled mounting holes, but the version I like to use requires you to drill your own holes. They do however, provide a small groove in the center to help keep the drill bit from wandering.
Drilling your own holes takes a little extra time, but allows me to place them where it's convenient or necessary. I found with the other stuff, I was drilling extra holes where I needed them anyway.
Where to buy
I live in a small city of 35,000 people with only two major building supply centers. Trying to find stuff like this is maddening, so for years I've been ordering hard to find items online.
I get a lot of my jig parts from Lee Valley here in Canada. Look under hardware -- Jig & Fixture Parts. They have a very nice selection of top quality goodies, even if they are a bit pricey.
With the Canadian dollar hanging pretty close with the US dollar these days, I find myself hopping across the virtual border more often when I find great deals online. Online stores like Amazon carry a large assortment of t-track and related hardware.
One of the advantages of living in a large city is selection and availability of products. For those of us that prefer to live in smaller centers, the internet has evened the playing field. We can often get things shipped to our door cheaply and quickly for the same price a guy in the city might pay for gas running around to collect the things he needs. No white knuckle driving or one finger salutes.. I love it.
Related Articles
Using t-track on a crosscut sled fence..
Using t-track on a sacrificial fence..
Table Saw Jigs
New! Comments
Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.Here you can find our T-slot plates produced from steel and cast aluminum, and accessories such as clamps and T-slot nuts.
Bridgeport Table T Slot Size
- Cast aluminum T-slot plates: Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.01 mm /200 mm
- Steel (C45) T-slot plates: Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.05 mm /200 mm
- Steel (C45) T-slot plates (shaped finely): Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.01 mm /200 mm
- Steel (C45) T-slot plates 'BigBlock' 50mm strong: Tolerance/Precision: +/- 0.01 mm /200 mm
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 20' x 16'
$ 279.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Steel cross slot plate 4030 'X-Block'
$ 839.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 8' x 6'
$ 49.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Bestseller
Table T Slot Sizes
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 12' x 12'
$ 125.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 20' x 12'
$ 209.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Table T Slot Size Chart
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 16' x 8'
$ 109.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 24' x 16'
$ 334.00*Milling Table T-slot Size
Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 20' x 10'
$ 169.00*Final price*, plus shipping
Cast aluminium T-slot plate 16' x 12'
$ 169.00*Final price*, plus shipping
