Monkey Mark
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Is it just me, or do T-track bolts seem silly expensive for what they are? :shock:
I think m6 roofing bolts or coach bolts may be a better choice.
I think m6 roofing bolts or coach bolts may be a better choice.
Steve Maskery":3qd7lixa said:I use flange nuts like these:
http://www.workshopessentials.com/shop/ ... duct_id=61
If I rout my own slots they work find straight out of the packet.
Steve Maskery":28py1uba said:Yes, that is what I mean.
I rout a groove 14mm wide and as deep as I need.
The I rout a rebate each side of that groove, usually 6mm deep.
Then I glue in a piece of wood or MDF to fill the upper area from rebate to rebate, leaving a wide, very shallow tunnel underneath it.
Then I rout through the infill to make a T-slot.
Obviously it's not as robust as ali channel, but for stuff that is going to be used infrequently, it's fine.
S
Steve Maskery":2jz0nuch said:The only issue with using my flange bolts with ali T-track is that most of the threaded turret part is pulled above the track, so I have to cut that down too. Sometimes I just use it upside down, which means I have to remove less and retain more thread.
siggy_7":2le5yap7 said:Another vote for using coach bolts - I don't have the patience that others seem to so I use a grinding wheel, takes seconds.
Steve, your method for making T-slots works well I'm sure but sounds a lot more effort than just routing the slot with a cutter. I use a keyhole cutter from Wealden: http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/T_Slot_65.html. Cutter T1552 (available in 1/4" and 8mm shank) makes a 12.7mm slot with an 8mm wide channel, for the princely sum of £12.40.
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