T-Tracks

[BigSky]

Technically, there is no standard but a lot of different companies who manufacture t-bars refer to the "standard 3/4" track".

Different companies do different sizes so as to differentiate their products from from the others. Shopsmith has certainly done an excellent job of differentiating the Shopsmith miter track. I don't believe anyone else uses an 11/16" track. I also do not know of anyone who sells 11/16" bar stock except as a special order - at least not here in the Big Sky Country.

[Ed in Tampa]

Dusty
I think your at the same place I was at a few weeks ago. When I asked about t-track and you gave me the SS number of a piece that was 30 inches long.

I was looking for a piece that I could use and I was finding everyone made a piece 4 foot long but none would work on SS but also none would work together with another manufactures t-track fixtures either.

In many cases you have to buy the manufactures t-track and the manufactures fixtures used in the t-track. Even some that say 1/4" bolt or 3/8 bolt in many cases the manufacture has a special fixture that goes into the t-track that will not fit in another manufactures t-track even though they both say 1/4 or 3/8.

Here is what I decided. Since I found the longer lenght of SS t-track (I really fail to understand why they don't produce a 4 foot long section and price and sell it at competive priceing) I will use SS. For smaller needs and much cheaper I might add I will use the t-track sold by Woodcraft since they have a store near me.

To answer your question I know that Shopsmith, Rockler, Kreg, Woodcraft, Incra, Benchdog, manufacture or sell t-track. Most except SS and Kreg offer various sizes but again a 1/4" from Rockler may or may not be compatible to a 1/4' one sold by Woodcraft. To me it is turkey shoot.
Ed

[curiousgeorge]

In case you all are interested, here is another source for T-Track....

http://www.ptreeusa.com/ttrack_list.htm

and even Harbor Freight (shudder) sells t-track now and dirt cheap too.

[efmaron]

Since I live a hundred miles from Tampa or Orlando I order most of my woodworking supplies. I use the Rockler T track, one of the resons I like theirs is toilet flange bolts fit the track and are cheaper then the bolts they sell and can be bought anywhere. Also I can use carriage bolts with just a little grinding on the heads.

[pinkiewerewolf]

Great find George, they have some great stuff. One of their tracks is specially made for Sears equipment and doesn't have a T-slot. That is just the type of difference that is necessary, but confuses me when I look at T-tracks. Luckily they list the fact that it was designed for a Sears set-up.

For a kick, check out their T-Shirt page. It has some doosies. (sp) (Tape measure (T) is my favorite.) :D
In case you all are interested, here is another source for T-Track....

http://www.ptreeusa.com/ttrack_list.htm

and even Harbor Freight (shudder) sells t-track now and dirt cheap too.

[regnar]

I dont know what everyone wants to do with the T track but if it is for making different jigs and you need different lengths Ie 8 foot. You should really check these guys out. http://search.stores.ebay.com/8020-Inc-Garage-Sale_8020-inc_W0QQsaselZ129537225QQsofpZ0

This might be more specific of what you are looking for http://cgi.ebay.com/80-20-T-Slot-Aluminum-Extrusion-10-S-1050-Lot-21-3pcs_W0QQitemZ370109355801QQihZ024QQcategoryZ29402 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Great Prices and Great People do deal with alway get what I expected or sometimes better. I built my CNC Router out of their product. See Pic

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=67211&d=1222696765

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[wlhayesmfs]

Thanks for all the sites, I put them in my woodworking files when I am looking for special items. I have finally had some time in the shop and hope to get some Jigs I have always wanted built. Still have two ER's to rebuild yet but have my trusty 510 and a Goldie up and working great. Have two of the ER's I am using so now I have four set up and it is saving a lot of time not changing set ups. Will let you know how the granddaughter Ark turns out in about two more weekend.
Thanks