With the track itself being quite thick they don't suit thinnish tables and applications - Capral has a thinner one but I have not played with it. For quicker setups than a separate T-slot nut and stud, slide these bolts into T-slot tracks on machine. There is plenty of room inside the T-track for a bolt to go thru the nut and do inside the track. Designed to slide into T-slot tracks on machine tool tables, use these nuts to secure clamps. I have a metal work lathe/mill so in another application I was able to machine dedicated shaped nuts to suit the slot. The bolts look like they will turn but they don't - for very frequent, long term, HD use they will probably end up mashing the slot but otherwise they are OK - this is what I have used on my BS sled. The readily available flat sided 5/16 T-slot bolts will also work provided two thickish washers are used like this. Knobs for 7/16' bolts are hard to come by.

The main slot width is 7/16' and most 7/16' hex bolt heads are held reasonably well by the lower slot like this.

Sorting out the bolts took a little sleuthing. Lots of razor sharp shards of Al are reduced so use PPE and a DC is you have one. Ideal for heavy duty holding or mounting applications Used to fasten panels or components to the T-slot Serrations on the T-bolt provides a vibration proof. Use a blade with the most number of teeth and take it slowly. Can you suggest another place to get some tracks BobL?I used this one from Capral (highway road sign track - part number 801928) for my Bandsaw sled, but you have to buy a 6m length ($35).īTW you can cut this stuff with your table saw.

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