T Tracks specs

[Moshe Eshel]

Hi All,

Living in Israel puts sometimes a strain on basic (and not so basic) stuff we can not easily purchase.

I was wondering if anyone can give me standardized measurements of T Tracks and their accessories (nuts etc.) so that I might go to an aluminum business and ask them to produce some for me (give them a profile design and let them do the extrusion)....

Thanks (looking for all types and the pros/cons of each) I might even be starting a small business based on this in Israel (very small).

Thanks a bunch
Moshe

[David Hostetler]

Not sure this helps, but...

Standard miter slots are 3/4" wide x 3/8" deep. Depending on the MFG, T track fits in, or sits just proud of that. My Rockler T track is 1/2" deep, and accomodates a 1/4" -20 tpi hex bolt as well as 5/16"-18 TPI T bolts.

I don't have a 1/4-20 bolt handy to check, but I believe they fit a 1/2" wrench. (My memory isn't all that good these days).

[Scott T Smith]

I don't have a 1/4-20 bolt handy to check, but I believe they fit a 1/2" wrench. (My memory isn't all that good these days).

David, I think that your memory misled you on this one! 1/4" bolts typically take a 7/16" wrench / socket.
5/16" bolts take a 1/2" wrench / socket.

Scott

[David Hostetler]

I won't argue with you on that. I just keep trying sockets until something fits anyway...

[Moshe Eshel]

I think you are mis-understanding my question...
Supposing I would go to a place that makes Aluminum profiles, what should I ask for, is there a standard name/number to this profile? if not what are it's dimensions for production...

[Bill Arnold]

Moshe,

There are photos of the profiles at Rockler on this page.

Another option you might consider is to make your own using a t-slot router bit like this.

I found this page with dimensional information.