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Installing T-Tracks, for Newbies

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
  • Learn the least-messy way to cut t-tracks, how to make dados for t-tracks using either a router bit or a table saw with a normal blade, and how to install t-tracks in the dados using the proper screws to give you the best holding strength. Also learn some tips for cheap t-bolts.
    Index:
    Start: 00:00
    Cutting T-Tracks: 00:29
    Cutting a Dado: 01:49
    T-Track Stress: 03:41
    Screw Sizes: 04:32
    Installing T-Tracks: 06:19
    T-Bolt Options: 06:48
    Closing: 07:42
    Other Videos mentioned in this video:
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Комментарии • 397

  • @whatworkedforme
    @whatworkedforme 3 месяца назад +4

    A T track tutorial in 8 minutes... this is truly efficient.. no waffle..so pleased.. and no music either.. = heaven.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  3 месяца назад +3

      Yeah, I hate when they add music too. Glad I could help!

  • @johnwhite1608
    @johnwhite1608 3 года назад +8

    I have never seen a better tutorial on T tracks. Truly great and I am confident in doing my own router table now, bench drill table.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  3 года назад

      Thanks, that's awesome! Some tips: Cheaper t-tracks: ruclips.net/video/Mvo3sKerF_A/видео.html. You can use 5 minute epoxy instead of screws if you want or need to: ruclips.net/video/ocHrw8eeMTM/видео.html. You could make your own t-tracks if you wanted to: ruclips.net/video/PxNS9ulGlpo/видео.html. And finally, you could make your own router lift: ruclips.net/video/LJqPDADi8MM/видео.html.

  • @jeffreyflat7986
    @jeffreyflat7986 11 месяцев назад +20

    I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up ruclips.net/user/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.

  • @joej.jamison8725
    @joej.jamison8725 3 года назад +4

    Two years old & still some of the best info I have heard about T tracks!!

  • @KimandGarrettmakeit
    @KimandGarrettmakeit 6 лет назад +3

    I love the tips on cutting the t-tracks. I got aluminum shavings everywhere when we were cutting ours.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      I know! They go everywhere! I still keep finding them, even after thinking I vacuumed everywhere. That's why I came up with the box and the tape. I figured there had to be a better way. Thanks!

  • @perlnut
    @perlnut 5 лет назад +2

    Watched this yesterday and I’m glad I did. I cut some T-track this afternoon and your tape trick worked like a charm. Hardly any metal shavings flying around during the cut and the tape captured all the shavings inside the track. Didn’t have time to make the box like you had, plus used a miter saw. No longer worried about cutting T-track and having shavings everywhere. Thanks.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  5 лет назад

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing that - I think it's a pretty cool trick, so I'm glad it helped.

  • @BronkBuilt
    @BronkBuilt 6 лет назад +6

    Great tip on covering the t-track on the sled to keep shavings from going everywhere.

  • @hueybui
    @hueybui 5 лет назад +1

    Great video! Fantastic info and your instructions were thorough and easy to understand. Keep up the great work!

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  5 лет назад

      Thank you! It's nice to be appreciated. 😄And glad I could help.

  • @Devil-Made
    @Devil-Made 8 месяцев назад +2

    I like how unpretentious and earnest you are. I’ve been working with wood most of my life but only recently begun to make it a serious hobby. Since I’ve never had any formal teacher I have a lot of questions from time to time. Seemingly dumb questions. Not much here was new to me, but I can imagine watching anything you make, sure that I’m bound to benefit from loads of useful info I hadn’t ever asked, couldn’t ask, or was afraid to ask about. Thanks for a great primer on T-tracks! It’s my next project. :)

  • @jessaminutesir
    @jessaminutesir 3 года назад +2

    This is exactly what I needed to see! Thank you! Just subscribed. Looking forward to your other videos.

  • @billthomas6296
    @billthomas6296 4 года назад

    Thank you Dan, you are the man. I was just looking to buy some t-track and use for the first time. Excellent video sir.

  • @willianaleman6114
    @willianaleman6114 10 дней назад

    Thank you for the informative video. It's greatly appreciated.
    Sharing here a newbie tip I recently learned: for the screw holes, using countersink screws in combination with a countersink wood/metal bit, prevents the head of the screws from getting in the surface of the t-track slot, making the move of the miter gauge go smoothly without the screws interfering. Better, it's to use the new HCS 82 or 90 degrees single-flute countersink. Keep up the good work!

  • @ZacJones
    @ZacJones 6 лет назад

    Great video! I'm a newbie and this helped a lot, currently building a miter saw station with a router table built in and Ill need this for sure!

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Awesome! Glad I could help. And it sounds like you're having fun. 😄

  • @ibidesign
    @ibidesign 5 лет назад +5

    This was perfect. You've got my subscription!

  • @PapaJoeWalsh
    @PapaJoeWalsh 29 дней назад

    Great video! Love the approach - quick but covering everything; no hanging around - love it! I will definitely use this as my instructions for installing my first T track on my portable router table.

  • @31acruz
    @31acruz 2 года назад

    Great video! To the point and detailed; in the right sequence and well spaced ; good job !

  • @wayphun72
    @wayphun72 4 года назад +2

    Great video, and tips, thanks!
    When it comes to T-track that is going to see a lot of stress, I use KREG track, just thought I'd share that.

  • @rwnelissen
    @rwnelissen 5 лет назад +1

    I stumbled across this looking for something else, I don't have any woodcutting experience or do any woodworking but I enjoyed your video nevertheless, nice and concise presentation.
    Thank you for making.

  • @markwilliams591
    @markwilliams591 6 месяцев назад

    Great overview video as an introduction to t-track. The review of the different brands advantages/disadvantages, general connection information, and difference between 1/4" and 5/16" all very helpful information. Well done.

  • @billirey9459
    @billirey9459 3 года назад

    I agree with others, great tip using blue tApe to collect aluminum shavings. Really enjoyed this video Dan.

  • @dougprentice1363
    @dougprentice1363 6 лет назад +2

    Another well done video Dan. I ilike the aluminum dust containment tips.

  • @goodairin
    @goodairin 4 месяца назад

    Interesting and useful information. I like how you go right to the point and use my watching time with respect. Thank you!

  • @fl6703
    @fl6703 3 года назад

    your video is perfect! great tips and info on making your own t-track table. Thank you

  • @nauci
    @nauci 6 лет назад +5

    Woah perfect timing I was just going to use these

  • @ronnagar
    @ronnagar 3 года назад

    Excellent presentation on how to make a T-Track. Good video. Thanks

  • @masterevill
    @masterevill 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the video. Excellently done!

  • @rmhutchins7
    @rmhutchins7 6 лет назад

    I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @k.b.woodworker3250
    @k.b.woodworker3250 3 года назад

    Great tips! Another way to help stabilize the t-track is to glue it in to the slot using epoxy or other glue that works for wood and metal. I think the reason your bottom came out so flat was that you moved the fence on the saw in small increments. I'm about to make an auxiliary split fence and plan to put in the t-track on the face and drill the attaching holes for inserts, etc. and then cut the two halves. That way everything will line up. can't use the collection box but wilt use tape. Thanks, all your videos are helpful.

  • @brianjpark9342
    @brianjpark9342 4 года назад

    all discription of detail of t bolt information was great help thanks

  • @rmhutchins7
    @rmhutchins7 6 лет назад +1

    I like your use of a remote switch; I was thinking of using a remote switch for my planned router table (instead of having to hunt underneath for a switch).

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks. I don't think I'd use a remote for something like a router table. I'd never want to chance it accidentally turning on. I use this switch from Rockler: bit.ly/2iEUoeV and I just noticed it's on sale right now. I love it, and you don't have to "hunt for it". Here's a brief look at mine: ruclips.net/video/UpQ7DmDLjk8/видео.htmlm7s. I actually like it so much, I bought a second one, although I haven't found a use for it yet.😏 But at the time, it was on sale for half off, so I couldn't resist!

  • @gypsycruiser
    @gypsycruiser 5 лет назад

    Very well presented.. next level !

  • @Peter20164
    @Peter20164 3 года назад

    Thanks! I made the T track sled with cover and it made vastly reduced the amount of aluminum glitter sprayed around my shop!

  • @driver21fish
    @driver21fish 6 лет назад

    Ok, thanks. Love your videos because they just seem to be for the every day woodworker, you know nothing fancy. Love your new saw. Way out of my price range, but I’m looking at the Delta 36- 725; if I can convince the wife, you know how that goes.LOL!

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks, and yes, I do know. Happy wife, happy life, and all that! 😄

  • @harrycaul2494
    @harrycaul2494 2 года назад

    Love the T-bolt tips!

  • @jimbob78ify
    @jimbob78ify 3 года назад

    Thanks Dan. Great video

  • @dreadcat7756
    @dreadcat7756 6 лет назад

    Good video. I like your table saw sled too.

  • @tonyharris5015
    @tonyharris5015 6 лет назад +8

    Unless you cut a lot of aluminum, you can avoid possible damage to your expensive table saw with an upturned jigsaw in a sheet of plywood. Drill a hole for the blade, mount the jigsaw, turn the board upside down and clamp it down. Instant saw for cutting aluminum the few times you need it. Or as you mentioned... hacksaw in a miter box. Either way, table saw or miter saw are saved from tiny bits.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks. If I was going to do anything, I'd use a hack saw and miter box. But the aluminum shavings won't really hurt a table saw or miter saw. I'm more worried about tracking them into the house. They could, however, hurt a band saw, because they could mess with the wheels. In any case, good thoughts, and thanks for sharing them!

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  5 лет назад

      @Jack Morris True!

  • @Chef_PC
    @Chef_PC 6 лет назад

    Great work as always.

  • @Ted_James
    @Ted_James 2 месяца назад

    Very informative video! Brilliant idea about the box over the T-track when cutting. I'm going to make one of those for wood cutting as well as T-track cutting. It seems like a great way to keep dust from flying all over the place. Also, great idea about using carriage bolts (got a ton of them). I'll be checking out more of your videos.

  • @tabhorian
    @tabhorian 6 лет назад

    Great tip about the cover to corral the aluminum chips. I do all I can to avoid cutting aluminum but this might take the pain out of it.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks! And actually, for t-tracks, the tape collects more of the chips than anything else.

  • @superspecialty5169
    @superspecialty5169 2 года назад

    Re: installing T-tracks like the “out of the box” thinking (pun intended) 4 solving problems & improving techniques! That’s why I’m a subscriber.

  • @FlushtheSystem
    @FlushtheSystem 5 лет назад

    Great tips man thanks!!

  • @mrkrause3
    @mrkrause3 3 года назад

    Great job on your video….. thanks for sharing!

  • @garrettmccleary
    @garrettmccleary 2 года назад

    Very helpful video.. thanks!

  • @seriouscat5242
    @seriouscat5242 2 года назад

    I love your video! Just subscribed 🙂

  • @user-ot8xd1hj9w
    @user-ot8xd1hj9w 4 месяца назад

    Well done looks good

  • @contessa.adella
    @contessa.adella Год назад

    Great tips👍

  • @mcsinnin6473
    @mcsinnin6473 5 лет назад +6

    this is going to be the biggest youtube channel for woodworking

  • @javismc7099
    @javismc7099 3 дня назад

    Best video for t trscks. Thank yiu so much

  • @JaLLaM86
    @JaLLaM86 9 месяцев назад

    You should have more views. What an amazing tutorial.

  • @knowledge2100
    @knowledge2100 4 года назад

    Great video, good step by step and tips to avoid

  • @dogface6040
    @dogface6040 4 года назад

    Since so many of the bases used with t-tk are composed of two layers of 3/4" ply (often BB), I found that cutting the upper layer shapes out separately, then laying them up with t-tk inserted as part of the layup was a lot simpler than creating dadoes. The only thing you have to add to the process are shim strips under the t-tk so that the t-tk is level with the final surface of the second layer of BB/ply. Goes really fast, quite simple layout.

  • @earlliotti5316
    @earlliotti5316 2 года назад

    Awesome vid and info! Thank you! Extra points for humor :)

  • @andrewdennison5700
    @andrewdennison5700 4 года назад

    Like your videos. Good pacing and light humor. One small measurement/calculation comment: @5:30, you calculate the screw length as 3/4" -3/8" = 3/8" screw. It is a nice graphic, so it makes easy to see that you have included the height of the T-Track bottom. Since wood screws are measured from the head, you may be slightly off by ~1/8", the extra distance the screw head protrudes above the bottom of the dado. 1/8" is a guess. It is not the thickness of the bottom of the track since the screw sits lower in the countersink. For a #8 screw in a #6 hole it is slightly more than the thickness of the track.
    Your point is still valid, even a #8 1/2" screw has little holding power.
    My comment is that while it often said "measure twice, cut once", an even better practice is to avoid relying solely on measurements or calculations whenever possible. This avoid problems from 3/4" plywood not being 3/4". You make this point when sizing the track to a dado by testing the fit on a scrap first.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  4 года назад

      Thanks for the comment! And what you say makes sense to me. 😄

  • @DevinKell
    @DevinKell 4 года назад

    You know what Dan. I like your video. LIKED.

  • @alanscott5942
    @alanscott5942 5 лет назад

    Handy and most useful 😉

  • @chapbix12158
    @chapbix12158 4 года назад

    I resorted to using a jig saw to cut the track. Clamped the track to the top of the work bench and then cut it. Discovered quickly that it was not easy to keep the blade square to the track. Needed a fence for the saw. Took a piece of scrap 1x and drilled a 1/4" hole in the middle of the block. After putting a 1/4" flange screw through the hole, I mounted it in the track I was cutting. Positioned the block with the long edge perpendicular to the track and aligned it so that the saw could run against it. After tightening the nut on the block, I cut away! Voila! Track cut square at the end!

  • @NomadMakes
    @NomadMakes 6 лет назад

    Another great vid. Cant wait to try out my powertec ones.

  • @tgguadarrama
    @tgguadarrama 6 лет назад

    great video

  • @luiszarazua1265
    @luiszarazua1265 3 года назад

    Nice work.
    I wish I could get those T-track here in México.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  3 года назад +1

      Thanks. There's lots of brands of t-tracks, so maybe one of them is available to you. Or, you could make your own: ruclips.net/video/PxNS9ulGlpo/видео.html

  • @hk93shooter
    @hk93shooter Год назад

    im going to use the T tracks for a reloading bench. i have many different presses and devices that i use. a track system that allows me to mount the tool i need and remove it is great. keeping the work space uncluttered.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  Год назад

      Just remember that they may not be good for clamping things down tightly, depending on the situation. If your track is flush with the surface, and the piece you're clamping down is sitting on the same t-track as your clamp, then it holds pretty well. But if not, you can pull the track out of the dado. That's why, and I don't remember the terms, but if you have the holes that you can drop clamps into, it's sometimes better.

  • @TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP
    @TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP 6 лет назад

    Awesome T-Tracks Class my brother good job later :)

  • @billyblackie9417
    @billyblackie9417 2 года назад

    Tape is a good idea for cutting plastics and other things to gather crumbs and some dust as well as helping preventing chipping on weed good man great idea

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  2 года назад

      Thanks! 🙂

    • @billyblackie9417
      @billyblackie9417 2 года назад

      Sorry that should have read chipping on wood or tare out especially on plywood leaving splinters and certainly a good idea for for gathering lots of saw dust. I'm going to try that today on my table saw while I'm cutting more cleats for my walls thanks

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  2 года назад

      @@billyblackie9417 👍

  • @joeyaklic9002
    @joeyaklic9002 4 года назад

    Excellent video, great quality and content. Subscribed, looking forward to more!

  • @oxcart19
    @oxcart19 6 лет назад +2

    Nice video. Thank you for posting the links to supplies on Amazon. I went to the channel for Gökmen ALTUNTAŞ, which you recommended -- I had to subscribe to him, too. Looking forward to more videos from you!

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks! He puts out a video about once a month, and it's always great to see his creativity.

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 Год назад

    Need more T tracks.😀😀

  • @yangk00
    @yangk00 3 года назад

    Come across your channel trying to buy T-Tracks on Amazon. Just subscribe.
    Great video

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  3 года назад

      Thanks! Make sure you check out Powertec's t-tracks. Good quality, and cheaper than Rockler.

  • @timhalcomb4041
    @timhalcomb4041 5 лет назад +1

    Enjoy the video have a blessed day

  • @monteglover4133
    @monteglover4133 6 лет назад

    1) For holding down the t-track try using machine screws with threaded inserts or nuts & washers on the under side
    2) Toilet bolts is what I normally use

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks. Someone else mentioned machine screws and inserts. I have no idea why that thought never occurred to me before. Anyway, thanks for the comment!

  • @kenbrown542
    @kenbrown542 3 года назад

    Another option for bolts is using toilet bowl bolts. They are cheap and easy to get ahold of. Great idea with the tape trick! Thx

  • @brianoneill6188
    @brianoneill6188 4 года назад

    Love your RUclips videos. Any suggestions for getting carriage bolts in bulk, like those in your video?

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  4 года назад

      Thanks! A while back I bought some carriage bolts (and other types of bolts) in bulk from wholesalebolts.com. The shipping cost was horrendous, but if I bought enough of them (a variety of sizes) then they were much cheaper than at Home Depot, even with the shipping cost. The problem is, I still have most of the ones I ordered, so I don't think I saved anything in the long run. Good luck. 😄

  • @garbern1
    @garbern1 6 лет назад

    Toilet bowl flange bolts work perfectly, a cheap alternative to set up bars is key stock.

  • @JohnHughes2002
    @JohnHughes2002 6 лет назад

    Looking forward to the homemade T-track video.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Cool! Let's hope it doesn't take forever, like the last few videos have. 🙄

    • @MadHatter764
      @MadHatter764 6 лет назад

      I make my own t tracks using a 1/4 inch straight bit and then a slot cutter bit...pine 1x2s work ok for light duty but for stronger t track, I use red oak flooring ripped to 1.5 inches wide.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Cool. Then you'll like my next video. :)

  • @jimaspinii7579
    @jimaspinii7579 2 года назад

    Toilet bolts are in the plumbing dept. and are t bolts. Won’t spin and can be found locally.
    You make good videos!!

  • @Unfettered_Braid
    @Unfettered_Braid Год назад

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your vast knowledge of woodworking!

  • @dtwistrewind7361
    @dtwistrewind7361 4 года назад

    You can put the shaft of the screw into your drill Chuck and grind the head to size on the 8 mill screws they fit lovely after that.

  • @dkheaton
    @dkheaton 6 лет назад

    Thank you for the great video. Did you say you have a video/plans for your drill press table???

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks! The drill press table video is coming. As I've been working on it, I decided to release some things by themselves. So that's why the review of the Powertec t-tracks, and this video. And the next. The info will be easier to find by itself, and it'll shorten the drill press table video.

    • @jamesvermeulen9714
      @jamesvermeulen9714 6 лет назад

      +1 for interested in the drill press table. Just starting out with minimal tools, but that table looks great and functional.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Soon, I promise!!! (Of course, in our house the word "soon" is actually the acronym "S.O.O.N", which stands for "September, October, Or November", but hopefully that's just a joke this time. If it really takes me another month, I think I'll go insane. Insaner. Whatever.)

  • @ajscastrocastro8
    @ajscastrocastro8 5 лет назад

    Parabéns ficou ok

  • @vincentsimmons1794
    @vincentsimmons1794 8 месяцев назад

    Great video, do you have a video on making your router table and fence?

  • @simm50
    @simm50 3 года назад

    Hi Dan another fantastic video I just wondering in your other videos showing your router table top is this made by you and if so will there be plans for it many thanks Keep up the brilliant useful videos all the best David.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, David. Yes, I built the router table, but I haven't been planning on doing a video, because honestly, I had no clue what I was doing. But I realized a few days ago that it was still working, and still quite solid, so now I'm thinking about just explaining what I did and what I might do differently. We'll see. If you know SketchUp, I have a model of the table: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/by/TheNewbieWoodworker.

  • @driver21fish
    @driver21fish 6 лет назад

    Hey Newbie, love your videos. I have a problem with finding straight wood and wondering if you have the same issue. I even bought some Melamine to make some wood jigs and it’s a little warp, but not much. Probably can work with it. It’s just frustrating. I’m in the country and I’m 15 miles from Home Depot or a Lowe’s. They just built a McCoys about 8 miles from me so I guess I can Check them out. Just wandering if this is something woodworkers have to deal with nowadays with the quality of the wood we get.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks for the comment. It's always a struggle to find straight wood. When I go to Home Depot and buy wood, I'll spend a lot of time digging through stock, trying to find the best pieces. A couple of weeks ago, I think I had 10 or 20 boards of red oak out until I found one I liked. As for 2' or 4' square stock like plywood or melamine, it's really hit or miss, mostly miss. Lowes is worse, most of the time, at least the one near me is.
      So when I can't find something decent at HD, or if I want higher quality wood (like Baltic Birch plywood), I go to a local lumber store. I asked some workers who were building something for a neighbor where they go, and they told me about this lumber store. I didn't even know it was there, because it's not a typical big box store. I was a little intimidated the first time I went in, but they were very nice. I learned that if I need help, don't go when they first open, because they're really busy. :)
      Good luck!

  • @noelritchie1295
    @noelritchie1295 5 лет назад

    Like the video, some real helpful hints, can you please give me details on the router fence you are using, is it something you designed and built or did you get the details from someone else?

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  5 лет назад

      Thanks. I designed the router fencer, but I'm sure I based it on ideas from numerous videos I've seen. You can see the details in the SketchUp model on 3D Warehouse: bit.ly/2OmeL23. If you don't know how to view SketchUp models, see my video on the subject: ruclips.net/video/2e-Bu1UuyY0/видео.html.

  • @floydfrk69
    @floydfrk69 4 года назад

    Thank you very much for video. I am a newbie and I have a track cut in make shift table saw. I had done an edge into table saw before t track and I had done it deeper than needed. I can wood putty below 1/8 of an inch or so and wondered if I should do washers to raise top edge that little bit or just wood putty. I want t track flush with top edge exactly also.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  4 года назад

      I'd just use putty, and then press the track down until it's level. Leave the track in and let the putty dry for longer than necessary, just to make sure it dries completely. You might be able remove the track after the putty has dried some, but you don't want to remove it too early or the top of the putty won't stay smooth. Add screws once you're sure the putty has fully dried, and you should be good to go. If you make a mistake, let the putty fully dry, then just cut out another slot right into the putty.
      Good luck! This is the sort of thing you'll find yourself doing all the time in woodworking, because we all make plenty of mistakes. So it's a good learning experience. At least, that's what I tell myself! 😄

    • @floydfrk69
      @floydfrk69 4 года назад

      @@TheNewbieWoodworker Thank you very much. I will do that and I also on the other side of the blade did a dado with router but pushed the router too hard with the straight edge clamped down with clamps and so trying to keep it flush with the straight edge, I widened that side also. I will fill in the areas too wide and keep the t track straight and once done, I will countersink the screws and attach them to surface. I had put the clamps down but I guess I pushed too much and did not realize I was making it wider by a little bit. We are human though. :) I will use #6 strews and may make them longer than an inch and add a piece of wood underneath. No one will see the wood underneath. LOL.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  4 года назад

      @@floydfrk69 Very true - as Steve Ramsey says, "Always put the crappy side against the wall." 😂

  • @kennethlemke9826
    @kennethlemke9826 4 года назад

    Euro hinge screws are all threads wide screw pattern for extra holding in any type of wood. They should seat flush.

  • @jprevard
    @jprevard 5 лет назад

    Came here for the Amazon link, and subscribed...

  • @wingsley
    @wingsley 5 лет назад

    Does any kind of T-track work with Kreg bench clamps, or are tracks and clamps all proprietary?

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  5 лет назад

      That isn't an either/or question. 😄To the second question, no, not all tracks and clamps are proprietary. In fact, most work together. To the first question, I don't know. So how's that for an answer that doesn't help at all? Sorry I couldn't give you a better answer.

  • @JP-rr5zg
    @JP-rr5zg 3 года назад

    thank you for the helpful instruction. would it be a good idea to glue the t-track also? If so what glue do I use?

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  3 года назад

      As a matter of fact, I recently put out a video on the subject: ruclips.net/video/ocHrw8eeMTM/видео.html. 😄

  • @blacknorce
    @blacknorce 3 года назад

    How are back did you mount your router plate ? BTW I love how informative your videos are

  • @sledgeHammerRulez
    @sledgeHammerRulez 6 лет назад +1

    i love your drill press table. Is there a video (or plan :S) how you made this? TIA & KUTGW!

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks! I'm working on it!! 😛

    • @sledgeHammerRulez
      @sledgeHammerRulez 6 лет назад

      The Newbie Woodworker ok you rock! Working on the table or the video? Lol! Sorry, bad joke with words but still worth mentioning :D

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Both, so there! 😛

  • @shophacks
    @shophacks 6 лет назад

    I like the unique tips you included. What program did you use to make the table graphics in the video?

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад +1

      Sorry I didn't reply until now. RUclips hid your comment until just now, when it decided I needed to review it. This is the second time this has happened today - RUclips hid the other comment for 3 weeks(!) before it decided to show me I needed to review it. Grrrr.
      Anyway, I use SketchUp. The free version. As of this year, the only free version they're supporting is the web version, but I have last year's desktop version, and it works fine. There's a ton of RUclips tutorials available, and even if a tutorial is old, it's still probably worthwhile.
      SketchUp is a great program, especially since even the free version has tons of features. There's a place called 3dwarehouse where people upload SketchUp models so you can use them yourself. I got the t-track part from there, along with the screws.

    • @shophacks
      @shophacks 6 лет назад

      The Newbie Woodworker Thx. I use Autodesk Inventor but it's an old version. I'm going to have to convert to Fusion 360 soon.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      I may actually take a look at Fusion 360. I didn't realize they have a free version also.

  • @ThekiBoran
    @ThekiBoran 6 лет назад

    The dust collection on the Saw stop isn't very good. But other than that it's a great saw. I like the fence, especially when it's waxed.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      Thanks for the comment, and interesting! I think the dust collection is pretty good, but that's probably because I'm comparing it to my old Ryobi BTS20R. 😛

  • @mattivirta
    @mattivirta 5 лет назад

    heh,just yesteday i made t-track slot to my diy router table at table and one track to fence, and today i see first time how this need made, i made just same, long screws and additional plywood under table because genuine screws has too little and short. i used different t-track outer dimension have 30mm x 12,8mm big string rail.

  • @reaper060670
    @reaper060670 Год назад

    I bought some T slot mitre tracks Colin but they were smaller than I was expecting. I didn't realise there were differing sizes to these things.
    I got caught out by this so I was wondering if u could do a video explaining what the different sizes are and how sizes of aluminium sliders go with them bcos when I buy them on Amazon I always struggle to see what goes with what??
    Thanks for another great video pal..

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  Год назад

      If you stick with the standard tracks, like from Rockler or Powertec, you should be fine.

  • @oqueeutofazendoaqui
    @oqueeutofazendoaqui 2 года назад

    Hi. I mentioned you in my vídeo about my T-Track diy. I hope you dont mind.Thanks for inspiration!

  • @raulapa
    @raulapa 2 года назад

    Excellent job! One question: What kind of drill bit did you use on the T-track? I've used my wood drill bits and they are not strong enough to perforate aluminum.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  2 года назад

      Aluminum is pretty soft. But any kind of "typical" metal/wood drill bit should work.

  • @Thalarctos.
    @Thalarctos. 4 года назад

    4:27 Pour optimiser le serrage vous devriez compenser l'écart de hauteur de la pièce et du clamp avec une cale sous la poignet de serrage 😉

  • @ramraja7796
    @ramraja7796 4 года назад

    Would have nice if you talked in metric measure as well, I was lost with Imperial, think this video is aimed at American and Canadian, but I pick a few idea from this, Thank you.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  4 года назад

      I've started to include metric measurements in all my new videos - I know that doesn't help in this video, but at least I listened when other people asked for metric measurements. 😄

  • @jamesbramblett8093
    @jamesbramblett8093 5 лет назад +5

    Don't forget toilet anchor bolts. They work well with most T-tracks. Just don't steal them from your commode!

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  5 лет назад

      There's a joke in there somewhere, but I won't resort to toilet humor. 😂Thanks - wish I had known about them *before* I made the video! 😄

  • @ragcell
    @ragcell 2 года назад

    I dislike having to use (and stress) my router, in my router table. I prefer to use a table saw with flat-bottom blades: faster and better and safer and easier to set up and single pass. Most saw blades have alternating offset (non-flat) teeth that still leaves a little "bump" in the T-track groove. I have / love the ones Infinity Tools has. They have various thicknesses are single blades (5/32" ¼" and 3/8" grooves) and can be stacked. They are a heck of alot easier / better a dado stack, which are a pain in the a$$ to setup and use. The Infinity ¼" blade (and / or in conjunction with the ¼" blade) is most commonly used in my workshop. I also find Infinity stuff on par with Woodpecker's stuff. An alternative bolt option I use if purchase square head bolts: they work the best. And they are a lot easier to "get started" into the T-track.

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  2 года назад

      Thanks for your thoughts. For the cost of an Infinity blade, you can buy a Harbor Freight router to use in a router table. Just a thought.

  • @robnhannon
    @robnhannon 6 лет назад

    I have been eyeing up that same set of Kreg setup bars. Think they are worth the money?

    • @TheNewbieWoodworker
      @TheNewbieWoodworker  6 лет назад

      "Worth the money" is highly subjective, but I haven't regretted getting them. To me, they're very useful. I would also consider something like this: amzn.to/2uLWj7k. They offer different features, but the nice thing about the gauge is that you can transfer measurements easily. If I was going to buy only one, I'd think strongly about buying the gauge. Of course, I don't own it, but it's highly rated, and it's pretty obvious how it works.