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   highfigh | Mar 17, 2007 04:50am | #1

   If you mean the aluminum stuff with the slot that allows you to use a 1/4"-20 or 5/16"-18 bolt with a knob, Rockler and Woodcraft sell it and they have a set with about 5-6 hold downs or knobs and bolts. If you want to do it mail order, they both have online catalogs.

   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
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   Dunwright | Mar 18, 2007 06:48am | #2

   http://www.PriceCutter.com

   They have T-slatwall and channel router bits.
   They have a bit whose channel accepts the head of a 1/4-20 bolt, and another that accepts commode flange bolts. The former, #P13-2407 is $20.00 and the latter, #P13-2405, is $21.00.

   No affiliation with them whatsoever, just a satisfied customer.

   Arlington, Texas (The dash in Dallas-Fort Worth)
   Practice...'till you can do it right the first time.
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   gogoyaya | Mar 18, 2007 08:11am | #3

   Thanks dunwright

   thats where i am headed!

   gogo

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   Dunwright | Jun 04, 2007 12:14am | #6

   If you bought either or both of the bits, I somehow doubt either came with directions.
   As when milling a full DT groove (sliding DT), you will get better results and longer bit life, if you make a 'relieving cut' first. This can be either at the TS or with a router bit. If you need to create a 'T' slot in the thickness of a board, like in the top edge of a tall fence, don't use the router. An easier way is at the table saw.1) Rip two pieces of 5/8" thick MDF, of the length needed, to the desired height.
   2) Set the TS fence for 1".
   3) Set the blade height to 1/64-inch more than half the diameter of the bolt head you will use.
   4) Make the dado on the wide face of these two pieces; which will become the "fence sandwich".
   5) Reset the fence to a distance that will remove 1/64-inch more than half the bolt shank.
   6) Feed the stock on edge, with the previously milled groove facing the blade. When you make a sandwich of the two boards, the 'T' slot will appear. Insert a well waxed 2" long key into the 'bolt head' slot at each end, to maintain proper alignment during the glue-up. Do not worry about 'crushing' the otherwise soft MDF; as the base of whatever 'device' you mount onto the sliding bolt, will support the MDF.Arlington, Texas (The dash in Dallas-Fort Worth)
   Practice...'till you can do it right the first time.

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   Joby | May 06, 2007 04:02pm | #4

   Rockler is having a sale on a set with 4' track and some misc. bolts and knobs

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   douglas2cats | May 07, 2007 03:35am | #5

   If you dont mind cutting your own T-slots, Lee Valley has a router bit that works well.

   http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=51233&cat=1,46168,46176&ap=1

    

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