Kreg T Slot
Made this Portable Router Table so I could take it on job sites or have more flexibility within my own shop + minmum footprint + takes up less space +complet.
- An adaptation of our other popular styles of Trak, Mini Trak features a T-slot that captures the head of a standard 1/4' (6mm) hex bolt. The Mini Trak you have selected is 48' (1219mm) long. Compatible with Kreg Track Clamps. Not for use with Kreg Bench Clamps.
- This Trak contains four T-slots that accommodate the head of a standard 1/4' (6mm) hex bolt. A 1/2' (13mm) recessed indentation runs along the top and front side of the Trak for easy application of a self-adhesive measuring tape (sold separately).
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Scott,
1st---I’d make the work top 1' thick.
(Glue a 1/4' MDF sheet to the back side of the 3/4' melamine board, to make the 1’’ thickness).
Add a 'dado' to the work top surface, using a router.
NOTE: the tract needs to be a snug fit, not a force fit, in the dado.
Make the slot depth 1/32’’ deeper than the height of the track. This will avoid any snagging, that may occur, during use and performing any operations on the work surface.
Add a 1/64' chamfer the cut edges of the laminate, after making the dado, and before installing the track. The chamfer can be made using a fine flat file.
Seal all the wood surfaces, and apply shellac, after machining---
Before installing the tracks and hardware.
Secure the track with flat-head machine screws---
(I'd suggest #8 vs #6 screws)
counter-bore the back side, for a flat washer and 'lock-nut'.
Cut-off/grind-off, any protruding excess end of the screw,
so the screw tip is below the back-side surface.
(Wood screws are not adequate to hold the t-track in particle board. You'll need about 2' of thread-depth for a secure hold).
DO NOT secure the track with an adhesive---it isn't necessary.
If for some reason, the track needs to be removed, at a later date, you've got bigger issues.
NOTE: For heavy duty use, such as in high clamping forces, add additional holes in the t-track, with a BC of 3', and secure as described above.
The top lip in the t-track will distort, under high clamping forces, before the channel distorts, when installed as described above.
FYI---I've installed lots of t-tracks, and hold-downs in wood. To date, I haven't experienced any failures, either for my own use and others.
Scott,
1st---I’d make the work top 1' thick.
(Glue a 1/4' MDF sheet to the back side of the 3/4' melamine board, to make the 1’’ thickness).
Kreg T-slot Track
Add a 'dado' to the work top surface, using a router.
NOTE: the tract needs to be a snug fit, not a force fit, in the dado.
Make the slot depth 1/32’’ deeper than the height of the track. This will avoid any snagging, that may occur, during use and performing any operations on the work surface.
Add a 1/64' chamfer the cut edges of the laminate, after making the dado, and before installing the track. The chamfer can be made using a fine flat file.
Seal all the wood surfaces, and apply shellac, after machining---
Before installing the tracks and hardware.
Secure the track with flat-head machine screws---
(I'd suggest #8 vs #6 screws)
Kreg T Slot
counter-bore the back side, for a flat washer and 'lock-nut'.
Cut-off/grind-off, any protruding excess end of the screw,
so the screw tip is below the back-side surface.
(Wood screws are not adequate to hold the t-track in particle board. You'll need about 2' of thread-depth for a secure hold).
DO NOT secure the track with an adhesive---it isn't necessary.
Kreg T Slot Strips
If for some reason, the track needs to be removed, at a later date, you've got bigger issues.
NOTE: For heavy duty use, such as in high clamping forces, add additional holes in the t-track, with a BC of 3', and secure as described above.
The top lip in the t-track will distort, under high clamping forces, before the channel distorts, when installed as described above.
FYI---I've installed lots of t-tracks, and hold-downs in wood. To date, I haven't experienced any failures, either for my own use and others.