When using our custom T-slotted aluminum extrusions, you simply insert a T-nut and fastener into the extrusion and tighten it to create a durable, strong and lightweight structure that is both functional and attractive.

1. The ones on top of the fence are 5/16” if I recall correctly. For your sac fence, assuming you use 3/4” material, then a 3/4” long 1/4” hex bolt counterbored will fit perfectly. Edit: forgot to add, for some reason the 1/4” t-bolts I have won’t fit in the R4512 fence slots, although they work in Rockler’s universal t-track just fine.
2. SELECTING MATERIALS. Firstly we need a suitable piece of wood for the project I would suggest.
3. Re: Excalibur T-Slot Fence General bought Excalibur and stopped making the fence. The fence they sell now is a Beismerer clone. The T slot is a good fence with one wear point on the locking cam lever. The slots are to mount hold downs, feather boards or shop helpers etc.
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Many of the woodworking jigs and fixtures I make have at least one length of t-track built into them.

A t-slot aluminum extrusion provides an easy way to make jigs usable for different size workpieces as well as adding an adjustable clamping point for jig accessories such as stop blocks and toggle clamps.

This 1/4' t-slot track has a groove down the middle to keep the drill bit from wandering off center when drilling mounting holes.

A t-slot extrusion can be used in other places besides jigs. Use a pair on a router table to make an adjustable fence. Or use one on the fence to hold a featherboard or two.

Use them whenever you need to clamp anything anywhere along a straight line.

The two most common t-slot sizes are 1/4' and 5/16'. These two sizes will cover most every woodworking application. In fact, I use 1/4' most of the time because it's cheaper and plenty strong for what I use it for.

These t nuts and t bolts make it easy to attach clamps and other accessories to the t-track.

It is best to use t-nuts and t-bolts when attaching accessories to the track. Regular nuts and bolts can wreck the slot if overtightened.

If you have to use a regular hex bolt, use a small washer to prevent the head of the bolt from digging into the soft aluminum.

I like to get my t-bolts extra long and cut them down to the length needed for each application. This way I only need to keep one length in each size on hand.

Mounting the t track

No matter what your application, you'll have to cut a dado with either a table saw or router to mount the track flush with it's neighboring surface.

A 3/4' x 3/8' deep dado is cut to keep this t track level with the top of the workpiece. I cut this dado with the table saw.

The 1/4' track that I use requires a dado that is 3/8' deep and 3/4' wide. The 5/16' track needs a dado 7/16' deep by 7/8' wide. I think these are fairly standard sizes, but always measure first before cutting.

Some t-track comes with pre-drilled mounting holes, but the version I like to use requires you to drill your own holes. They do however, provide a small groove in the center to help keep the drill bit from wandering.

Drilling your own holes takes a little extra time, but allows me to place them where it's convenient or necessary. I found with the other stuff, I was drilling extra holes where I needed them anyway.

T-slot Cutter

Where to buy

I live in a small city of 35,000 people with only two major building supply centers. Trying to find stuff like this is maddening, so for years I've been ordering hard to find items online.

I get a lot of my jig parts from Lee Valley here in Canada. Look under hardware -- Jig & Fixture Parts. They have a very nice selection of top quality goodies, even if they are a bit pricey.

With the Canadian dollar hanging pretty close with the US dollar these days, I find myself hopping across the virtual border more often when I find great deals online. Online stores like Amazon carry a large assortment of t-track and related hardware.

One of the advantages of living in a large city is selection and availability of products. For those of us that prefer to live in smaller centers, the internet has evened the playing field. We can often get things shipped to our door cheaply and quickly for the same price a guy in the city might pay for gas running around to collect the things he needs. No white knuckle driving or one finger salutes... I love it.

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Buy Precision, Machined Aluminum Extrusions exclusively from VerySuperCool Tools online store.

We had our own proprietary die made and are working with a private manufacturer who CNC machines both sides of the aluminum extrusion before anodizing. We couldn’t be happier with the results! We are always trying to improve our products whenever possible and we managed to make the aluminum extrusions that work with our table saw fence system even better!

Other Options For Buying Aluminum Extrusions Online

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For more about the history and manufacturing of extrusions click the blue button below:

We designed our VerySuperCool Tools t-square to work with aluminum extrusions. Aluminum extrusions are very stout, flat and straight as well as being a great value.

“I love the versatility that aluminum extrusion fences offer the craftsman. To be able to have multiple fences and unlimited attachments is a huge time saver.” ~ Allan Little

T-slotted aluminum extrusions attach quickly and easily to all three of our t-square designs, allowing for ultimate flexibility. We do not manufacture aluminum extrusions, but we offer them to our customers as an added convenience for those that don’t want to shop for their own. There are many companies around the world that make and/or sell aluminum extrusions. As we hear of additional sources we will list them below.

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VERY IMPORTANT
If you want to shop on your own for an extrusion to work with our VerySuperCool T-Square Fence system make sure
1) The extrusion has t-slotted channels to accept sliding t-nuts and bolts We recommend getting an extrusion with slots on all sides.
2) The extrusion width must be at least 1.5 inches or 40mm wide
The height and the length of the extrusion can vary, but the width is important because you do not want any interference between the plane of the table saw top and the fence.

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Manufacturers of T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusions

Below are a few of the major extrusion manufacturers. You can contact them with questions about custom orders or extrusions cut to length. They may send you to one of their dealers or it’s possible they may deal with you directly.

80/20 Inc. 260-248-8030 – YouTube.com/8020Inc

T-Slots 800-824-2049 – YouTube.com/FuturaCustomAluminum

Faztek 260-482-7544 – Faztek YouTube Channel

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Aluminum Extrusion Dealers

There are too many to list, but here are two we wanted to mention.

Grainger – YouTube.com/Grainger
WW Grainger sells both 80/20 and Faztek brands of aluminum extrusions. (NOTE: They don’t usually sell cut pieces. Most likely 20 foot lengths.)

Price Engineering sells 80/20

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Amazon

Do a search for aluminum extrusions on Amazon and you will find miscellaneous pieces of aluminum extrusions.

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Ebay

Zoro Tools frequently sells various size aluminum extrusions on eBay.

8020Inc sell thousands of items on Ebay. Get directly to their item by visiting their regular Ebay User Page or their store called 8020 Inc Garage Sale. You never know what kind of deal you may find.

Do a search for aluminum extrusions on eBay and you will find miscellaneous pieces of aluminum extrusions.

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Craigslist

Search for aluminum extrusion on the nearest Craigslist for your area. You never know what you will find!
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The Aluminum Extrusion Style We Sell, Use & Recommend:

As of December 2014, VerySuperCool Tools sells it’s own proprietary precision, machined aluminum extrusions in the 42″ and the 48″ 40x80mm lengths.

NOTE: 8020 also makes a 40x80mm Lite and a 40x80mm UL (ultra lite). See catalog pages at the bottom of this page for more information on more 40 series styles from 8020.

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Excerpts From 8020’s Online Catalog

Click here to see 8020’s entire online interactive catalog. Selected pages below features diagrams and more specifications.

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Other 40 series include a flat faced 4084 and Lite and Ultra Light styles. There are even more sizes and styles in the 40 series and 15 series for craftsmen that have specific requirements.

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