Chris H Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 For anyone who swallowed hard at the price of the flat T-track T-bolts, and had an even harder time finding the right bit, here is what I found that is working great on my gaming table (so far)! 100 Bolts for ~$16 vs $1 per bolt from Rockler/AmazonT-Slot Bit ~$14I plan to use this combo of bolts and track for many other shop jigs in the future. The track is surprisingly strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobInAustin Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 i was thinking brass closet bolts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Yes, the oblong washer head of a closet bolt would keep the bolt from spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I can't find any source for closet/toilet bolts in bulk. Not even a pack of a dozen. All I can find are singles or pairs, with the washers and nuts, for over a dollar a bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) I can easily source 100 packs using Google, but still at a dollar a bolt. Why? Because I have not yet found the bolt without the blasted nut etc. Let me keep digging. EDIT: Brass plated at $.47 per at Black Swan. http://www.blackswanmfg.com/index.php/black-swan-store?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1348&category_id=12Plated bolts only, $.33 per. http://www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com/Pasco_110_p/pasco-110.htm Yeah, I am finding lots of bulk, bolt only suppliers in the $.60 range. Google is your friend if you want that option. Edited October 13, 2015 by C Shaffer Adding a link. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I have never used that specific bit but when I started woodworking, I bought a bunch of yonico bits. To say the least, they were all a bit of a let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobInAustin Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Find the perfect bolt, don't worry about the price. I can't imagine anyone making enough attachments to for that to matter. 8 attachments? 10? Even at 10, that's $20 worth of bolts which is an insignificant cost of this project. The 33 cent ones C Shaffer posted look good.These are nice at 75 cents. http://www.woodcraft.com/product/130435/tbolts-1420-x-214.aspx Edited October 14, 2015 by BobInAustin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I almost stopped posting links but had an exchange with Beechwood by PM. I thought for the cost the price is good, but minimum purchases of 100 count make that less appealing. He reminded me that what might be good for this build would also be very useful for some jig builds, so I went back and added some links. You may get stuck with 100 to get that price so if you don't intend to build jigs, you may want to find another table builder and split the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) "Yes, the oblong washer head of a closet bolt would keep the bolt from spinning. " The keyhole cutter cuts it so the bolt can't spin in the track. The flat head bolts are not necessary. I think the flat heads are meant for the actual metal T-Track. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 16, 2015 by Chris H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 I think using hex head bolts (adjusting the slot size accordingly) as Chris originally mentioned is the easiest way to go if you don't want to cough up $$ for a 100 tee bolts. Putting it into perspective as the accessories are not holding much weight finger tight will suffice. It's not as if you are mounting a fence and cranking down on a wrench.For alignment within the track it's just as difficult/easy aligning tee bolts to the track as hex bolts.The benefit of using tee bolts is there is more area under the head so minimizing the inevitable effects of localized wear on the back of the track. They will be less likely to pull out of the track long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 First, thanks for the clarification Chris. I thought I was helping someone who desired brass hardware, I was not claiming to have found a better way. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 You may get stuck with 100 to get that price so if you don't intend to build jigs, you may want to find another table builder and split the bag. Carus, I agree, for the price, it sounds well worth it. I have ones and two twos a grip of these 1/4x20 bolts for all sorts of things. I use them in my router table, at least half a dozen jigs, and always think about other things I need them for but I'm currently out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponderingturtle Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have seen enough bolt heads dig into metal that I would want the larger surface area of the T-bolt instead of the hex head. It isn't like you can use a washer to distribute the force in this use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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