Router Table Miter Slot Track or T-track? Until now I had no need for a track on my router table. Now I am thinking of installing one, but I have 2 questions for those with more experience on the matter. 1) Do I install a miter slot track or a t-track (on your opinion)? 2) What is the optimum distance (on your opinion) of the track from the. Apr 08, 2019 If I wanted a quick and easy way to insure the fence is the same dimension from the miter slot at each end, I'd use a tri-square set to the intended dimension and check at both ends of the table. The intended dimension would take into account the distance from the kerf to the miter slot. About 3' or 4' depending on your saw. Make your own jigs & hold-downs. Excellent for attaching feather boards, hold-downs, and special jigs to your table saw, router table, disc sander, or any other tool with a standard 3/4' wide x 3/8' deep miter gauge slot. The bars pull up tight in the slot as you tighten the knobs. These square-slot Bars fit both square and t-shaped miter gauge. Hi there and welcome to lumberjocks. I just bought a newer craftsman model 21833, it has the normal miter slots that are 3/4 inch and a cast iron top. Some of the cheaper craftsmans have the smaller slots (the one you are looking at does not thankfully). About 2-3 months ago my saw was a skilsaw table saw with the smaller slots. Hi there and welcome to lumberjocks. I just bought a newer craftsman model 21833, it has the normal miter slots that are 3/4 inch and a cast iron top. Some of the cheaper craftsmans have the smaller slots (the one you are looking at does not thankfully). About 2-3 months ago my saw was a skilsaw table saw with the smaller slots.
On a table saw, is the distance between the center of the blade and the center of the miter slot standard on all or most saws? Thanks. – Jerry
Craftsman Table Saw Miter Slot Size
Tim Inman: NO. Each brand – and sometimes each individual machine! – is different, although they are often close. Each jig you make is unique to the saw you make it for, darn it. Most are 3/4 inch slots, though.
Chris Marshall: Following up on Tim’s answer, here’s a case in point. I have two cabinet saws in the shop right now — a Craftsman and a Delta Unisaw. There’s close consistency between these two saws concerning miter slot placement, but they aren’t identical. The distance between Delta’s slots is 9-15/16 in. (5-1/2 in. from the left slot to the face of the arbor flange on the left and 4-7/16 in. from the flange to the right slot). On the Craftsman, the slots are an even 10 in. apart (5-1/2 in. from the left slot to the flange and 4-1/2 in. from the flange to the right slot). It’s only a 1/16 in. variation, but that can make all the difference when trying to retrofit crosscut sleds and other jigs from one saw to another.
If you're planning on making a sliding jig or fixture for your woodworking shop, the INCRA Miter Slider is exactly what you need. These inexpensive aluminum runners adjust for PERFECT sliding action in any standard (or near standard) 3/4' by 3/8' miter gauge slot with just a twist of the wrist. They lock firmly in place with another twist of the wrist. Won't warp, shrink or swell like wooden runners. Includes plans for a wide variety of shop-made jigs and fixtures. Anodized aluminum for durability and beauty. Available in 18' and 24' lengths.
Bosch Table Saw Miter Slot Size
- Adjusts for perfect sliding action in any standard miter gauge slot with just a twist of the wrist
- Locks securely in any standard miter gauge slot with another twist of the wrist
- Includes threaded mounting holes and hardware for easy attachment to any application
- Includes plans for a wide variety of shop-made jigs and fixtures
- All mounting hardware included