T-Track, Sail Track, Aluminium profile

**Ausworkshop** · 10th May 2010, 12:11 PM

I know its a really old topic but I just went through all this again while searching for T-Track - sail track whatever you wanna call it, search this forum and you will see what I mean in old threads. I bought some from Capral years ago, can no longer get it.
Seems really hard to find and no-one is interested in making it as they don't sell that much of the smaller stuff.

GOOD NEWS - I have bought the remaining lengths of Ullrich sail track stock and will be cutting it into smaller sizes to re-sell to woodworkers so anyone interested please let me know.

All drawings specs postage prices etc will be here soon. If I get enough interest I will be ordering a die run. They will only make a minimum of 250kg I think so if enough people want this stuff it will be worth getting more made. At this stage there is only 8 lengths left and they are all on my way to my workshop.

Here's the drawing of the T-track with measurments.

Attachment 136639

Let me know if your interested, this is really handy stuff for use in Jigs, hold down benches, cnc router beds etc. Once you have some you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
my email
[email protected]
0421305358

**snowyskiesau** · 10th May 2010, 01:11 PM

I get a message:

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When I click on the attachment.

**46150** · 10th May 2010, 01:43 PM

...Yep, me too.........

**chrisb691** · 10th May 2010, 01:59 PM

I would be interested Andrew.

**AlexS** · 10th May 2010, 07:12 PM

McJings have some track now, but I'm not sure of the dimensions.

**Ausworkshop** · 10th May 2010, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by snowyskiesau

I get a message:

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When I click on the attachment.

Hmm, I'm not sure why, it works when I look at it.
I'll try re attach it here.
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**pellcorp** · 11th May 2010, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by AlexS

McJings have some track now, but I'm not sure of the dimensions.

The McJings t-track is half the price of the carbatec stuff. The only difference is the carbatec stuff is Veritas so potentially higher quality.

Anyone tried the McJings or know where they get it from?

A couple of 610 lengths for my drill press table - not quite WIP - unless you count my brain

Thanks
Jason

**pellcorp** · 11th May 2010, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by pellcorp

The McJings t-track is half the price of the carbatec stuff. The only difference is the carbatec stuff is Veritas so potentially higher quality.

Anyone tried the McJings or know where they get it from?

A couple of 610 lengths for my drill press table - not quite WIP - unless you count my brain

Thanks
Jason

I decided to risk it and purchased 2 x 610mm lengths for $28 including postage

Will let you know what my impression are

**pellcorp** · 11th May 2010, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by pellcorp

I decided to risk it and purchased 2 x 610mm lengths for $28 including postage

Will let you know what my impression are

Bugger - just noticed PWS has 1200mm for INCRA Gold for $26 (excluding delivery!)

Oh well, I will learn to look a little more before I proceed next time.

**wheelinround** · 11th May 2010, 09:43 AM

I have the McJings not used as yet at $10 a length

while a friend got the Carba one, I looked at PWS also the dimensions of the tracks are different Carba's are low profile anodised which will wear off. Your not trying to hold down the Titanic are we.

Love the $10 hold down clamps from McJings they are great

**pellcorp** · 11th May 2010, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

I have the McJings not used as yet at $10 a length

while a friend got the Carba one, I looked at PWS also the dimensions of the tracks are different Carba's are low profile anodised which will wear off. Your not trying to hold down the Titanic are we.

Love the $10 hold down clamps from McJings they are great

Once I factor in postage the $26 probably becomes $34+ anyway so I am deciding to be happy with my purchase - no choice really.

It will be an interesting experience as I have never had to use my dado blades for such accurate dimensions before. Now I will have to get out the spacers, and get the height just right.

Lots of test cuts before I cut into my 32mm MDF sheet

Cheers
Jason

**wheelinround** · 11th May 2010, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by pellcorp

Once I factor in postage the $26 probably becomes $34+ anyway so I am deciding to be happy with my purchase - no choice really.

It will be an interesting experience as I have never had to use my dado blades for such accurate dimensions before. Now I will have to get out the spacers, and get the height just right.

Lots of test cuts before I cut into my 32mm MDF sheet

Cheers
Jason

Jason you could always router them its what I will have to do Triton wouldn't be accurate enough and fitting Dado's

to the SC.

**pellcorp** · 11th May 2010, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Jason you could always router them its what I will have to do Triton wouldn't be accurate enough and fitting Dado's

to the SC.

I have a MBS300 and got the arbor extension and bought an 8" dado set so would be bad form not to give that my best shot first plus I don't need a router dado jig then

)

**steamingbill** · 25th January 2013, 03:57 PM

Hello,

Couple of years since original post and was wondering if people had tried any of the ideas or variations shown in attached jpegs.

Any immediately obvious problems with these do it yourself ideas ?

I am cash poor and time rich so am prepared to undergo some hassle to avoid opening wallet.

I saw sail track at Bunnings yesterday - $14ish for 3 metres but the track takes a cylindrical object - whats the most practical way to make use of that ?

Just ignore the fact that it is cylindrical ans use ordinary t slot nuts anyway ?

Regards

Bill

**steamingbill** · 25th January 2013, 04:11 PM

this is even simpler

2 different size slots in upper and lower sheets ?

anybody tried this and know why it wont work ?

Bill

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