Homemade Sliding T-nut
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Homemade Sliding T-nut
Rather than hijack the "Getting Accustomed to the Table Saw" thread where t-nuts are discussed at some length, I am starting a new thread.
Here is a homemade sliding T-nut that I just completed. Cold Rolled Steel, 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads. Fits in the t-slots of the 510 table and fence.
I will be pleased to post dimensional drawings if anyone wants to make their own.
onetrack
Here is a homemade sliding T-nut that I just completed. Cold Rolled Steel, 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads. Fits in the t-slots of the 510 table and fence.
I will be pleased to post dimensional drawings if anyone wants to make their own.
onetrack
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onetrack wrote:Rather than hijack the "Getting Accustomed to the Table Saw" thread where t-nuts are discussed at some length, I am starting a new thread.
Here is a homemade sliding T-nut that I just completed. Cold Rolled Steel, 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads. Fits in the t-slots of the 510 table and fence.
I will be pleased to post dimensional drawings if anyone wants to make their own.
onetrack
Make it so Please!:)
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Here is a drawing of the Sliding T-nut. I have posted it in PDF and JPG.
I have access to a milling machine, so this kind of project is fun for a machining amateur like me.
onetrack
I have access to a milling machine, so this kind of project is fun for a machining amateur like me.
onetrack
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onetrack wrote:Here is a drawing of the Sliding T-nut. I have posted it in PDF and JPG.
I have access to a milling machine, so this kind of project is fun for a machining amateur like me.
onetrack
THANK YOU!:)
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On top of being french speaking, I am not familiar with Cold Rolled Steel.onetrack wrote:Rather than hijack the "Getting Accustomed to the Table Saw" thread where t-nuts are discussed at some length, I am starting a new thread.
Here is a homemade sliding T-nut that I just completed. Cold Rolled Steel, 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threads. Fits in the t-slots of the 510 table and fence.
I will be pleased to post dimensional drawings if anyone wants to make their own.
onetrack
Does it exist in this shape of a "T" or did you have to shape it like that. I wish I knew someone that could make me some of those.
As far as making holes in it I guess I could use a tap and do it (maybe it's the dye ...?) Or may be I could'nt do it ... ?
Camerio
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I started with 1/4 x 1 AISI C1018 Cold Rolled Steel, commonly known as CRS or cold drawn steel. It has smooth, accurate dimensions. The width needed to be reduced to 0.91 using a milling machine. Both edges need to have material removed to prevent warping.
Then the notches have to be milled in. Then it is a simple matter to drill and tap.
If you place a value on your time, you are better off buying one or two of these http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/swd_slidingnuts.htm
however, if you are looking for a good beginners metalwork project for the mill, you can make these yourself.
onetrack
Then the notches have to be milled in. Then it is a simple matter to drill and tap.
If you place a value on your time, you are better off buying one or two of these http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/swd_slidingnuts.htm
however, if you are looking for a good beginners metalwork project for the mill, you can make these yourself.
onetrack
This Toronto Shopsmith vendor will sell you the Shopsmith Sliding T-nuts via mail, if you are interested.
http://www.allinonewood.com/
You might want to telephone them, since I have had poor response from them via email.
onetrack
http://www.allinonewood.com/
You might want to telephone them, since I have had poor response from them via email.
onetrack