Probably a dumb question but...

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:58 am

retcaptb wrote:Here is what I use to clamp a wood fence to 520 Fence:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page ... e%20Clamps
Works good and can be used on many other items.

Looks like a good move to me...

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paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:21 am

retcaptb wrote:Here is what I use to clamp a wood fence to 520 Fence:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17821&filter=Fence%20Clamps
Works good and can be used on many other items.

I agree, I use these with my 520 for some things and T-Nuts for others. Both serve a purpose.

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:20 am

I think that's a good solution too. Thanks everyone for the help.

reible · Post by **reible** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:53 am

Here is another post from the past. Just in case you don't recall about the issue of those rockler clamps. No it is not a show stopper but beware where that screw clamp is in relationship to the t-slot.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... ostcount=8

Ed

wiredone · Post by **wiredone** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:49 am

reible wrote:Here is another post from the past. Just in case you don't recall about the issue of those rockler clamps. No it is not a show stopper but beware where that screw clamp is in relationship to the t-slot.

http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/showpos ... ostcount=8

Ed

There you go, saving the day again!
Probably saved someone some major aggravation.

anmius · Post by **anmius** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:27 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Since I do not have a 520 fence, it is an academic mind exercise anyway. I probably would drill one if I did not have the other older models to use though. I do not see the holes as being anything other than 'an alteration:eek:'. They would be smaller than 1/4" probably.

You know you can get an upgrade for the "500" rip fence that not only has a "T" slot in the top but it has the holes in the side (3 of them).

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... pgrade.htm

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:57 pm

anmius wrote:You know you can get an upgrade for the "500" rip fence that not only has a "T" slot in the top but it has the holes in the side (3 of them).

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/500ripfenceupgrade.htm

Yes I did/do. I am not all that impressed with the bandsaw sibling so it is doubtful I will spring for one.

I have been exploring making an attachment to a 500 fence, but then I priced the SS t-slots. If I continue with that, it will most likely involve another 'vendor's' t-slot(4 fer the price of one SS and $ left over)!;)

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:15 pm

[quote="JPG40504"]Yes I did/do. I am not all that impressed with the bandsaw sibling so it is doubtful I will spring for one.

I have been exploring making an attachment to a 500 fence, but then I priced the SS t-slots. If I continue with that, it will most likely involve another 'vendor's' t-slot(4 fer the price of one SS and $ left over)!]

Which other t-nut? I've not seen another that fits in the Mark 5/V.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:38 pm

dusty wrote:Which other t-nut? I've not seen another that fits in the Mark 5/V.

Make that t-track! Takes 1/4-20 screws. Incra mini. 4 ft/<$20.

The mini is not as thick as the 'normal' t-track. I am trying to keep the dimensions 2 1/2" x 2 7/8" x 24".

A screw head is not as strong as a SS t-nut, but may be adequate.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:19 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Make that t-track! Takes 1/4-20 screws. Incra mini. 4 ft/<$20.

The mini is not as thick as the 'normal' t-track. I am trying to keep the dimensions 2 1/2" x 2 7/8" x 24".

A screw head is not as strong as a SS t-nut, but may be adequate.

I use a number of Incra products and hold them in high regard. However with the mark V I will stay with the Shopsmith T track and T nuts. Jim