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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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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.

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

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

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.

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

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)!;)

[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.

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.

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