fjimp wrote: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
For attaching a jig to a fence, what does it matter? If I had a 520 fence, I would not think twice, but I do not and so think an alternative at this point more achievable.
A 520 would be nice, but alas not now!;)
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[quote="JPG40504"]For attaching a jig to a fence, what does it matter? If I had a 520 fence, I would not think twice, but I do not and so think an alternative at this point more achievable.
A 520 would be nice, but alas not now!]
Red, I cannot argue your position given your current situation. Yet as a 520 owner who has attached jigs using a fastener that lacked an ideal fit and messed up a valued part for a project, I prefer to take the safest route to a perfect outcome. No offense intended simply my feelings given our varied positions in this instance. Jim
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dusty wrote:Which other t-nut? I've not seen another that fits in the Mark 5/V.
Microjig makes some that are designed to fit the Shopsmith, they are plastic and Rockler sells them.
Paul Cohen
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
Thanks all. I picked up a set of the Universal Fence Clamps from Rockler yesterday and they will do the job just fine. Also, FWIW, Rockler had a sale on 12" wooden clamps, they were $3 and change. Not a bad price at all.
Also, I am fortunate to have both a Rockler and Woodcraft store within 5 miles of my house, so I did a little looking on the web sites to see if Woodcraft had a set of fence clamps and make a decision which to get. Yes, they did have a set, but they did not look to be near as well constructed as Rocklers, and they were wanting $10 MORE than Rockler wanted.
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Paul Cohen
Beaverton, OR
A 1982 500 Shopsmith brand upgraded to a Mark 7 PowerPro, Jointer, Bandsaw (with Kreg fence), Strip Sander, Ring Master and lots of accessories all purchased new
12" Sliding Compound Mitre Saw, 1200 CFM DC
Since you use them I do believe they fit the Shopsmith t-track but I was unable to find where they reference Shopsmith in their advertisement.
I did however find reference to a 3/4" miter track which does not describe the Shopsmith miter track. I'll just have to invest and see for myself. I've got a couple projects in mind where they could work real well.
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Shopsmith reference is in the description of the Zero Play Miter Bar:
"Simply push against the ends of the guide bar within a standard (3/4“ x 3/8”) miter slot or a Shopsmith miter slot and lock the width by securing the three button-head screws with a supplied hex key."
I bought one of the miter bars from Woodcraft, and it works very well.
