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judaspre1982 wrote:I would like to bring back this old thread.......

I like how wa2crack used the t-nuts on the jig in this thread.I'll make this one.
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?p=76737&postcount=104
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Dave

Where's the T-nut Dave? I am looking for something like:
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judaspre1982 wrote:Mike
Look at perryobear's first pic in the link to his original thread. It shows what SS calls "t-nuts". He has knurled knobs that have threads to tighten the t- nuts in the miter slots.
Dave

Thanks Dave. ShopSmith uses a term T-nut differently than the fastener industry. Makes sense now.

To date I've used the T-nuts on 2 of my jigs: A Bandsaw jig for cutting dovetail portions on boards [T-nut goes in the BS table to secure the jig], and a Bandsaw Resaw Guide [T-nut goes in the BS fence to secure the jig].

I've been meaning to mention lately.... I was reminded by the recent YouTube video on bandsawing/resawing with the Power Pro head.... The standard SS Bandsaw fence usually is my very best resawing guide! When I go to my "single point" resaw guide (arced block immediately adjacent to the blade teeth), I usually get carried away and pivot my board too much. I believe lately somebody here mentioned the SS bandsaw configuration has very consistent blade tracking. I agree.

judaspre1982 wrote:Mike
Look at perryobear's first pic in the link to his original thread. It shows what SS calls "t-nuts". He has knurled knobs that have threads to tighten the t- nuts in the miter slots.
I should have called them "sliding t-nuts" to be exact.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/np_jigsfixturesC.htm

Dave

Those certainly are t-nuts, Mike, unless you are using Shopsmith jargon. I own about ten(10) of these and sometimes feel like I need more. These are what some call sliding t-nuts (514491).

dusty wrote:Those certainly are t-nuts, Mike, unless you are using Shopsmith jargon. I own about ten(10) of these and sometimes feel like I need more. These are what some call sliding t-nuts (514491).

Ah yes.....T nuts vs. sliding T nuts are as different as screws vs. cap screws. Sliding T nuts ARE a recognized product type in fastener world.

Judaspre1982

I have watched my father (WA2CRK) for many years in his shop. He helped me in setting my shop up. I can"t tink of another with more knowledge on jigs and Shopsmith machines. I still replicate his jigs in my shop. As you showed in his example of the pen drilling jig, I can't keep the drill bit cool enough when drilling it is so fast not to mention usefull. Thanks for bringing back the thread.

Pete

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