Track or threaded inserts - Woodworking Talk

mdlbldrmatt135 · 09-15-2008, 10:24 AM

Thoughts on which is better?

Threaded inserts would let you use thinner material bit the track is more adjustable....

any other Pros or Cons for either?

cabinetman · 09-15-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mdlbldrmatt135

Thoughts on which is better?

Threaded inserts would let you use thinner material bit the track is more adjustable....

any other Pros or Cons for either?

Maybe I'm a little thick today, but what track, what threaded inserts...better for what?

mdlbldrmatt135 · 09-15-2008, 12:51 PM

Jig making the T track that holds bolts.... or the treaded inserts to can just thread intot he base material where needed.

firefighteremt153 · 09-16-2008, 07:22 AM

I would think it would all depend on the jig you are making and what functions it needs.

mdlbldrmatt135 · 09-16-2008, 10:11 AM

I was thinking a multi use one. it could be used for raised panels and as a taller Aux fence. as well as hold the feather boards.

Tony B · 10-01-2008, 10:49 AM

Most of my jigs are plywood and I use "T" nuts a lot.

Tony B

cabinetman · 10-01-2008, 11:46 AM

Part of the answer might be personal taste. An adjustable jig can be made with a "T" nut in one part, and a bolt and washer in a slotted section for adjustment.

Adjustable jigs can be made with a "T" slot type bolt and track arrangement, which may or not provide smoother action or more adjustment.

mdlbldrmatt135 · 10-01-2008, 01:09 PM

Well the track kit was 1/2 off at Rockler 2 weeks ago so I picked one up while I was n the store...... I also found some threaded inserts I had laying around from the days of the Furniture factory job I had Designing prototypes.

Once i get the fence refurbished for the saw... the jigs will start.