New member and I have a question about t-track

T Track is very easy to install using a flat bottom bit, like a mortising bit, that's ever so slightly wider than the track itself. You lay it in with an accurate T Square, then clamp a straight edge inplace to guide your router.

I'd wait until you need to use one, then install it. One really good use is a short track on each side of your router table's bit opening. Not too far from the edge. Then you can use them to position and lock down your fence using T Bolts with star knobs.

One thing I do suggest is that where your table saw ends, that you extend the miter tracks in the saw out into the outfeed table. Don't add T Track, just leave them open so if you have miter bars on a jig, you can slide them off the end of the saw and onto the outfeed table. If you don't have any table saw jigs now, I bet it won't be long before you do. I have several jigs like that, and my favorite is the Rockler table saw sled. Here's a picture. Lining up a T Track in that outfeed groove isn't necessary and getting it to line up precisely to the saw's miter slots is near impossible.

But again, I'd think several times over about installing them until you know how you'll use them. With a plywood bench top, you don't want to cut through that thin outer ply layer until you really have it worked out.

Good first question, glad you found us.

Marco said:

Welcome Scott! I like the use of space in your shop as well as the shop itself. Unfortunately after you think it through that is something you are going to have to decide on based on what you will be making. Here's a link to a Rockler Top that may give you an idea.
Most people have a fence for the miter saw which makes clamping a lot easier. I would look at adding a fence rather than t-tracks. You may have an issue cutting a large piece on your table saw with the miter saws location. Their is plenty of space for the t-tracks. Keep in mind you may want to add more tracks later on.

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No issue with the outfeed from table saw. My miter shelf folds down and out of the way.