I don't believe there is a standard for the distance,,, I would like to see what you have built so far, interested in what it looks like.
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I've just finished building a combo chop saw and router table. I need to install track for the router fence and wanted to see if there is a universal distance the tracks should be apart from one another to accommodate most fences. I'm going to build a fence for now but may need to upgrade to a professional product later. Regards!
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Most of the time, I have one end of the fence fixed and the other end swings to set fence to bit distance. So I would place the T Track near the edges. T bolts with star knobs through a horizontal piece behind the fence, will allow you to quickly adjust and lock the fence down.
G'day @Lizard13 , welcome to the forum.
I am not aware fo any set distance apart for the t-track. IMO,this would be guided by the size of the table.
I am not aware fo any set distance apart for the t-track. IMO,this would be guided by the size of the table.
I’ll forward images tomorrowI don't believe there is a standard for the distance,,, I would like to see what you have built so far, interested in what it looks like.
to clarify I’m speaking about the the left to right distance from the center of the bit for the fence guides I’m planning on 12” from bit center left and 12” bit center to the right total 24”G'day @Lizard13 , welcome to the forum.
I am not aware fo any set distance apart for the t-track. IMO,this would be guided by the size of the table.
I'd keep it within 6-8 inches. Too far away can cause flex..
Jack, understood however I'm going to build a robust fence using 1/2 inch baltic birch plywood with minimal flex I plan on a 36 long fence.I'd keep it within 6-8 inches. Too far away can cause flex..
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I don't believe there is a standard for the distance,,, I would like to see what you have built so far, interested in what it looks like.
I don't believe there is a standard for the distance,,, I would like to see what you have built so far, interested in what it looks like.
Nice build! Your shop is going to be great when your done.
Welcome to the forum @Lizard13
From my experience there are only two times you will ordinarily use a tee / miter track . The first and most important is to hold your feather boards and the second is to hold a miter gauge to keep wood perpendicular to the fence, for cutting the end grain on rails. There is no reason to go to the expense or trouble using one for a fence. If you cut a slot in each end of the mounting portion of the fence (the part that sits on the table) then you can simply loosen a bolts and slide the fence forward or backward. A few inches are all that is necessary. There is also no sense in spending money on a fancy looking fence. The only time one would be necessary would be if you were using the INCRA system to make complicated joints. If that is the case then the slots have to be built to certain specifications and you would be better off making a separate table.
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