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T channel and Inline Fabrication Quick change plates

Have been thinking of upgrading my combination workbench/reloading bench by going with Inline Fabrication's quick change top plates along with a Rockler type Tee Channel clamping system. It sure seems like a row of Tee channel for the back tab to hook into and another row on or near the front edge of the bench would allow for the easy repositioning of presses and associated equipment. Does anyone know if the back tab on the Inline plates will settle down into the Tee channel?

https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...ystem/products/quick-change-system-top-plates
https://www.rockler.com/universal-t-track-universal-t-track
https://www.rockler.com/17-piece-universal-t-track-kit
 
The tab in the back of the quick change plates is too long to fit into a standard T-Slot. However, you could use the riser that it fits into and have the T-Slots set up to match the bolt patter on those. They have different height units.
 
The tab in the back of the quick change plates is too long to fit into a standard T-Slot. However, you could use the riser that it fits into and have the T-Slots set up to match the bolt patter on those. They have different height units.

Thanks Charlie. Yea, I was afraid of that. Can you by chance give me a measurement for the length of the tap from the outside of the el/bend. I may be able to finger something else out for the tab to hook under. And the riser option would certainly work if all else fails.
 
You can drill some holes at the appropriate locations in that tab and secure them to the t-track via the t-bolts.
I have my press, vice, trimmer, and other accessories permanently mounted to 3/4-in boards. All the boards have a matching drill patterns to fit my T-track in the table. Here's a picture that might help you a little. You will have to zoom in to see the tracks and the boards. I have this all laminated with matching large pattern laminate.
Ignore the charge master. That puppy is sick and I've been working on it. It normally sets at a different location
 

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These are what I used on my bench. 3/8" heavy duty t-track 48" length, on sale now $24.99 and free shipping.

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I'll bet a little research will show that all these are pretty much the same gauge metal. Those darn t-bolts will have different width heads. Very small difference, but enough to make aggravatingly tight in the slot.
 
I'll bet a little research will show that all these are pretty much the same gauge metal. Those darn t-bolts will have different width heads. Very small difference, but enough to make aggravatingly tight in the slot.

I dunno, these look heavier and do not use t-bolts, but rather 3/8"-16 hex bolts, which are larger than most 1/4"-20 bolts (I think?). I also suspect some generic 3/8" T-slot bolts will work with some minor machining.

If I go this route, the tracks will be holding down a too boo-koo heavy Wilton model 9450 (1933) bench vise.
 
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I recently made a new bench using 80-20 extruded aluminum for T channel. I had a bunch laying around and thought I would give it a try. It is 1 1/2" square so I cut slots in 3/4" plywood and glued 2 together. There are lots of fasteners available but different bolts and washers fit in it fine. I think it is much more robust than the T slot I have seen.
 
I bet you find the challenge is not in the strength of a 1/4" t-bolt or 3/8" hex bolt. What size screw facilitates anchoring the t-track into the deck? That's where you need to be attentive.
Logic would dictate the track that handles the 3/8" hex head would have a heavier fastener. Logic has got my ass in a crack more than once. I'm betting my tracks with the 1/4" bolts would do fine for my needs even with the heavier vise. Obviously our needs may be miles apart. Much better to be over engineered than not.
 
I really like the looks of these. In the photo they appear much more robust that others I have looked at. Thanks for the pointer.
I searched a while, and most of the same places, Rockler, etc. etc., don't remember how I found those but they are everything I expected.

My son routed an interference fit for the t-track and they are in to stay. Screws were probably unnecessary but I ran them in anyway.
 

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