Source/ advice on buying T- Slotted Aluminum Extrusions

[Brian Deakin]

Can anyone please provide advice on purchasing


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regards

Brian

[Sam Puhalovich]

That's available from '80/20 Inc' ... or you can buy it thru Amazon.

[Michael Mahan]

the best deals are found at 80/20's Garage sale Ebay store

[David Hawxhurst]

i've seen at other places but 8020 usually has the best prices on it.

[Jim Andrew]

I bought some cutoffs from 8020 on ebay, they have different sizes, I got 3/4" x 1 1/2" T slot for an assembly table. To fasten it, I drilled it every 4" and tapped it then used 1/4" bolts from the underside. If you buy multiple pieces, they adjust the price of shipping, so get enough all in one purchase.

[David Kumm]

www.framingtech.com. You can ask if they have leftover pieces in the rack and get a better price. There is a difference between 80/20 and bosch dimensions so be sure what you need. Also get their Tnut bar stock. You can cut to length and the stock fits the slots exactly. Dave

[Chris Fournier]

Look for an automation company near you, google Bosch extrusions. You will find a supplier near you.

[Don Huffer]

Can anyone please provide advice on purchasing


regards

Brian

If its 8020 aluminum. I get all mine on EBay. I've used it on two router machines and one panel saw. Never been able to get a better price on Amazon.

[Don Huffer]

Can anyone please provide advice on purchasing


regards

Brian

What do you want it for and how much or how long. I have a lot of experience with this product.

[Brian Deakin]

I am travelling from the United kingdom and visiting Boston and New England for a 2 week holiday with my family The plan wasto purchase a length of extrusion to use at a future point in time The size of my suitcase will limit the size of the extrusion

To be honest I do not know what I will use the extrusion for but thats part of the fun

My first thought was to make a jig for cutting finger jionts on a table saw

I would be interested to see how other members use the extrusion

regards Brian

[Don Huffer]

This is what I've used it for.

[Don Huffer]

287175

panel saw

287176

mortise/ horizontal router

287177

rail system

287178

cut off stop made with one of their parts

287179

super sharp planer knife sharpener

[Brian Deakin]

A huge than you to everyone for your help ,advice and providing the link to 80/20 Inc'

I am now in a postion where I can make a more informed decision in making my purchase

regards Brian