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Phil Thien
08-14-2014, 1:59 PM
Hi.

I have an application where I'd like to find a "clamping head" for aluminum t-track. Basically, I'd like to convert a short length of t-track into a tiny bar-clamp. I'd be using the resulting contraption in pairs (or more) as a hold-down clamp, so it doesn't need to have a death grip, just fairly snug.

Rockler has a giant contraption (pictured) that is over-the-top, I'd like something smaller and less expensive.

Anyone know of any t-track gadgets that would provide some clamping pressure in the direction of the length of the track?

Andrew Joiner
08-14-2014, 8:48 PM
Grizzly has this:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Cam-Clamp/D3347

Bruce Wrenn
08-14-2014, 8:54 PM
Get a block of wood and cut to fit tee track, add mounting mounting screw. Drill and tap block for a 1/4-20 bolt to make your own.

Phil Thien
08-14-2014, 8:59 PM
Get a block of wood and cut to fit tee track, add mounting mounting screw. Drill and tap block for a 1/4-20 bolt to make your own.

LOL, I know, I know, I was just hoping to buy something so I didn't have to make something to speed the process a little bit.

Phil Thien
08-14-2014, 9:00 PM
Grizzly has this:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Cam-Clamp/D3347

I got a pair of them, but returned them, one of them didn't really work.