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Let us show you how to install t track the easiest way in any workbench! Whether you have Rockler, Kreg, or any other brand then process is super easy and we will show you every step of the way of how to install t track!
After building our mobile workbench, we wanted to give it a little bit of an upgrade. There’s a product called t track that allows you to easily attach all kinds of accessories to your bench that provide a ton of benefits! Our reasoning for installing the track was to allow us to quickly clamp projects down to the workbench that might not be large enough to reach to edge of the work surface. Right now, we only have these hold down clamps, but we plan on adding more accessories in the future!
We noticed that there really wasn’t any simple video out there that shows how to install this stuff so we wanted to show how we did it! Now there are tons of different ways to lay this down, but we think a router is the easiest. A 3/4” straight bit makes a perfectly sized slot for the t track to slide in with no play side to side.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

We want to know what your favorite t track accessory is! Leave a comment to let us know! Thanks for much for checking out this video! We've got a ton of other projects we know you will love. We'd love if you would consider subscribing to help this tiny channel grow! Thanks! kzbin.info/door/4Xarmlw0RJ573ZgJO2b5GA

[@howardmclean6441]

I like the t-track hold down clamp the best so far. Any other suggestions?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Rockler makes something called bench cookies which are perfect if you need to elevate yourself workpiece

[@BrysonOsborne]

Watching this in Dec 2022 and you have gone from 60 subscribers to almost 60k since you recorded. Nice work!

[@bogmaerke]

+100k a year later. Solid

[@BigVenture06]

Great job! Love the "no extra nonsense approach" Thanks!

[@joeanderson3423]

Simple and effective. After watching this video, I went out to garage, grabbed my Dewalt cordless router and installed two sets of t-track in an enlarged drill press table I had just made. Thanks for posting.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

That’s awesome! I’m glad I could help you, Joe!

[@mundlkalli4396]

Thank you I finally found what I was looking for . Planning on cutting two grooves with router to use for the runners on the cross fence. Thank you again !!!!!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thank you very much for checking out the video and for your support!

[@tedfritsch3340]

You just answered 3 of my questions on routing in the dado for the T tracks. This was way to helpful.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’m glad to hear that, Ted! Thank you very much for the feedback and support!

[@drskvch5768]

Thanks for the video, new to wood working and I have built a router/out feed table (for my table saw) and have been looking to add t track for the fence. Really looking to use my router to get edges straight of my material.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

You’re welcome! Thanks for checking out the video Steven! Hopefully it’s helpful for you!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

Awesome upgrade, and great tip about the t bolts.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for your continued support Chad! Pretty soon we are going to make a video showing accessories you can make yourself for the track!

[@PPMOCRG]

Excellent! Thank you. I’m about to assemble a new workbench and this will be a perfect addition to it.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks awesome Jan! If you need free plans for a workbench, we have a full step by step video as well as free downloadable plans too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHnFpHx9jtxmjK8

[@jefferydegarmo9946]

It’s always scary to cut into a new table top, but your video was short, very informative and gave me the confidence to go for it!. Thanks!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Glad you found it helpful, Jeffrey!

[@michebre]

Great video for being a Newbie! Thanks so much. Very easy to follow.

[@tmlhkyfn]

Don't have any T track set up yet, but thanks for the tip on the 1/4" bolts, not something I will forget

[@glencrandall7051]

Yes, installing T track is easy and really worthwhile. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. 60 subscribers when this video was produced. 96K in Feb' 23. Congratulations. 😀😀

[@miketony2069]

Something about a smooth clean routed groove that's satisfying to see and watch

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

If you think that’s good, you should watch lion king

[@TheWeekendDIYer]

I must have missed this upload. Great demonstration!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you! It’s nothing crazy, but we weren’t able to find many videos that were pretty straight forward about how to install this stuff. So we made our own! Glad to hear you enjoyed the project

[@stephenmcgeown]

This is exactly what I need for my workbench plans. I even have the same router :-) Thanks for explaining the process in such a clear way!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

You’re very welcome Stephen! We are super happy you enjoyed the video and you found it helpful! If you want to help our tiny channel grow, consider liking, subscribing, or sending the video to a friend. Thanks so much!

[@stephenmcgeown]

@@SpencleyDesignCo I already have :-)

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@garrettmccleary]

Nice video. Straight to the point and made it easy

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for checking out the video, Garrett!

[@D1G1TALSYNAPS3]

@02:24 “ we use a small drill bit to prehole drills in the top” 😂 I was listening.

[@ladykenja2700]

- Thanx for the demo. Good info.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!

[@tillertradeco]

From 60 subscribers to 29,000. Good for you brother!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks! It’s been one hell of a long journey

[@2WR467]

Thank you!!! 1/4 inch bolt much better option.

[@TheRosstaman]

Excellent video! Question; I’m about to build my own bench but am having an internal conflict between dog holes and t track. I was thinking about doing dog holes all over the top, Paulk style. But then I realized that means all kinds of saw dust will fall through those holes and end up either on the floor or in the torsion box, depending on the style I build. So now I’m thinking that a grid of t tracks is the way. If I did this, would I be missing anything?

[@thomasmeier3770]

Great vid - straight to the point! Subscribed! :)

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you very much, Thomas! I appreciate the support in helping the channel grow!

[@Average.George]

I dug your video dude. Informative short sweet and did not disappoint

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you very much, George! I appreciate the support!

[@mrkrause3]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you for watching, Ken!

[@frankortiz5008]

Good stuff- Explained perfect- Thanks for sharing. - I will definitely subscribe-

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for the support Frank!

[@1funcar]

Great video! I need this!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks so much!

[@fb510m]

Like it! My new bench is 72" wide, I'm thinking that I can insert the 48" t track on the right side. Leave the remainder of the 72" with no t track for now. I need to make an out feed table with tracks for the new table saw first - I like your bench design and would like to expand that design for my out feed table. new subscriber...good video, thank you

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Hi Elvis! Thank you so much for subscribing and helping our tiny channel grow! Your plan for the outfeed table sounds great. Once you finish it, we would love to see it!

[@The_Joker_]

MDF dust is lethal. Useful video 👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

The dust it makes is terrible!

[@alexalbaugh8829]

Just finished my miter saw stations and gotta say, I am very nervous to put in the T track lol

[@peymanfarzan5350]

Great video👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for the support Peyman! Hopefully this helps you out installing some t-track! We’d love to see how your install goes!

[@DEG1985]

Excellent video thank you, I have subscribed to your channel. Muchas gracias...

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you very much! I glad you found it helpful. I really appreciate the support 😀

[@thesquinty1]

Love the channel. New sub.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you very much, Anas!

[@williequinlan4946]

Thank you 👍✅

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

You’re welcome! Thank you very much for checking out the video!

[@MakingMadeSimple]

"at the time of recording, we have 60 subscribers". Wow, you've come a long way, man!

[@number6990]

When you made your final mark to account for the distance between the router bit & the router base, was that measurement 3” from the T-track center line, or from (which one?) of the 3/8” offset marks?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

It’s 3” away from the 3/8” offset mark closest to the straight edge that the router is going to ride against. If all the math seems difficult, just hold your router up to the line you want to cut, abs visually see if it looks right 😀

[@tony5006]

I'll be making some t-track clamps very soon so I'll send you some deatils when I have made them.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Sweet!! Thanks tony! That sounds awesome!

[@carlflemmig4962]

how far in from the edge should the t track be?

[@howardmclean6441]

Did you add more t-track to your work bench. I thought about drilling dog holes but I think the t-track might work better. Your thoughts please.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

We haven’t added any additional track yet but are definitely considering it! We like dog holes, but you have to buy specialized tools for them. The t track allows you to make accessories and then you a standard bolt to slide in the track. It just seems more practical in our minds.

[@number6990]

My workbench is 6’ long x 22” deep, if I wanted to install a rectangular arrangement of T-Track, what would you suggest as the length & width of the rectangle?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for checking out the video! The layout is entirely up to you. I’ve never used a rectangular layout so I’m not sure what would work best for my workflow

[@liz7981]

Great video, really helpful as I am planning my new workbench. Question: how thick should the bench top be to safely cut the slot for the t track? It seems 3/4 may not be thick enough. I'm thinking of glueing up 2x12s to give me more depth.

[@dankirchner4460]

I was just thinking the same thing. Did you come up with a solution yet?

[@MarkZart]

3/4 should be plenty thick. Plus, the t-track provides additional support.

[@mickyork41]

I was struggling to get t track to hold down in 18mm ply for my cross cut sled as I could only use 8mm long screws. I added some 5 minute expoxy too. Job done.

[@davidm2645]

Ok, so I like what you have done, but there is one question I have - first off let me explain what I have. My work bench also serves as the outfeed table for my cabinet table saw. The top is white melamine. If I use a 3/4" router but to make the groove, will the cut line on either side of the channel blow out and show chipped melamine?

[@danialm8122]

Awesome video sir.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you Daniel! I hope you found it helpful 👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you Daniel! I hope you found it helpful 👍

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you Daniel! I hope you found it helpful 👍

[@mach51]

How thick is your workbench top? Can you mount T-Track into a 3/4 sheet of plywood? Would seem to not leave enough material below the T-Track.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

This workbench is 3/4” thick MDF. The screws holding it down extend just slightly below the surface. After almost a year, I’ve had zero issues

[@MarcosElMalo2]

I am thinking I could save the routing by making a two layer top. The second layer would be the thickness of the track (+ a small amount so they’re slightly recessed). Then it’s a matter of cutting pieces of the second layer to fit around the track, and securing it (I’m thinking screws so I can replace the top if it gets worn and torn, but you could glue it as well).

[@patrickbrady8326]

Hi Eric, I have a question about routing plywood for a T-Track, the plywood has knots in it which I cannot avoid in my design. Without having to pay for premium plywood (that is pretty much Knotless) but twice the expense $$ how do you suggest getting a clean cut through knots in the wood or am I dreaming and it can't be done?

[@MarkZart]

You can rout thru a knot, assuming a sharp bit. Just go very slow, backing off often.

[@stephenpalazzi720]

Wow you’ve come a LONG way from 60 subscribers

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Slow and steady growth over a long period of time 😀

[@jlansdale536]

Can you cut the groove with a table saw? Like, for a jointing jig?

[@MarkZart]

Of course, multiple passes 👍

[@ChristiannTyler]

Great video! I have a question, (new to woodworking) and couldn’t find a good answer online. I joined 3x 9” wide cherry wood boards for a work bench (1-1/4” thick) with titebond II they’ve been glued for a week and I discovered T track can I router through where the panels meet? Or will I risk some sort of “tear out” or messup the joint? Any advice would be appreciated thanks y’all!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

You should be just fine! Throw a sacrificial board on each end while you route to prevent blow out though

[@ChristiannTyler]

@@SpencleyDesignCo thankyou so much for the timely response! Can you expand a little? Would I be putting the actual router base on the sacrificial boards and the bit just goes in between?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Pretty hard to describe over text. Read this article and check out the section about a backer board: www.woodsmith.com/article/5-tips-for-taming-router-table-tearout/

[@ChristiannTyler]

@@SpencleyDesignCo thanks I’ll check it out

[@iamabuki]

New to woodworking. What is that awesome straightedge clamp you use? Thanks for the straight forward explanation.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

You can find them at harbor freight

[@iamabuki]

Thank you

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you!

[@iamabuki]

Just saw a “suggestion” to follow you on Instagram. Nice to know you’re in cbus!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Hope to see you follow along 😀

[@dentalobject1940]

Does the t rack and mdf get sloppy with continuous use?

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’ve never had any issues with it

[@markbolger2323]

Get rid of that sharpie and use sharp pointed H pencils. To increase your accuracy

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Yup! I always use 0.5mm pencils, but just used the sharpie so it showed up better on camera

[@tony5006]

Carriage bolts work just as well, you just need to grind the heads down to fit the t-track.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for the tip, Tony! And thanks for checking out our channel!

[@tonyomalley901]

1:40, you should position the flat side of the router bed against the straight edge not the curved side

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’d advise against that

[@motleypixel]

@@SpencleyDesignCo why? Really, I'd like to know pros of doing it with the rounded edge of the base because conventional wisdom tells me to use the flat side of the router base. Thank you.

[@dabusdruva]

@@motleypixel Using the rounded edge means the router bit will stay the exact same distance from the straight edge even if you twist or turn the router, which is very common on long cuts. If you're using the flat side, if you introduce any twist on the router, the bit will move away from the straight edge, ruining your cut. Hope that helps.

[@motleypixel]

@@dabusdruva yes, such a simple concept too but i had to test it and sure enough the rounded radius keeps everything straight as opposed to the straight side. Thank you.

[@lawrencediggs7957]

Why couldn't you just put the T-track between strips of precut wood?

[@MarkZart]

You absolutely could. Use 3/8” stock and make sure the t-track isn’t proud of table plane.

[@koluene]

Easy and very expensive.

[@gregrandol2801]

Woodglut plans are amazing!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

so was my last colonoscopy

[@keliweisgerber3896]

Hmmm... I finally followed Ann's advice and took Woodprix. It's great for beginners and has some advanced stuff too.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

cool