# T track? Or no t track **URL:** \ **Category:** Accessories\ **Created:** [November 14, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641 "2020-11-14T18:42:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Scoxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dec6dc/32.png) [@Scoxe](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Scoxe)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/1 "2020-11-14T18:42:40Z")
How many of you are planning to or are using t track? I am starting to plan my waste board and could go either way. ---
**Author:** ![Markevans36301](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/markevans36301/32/19_2.png) [@Markevans36301](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Markevans36301)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/2 "2020-11-14T20:19:33Z")
The glue is drying as we speak on the laminating two 3/4" plys together. I plan to route T-track directly in and add dog holes. That should wield plenty of options. ---
**Author:** ![Scoxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dec6dc/32.png) [@Scoxe](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Scoxe)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/3 "2020-11-14T20:48:49Z")
So you use mdf as your waste board and tape and glue to secure? ---
**Author:** ![Markevans36301](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/markevans36301/32/19_2.png) [@Markevans36301](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Markevans36301)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/4 "2020-11-14T22:10:26Z")
I actually used two half of good project plywood. We’ll see if that was smart or dumb. ---
**Author:** ![charleyntexas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/charleyntexas/32/118_2.png) [@charleyntexas](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/charleyntexas)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/5 "2020-11-15T01:50:09Z")
T Tracks for me all the way! ---
**Author:** ![MindOfMcClure](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/mindofmcclure/32/38_2.png) [@MindOfMcClure](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MindOfMcClure)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/6 "2020-11-15T13:52:14Z")
I’m with the T-Track team, I had threaded inserts in my X-Carve for 4 years and while they have their benefits, the ease and use of the T-Track (IMO) outweighs them. That said; Threaded inserts are great for installing your Wasteboard Runners… LOL -Alex ---
**Author:** ![Ken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/cc9497/32.png) [@Ken](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Ken)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/7 "2020-11-15T14:33:58Z")
I am also going to use T-Track with MDF strips. I feel it gives me the most long term flexibility with easy replacement. ---
**Author:** ![Scoxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dec6dc/32.png) [@Scoxe](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Scoxe)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/8 "2020-11-15T15:15:23Z")
Any chance you would share the t track you use and the dimensions of the mdf strips? I am wanting to get as close to ready I can. ---
**Author:** ![MindOfMcClure](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/mindofmcclure/32/38_2.png) [@MindOfMcClure](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MindOfMcClure)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/9 "2020-11-16T00:17:18Z")
Sure I used this T-Track (It was the best price I could find on Amazon. > **[Hot Favorable Aluminum 36" T-Track for Woodworking –Double Cut Profile Universal...](https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Favorable-Woodworking-Double-Holes-Woodworking-Clamps-Fine/dp/B07ZV5NL3Y?tag=benmyers-20)** > > You Are Welcome To Order Hot Favorable’s t-Track.Color:Fine sandblast black anodized.Easy To Install:Each Track Is Equipped With Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes For Simple Installation (Screws Not Included). Dimensions:Each Track Size Is 36" Length x 3/4"... As for my strips of MDF (it kinda depends on how big your wasteboard is, and how many T-Tracks you want to have. My MDF strips are 4 11/16" wide and 32.25" long Just add up the total width of all the tracks you want to have and divide by 32.25" and you’ll have your spacer width. I added one more on each side of the cut area so I could clamp in from the ends as well. Hope that helps! -Alex ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/10 "2020-11-16T02:08:05Z")
At this point, I’m leaning towards threaded inserts. But I am still on the fence, but since my machine will be en route next week, I need to make a decision 🤣 I have designs for T-Track, M5 threaded inserts (same as my X-Carve), and 1/4-20 inserts. Since I have some T-Track hold downs, I might go that way. But threaded inserts are much less expensive. But when it comes to replacing, T-Track is way easier. So, yeah, still debating 😉 As someone else noted, [Orange Aluminum](https://www.orangealuminum.com/t-tracks-and-accessories-oa7150.html) has great prices on T-Track. -Tom ---
**Author:** ![gad5264](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/gad5264/32/701_2.png) [@gad5264](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/gad5264)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/11 "2020-11-16T12:32:06Z")
I’m on team t-track. Ordered mine from Orange Aluminum in 36" pieces and will allow the long side to stick out the back side of the cutting area. ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/12 "2020-11-16T13:33:51Z")
I was about to order from Orange given the inexpensive nature of their track, but it was going to be over $40 for shipping to the east coast, so I ordered some from Amazon and actually saved a little money. So now I have a project for this weekend 😉 -Tom ---
**Author:** ![W00dbutcher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce73a5/32.png) [@W00dbutcher](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/W00dbutcher)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/13 "2020-11-20T13:41:55Z")
T Trac is the way that i have decided to go. Then replaceable MDF between the trac. Larry ---
**Author:** ![cauger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a3d4f5/32.png) [@cauger](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cauger)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/14 "2020-11-22T21:51:55Z")
I am going with 1/4 20 inserts in MDF below the wasteboard. Wasteboard will have larger holes to feed the hold down bolts through to the T nuts. If the T-nuts are in the lower level, they will never need to be changed. ---
**Author:** ![Hermsen.BJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/779978/32.png) [@Hermsen.BJ](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Hermsen.BJ)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/15 "2020-11-23T02:04:26Z")
As this is my first CNC, I decided to learn on just a sheet of MDF and use screws in safe areas or tape and super glue as hold downs. Glad I did. Have had a few miscalculations like my 3/4" stock that was really 5/8" and already had too deep of a cut defined as well as a lot of generally just a bit too deep cutting in the front left 2/3rds of the wasteboard. That has been working well for me. I like that i can resurface it a few times before replacing it. I also like that if I have some catastrophic poo for brains moment I am out MDF, not t-tracks nor bits from aggressively mutilating them. ---
**Author:** ![OldNewbie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6f9a4e/32.png) [@OldNewbie](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/OldNewbie)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/16 "2020-11-23T16:11:48Z")
I am in the same boat as you. My first CNC. I plan on using screws ca glue and double sided tape to start. My second choice will be the screw downs in the board because they are down so far that I will really have to screw up to hit them. ---
**Author:** ![Hermsen.BJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/779978/32.png) [@Hermsen.BJ](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Hermsen.BJ)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/17 "2020-11-23T16:34:17Z")
Having run a bunch on it this weekend I am thinking a few threaded insert around the y and x outer bounds would allow me the use of some hold downs as well but be in a safe region. ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/18 "2020-11-23T16:57:05Z")
@OldNewbie - I still use the tape method when I need to mill something without clamps in the way. But I don’t use it all the time since the blue tape is quite expensive - a couple rolls of that and you can pay for some T-track 😉 -Tom ---
**Author:** ![CapeCod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/41988e/32.png) [@CapeCod](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/CapeCod)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/19 "2020-11-25T03:10:02Z")
Orange was a winner with free ship for $100 customers. T-Slot for will be used for the enclosure structure so it works out. Black Friday yes. ---
**Author:** ![Ken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/cc9497/32.png) [@Ken](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Ken)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641/20 "2020-12-05T19:58:12Z")
Good news. My 1F arrived and although missing the mounting bolts for the monitor, 100% in working order. I thought I would share my first project. As stated earlier in this thread, I elected to stay with T-Track. Further, I have 1in MDF floating on the table. I have them locked on three sides and with the hold downs on the main table top of 3/4in Baltic Birch I suspect I don’t need to anchor them to the table. Time will tell. ![1F_First Project](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/a/d/adaf08e6536614082cd1a0c6884dbb758b590fa1.jpeg) [Next page](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/t-track-or-no-t-track/1641.md?page=2)