TE-CO (slot question)

[Smokedaddy]

Hi,

I can't see to find the correct SIZE based on the specs listed on the dealer sites. I need to order some TE-CO's for my 12" Bison RT. I wasn't smart enough buy them when I purchased the RT. <duh> The "top of the slot" in the RT measures 15/32" in width, the bottom where the t-nut goes measures 25/32" and the overall height is 26/32". I'm also not smart enough to figure out what size T-slot nuts to buy? Do sizes go by the top slot or the bottom T-slot? Looks like the ones below are a touch to large in some measurements (like the base width and overall height)?

The TE-CO specs for a 1/2" are:

3/8-16 FOR 1/2 SLOT USA T-SLOT NUT TAPPED THRU
Type: Tapped Thru
Slot Width (Inch): 1/2
Thread Size: 3/8-16
Slot Height (Inch): 9/32
Overall Length (Inch): 7/8
Overall Height (Inch): 1/2
Base Width (Inch): 7/8
Material: Carbon Steel
Finish/Coating: Black Oxide
Manufacturer Part Number: 41405T

Are these the correct ones I need?
-SD:

[TGTool]

SD,

The information I have says that 3/8 T-slots will be .438 - .448 wide at the top and .719 - .781 wide at the bottom so those should be the ones you want. I think the 7/8 figure is probably how long they are.

Enco and others often have specials on T-bolt sets. Probably imports, but mine have worked for everything I've needed.

JM

[moldmonkey]

RT t-slots seem to be oddball. Your dimensions sound like my Troyke's. I ended up making some. Easy enough to do especially if you do a long section of tee before cutting them up to length.

[SGW]

Sounds as though they may be 7/16" T-slots. Reid Tool sells 7/-16" T nuts. www.reidtool.com

[Smokedaddy]

Thanks for the help ...

-SD:

[7018]

I was thinking about enlarging the slots on my Hendey Shaper till I noticed that jtsmachine.com has them in stock. So I'm going to get some to make up a set of holds for it.

If you go to there site you can get there big catalog.Not related to them or nothing else, Just a satisfied costumer..