The other day we spoke about Rockler’s new auto-locking T-track clamps. Those clamps look like they’ll do a great job at holding work down, or pushing work against a fence, but when if you need something simpler just to prevent a workpiece from sliding around?
These Rockler work stop clamps, which are also relatively recent additions to Rockler’s lineup of T-track components accessories, are small, simple, and seemingly effective means to provide passive work stops anywhere you have T-track setup.
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There are three styles – the standard perpendicular work stop that can be adjusted to hold work perpendicular to a length of T-track, an inline stop that slides along T-track to provide work stop and anchor points parallel to T-track, and long stops that are essentially doubled-up work stops with long fences.
All three styles of work stops have quick-action knobs that are also low-profile to allow for clearance beneath materials as thin as ~3/4″.
Because of how the work stops are designed, and how T-track setups on workbenches are jigs are typically custom made by woodworkers and DIYers, neither of the standard or inline work stops are better than the other.
The long one is of course your best option if you need a longer fence or greater support, and since there are two clamps per long works, it can only apply stopping pressure perpendicular to a length of T-track.
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Short perpendicular and inline work stops are priced at $7 each, the long stops are $13 each, and you can buy a set that comes with a pair of the perpendicular stops and inline stops (4 total) for $25.
The work stops work with Rockler’s universal T-tracks and products, and any other t-tracks that accept 5/16” T-bolts. If using this with other brands’ tracks, keep in mind that there’s also a 3/8″ keyway that your track needs to be able to accommodate.
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fred
About 6 years ago built a big T-track table using Rockler T-Track, intersection pieces etc. The table top was out of melamine and I was using it mostly with hold-downs (Woodcraft 145630 and Rockler 36767 and 35283) and Toggle clamps. I used Rockler 24872 toggle clamp mounting plates – but recently added ones from Lee Valley (50F01.30). I have a variety of toggle clamps from DeStaco, Bessey and others to suit various setups. In March 2014 I added the Rocker stops (43807, 46010 and 47482) that are the subject of this post. I found that they did add functionality. Last August, I a bought some Rocker Pusher clamps – 4 each of # 57940 and #58616. I find these handy too.
In 2013 I built another smaller table (for my garage shop) using Kreg Klamp Track (KKS 1020) and Klamp Blocks (KKS1030) and the older style (not auto adjusting) Kreg clamps with screw handle adjusters (KKS-BK and KKs-KLRBK). Because the Kreg tracks surface-mount this was a bit easier to build.
ktash
I got the clamping table top recently when it was on sale with free shipping. I got some of these stops and have a couple of pusher clamps. I must say it makes face frames with pocketholes come out perfectly every time. I do use a single kreg face clamp right at the joint, but it’s much faster and more accurate than what I was doing. The low profile stops are really nice. I’m going to get some long ones next time there’s a sale. I also have the hold-down clamps from rockler and these work really well with the table.
I looked at the price of the track, the intersection and decided it was more cost effective to buy the table than to build one. Of course, one might want a different size, but I have a small workspace, so this was perfect.