Quick tip for UJK rail clips

[promark747]

The more I use these guide rail clips, the more I like them.  Since I usually have my Parf dogs located in the same two holes in my top, I've found that capturing the clips in their respective positions on the rail (with a t-nut and screw) saves me the installation time.  It's only a few seconds each time, but it adds up.  Plus, I never have to worry about misplacing them.

 

[RNEMTP]

Very handy tip. I think I’ll try this one.

 

[Stone Message]

That is a brilliant tip. The freedom of movement v tightness of fit varies very slightly across rails - certainly with the 4 or 5 rails that I have.

I really like this idea and will use it on my own setup the next time I use it.

Many thanks.

Peter

 

[GoingMyWay]

The more I use these guide rail clips, the more I like them.  Since I usually have my Parf dogs located in the same two holes in my top, I've found that capturing the clips in their respective positions on the rail (with a t-nut and screw) saves me the installation time.  It's only a few seconds each time, but it adds up.  Plus, I never have to worry about misplacing them.

Great idea [member=7714]promark747[/member] - Do you remember what size screw and t-nut you used?

 

[Stone Message]

A quick update on this product...

I had had some discussion with Axminster about several designs for clips to secure the guide rail to the Parf Dogs. This design is theirs and I conceded to them that it was simpler and easier than any of my ideas. As a result I have agreed that the name "Parf" may be used in its marketing.

Peter

 

[promark747]

The more I use these guide rail clips, the more I like them.  Since I usually have my Parf dogs located in the same two holes in my top, I've found that capturing the clips in their respective positions on the rail (with a t-nut and screw) saves me the installation time.  It's only a few seconds each time, but it adds up.  Plus, I never have to worry about misplacing them.

Great idea [member=7714]promark747[/member] - Do you remember what size screw and t-nut you used?

I think it was a 1/4-20 t-nut and 1/4-20 x 1/2" screw, but I'll double check.

Edit: confirmed that the t-nut and screw are 1/4-20, but the screw is 1/4".  Looks like I used a hacksaw to shorten the shaft to 1/4".

 

[GoingMyWay]

I think it was a 1/4-20 t-nut and 1/4-20 x 1/2" screw, but I'll double check.

Edit: confirmed that the t-nut and screw are 1/4-20, but the screw is 1/4".  Looks like I used a hacksaw to shorten the shaft to 1/4".

Thank you very much for checking and confirming!  I want to copy your excellent idea.

 

[GoingMyWay]

Do you remember where you got your t-nuts?  I just went to Home Depot, but I couldn't find them - maybe I wasn't looking hard enough.