T-slot router bit for t-track clamps

John T.

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Couldn't find anything in search for this, but does anyone have a recommendation for a router bit that will cut t-slots that work well with the Festool/Bessey t-track clamps? And what is the corresponding t-bolt size, will 5/16" t-bolts be compatible in the same slots?

I'm trying to make some jigs including this domino jig, and the router bit he recommends I can't find shipping from the US.=164shttps://www.axminstertools.com/us/axcaliber-tee-slot-cutter-for-track-clamps-101972

Rockler sells one but it doesn't cut the neck (I'd like to rough out the neck and in one pass cut the slot)
Whiteside makes one but they don't list the slot depth, and the dimensions don't match the Axminster
Amana has one but the slot depth isn't as much as the Axminster

I know this isn't rocket science or fine machining, but it's hard to know which dimensions are important and how much slop you need for the clamps to not bind up for be difficult to use. I'm
https://www.whitesiderouterbits.com/products/3052https://www.rockler.com/rockler-t-slot-cutter-router-bithttps://www.amanatool.com/45650-carbide-tipped-keyhole-3-8-dia-x-3-8-x-1-4-inch-shank.html
 
I like Microjig stuff, but I'm not sure I want to go proprietary with these slots and be married to their hardware and clamps.

Have you ever used the Festool clamps and do they work in the dovetail slot even though they don't have the dovetail profile?

Edit: Watching some YT videos on it looks like they aren't cross compatible, but some people commented they removed material on their clamps to get them to fit.
 
Whiteside 3075 t-slot bit will work.
1/2” shank though.
Also I think Amana makes one but not sure of the model number.
Charlie

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