Precision Trak & Stop Instructions
1.
Top Trak
Measuring Tape
T-Slot
Top Trak
Half Dovetail
Drill Guide Line
At the heart of the Precision Trak & Stop Kit is the Kreg Top Trak. Top Trak
attaches to your ¾" thick fence component such as melamine, plywood, or other
suitable material. A recessed area on top of the track allows you to attach the
Measuring Tape while the T-slot provides a means to guide and anchor the Swing
Stop
. The Half Dovetail profile on the front and back of the track anchors the
™
Production Stop. The fence component must be 3/4" x 2-1/4" for the Top Trak,
Swing Stop™, and Production Stop to function properly. A groove in the rear of
the track functions as a drill guide. Drill a 1/8" screw hole, 1" from each end, then
space the remaining screw holes evenly between the outside holes for a total of
4 or 5 screws per each 2-foot section. To "connect" the 2-foot Top Trak pieces to
form a 4-ft, 6-ft, or 8-ft section simply butt the adjoining pieces and mount in place.
Miter Saw
Top Trak
Kreg Stops
Back Board
Height of the
Miter Saw Table
The image below shows an expanded view of the end profile of the image
above. The height of the back board should be the height of the table box
PLUS 2-1/4". The example below shows a table box that is constructed using
pocket hole joinery and pocket hole screws (sold separately). Although this
is an effective method of construction for this application it is not the only
method that may be utilized. The vertical members that are sized for the miter
saw table height are attached to the table box top with pocket hole screws in
15-degree pocket holes. The bottom and the back are attached with pocket
hole screws. If you want to learn more about pocket hole joinery consult your
local Kreg dealer or visit us on the Web at www.kregtool.com.
Top Trak
Kreg Swing Stop
Back
Kreg Pocket Hole Screws
Board
2¼"
1/8" Drill
One of the most common
applications for the Precision
Trak & Stop Kit is combined with
a miter saw. The table design,
shown at left allows you to
customize the table height for
your saw. The table box height
should be the same as the height
of the miter saw table. Table
Table Box
boxes can be placed to the left
or right of the miter saw and will
support the material being cut
as well as provide a mounting
surface for the Top Trak.
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Height of the
Table Box
Miter Saw Table
2.
¾"
Stop Arm
The Production Stop measures and records the distance between the end
of the board and the saw blade, drill bit or router cutter. This allows you to
easily cut mul tiple pieces of stock to the exact same length. Cutting numerous
pieces to the exact length without measuring is easy. Gently press the end
of the board opposite the blade against the side of the stop arm as shown at
left. The Production Stop can be secured anywhere along the Top Trak, easily
lifted off the top of the track and reposi tioned on the opposite side of the blade.
The Production Stop features two adjustable lens cursors that can be set
independently to read accurately off of either side of the blade.
ASSEMBLE THE STOP
2¼"
Part#
Qty.
FT4092
1
FT4063
2
FT4064
2
FT4176
1
*Please see step 4. Measuring Tape for setting the cursor correctly on your stops.
Production Stop
Knob
Top Trak
Work Piece
FT4064
FT4092
Description
Stop Arm
Lens
10-32 x 1/4" Nylon Screw
Threaded Knob
Lens
Tape
FT4176
FT4063