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The problem with toggle clamps is that you need wrenches which makes adjusting them a PITA. My T and knurled nuts make adjusting them easy. While aluminum is plenty strong in this application, the t-nuts are also available in steel and stainless steel. The rectangular stem of the T-nut does reduce spindle fore and aft adjustability. Square stems (not shown) are weaker (doesn't appear to be significant), but allow a wider range of bar travel. The m6 and 1/4-20 nuts are made from 1/2" stock and have 1/4" thick and tall stems. The m8 and 5/16-18 ones are made from 5/8" stock and have 3/8" thick stems (1/4 or 3/8" tall). $12 per T/knurl nut set (1 ea).
Toggle Clamp T-nuts
The problem with toggle clamps is that you need wrenches which makes adjusting them a PITA. My T and knurled nuts make adjusting them easy. While aluminum is plenty strong in this application, the t-nuts are also available in steel and stainless steel. The rectangular stem of the T-nut does reduce spindle fore and aft adjustability. Square stems (not shown) are weaker (doesn't appear to be significant), but allow a wider range of bar travel. The m6 and 1/4-20 nuts are made from 1/2" stock and have 1/4" thick and tall stems. The m8 and 5/16-18 ones are made from 5/8" stock and have 3/8" thick stems (1/4 or 3/8" tall). $12 per T/knurl nut set (1 ea).
