The Sloppy Track anchor... HW orange track to 3/8
The Sloppy Anchors are scraps from the Sloppy Transfers... sanded, drilled, countersunk, welded, ground and painted Hemi-Orange... unpainted they slide easily up and down the connector slots ;
Dadvbal asked about some Orange track to base anchors, here is what I came up with ;
The larger washer compensates for the connector slot's rails, the smaller washer and nut mount underneath to secure the track ;
Discussion
Try looking in a plumbing supply house or Home Depot or Lowes for what is called a set of " Water Closet Bolts". They have a thin, flat head that might fit well between the large washer and the track.
They are about 2.5-3 inches long and are used to hold the toilet down to the flange. They usually come with the washers and nuts. 2 sets in a pack.
( hope it helps)
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- how wide ? — model40fan
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We used these to cover the 4th hole ( where a spray hose would go) in a kitchen sink. They are called "Cock Hole Covers" ( don't ask me why).
Maybe trim two flat edges to slide into the track... They are kinda pricey, but they are nice and flat. Won't create a bump at all in the track I suspect.
They come in different colors, I think the chrome one is more expensive. The painted ones are cheaper I am sure.
Bolts and washers can be switched out for the stick bolt I am sure.
Hmmmm...so by all rights, the length of those metal strips could be any length. I just bought a 4-foot length of steel with the intent of using it to put weight on top of my track after I heat it, thinking that will help stop it from going all wavy on me. But maybe just having some long pieces that the track "snaps" over is a better way to go. Hmmm...idea.
And good tips on the plumbing hardware, Trucker. Every time I go into Home Depot, I just walk the aisles looking at things to see they could be used for. There's an end cap at my Depot labeled "home project brackets" that are various metal angle brackets for build projects. Cheap and thin metal that is often pre-holed.
years ago my mom n dad moved to a tiny town... next town over had a western auto store... I bumped into the owner at a street rod event... from then on any parts I had that he wanted were free for him... he would put the amount on a credit for my dad... like brian, dad would walk the aisles browsing, but the stuff he wanted was free... go Burt go !
They look good Smitty! When we talked earlier about the length of the screw vs the thickness of the wood I think that can be solved. Once the hole is drilled through the 3/4" board the bottom side can then be drilled using a paddle bit big enough for the diameter of the small washer. Any excess screw can than be trimmed with a hack saw or a dremel with a cut off disc.