Thread: Crosscut sled - adjustable metal runners

The last ones on your list from Proffessional Woodwork Supplies are adjustable to get zero play in the channels. I have the same ones on my Incra mitre gauge.

Cheers

All of those mitre slides are adjustable for fit in the mitre slot.
A bit pricey though.
I use these for sleds https://www.carbatec.com.au/workshop...4-x-24-veritas
One in each slot and I have had good results.

I used HDPE. I bought an off cut sheet from a sign maker and simply cut two strips on the table saw. I then used some of it to make the back bed of the cross cut sled from it as well. The sheet I bought cost $25 for a piece that is 1 square metre so I have lots left to make all sorts of other jigs etc from it.

Originally Posted by TongueTied

I used HDPE. I bought an off cut sheet from a sign maker and simply cut two strips on the table saw. I then used some of it to make the back bed of the cross cut sled from it as well. The sheet I bought cost $25 for a piece that is 1 square metre so I have lots left to make all sorts of other jigs etc from it.

Thanks for the suggestion but I still want adjustable metal runners, even if they're more expensive. The Incra ones look really good. I looked on their web site and they suggest using double sided tape as a temporary join with the top before screwing the runners in. Anyone using these and made their sled that way. Is there a better way?

Here's a link to the crosscut sled I made. https://books.google.com.au/books?id...20sled&f=false

I fixed the first runner as instructed and used double sided tape for the other. I exchanged the runners for one metal (the first one that is attached) and the other one UHMW. The metal one with adjustable fitting was great. There's a photo of the sled in my Benchcrafted Shaker Bench Build if you want to have a look. I made an additional fence for long parts with the kreg top track that really helped in the bench build (which I still have to finish).

I use this one for my sleds
Kreg Jig & Fixture Bar - 30"

you can get them from Carbatec.

The first carbitec link and the Kreg bar are adjusted from the side of the bar, so the adjustments are always accessible with the sled lifted from the table, but cannot be adjusted in situ.

The Incra ones and the zeroplay are top adjusted, so you either have to have access holes drilled through the sled to adjust them in situ, or work a way to install them inverted so the adjusters are accessible from below once the the sled is raised, again preventing in situ adjustment.

Ideally, if you are using a sled guided by both mitre slots on the table, you would adjust the fit of the first guide, and attach it to the sled then adjust the fit of the second guide in it's slot, apply double side tape and position the part built sled on the table so the tape temporarily locates the second guide. The sled is then raised from the table, inverted, and drilled to accept guide mounting screws. At that point, the second guide can be removed, the DS tape removed, and the guide attached permanently using the predrilled screw holes.

Ordered the incra runners. Would much prefer to adjust them in the slots than outside as mentioned above. I'v also ordered the kreg zero play guides for some smaller jigs. I'll report back when I've used them