Thread: Crosscut sled

They are a handy bit of gear the best thing since Vegemite, I had my t/s for 5yrs before i made one " how smart am i"

Well done on the crosscut sled.

Yes, they are a delight. I too have had a table saw for years ... until I joined this site I did not know crosscut sleds existed.

Next is a similar sled for the dado blade.

Thumbs up for sleds.

John, I like how you have done your sled, but I'm not really keen on the closed box where the blade exits.

Have you got blocks in place on the front or back to limit the distance the sled can be pushed into the blade? - So avoiding the blade coming through.

I have used a sled for a number of years now and [personally] prefer to see the blade the whole time.

Just as a thought to add to your ideas pile, check out the last of this thread.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f153/sled-68703/

Regards,
Bob

That's what I need for mine.

Thanks Bob. That's a beaut solution. Since my first post I have attached a stop block to the arm at the back of the table that holds the blade guard, but I like the idea of always being able to see the blade.

One thing that has disappointed me is that the 12mm ply I used for the base has bowed a little. I am thinking that I should have used melamine coated MDF or chipboard instead, as you did. I can feel a re-build coming on.

It is still a great aide, and because I don't have a radial arm saw, I use it constantly.

You are welcome John, that's what this forum is all about.

Here is a pic of the stop. Simple, but effective.IMAG0123.jpg

I am also in the process of making my first sled for the table saw, and I'm at the stage of fine tuning it. I found (what I think) is a really good design on youtube, but I decided to make a more basic one first. If all goes to plan, I'll be making one along the lines of the "Super Sled" and its associated accessories in about 4 to 6 months. For those interested (and more skilled than I), the one I dream of is:

Part 1 - The Super Sled - build the tablesaw mitering and crosscut sled - YouTube
Part 2 - The Super Sled - build the tablesaw mitering and crosscut sled - YouTube
Stop block - Accessories for the Super Sled - YouTube
Shop made Miter Fence - Accessory for the Super Sled - YouTube
Shop Made Tenon Jig - Accessory for the Super Sled - Mitering and Crosscut Sled - YouTube

Cheers
Phil

Please keep us posted Phil. I will replace mine before getting too much older. This time I'll likely use melamine coated chipboard for the base.

I was reading this thread the other day, & I digressed into Bobs SLED THREAD where I read about the ally guides he used. Pretty cool BTW Bob.

Any way SWAMBO & I went to Bunnings today as apparently I am looking forward to painting the house over Christmas, but while I was there, I looked at their selection of Ally section.

I found they sell 19.5 x 19.5 square Ally. I think the 1.2m piece was about $6, so I grabbed on, just to see how it would fit.... PERFECT! Not too tight, Not too loose. The only problem was it is 20 deep. This is not a major problem, it could be buried into the sled a bit, but I looked on the net to see what else I could find.

Maytec http://www.maytec.com.au/images/1327...20010.14LP.jpg do a 20 x 10 section. This may be a bit tight,but a few minutes with some sand paper should take care of that.

I haven't found any yet, but a 19.5 or 20 x 10 solid would be perfect.

Anyway, I hope this helps out.


Steve