| Project by Kent Shepherd | posted 05-28-2009 04:17 PM | 20918 views | 138 times favorited | 40 comments |  |
 |
Here’s my version of the table saw sled. Like everything I do, it’s overkill . I really like for my jigs to look as good as they function. This one uses baltic birch plywood, walnut, and flame maple. When I work with nice tools it puts me in a different mindset, which affects the work I do. Obviously, I love to build nice stuff. I built the angled fence to be removable. The back fence is adjustable. I coudln’t bring myself to permanantly attach it. Using treaded inserts, it is bolted from the bottom and back, and can be shimmed for fine tuning. There is a changeable blade insert so I can also do angled cuts, as well as dadoes.
-- http://shepherdtoolandsupply.com/
40 comments so far
doyoulikegumwood
home | projects | blog
384 posts in 4604 days
#1 posted 05-28-2009 04:28 PM
nice work kent i like overkill makes one jig usefull for more then one thing great job can i steal your idea lol
-- I buy tools so i can make more money,so ican buy more tools so I can work more, to make more money, so I can buy more tool, so I can work more
kimball
home | projects | blog
323 posts in 3909 days
#2 posted 05-28-2009 04:34 PM
Kent,
You have made a beautiful sled. It looks well thought out and totally functional. How about a measured drawing?
CharlieM1958
home | projects | blog
16284 posts in 4831 days
#3 posted 05-28-2009 04:43 PM
First class!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Kindlingmaker
home | projects | blog
2659 posts in 4139 days
#4 posted 05-28-2009 04:43 PM
Great looking sled and the front and back fences are superb!
-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings
GaryK
home | projects | blog
10262 posts in 4600 days
#5 posted 05-28-2009 04:47 PM
Now, that’s a nice looking sled!
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
a1Jim
home | projects | blog
117915 posts in 4189 days
#6 posted 05-28-2009 04:56 PM
Hey Kent
This is one great sled, I really like the miter attachment great job.
-- https://www.artisticwoodstudio.com/videos
patron
home | projects | blog
13694 posts in 3953 days
#7 posted 05-28-2009 05:43 PM
super cool !
thoughts for future ,
thanks .
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
majeagle1
home | projects | blog
1426 posts in 4108 days
#8 posted 05-28-2009 06:12 PM
super sled for sure!!!! Love the wood combination, the adjustability, and also the removable insert , great idea.
-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/
Scott Bryan
home | projects | blog
27250 posts in 4434 days
#9 posted 05-28-2009 07:05 PM
Kent, this is a beautiful sled and I like the versatility that you built into it. I like the wood combination and the design of this. The removable insert is a good idea.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
PurpLev
home | projects | blog
8554 posts in 4261 days
#10 posted 05-28-2009 07:44 PM
very nice sled, I like the ideas of the plaement of the t-slots, and the replaceable zero clearance slot.
-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
dustbunny
home | projects | blog
1149 posts in 3907 days
#11 posted 05-28-2009 08:06 PM
I wish I had seen this before I built my sled:( I REALLY like the adjustable miter !! I think my sled is already due to be replaced… or modified. Super work!!
Lisa
-- Imagination rules the world. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~ http://quiltedwood.com
Dusty56
home | projects | blog
11856 posts in 4300 days
#12 posted 05-29-2009 12:46 AM
WOW , You really put some thought into this sled ….not only beautiful , but also so functional ! Great job :: )
-- I'm absolutely positive that I couldn't be more uncertain!
Grumpy
home | projects | blog
25952 posts in 4463 days
#13 posted 05-29-2009 05:26 AM
I like the built in mitre jig, very neat.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
cobbler
home | projects | blog
350 posts in 4403 days
#14 posted 05-29-2009 01:28 PM
Nice!!!
-- ''Carry on my wayward son''
Splinterman
home | projects | blog
23074 posts in 3973 days
#15 posted 05-29-2009 02:48 PM
A very practical addition to your workshop….........nice job.
View all comments »
showing 1 through 15 of 40 comments
Have your say...