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Decided it was time to make a well needed small crosscut sled. I got the idea for this one from a few different ones on the internet. I needed it to fit my Dewalt table saw, so got the dimensions from it. The bottom is 1/2 inch ply with the front and back of two 3/4 inch ply glued together for more rigidity. I used some scrap padauk for the two runners. After building it, I took a cut through it and adjusted the front fence to exact 90 degrees with the saw line with my digital measuring tools. I then installed a blade guard or block to protect hands etc. It was sanded, then sprayed with lacquer and sanded lightly. I then waxed both the bottom of the sled and the table saw to make it slide easier. I used the bandsaw to cut the back down a little to lessen the weight, and slightly rounded all edges for safety.

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Nicely done.
 

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That looks like a great sled. Not overkill like some I've seen but I guess that depends on what you use it for. I'm like you, I think it's time to make one.
 

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Great Job!

If it works for you, GREAT!


Thanks for the report!
 

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Thats a good idea with the gap in the blade guard. I will be using that in future sleds.
 

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Thats a good idea with the gap in the blade guard. I will be using that in future sleds.

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And why do you say that Brian? Because you can actually see the blade?
 

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Thats a good idea with the gap in the blade guard. I will be using that in future sleds.

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And why do you say that Brian? Because you can actually see the blade?

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Yes.
 

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Real nice sled, Mel. I like that box on the back to bridge the cut area. I may use that on my next one.

Cheers, Jim
 

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That is a nice sled. I am also amazed at how clean your shop looks!
 

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Thanks everyone for the comments. I'm now designing one with these ideas, ( sort of ), for a 45 degree on both sides of the cut line. Possibly adjustable for other angles also. Mel
 

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Looks well built and designed. I have the same saw and I have been planning to make a crosscut saw and yours is a good example of what I want.
 

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It looks like the sled from "King's Woodworking"... plans are $2.99, I'm thinking about building one myself. Nice.
 

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Hi, Mike…That looks like a very functional and practical cross cut sled. You are right, there comes a time when a crosscut sled is needed. I think Ive reached that stage myself. Your sled looks ideal. I also like the safety box..
Well done and a great project.
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Cliff.
 

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These are so useful
 

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Hi Mel. Take a look at the sled Stefang made. he has inserts on the bottom for 90 and 45 degrees. I have one in Arizona that I made for 90 and 45 and then I cut 72degrees on it and the center is spaghetti. That insert idea makes a lot of sense to support small pieces!

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Jim, thanks for the info on Stefang's. I will have to take a better look at it. Mike
 

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Very nice, I really need to build one of these!
 
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