A simple 45 deg miter sled

Yep. I’m thinking something like this when I re-build my miter sled.

Out of curiosity, where do you put you hands when you’re using it?

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Dewayne nice miter sled hope to see some pictures of your shop build thanks for sharing.

-- Bill, Quitman, Georgia

Simple works best : )

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Looks like that will do the trick Dewayne!
Good luck with the new shop!

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Hi Dwayne:
Look good, and the best part you keep it simple and inexpensive. I also liked your mallet.

That looks very nice and it’s similar to what I had.
Very well done

-- Stelios L.A. Stavrinides: - I am not so rich to buy cheap tools, but... necessity is the mother of inventions !!!

I did the same thing but I used 1/4” Pegboard since it is easy to determine 45° by just picking the right set of holes on the Pegboard. It is also easier to assure that the sled is aligned to the miter grooves/blade.

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Good work Dewayne. I’m sure it will be helpful in your future builds. Best of luck to you on that new shop. I’ll come over and give you a hand when its complete.LOL.

-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.

A sled like this is much needed when doing a lot of picture frames. Congrats on your new shop. Look forward to seein it come together

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Thanks for the comments guys.

mIps I put my hands near the ends of the wings well away from the saw slot.

Steliart I may go back and put the blade guard on. I like the idea of no possible contact with appendages.

oldnovice that is a good idea but I didn’t have any and truthfully didn’t think of it. Haaa Haaa

Dave you’ll have lots more fun iffin ya come now. I promise. Haaa Haaa

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