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Problem – I have a need for a lot of sleds. I like the precision and safety of using them. The issue is they take up a lot of space. I don’t have a lot of space.
The solution ONE sled with replacable zero clearance inserts. Now I get true zero clearance cuts with any blade and any cut.
I made the bottom insert 1/4” and the fence insert 1/2” since it will be taking the full height of the blade.
While this is fairly unique, I can’t take credit. I combined John Nixon’s supersled with an idea I saw in popular woodworking.
I added my usual incra T-Track plus, Miter fence with Incra t track, incra T-Track stops and stop blocks.
A detailed how-to instruction guide can be found here
-- https://www.etsy.com/shop/KandJWoodcrafts
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Robsshop
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#1 posted 09-23-2013 02:37 AM
Very nice looking and functional CC sled. And I agree with You that a good sled is a must have!
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lumberjoe
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#2 posted 09-23-2013 03:08 AM
Thanks. I’m sick of tripping over sleds, so I’d rather have just one that does everything. Also if you only have 1 ZCI per blade, you can trust your kerf lines for cut alignment.
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AngieO
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#3 posted 09-23-2013 05:07 AM
This is an awesome sled. Great instructions too. Thanks for sharing.
Canadian Woodworks
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#4 posted 09-23-2013 05:11 AM
nice!
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HuckD
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#5 posted 09-23-2013 05:55 AM
That looks like a great sled! Thanks for sharing all the pictures and instructions.
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CalgaryGeoff
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#6 posted 09-23-2013 06:13 AM
Looks like a perfect sled for what you were setting out to accomplish. I like the replaceable zero clearance insert idea and the durable look of the jig.
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hoss12992
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#7 posted 09-23-2013 07:56 AM
Great job, love it
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Ottacat
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#8 posted 09-23-2013 12:49 PM
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
MarkTheFiddler
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#9 posted 09-23-2013 12:53 PM
Joe,
Thank you very much Joe! I’m studying your instructions. This will be the second sled you helped me with!
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Ken90712
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#10 posted 09-23-2013 01:50 PM
Nice sled like your details,,,, I watched a video a yr or two back on this super sled and have thought about making it. Well done should serve you well.
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MarkTheFiddler
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#11 posted 09-23-2013 04:33 PM
Joe, about the 0 clearance insert. Would it ruin your back fence if you were to make some beveled inserts? I see lots of possibilities but I wouldn’t want to compromise the alignment or stability.
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HillbillyShooter
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#12 posted 09-23-2013 04:36 PM
Great sled! Now all you need is an insert in the back for different angles that match difference ZCI.
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lumberjoe
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#13 posted 09-23-2013 05:17 PM
I have a lot of blank inserts for future bevel cuts.
Mark, the insert in the back fence takes the hit for the bevel cuts. I can cut at a 1” depth (with the gullets above the work piece) before I cut into the actual fence.
That is also why I chose to use 1/2” plywood instead of 1/4” plywood for the fence inserts.
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MarkTheFiddler
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#14 posted 09-23-2013 09:36 PM
I can see that now. Thanks Joe!
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Matt Przybylski
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#15 posted 09-23-2013 10:23 PM
This is basically what I planned to do but with a slight modification. I think eventually you will wear out the holes where you screw down and into the bed and the fence with the sacrificial inserts. I was planning on adding either inserts or nuts into those spots and using machine screws to hold the inserts down. Thoughts?
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