How to Make a Table Saw Sled with Handles for Added Safety

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I wanted to make a cross-cut sled that was safer to use. This cross cut sled features push handles on each side of the blade and a blade guard. You can also clamp down small parts and cut miters with the adjustable fence. Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description and they help support this channel.
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Features Overview
0:47 Carbide 3D
01:56 Building the Cross Cut Sled Fence
02:54 Building the Sled Base
03:07 Installing Miter Slides
04:48 Cutting Clamping Grooves
05:38 Cross-Cut Sled Design
06:53 Square Cross Cut Sled Fence
07:38 Cross-Cut Sled Handles
08:35 Cross-Cut Sled T-Track Install
09:27 Adjustable Fence on Cross Cut Sled
10:06 Cutting with the Cross Cut Sled

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@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

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@solosaxon7469 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Matt,hello KZfaq viewers,I’ve been following Matt for a long while now he’s lifted me,and encouraged me,I love his channel and what he stands for,Matt thanks for the videos they help soooo much,I’m gonna ask in return if you all would keep my wife Phyllis in your prayers,she was admitted into the hospital today,they’re running tests so we don’t know what’s wrong yet,but god’s will will be done thank you all,and a fist bump for y’all 👊

@joeschmoe1301 2 жыл бұрын

This is without question, THEE MOST well thought out and intelligent table sled I have EVER seen!!!

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

@GrantButler 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of the five cut method. That's a pretty cool tip.

@Draft2win 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t no why I haven’t make a sled yet. It’s been on my “to do list”. That keeps getting on the back burner. When I do it. I’ll definitely check out your plans. Love how it’s safer looking and multifunctional. Keep up the work. Love what you do. Thank you.

@tlynch918 2 жыл бұрын

Matt...so many reasons to love this video and your channel in particular. But the best? Offering the free version of this sled if someone had bought the earlier version. Thank you, Sir, for being you. Keep up the great work.

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Seemed only fair to me to offer the version for free since it's an incremental update.

@Damon_Barber 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It’s little things like this that show you are here to help, not just make a buck.

@FixItFrench 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had plans to make a sled so many times, but always put it off for something else. This one was really well done, my favorite part it honestly is the handles

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@galynnedavis2996 Жыл бұрын

Ditto! I don't know how many I've downloaded and printed to date but this is THE ONE!😊

@ctenos45069 2 жыл бұрын

Great job… glad to see you used William NG’s 5 cut method. It’s not difficult and makes a huge difference in accuracy.

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jscook54 2 жыл бұрын

The dowel handle is brilliant! I don’t think I have ever seen that before. Thanks.

@rudyg528 2 жыл бұрын

I've used God knows how many stop "blocks " in the 30 + years of woodworking. Saw the one from jkm and I've never looked back. That has to be the best stop block I've ever used.

@Qu4NtuM 2 жыл бұрын

This is really clever. I've watched a lot of your videos and gotten many good tips, but this is by far your best tip/jig/gadget. Not seen anyone make one quite like this. Well done and thanks alot.

@Realism91 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice sled, I like how it's just enough not gadgety and straight forward, looks like it's simple enough for someone just starting also so I'll be able to recommend it to new woodworkers.

@rickpouley2857 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the updated sled! I will be looking into this later today..

@WindRidgeWoodCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Great design, Matt. You sold me at dowel handles. My current sled has been stripped down for a rebuild that never seemed to happen. With a new CNC coming in next month, I need to get a few things in place and this plan looks fast and appropriate for what I do. And a special thanks for linking to the 5-cut calculator (again).

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

It's an excellent calculator!

@scottmorgan5370 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you are a God Fearing man...

@tom.coomes 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! As a safety guy, I really appreciate the safety built into this sled. Way to go!

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@samalam1721 3 күн бұрын

Wow awesome Got yourself a subscribe

@kasiehill7937 4 ай бұрын

You’re awesome and thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to make these this spring. God is Great! So blessed to be a Christian. So blessed by your videos. Love your t-shirts!!

@cosigi Жыл бұрын

My first woodworking project for 2023

@RustyCas999 Жыл бұрын

Clipping those front corners off would reduce the weight considerably without affecting performance. Those handles are a great idea!

@3ddrew691 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say, it's been a while since I had done some woodworking. I found so many channels out there, when I found yours, It was night and day. Completely different. I love your videos and the way you go about your builds and having plans for everything. You have an amazing woodworking channel and your wife is great. Watching you both on your Q and As are awesome. She is so supportive just like my girlfriend. It's great to see some quality work and videos. You have great pieces and great videos. Keep it up. I'll be building a sled for my new table saw in the next few weeks. Keep it up Matt.

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@3ddrew691 2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks thank you for the great videos and projects. Lots of inspiration in your videos.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, just purchased these plans. Built your other sled for my DeWalt saw but just upgraded to the rigid r4560 and sold my old saw and sled lol happy to support as you make these things easy to follow.

@hassanal-mosawi4235 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that and the make!

@DavesShop 9 ай бұрын

Nice work thanks

@WoodworkingYouTubers 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Matt

@Alphasig336 3 ай бұрын

I prefer the HPDE miter glides. The glides stay smooth my problem with wooden ones is if your shop humidity is perfect the rails can swell. They also seem to get nicked easier.

@dwayneford1990 8 ай бұрын

I did the exact same thing! Forgot about the riving knife. It took a minute or so before I banged my forehead with the palm of my hand and shouted, "DOH!" The good news is you only make this mistake once in your entire life. By the way, your Microjig style tapering jig inspired me to build my own. Love your channel and your southern accent. All my relatives are from the south. You remind me of them. ❤ Keep up the great videos. Now I have to go buy some "tuba fours". Cheers brother.

@ColemanOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Love it! Going to buy the plans. Thanks!

@wandiwoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@phillipstanfill5392 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job brother

@robertsmith3518 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Thanks . Love the channel and all your ideas

@MsAsldfkj Жыл бұрын

Really good.

@guybowers9094 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this new sled. I haven't built one yet so this is going to be the one that I do use, great job Matt

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@scottbionicnerf8727 Жыл бұрын

That's definitely the Most Coolerest table saw sled I've ever seen. When I get around to building one, it'll be cause I've moved on building primarily interior furniture, or it'll because I had to give up the day job to do wood stuff full time.

@AngieWilliamsDesigns Жыл бұрын

this is a great sled! Recently I watched some of your older videos. It's crazy how far you've come. Both in your videos and in your shop and skills. Great stuff!

@seanbone8335 Жыл бұрын

Great sled, love the handles!!!

@stuffwithkids7127 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I just bought the plans and it looks like a great addition to the shop.

@robertkerby2581 2 жыл бұрын

An amazing Tablesaw sled! Well done!

@danbirch8939 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks

@davidnorton9997 2 жыл бұрын

Matt I haven't seen one of your videos in a little while and you've really stepped up your game on presentation and smooth video work. I know a lot of work goes into the backend to pretty everything up but it looks great. And that sled looks great too. I also appreciate that you offered a free update to folks who might have purchased the old plans. Speaks of your character.

@billmoore6411 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt! This is great! I can't wait to get started making one for myself.

@prayertool 2 жыл бұрын

Downloaded your plans for this because I am starting to introduce my grandkids to woodworking … SAFELY. The download process was flawless and instant. Also … thank you so much for raising the flag regarding your faith.

@HomesteadingGeek Жыл бұрын

Awesome updated crosscut sled Matt.

@williamdoyle649 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos.A very simple jig worth considering.

@PaganWizard 2 жыл бұрын

A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to build Jason's (Bourbonmoth) table saw sled. I watched this video a few times now, and I REALLY like the handles on this sled. They add a safety element that I have never seen in a table saw sled. What I am going to do, is a hybrid sled, a mix between your design, and Jason's, and I'm going to try adding in another design element of my own, HOPEFULLY a way to extend the Multi Track to make longer crosscuts with a stop block. I just ordered the plans for this, as well as your Shop Projects Plan Bundle. EDIT I didn't notice that this was included in the "Shop Projects Bundle" OOOOPS

@jonasgrumby9065 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@lauramarshall6376 2 жыл бұрын

Just made a cross cut sled for my new (to me) table saw. Loved your idea of the handles. I combined your ideas and one other's and love what I got. Thanks for your great videos and attitude.

@raddad9041 2 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome Matt. I'm looking to replace my sled soon with something quality like this soon, can't wait to pick these plans up.

@aaudain1 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea 👍👏😎

@paulnicholas00 3 ай бұрын

Definitely a nice looking sled Thank you for sharing seen many sleds but I like yours the best

@bobmcarthur4150 3 ай бұрын

I added an outfeed table to my table saw with positive stops in the groves for the miter track slides. This prevents the cross cut sled from going far enough to expose the blade at the rear.

@samadabdul1242 7 ай бұрын

You should turn this into a CNC file! love the handles.

@nicklagios5094 2 жыл бұрын

I’m building one!! Great design!

@josephburnham4621 2 жыл бұрын

Great project. Best fence ever

@profcah 2 жыл бұрын

My next project. Thanks brother!

@chrishorne8247 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome idea!! Although I haven’t made a cross cut sled yet. I have always wondered about the safety of them. Now this design takes the worry away! Thanks this will be the cross cut sled I build!!👍🏻

@brentallen15 2 жыл бұрын

Another helpful video for us that are trying to figure out how to do things.

@ShawnClarady Жыл бұрын

Great video sir. That is awesome that you are giving the upgrade plans free to people that bought the previous version. I did not so I bookmarked the link so that I can buy this set of plans when I am ready to build this. Thank you.

@davidpeters8813 2 жыл бұрын

The handles are a great idea!

@joshmachado7359 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Looking at upgrading my table saw. When I do, this will be my new sled.

@lucasjohnson5871 6 ай бұрын

Such a great video! I would to see you build a sled for full sheets of plywood!

@DirkieB 2 жыл бұрын

That's one lovely sled! Still haven't made a proper one yet for my shop. High time to do so! Have a bunch of microjig hardware too. Love the handles

@BretChilcott 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@731Woodworks 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sflagg0817 2 жыл бұрын

Another great build, a while ago I bought on Amazon a set of 3/4 by 3/8 bars that fit in slot of my table saw with the intention of making one now that I saw your build I want to that one, they also carry a set of bars with pre drilled holes and screws I may get also thanks for the video

@Jimc4007 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great looking sled. Last one I tried to build is setting off by my scrap pile. Got tired of trying to get a square cut from it!

@SteveBossie 2 жыл бұрын

I like your videos very much - super clear, a nice amount of humor and personalization, and chock full of good ideas. I also like your references to other makers (e.g., JKM and Tamar) - kudos on your friendly professionalism.

@foxhallww311 5 ай бұрын

I do not have a time to design a sled for my new table saw. Im going to build this one. I love the handle design and the matchfit system which will match my workbench. nice work Matt! Plans purchased!

@brettfaris9883 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea Matt with the handles! Nice work.

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett!

@johnmclain6535 Жыл бұрын

So I asked for these plans from Santa and finally built this today. SOOOO much better than my old sled. Half the weight which I love and the dovetail clamps are awesome. I'll have this for a long long time!

@systemfisch 2 жыл бұрын

The quality of this video is awesome, great job! I need to make a new sled, too - for the same reason: the "wart" at the back is just not enough to feel save when using the sled, so the idea with the handles is just what was missing to finally get started.

@Mike-wc1ns Жыл бұрын

Riving knife, that was halarious!

@jasongarrett3448 2 жыл бұрын

I like that design Matt.

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nmurphy7281 2 жыл бұрын

The dowel handles are a great call! I’ve been meaning to make a table saw sled for a while, will definitely use that tip!

@doughaber3330 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! 2 ideas. Make the safety block so the 2 center pieces can be replaced. Extend your rear fence wider to maintain strength considering the dove tail groves

@sflagg0817 Жыл бұрын

great video thanks for sharing i purchased a set of 3/4 x 3/8 x36 UHMW bars on amazon for the runners with the intent of making a crosscut sled well life got busy and now i see your video and want to use your build thanks for sharing

@trueitbycjtruitt9546 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very cool sled nicely done, you know you could put a stop block on your outfeed table since you have tracks already in it and then you would never have to worry about cutting through your sled and possibly nicking your hand and setting off your brake on the sawstop

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@boozeshoesNtattoos Жыл бұрын

DOIN' IT!

@robertmadden7536 2 жыл бұрын

Yep the riving knife bought me in done once as well - forgot to take it off. Glad to see you guys make mistakes as well. Great idea those handles will add to my next sled.

@Hvn1957 Жыл бұрын

😆😆😆 That is such a classic wtf! I have committed many similar. Really nice sled! I have the MJ system, but I’ve always put TTrack in my sleds. I think I’ll try your way next time. Thanks for your hard work making great videos!

@rockyb237 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Matt! I love this! My old criss cut asked had been sitting in the corner collecting dust for a while, it's large and cumbersome to move and store! It's also similar to your old sled in that I have a block of wood covering the area where the blade comes out... Which is what I always seem to grab for to slide it making it very dangerous! This is definitley the best cross cut sled design I've ever seen! Can't wait to make mine!

@Coreyrkennedy 2 жыл бұрын

Love the dowel handles! Also, I looked almost identical to you last week trying to cut through a new zero clearance insert with my riving knife in lol. Keep up the clever designs and great content!

@Sly_Wolf_1 Жыл бұрын

This is the second video of yours I have watched. Great content, information, instruction and video quality/editing. Just had to say thanks from the uk and subscribe. P. S. Love the handles idea, i actually planned handles for mine, but was going to use left over cupboard and drawer handles, but love this idea more. Thanks.

@731Woodworks Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you Wolf!

@bbest8 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! NICE! So Smart! Thanks!! 👊👊👊👊👊

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

@dennismedeiros5125 2 жыл бұрын

great job. i was wondering where you bought the track holders on your garage door. thank you Dennis

@jonathonlyles3349 8 ай бұрын

Love it ❤ stealing it lol 😅 actually ill trade it for a subscription u earned it new to table saw not to cutting wood I'm a pro with my skill saw but the table saw is a bit intimidating with all the things that can and have gone wrong to to people wayyy more expericed than myself I been watching safty and jig videos for 2 days lol I respect the hell out of my old tablesaw lol

@heinzzflottran5940 4 ай бұрын

Great

@MaryAnnNytowl Жыл бұрын

I like it, a lot. Think I'll borrow a few ideas from it for the one I'm making for my little baby table saw (well, it's not a miniature, but it sure ain't as freaking awesome as yours), and when I get an actual work area, then I can expand and get a setup nice enough to do stuff like this. 🤣

@asbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sled! Looks like I need to make a new one. I already have the Microjig dovetail clamps and router bit. Only change I suggest is making your runners out of polyurethane...like from a cutting board. You'll never have to worry about them swelling or shrinking due to humidity.

@MattPerrin 2 жыл бұрын

Great timing! Been building a sled in my garage all weekend, was just about to finish putting it together.

@hn9598 6 ай бұрын

Going to make this One thing I might do is on the centre block where you don't wat to put your hand I'm going to do a mitre on each piece to create a sharp point all the way round that way if I do put my hand there it will remind me not to and make it difficult and uncomfortable to hold or use

@BrianRodecker225 2 жыл бұрын

Love this idea, can’t wait to finally build one. I was wondering if you have a charging station for your Apple Watch and if not are you planning on making one. Love to hear your thoughts

@billbee235 Жыл бұрын

I just built my first cross cut sled and did the same thing by leaving the riving knife in LOL

@nicklagios5094 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of building this sled and I was wondering if you thought about a replaceable blade reminder. I mean the 1.5” thick piece that sits in between the 2 part E pieces that support the handles. Thanks for your help.

@morrisonx5 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your newest crosscut sled and the safety features it provides. I have an 8 1/4 DeWalt table saw and don't want to lose much, if any of my cutting depth. do you have any ideas for a thin base or no base cross cut sled?

@brucegibson8053 2 жыл бұрын

Great sled! I like the handle idea also. WHY?, didn't anyone else think of that? I also like that when you make a mistake you don't have a problem showing it so others don't make the same one. One improvement you might want to make. You could make a larger table for your trim router with some 1/4" plastic sheeting. It makes your small router so much safer. Just one question, Why did you use wood instead of "T" track for runners?

@mcmathwoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Matt! I like your idea of the handles to make sure hands stay out of the way! I was thinking- if you sometimes take the secondary fence off, maybe you could attach it to the back of the sled under the handles with some extra dovetail grooves, to make sure it doesn’t get misplaced?

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Good point!

@thomasgensinger5642 3 ай бұрын

Is that the Shapaeko 4 XXL cnc in this video? Thank you, love your videos, serious help for other woodworkers!

@lawrencelunsford6028 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sled Matt! I've never seen one with the rods to push your work through the cut, well done! :)

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ronswoodshack3855 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome sled!! Thank you for the content!!

@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lloyd!

@medlytek Жыл бұрын

I mostly use 2x4 and pallet wood. So that's out for a sled. So a lowes run is in order. So a 1/2" plywood base and then any hardwood for the runners? I got a small area to work in so I still got a small jobsite saw to work with. Hopefully this will make life a little easy.