The simplest table saw crosscut sled on YouTube. Essential woodworking shop project.

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Steve Ramsey - Woodworking for Mere Mortals

Күн бұрын

ESSENTIAL jigs and accessories every woodworker needs. Free plans ► myshopjigs.com
I've made crosscut sleds before, but this time I wanted to strip out any frills and make this simple version that anyone can make in a couple hours in their workshop.
One of the most common cuts to make on a table saw is a crosscut. Unfortunately, the only tool for making crosscuts that comes with a tablesaw is a miter gauge. You can usually get by with these and make cross cuts that are good enough for most projects. But there are some problems miter gauges.
The biggest issue with miter gauges is accuracy. Since they are designed to be rotated at various angles, they might not always lock back in at a perfect 90 degrees for a crosscut.
An improvement would be an aftermarket miter gauge like the one I use from Incra.(amzn.to/3vEdmGa) It has a built in extendable fence and a pretty good system for locking it into place. But you can only support one side of your cut.
And finally, your cuts can be affected by any play that might be in the miter slot since it only uses one of your saw’s slots.
A crosscut sled addresses all of these concerns and is one of the most useful woodworking jigs you can make for your saw. With a well calibrated crosscut sled, you can be assured of perfect 90 degree cuts every time without having to adjust anything.
It has two runners, one for each miter slot to assure that there’s no wiggle. Both sides of your workpiece are supported, and its zero clearance kerf gives you much cleaner cuts with less tearout. You can safely cut small pieces without them dropping into your saw. And the best part is that you can clamp a stop block anywhere along the fence on either side of the blade for making repeated cuts.
Thanks for watching this series on woodshop accessories and jigs. Please see them all, and download free plans over at myshopjigs.com
Chapters:
0:00 Why you need a crosscut sled
3:27 Making the runners
5:00 Attaching the runners
8:27 Making and attaching the fences
14:30 Making the blade guards
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@morrisonsusan 3 ай бұрын

Love, love, love that you are not using a SAW STOP table saw in this video; makes you more relatable. Thanks.

@wildbill23c 2 ай бұрын

Although, they're great saws, they also have a ridiculous price tag on them. Don't get me wrong, but I just cannot afford one that would match the saw I have already....Sawstop wants about $4400 for a comparable saw to my cabinet saw. For that price I'd have 4 table saws like the one I already have LOL.

@Jack37771488 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is the man . No bells, no whistles and no gimmicks. You want to learn how to do something the right way ? The safe way ? The best way ? Watch his video’s and you will learn how to do it no problem. I’ve watched his videos for stuff I already knew and still picked up a thing or two . hands down my go to guy for anything wood related. Keep up the good work my friend

@craigwatson4413 2 жыл бұрын

bourbon moth is far better imo

@Twinsfan1299 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigwatson4413 Bourbon Moth is also great, but I'm just starting out and I think Steve is a little better for people just getting into woodworking

@KevinSenter 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigwatson4413 then go follow Bourbon Moth. Why are you here?

@dwightschrute4560 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigwatson4413 Thanks for the introduction!

@jayrobert4886 2 жыл бұрын

You prolly dont care at all but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.

@justanotherdave7117 3 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to see a professional make a great functioning sled for us regular folks. No it doesn’t need to be accurate to the billionth of an inch and no it doesn’t need dado cut t tracks with laser guided stop block depth gauge sonar measuring. Thank you Steve for always keeping the everyman in mind when you make your videos.

@troywalker8078 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know..... Sonar measuring IS essential.

@swolf2004 3 жыл бұрын

By "the everyman", do you mean "Mere Mortals"? 🤔😁

@pirakoXX 2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100 percent, Dave (y) In (some?) European countries, like Denmark, we can't buy table saws prepared for Dado blades. (Don't know why, as it's said they're among the safest cut from almost all kinds of power tool saws!) And other wood workers just don't have dado blades, and thankfully some fine channels, like this one, show us how to make the same cuts with a single blade. Stay safe, kind and creative (y)

@versatileduplicity9313 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@louisvictor3473 2 жыл бұрын

@@pirakoXX probably has to do less with dados as it has to do with other safety regulations like how long the saw can take to stop after shut down. Making it compliant with that and dado blades might not be practical or economic, so tge company just choses to let dado blades go, even though they themselves are legal.

@dtwistrewind7361 2 жыл бұрын

That screw near the end that jumped to its death into the saw well, so brave🤣 Great tips, and love your no bs approach.

@forresterickson6225 Жыл бұрын

I came to the comments to see if anyone else was gong to remark. So thanks.

@fda182 9 ай бұрын

@@forresterickson6225 Same!

@slickrooster 6 ай бұрын

@@forresterickson6225 I did the same thing. That is exactly the type of thing that happens to me. Murphy's Woodshop. 😋

@MrKen-wy5dk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not putting in too loud, repetitive, royalty free background music that blasts my speakers off my desk when your videos start.

@ziomalZparafii 3 жыл бұрын

I know I repeat myself but thanks for the metric subtitles. They are really helpful!

@jriis2010 3 жыл бұрын

As a Dane i fully agree :-)

@jeffreyhill1011 3 жыл бұрын

As a member of the AFM (Americans for Metric) organization that I totally didn't just make up. I also agree, creators that have mostly American viewers should be working to normalize the system as the schools are obviously not doing enough... but that's a whole ass other can of worms

@GustavoSoares06 3 жыл бұрын

loved the metric subtitles too. always annoying to do the conversions all the time. so thank you!

@RichardStevens81 3 жыл бұрын

+1 for the metric subtitles. Thank you from the UK, and I guess every single other country in the entire world that's not he USA.

@flamewave000 3 жыл бұрын

10:30 If you make a sled that is off center to give better support to one side, squaring up both the front and back fences allows you to reverse the sled. So if you need more support on the other side, just flip it around and you'll still have a good, square fence.

@secretweaponevan 2 жыл бұрын

I just thought this same thing. If your slots are not equidistant to the blade, you'll have two kerf cuts in your sled, but barring buckling of the, now three pieces, of the bottom of the sled, I can't yet forsee an issue.

@tuckertoden 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar thought - if both fences were square, you could reverse it and use that for angled cuts, keeping your original crosscut table zero-clearance.

@wangusmaximus Жыл бұрын

complete noob here but whats the point of having the front fence (the one further away from you) if you don't plan on flipping it?

@flamewave000 Жыл бұрын

@@wangusmaximus holds the plywood together since it will technically get cut in half

@wanderlostNW Жыл бұрын

@@wangusmaximus besides keeping the sled square, both fences will hold your sled together and stable, otherwise it will be wobbly and fell apart

@Belizzle 3 жыл бұрын

Quick tip that might be helpful for someone else making this: When you glue up the front fence, clamp it to something straight like a level or a piece of angle iron. I made Steve's most recent crosscut sled (prior to this version) and the front fence is just slightly bowed, which means I can never actually square it up. It took a LOT of adjusting and frustration before I realized it was the fence and not my adjustment. But if you clamp it to something straight while the glue sets, you're pretty much guaranteed the final result will be perfectly straight as well.

@pirakoXX 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea (y) I've also seen Tamar (3x3 Custom) use a level when she glues boards together that aren't straight, but will be after the glue is dry!

@ewout2211 3 жыл бұрын

Was about to propose the same! Learned that from Heisz. Another suggestion: use the 5 edge method to check squareness! Great instructional video, not only the how but also the why.

@howler5000 3 жыл бұрын

Great point! If you watch Tamar's video on 3x3 Custom she uses this method in her video.

@howler5000 3 жыл бұрын

Just noticed that someone already mentioned her channel lol. Great minds!

@taylormcintyre5759 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Hot tip: while you have your rip fence set to the perfect width for the runners, cut a whole bunch so you don’t have to fuss with it again when you make another sled of some sort.

@lawlworthy9805 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I would have read this. It was a nightmare getting those to the correct size 😮‍💨

@lincolndickerson1293 2 жыл бұрын

I use the mitre bar to set the fence for width and depth. The depth I tapped about a 16th closer.

@jllaine 2 жыл бұрын

@@lawlworthy9805 If you cut the runners a tiny bit too narrow, you can take up the slack by applying gaffer tape (or painter's tape) to the side of the runner. It's also a useful way to tune them up after years of wear.

@Bob_Adkins 2 жыл бұрын

Make extra-extra while you're at it. They make great shims and paint/epoxy stirrers.

@brandondowdle6390 2 жыл бұрын

Genius

@watermouse9296 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone keeps claiming the simplest cross-cut sled but then shows what looks to be confusing/advances steps for a total beginner. Finally, this one actually DOES look like a simple easy enough way for me to do it. Thanks.

@RiganoBuilding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steve. I follow you from 2009 from Sicily and you’re my Master Now I have a little son and all togheter are remaking your project to teach him a lot of things. See you on KZfaq for me is a warranty! Today we’re doing for a chees board as your! Have a good life Steve. Hallo from Taormina Carlo and Nòah!

@MrBillSt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, great sled, but a warning after having just made it. After getting the bulk of it assembled (bottom runners and front and back edges/guides glued/screwed onto the base), I decided to go with the worst case scenario and raise my blade to its maximum height to be able to handle any future cuts. I didn't realize it at the time, but my blade raises to about 3-1/4" above the surface of the table. With a 3/4" base and 2-1/2" front/rear edges, that's a total height of 3-1/4". Fortunately, before cutting all the way through, I noticed this so I added another 3/4" piece on top of the front/rear edges to avoid cutting the sled in half! Suggestion: BEFORE cutting the front/back edges at 2-1/2", measure the maximum height your blade rises above the table surface and make the height of the front/back edges sufficiently tall to accommodate.

@CarcPazu Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Taurabirdy 3 жыл бұрын

Here is your well earned comment for not mentioning the wandering screw. I just had to look to see if it had been mentioned here, lol

@kevinsorensen367 3 жыл бұрын

How did you know I JUST bought a table saw and was looking for a good version of a sled? Crazy timing!

@charlieodom9107 3 жыл бұрын

One tip...you don't need the whole sled to be the whole depth as he has his. Mine is only the full depth from runner to runner, and necks down thinner at each end to save weight and sliding friction. In fact, mine only has one runner, and I have cut some pretty heavy stuff with it without any problems.

@anneoreilly4900 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for staying true to the WWMM goals, Steve.

@TorBoy9 3 жыл бұрын

As simple a sled as you can do. Nothing can be left out. Thanks Steve.

@ClevesBackyardWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

So ignoring that screw that fell in is going to be your new controversy, lol. Great simple sled.

@SteveRamsey 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely. People always find one thing to obsess over, so I thought I'd leave that in to help the KZfaq algorithm! Lol. Whatever gets people talking.

@ansteyb 3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRamsey HAHA I knew you left that in on purpose!

@lisanathan8764 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a new table saw I haven’t even used yet. I’m a little Intimidated by it. But when do finally use it I want a crosscut sled like that.

@ReverendTed 3 жыл бұрын

His next video is just 10 minutes of random shop detritus falling into the throat.

@scottmb024 3 жыл бұрын

Too many good videos with Steve and first couple successful projects got me hooked. Borrowed a buddies table saw for a couple things but I’m all in now. Just made the plunge and bought my own table saw. Looking for advice if you had to purchase ONE of the below: I have most other tools that is needed/can be used for most woodworking except for: 1. router table, 2. impact (just have normal drill), 3. nail gun (purchased with 6 gallon air compressor which I also don’t have). Or 4. Planer (most likely a handheld version. I got about $200 left on that store credit and the rest I should prob wait for the bday which isn’t too far away. With that list what is everybodies go to - like it would hugely benifit me to purchase that first? Any help/guidance much appreciated.

@rtgray7 3 жыл бұрын

This is easily the best video on a SIMPLE jig. Bravo Steve!

@leopriest133 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect time that you've brought this out! I very recently got a table saw and needed this!

@AndyBirdBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

So essential! Thanks for putting this series together

@andreb2019 3 жыл бұрын

You've actually made me INFINITELY more comfortable doing woodworking. Thank you for this channel and these videos.

@jaymadeyt 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, finally a simple crosscut sled anyone can make without all the bells and whistles! Thank you!

@eraupilot89 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all these videos! I’ve been watching for a while and finally am about to start up my shed build. Every one of your videos does a great job getting the creative juices flowing!

@mattstalford9769 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Another simple design that is easy to build and modify as we see fit.

@stanmcman1 2 жыл бұрын

So far I've watched about a hundred crosscut sled videos - and this one is the best! Thanks for keeping it simple! We can choose to "spice it up" on our own if we choose, but you start us on the very basics! Love it! Thank you!

@mikenco Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I liked his no-nonsense approach.

@jjjrican3544 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most simplest ways to get the sled square that I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing.

@bonniecohen1219 Жыл бұрын

You're a wonderful teacher, Steve. You share so generously.

@louislandi938 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, you are such a natural teacher I’m convinced you could teach us almost any subject imaginable.

@Maxid1 3 жыл бұрын

7:55 The laugh was WAY funnier than the joke!

@jeezusjr Жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about this channel is how humble and well thought out the designs are. No need to get super fancy. Thanks so much!

@Andy-ue3dv 2 жыл бұрын

I've been learning from you since 2014. Thanks for helping me become a better and safer woodworker Steve!

@johnfrederickson3082 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the greatest crosscut sled vids on YT. Simple and to the point.

@lennytheleopard 2 жыл бұрын

I remember your first sled video. I still have the one I made after viewing it. Interesting to see how the years have softened your approach - you seem a bit more relaxed now. Much Thanks

@joepearson9704 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Steve. For the whole site, but especially this one right now. I have been looking to build a crosscut sled and many of the videos I have seen are trying to make a much more detailed and complicated sled than I need at this point.

@stevecrandall8909 Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to make one of these for years. You make it look so simple. Thank you

@punchion 2 жыл бұрын

Just built my crosscut sled using your instructions. Works like a charm! Thanks for the video.

@craigs7678 3 жыл бұрын

So many comments from non-mere mortals on chamferering the near side fence and testing using the 4 or 5 cut method. I subbed this channel for Steve's personality and random cat clips. I've got a combo of Tamar, William, and Izzy's jigs for my saws but I still watched this video.

@michaelbradford4444 Жыл бұрын

9 months ago I made my first sled after watching this. Since then I've made different sleds that do miters , spines, bevels due to the fact that I'm a much improved woodworker . Thank you Steve for the motivation to do something that had intimidated me for the longest by showing that it's not that hard to do !

@Rendon276 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to trying this. Already built the featherboard. I really appreciate these video's, Steve. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion.

@Chris-ug6zc 3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is an essential tool for everyone. Thank you for making an updated video on this basic great tool. Thank you

@DanDickgrafe 3 жыл бұрын

What a great first project for my first table saw. It’s small, and the mitre gauge is plastic, so this will be an immediate improvement. Thank you!

@massacmongo995 3 жыл бұрын

One of the simplest and best crosscut sled designs I have seen . Too many how-to sites make projects too complicated for beginners . So glad I found your Channel . Thanks

@philiphoverman8458 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Through the years I have always loved your "clear cut" approach and instructions. You are the FIRST woodworker that I started watching and the FIRST channel that I ever subscribed to! The first video that I saw was when you talked about Norm leaving the New Yankee Workshop. Thanks so much for all the great instruction and humor throughout the years!

@FollowThatHurd 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss!!! Thank you so much for this. I'm definitely going to be giving this a try. Got a new tablesaw and need a sled.

@philb2056 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the metric conversions. They are much appreciated.

@creiij 3 жыл бұрын

Making my first sled now, started yesterday and I will hopefully finish it tomorrow =)

@MacDaddy88 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve. You're a natural teacher. Love the new series. Very timely with so many people buying expensive new table saws and such with stimulus money.

@terrmaso 3 жыл бұрын

Great sled👍 Thanks for keeping it simple for us slow folks.

@whomadethatsaltysoup 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. It is so refreshing to see a jig that is both useful, and simple to make for newbie woodworkers. The veritable plethora of tutorials on constructing all singing sleds with T slots, routers, thickness/planers and hours of slog...Ahhh! Not that we don't enjoy making things, but, as you said: this is for individuals starting out in woodworking. Perfect. 👍

@bullitproofarmadillo 3 жыл бұрын

Just built my first sled. I didn’t even know I needed one until I watched this. Thank you for amazing instructions and the super chill delivery manner!

@mickcollins2911 Жыл бұрын

At 14:20 any one else notice the screw drop into the blades bed ? Excellent video well explained

@brettlha 2 жыл бұрын

Saw your video yesterday, made the sled today. The instructions were so clear, and I now have a pretty decent sled. Thank you so much!

@geneauger 3 жыл бұрын

You sure make it plain and easy to follow, thanks for all you do.

@thesquinty1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Steve. I signed up for your first set of builds online and really appreciate how thorough you are. I built the BMW, and recently bought a table saw and am planning to build the mobile tablesaw cart and this basic sled. Thanks for making things so much more accessible for newbies like me. You’re a legend. - Anas

@joeyaldente8858 2 жыл бұрын

He definitely takes the intimidation away from a lot of these things and that is one of my favourite parts of watching.

@ronbishop4057 Жыл бұрын

Nice video and well explained - thanks

@brianward1195 3 жыл бұрын

Steve. Love your common sense approach to woodworking. It’s so simple to follow and very appreciated and is helping my shop tremendously. Keep up the good work.

@chad1182 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias Steve , I appreciate all your help in the world of wood working

@jeanine6492 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is going to be the first jig I make when I can afford a table saw.

@JuanRivera-wm2um 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, you are still master at educating us novice woodworkers. I started with you three years ago and I continue to learn to this day.

@jayking1073 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel was the first woodwork guide I found and it just keeps getting better. I’ll be taking on your course soon . Thank you from the U.K.

@CarcPazu Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, this crosscut sled is on my todo list!

@cbmoore23 3 жыл бұрын

Couple things different about mine: 45 degree chamfer on the inside of the front rail so the sawdust has somewhere to go, and I left the runners about 2 inches longer sticking out the very front so it's easier to line it up with the rails. I also used melamine, since it's already super flat and doesn't bend, and slides beautifully with the paste wax

@stephenmoore2561 Жыл бұрын

I am especially interested in your comments because I am building this sled and I had some left over melamine that I am using. Glad to know there are advantages or at the very least that is ok to use it. For me, it was just a fortuitous circumstance.

@darodes Жыл бұрын

@@stephenmoore2561 being more cost effective and very stable and flat, I opted to make mine out of melamine also…. I didn’t drill my pilot holes large enough and it split 😫 hopefully this didn’t/ doesn’t happen to you!

@David.M. 3 жыл бұрын

I love this new series!

@coelimusic8714 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! I was really struggling with how to attach my runners and your method helped immensely!

@timothya12000 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel and this was the first video I watched. I didn't even know I needed this, and don't know how my sanity has survived this long without it! Easy to make, great directions and your mixture of straight talk mixed with subtle humor makes watching super easy :)

@Lord9Genesis 3 жыл бұрын

Steve getting jiggy with it...nananananana. Great job!

@davidfenton9516 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the metric subtitles. That, and your no-nonsense approach encouraged me to subscribe to your channel and not others. If 99% of the world is metric, the other channels are missing out. Thanks again.

@jayyjay5113 3 жыл бұрын

My good Sir.. I thank you for this simple and easy cross sled. I been trying to find a easy way to make one since im still new to woodworking.

@locofire1981 2 жыл бұрын

Simple clean design. Appreciate how Mr Steve adds safety feature

@davidrobins4025 2 жыл бұрын

A good, stable, accurate crosscut sled. Thanks for showing how to do it.

@DARSFoG 3 жыл бұрын

Here is a tip: put a small chamfer edge on the front fence that meets the plywood. It will help with dust build up.

@jamesparsons9437 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, can be used for stop blocks too

@tdiddy432 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesparsons9437 ttttttttttttttttt I just got home from the park and I got it on my pop

@Bob_Adkins 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesparsons9437 Good tip, but you see how fast a simple sled becomes complex? What? No cup holder?

@jamesparsons9437 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bob_Adkins Ooh, you might be on to something with the cup holder. But yes, I take your point that simplicity can be very important.

@supernat1978 Жыл бұрын

Just created one of these for my small portable Dewalt jobsite saw. Works like a charm. Maybe one day I'll afford a real table saw 😆

@krisbuist2143 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a small Dewalt job site saw as well. Mind telling what what size sled you found worked for that saw?

@stevesfascinations1516 Жыл бұрын

Once you sell your jobsite saw and buy a contractor or cabinet saw, you will wish you had the jobsite back. Do not underestimate how much space a table saw takes out of your garage. For me, I will be downsizing back to the worksite, and free up some space.

@daveking5680 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I've just followed along with this build. Found it easy and logical to make a decent enough job.

@JonnyDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. The safety features are simple and smart! 💕👍

@gregbrown3588 3 жыл бұрын

For those of us who have craftsman or ryobi table saws with tabbed undersized miter slots, I made my runners to fit the OUTSIDE of the table. Works like a charm and I didn’t have to figure out how to make weird runners.

@ViewtifulJosh388 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a comment like this. Genius.

@JoseAlvarez-jf2lv 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! It won’t work on the Ryobi RTS23 though, I think.

@MrBillSt 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good and practical. With the price of lumber so high, and noticing there seemed to be a lot of excess from your cutout for a 4 x 4 section of plywood, I made a different cutout using a 2 x 4 section of plywood, still with some excess! Thanks! (Note: not enough to make 2 30" pieces for the back/far edge, but with a 30" and 24" glued together, I think that's a good tradeoff to be able to use a 2 x 4 section of plywood.)

@pambenziger7220 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this suggestion! I was just trying to figure out how I could get by with using a 24x48" piece of plywood to build this sled. And now, I know!

@Papa-gr2zi 2 жыл бұрын

Following your plan. Almost finished. Really excited about using it. Thanks!

@satwatchers 2 жыл бұрын

This is so simple and amazing. Even all your thoughtful touches and detail. Thank you for this video!!!

@JolienBrebels 3 жыл бұрын

Great sled Steve! Maybe I need to make one, but I only have one slot on my tablesaw because it's part of a combinationmachine, so I don't know if it would work actually

@JimService 3 жыл бұрын

Great and simple design! I would bevel the inside bottom edge of the front of the sled as place for sawdust to go - especially needed when you're making repeated cuts with a stop blobck.

@swishercustom 3 жыл бұрын

Essential for accuracy!

@charlieodom9107 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Making a chamfer on the inside of the front fence is essential or you'll be blowing dust off every single pass. I also have a stop block that the reference edge doesn't touch the base to eliminate dust from skewing the measurement. A simple screw in the reference end of the block works as well.

@JusFig 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please elaborate, if I'm facing my table saw are you referring to the edge of the sled that's farthest away from me (hits the blade first) or closest to me (the side I'm clamping stop blocks to) which one should I bevel?

@charlieodom9107 3 жыл бұрын

@@JusFig sorry, but it couldn't be any more clear! Where is dust going to build up? Where do you align your work piece? Chamfer that edge to create a pocket for extra dust to fall into so it doesn't obstruct your alignment.

@JimService 3 жыл бұрын

@@JusFig As Charlie Odom said the bottom of the fence closest to the saw and to you where you would clamp your stop blocks.

@paulhowell2235 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and this has now got me wanting to make a cross cut sled. Will definitely be checking out all your videos. Thanks for making a newbie woodworker feel slightly more confident in ability to make things like this.

@johnmanfra4224 3 жыл бұрын

out of all the sleds i have seen i like this one the most. will be making this as soon as i finish a table for this customer.

@thomaslinville2979 3 жыл бұрын

I thought this was a vlog channel... what is this woodworking stuff!?!

@echopaff 3 жыл бұрын

He didn't even open a single piece of mail. Guess I'm back to watching whatever the Kardashians are putting out.

@michaels3972 3 жыл бұрын

Polyethylene is my material of choice for runners: It's lubricious, hydrophobic and very durable. The down side of PE is it's inability to be glued.

@joebidendidthat5121 2 жыл бұрын

As a new wood worker I salute you. Making this ASAP. Thank you

@donbayan1057 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Again, this I will copy and do. The simple design make it easy to follow and build, the safety feature is great as well

@Andrew-ih2gz 3 жыл бұрын

You answered the question I had within 4 minutes. "Can you use masonite for the sled's runners?" I have a full sheet of masonite just itching to get used.

@charlieodom9107 3 жыл бұрын

You can also use those white plastic cutting boards that are dirt cheap at Wally World!

@jellyg.8961 3 жыл бұрын

@@charlieodom9107 I read about that and how resistant they are to prolonged use when sliding the sled for a long time. Some even recommend those for making a small crosscut sled too.

@charlieodom9107 3 жыл бұрын

@@jellyg.8961 the only issue is mounting them to the wood. Super glue won't hold long, so screws are a must. You can buy UHMW material in sheets instead of cutting boards, but it costs more. The cutting boards are thinner than most miter slots, but if you get the thickest one you can find, you can make quite a few sleds with a single board.

@jellyg.8961 3 жыл бұрын

@@charlieodom9107 yes, those are the ones I think of. My mother owns a restaurant and sometimes those cutting boards are replaced because of use (they get ugly) but part of the board still its functional. Some of them are half inch thick or more, I think that would be great for making either the sliders or a small sled.

@kkehoe5 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is the only cross cut sled build video I have seen where they don’t use the 5 cut method to verify the squareness of the sled.

@FrankC76 3 жыл бұрын

For most projects, the degree of extreme accuracy that the 5 cut method gives you is not really necessary.

@charlieodom9107 3 жыл бұрын

You can literally eyeball it close enough for most projects! Those 5 cut geniuses have got WAY too much time on their hands!

@valentinagilliland7876 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished making this. Thank you for the video and easy to follow plans. Love your videos!

@johnscambler9707 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I made this sled and it’s great. Now making one for my Dad

@David-hm9ic 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, this is a great design. I have a huge sled; looking for a more medium sized one like this. One detail: Having the fence square to the blade is irrelevant UNLESS the blade is known to be parallel to the miter slots. The fence MUST be square to the miter slots even if the blade isn't parallel to them. If the blade is off a little and the fence is square to the miter slots, it will only make the kerf a little wider and cuts will be square. If the fence isn't square to the miter slots, the cuts will never be square.

@agentrapper 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, but how do you square it to the miter slots?😅

@vidpromjm 2 жыл бұрын

@@agentrapper There's usually adjustments in the saw undercarriage that can fine tune it. You'd need to check your saw owners guide or service manual as this will vary

@agentrapper 2 жыл бұрын

@@vidpromjm Ye, but I've checked it several times, and I can't find anything about the subject 😅

@vidpromjm 2 жыл бұрын

@@agentrapper What model is your saw? I've got dewalt 7491 and google returns quite a few hits on how to align. Otherwise Id try and hit up the manufacturer or retailer?

@agentrapper 2 жыл бұрын

@@vidpromjm Thanks for your suggestions, but I tried googling it before looking in the manual. It's a Scheppach, don't remember the model right now.

@alans1816 3 жыл бұрын

I find that leaving the runners an inch or so long lets me see where they are as I place the sled in the slots. You are quick without that, but I'm not.

@ewout2211 3 жыл бұрын

That is a good suggestion, never heard that one before. Cheers

@charlieodom9107 3 жыл бұрын

I just slide mine across the table till it drops into place. I also only use one runner. One is plenty, and I cut some pretty healthy lumber on mine! I cut a 2" thick hickory tabletop that was over 4' long with one runner on mine.

@realrebelli0n 3 жыл бұрын

For me it works fine if I just align the middle slit with the blade of the saw, but I don't see why you can't have the runners a bit longer if it helps you :)

@sw4yt00th 2 ай бұрын

Very straightforward and informative. Thank you.

@nancycrase7112 2 жыл бұрын

I was introduced to woodworking via Steve's videos. I'm grateful for his style and content.

@Xray2j 3 жыл бұрын

I know that screw scene was added on purpose. And since I’m placing a comment about it, I guess it worked.

@paulpysher11 3 жыл бұрын

If you square up the front and rear fences, couldn't you make an offset sled reversible? Use just one sled to cut longer pieces on the left side or spin it around to cut longer pieces on the right side.

@jellyg.8961 3 жыл бұрын

I think it can be done but I haven't seen one like that made.

@Eff917 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing. Make it symmetrical front and back, and then you can offset it one side, and just rotate 180 to have the longer support on the other side

@xxxxMaddnesSxxxx 2 жыл бұрын

Only if both miter slots are the exact same distance from the blade. Which I think is usually true, but not positive on that.

@JRS986 2 жыл бұрын

That front and rear fence definition can be a problem. To better understand, apply the church rule. If you are outside the church and somebody says, "I will meet you in front of the church in 10 minutes," you know immediately where to go. If you are inside the church and somebody says, "meet the choir group at the back of the church in 5 minutes," you know where to go. The sled is similar, are you talking about the user relative to the front or back when you are pushing on the "front" of it, and the "back" when you place your workpiece against the "rear" fence for cutting.

@robg6984 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking if you square both fences you could use one side as a 90 degree crosscut then flip it and set it up for bevel/miter cuts

@tomiossi8092 2 жыл бұрын

I not only enjoyed the clear instructions but the ease with which you gave them.

@terranempire725 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you. The safety features were a GREAT add. Definitely something I wouldn't have thought about but completely necessary.

@matthelton6637 3 жыл бұрын

Great sled! However, wouldn't you want a slight bevel on the inside of the front fence to prevent sawdust build-up?

@MatthewMakesAU 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's an important detail

@SeanChYT 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I know this sled was supposed to be a very basic and easy one to build, but even for that type of sled I would really recommend a bevel like you described.

@DonHutchins 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's easy enough to do, and can't hurt. But that said, my experience (I don't have dust collection on top) is that even still enough dust and particles accumulate there that I must be careful to occasionally brush or blow it out to avoid buildup.

@SeanChYT 3 жыл бұрын

@@DonHutchins Yes, but then the cleaning operation is extremely quick and easy. Same as with stop blocks, a quick brushing off might not remove 100% of the sawdust, but with the bevel it just doesn't matter.

@ironwood1621 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I also do that on stop blocks.

@echopaff 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, love your content, man. Question: where in your shop do you store your sled when it's not in use?

@mefirst4266 Жыл бұрын

IN THE REFRIGERATOR WHERE ELSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@claudeelliott3993 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best and easiest crosscut sled build I have ever seen on KZfaq! Congratulations on taking out all of the extraneous steps (and verbiage!) most other sled plans seem to have. Well done!