Watch This Before Building a Table Saw Crosscut Sled! (FREE PLANS)

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A critical part of woodworking is making clean, square crosscuts. This leads to snug-fitting joinery and a better-looking project. So it comes as no surprise that most woodworkers rely on their table saws along with easy-to-build sleds to tackle this task. The step-by-step plans will walk you though building and setting up a few simple sleds for crosscuts and miters.
In this multi-part video, Phil will walk you through building and setting up a basic table saw crosscut sled for beginners and then how to step up your game by building a 2-sided sled. In the final part, Phil shows all the must-have accessories for your table saw crosscut sled to get accurate and repeatable results.
Free Downloadable Plans Available Here: www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/t...
Project Materials and Sources:
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Kreg Swing Stop Block: amzn.to/3c3U7vc;
Kreg Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape L-R: amzn.to/2y6j0rm ;
Kreg Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape R-L: amzn.to/2wuI8HM ;
Kreg Top Trak 48": amzn.to/3efx5mZ ;
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0:00 Introduction
0:01 TABLE SAW SLEDS Sled Overview, Part 1
2:28 TABLE SAW SLEDS Basic Sled Construction, Part 2
8:21 TABLE SAW SLEDS Two-Sided Sled, Part 3
14:48 TABLE SAW SLEDS Sled Accessories, Part 4

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@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Links to the free downloadable plans for the table saw sleds and for the products used in this video can be found in the description above.
@gerdstaedel5029
@gerdstaedel5029 5 жыл бұрын
Woodsmith download table saw sled
@BE-zn4to
@BE-zn4to 4 жыл бұрын
Woodworkers sled
@shahnazpardeshi5442
@shahnazpardeshi5442 4 жыл бұрын
I COULD NOT FIND THE DOWNLOADABLE CLICK AND HENCE REGRET
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Shahnaz Pardeshi - www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/table-saw-sleds/
@williamtell4619
@williamtell4619 3 жыл бұрын
is there a coupon code or something? when I click the link it wants $50 for the free plans
@JonnyLionMan
@JonnyLionMan 11 ай бұрын
You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzfaq.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.
@jessloydpepito6317
@jessloydpepito6317 Жыл бұрын
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzfaq.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
@diverhose
@diverhose 5 жыл бұрын
As a magazine subscriber, I really like your articles! These are excellent sleds! Thank you!
@davidiand7
@davidiand7 4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a table saw, I like your simple but effective cross cut sleds and clear uncomplicated instructions, thank you 👍🏻
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@marcelblomme7538
@marcelblomme7538 4 жыл бұрын
I am eager to learn, just bought my first tablesaw so i want to thank you for this clear tutorial with all the need to know why's
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for watching. Let us know if you have any questions.
@bonefish935
@bonefish935 4 жыл бұрын
I watched so many video about sleds. This the only one! Simply great. No frills, just what you need
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kenswitzer4133
@kenswitzer4133 4 жыл бұрын
I am a 69 year old beginner and have found my sled. Thank You. 👍✌️😃🤙🇺🇸
@thomasarussellsr
@thomasarussellsr 6 жыл бұрын
Great set-up. I'll be saving my pennies to address this issue in my beginner shop. Thanks.
@fparker9949
@fparker9949 4 жыл бұрын
i'm glad I read the comment section before I asked "why only one runner?"----- great instruction! and after watching several others, this is the one I saved to to build my sled(tweak it if I want) thank you
@Josef_R
@Josef_R 2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna ask because I don't see any comments about runners. Why only one?
@patmash
@patmash 6 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to using these helpful tips. Thank you.
@HugoAlfredoOrdonezCh
@HugoAlfredoOrdonezCh 5 жыл бұрын
Mil gracias. Cabal eso estaba haciendo y subí a buscar algunos modelos. Encontré el de ustedes y ¡¡¡vaya sorpresa!!!, planos gratuitos. Dios los bendiga por ser tan generosos al compartir sus experiencias y permitir que otros podamos usar sus diseños. Un saludo desde Guatemala.
@MarkSWilliams27
@MarkSWilliams27 6 жыл бұрын
Nice one, Phil. I always enjoy watching you. Best, M.W.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
Mark Williams -Thanks, Mark.
@IanSRutter
@IanSRutter 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Nice pace, clear instructions and importantly anyone can make this sled. Thank you so much for releasing the plans. New sub!
@captaincaveman6186
@captaincaveman6186 3 жыл бұрын
Good video. Went into good detail about a lot of how everything needs to be made but would have liked to hear more of how to adjust the back fence.
@phillambert8472
@phillambert8472 2 жыл бұрын
Love how simple it is to make. An excellent video - thank you!
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@randysngh
@randysngh 5 жыл бұрын
always enjoy watching your Videos, even when you are on Create TV. Thanks for posting this
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@vincepresto759
@vincepresto759 6 жыл бұрын
Well Done, Easy to follow and will build the Larger one for myself as well ! Thx’s for
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
Vince Presto - Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
@billystruckmeyer9200
@billystruckmeyer9200 6 жыл бұрын
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@donaldduke2233
@donaldduke2233 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional videos on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing it. You can bet I've subscribed ! !
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@glennfelpel9785
@glennfelpel9785 6 жыл бұрын
Great Sled. Very well done and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing this. :-)
@rsauve999
@rsauve999 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent - easy to follow, well explained. I will build one soon.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
Robert Sauve - Thanks glad you enjoyed it. 👍
@kennethsharrock2239
@kennethsharrock2239 Жыл бұрын
Simple and effective thanks for the details of manufacture 😊
@regryan8044
@regryan8044 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, during this crisis you are giving me hope.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@melvinscott8279
@melvinscott8279 5 жыл бұрын
The best Table saw sled video I have seen
@chrisprice1126
@chrisprice1126 5 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed and got the free plans for the bigger sled. It's a good one and easy to make and the instructions are easy to follow. Nice handy hints like double sided tape and also the horizontal piece of wood on the back bridge to protect fingers. Especially good for me ! made a nice tight square cut with it too ! Thank you
@rickolmsted1156
@rickolmsted1156 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You Phil for sharing this video. Love it and I'm going to build one asap. Thanks again and Merry Christmas :)
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and let us know how the build goes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too!
@fb510m
@fb510m 2 жыл бұрын
I really like this solution! Thank you.
@weekendwarrior9570
@weekendwarrior9570 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AmirSoltany
@AmirSoltany 5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much, the video was so useful
@arth.4196
@arth.4196 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent instruction on how to 👍👍👍
@pbgd3
@pbgd3 4 жыл бұрын
For my long sled I attached the end near the blade with a screw then set a dowel into the slide at what my square said was 90. Then using feeler gauges I shimmed out my fence gradually until it cut perfect on a 5 cut
@pbgd3
@pbgd3 4 жыл бұрын
If I rebuild it I may disassemble a cheap harbor freight micrometer to tune it
@djxxxplicit
@djxxxplicit 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! Keep up the great work!
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do! :)
@retiredpainter259
@retiredpainter259 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for making a very clear and concise video , talked through at a sensible speed that allows people to understand and make good use of . There are so many ridiculous ,, look at me ,,, videos on here on this subject with hyper crazy loons screaming away trying to talk over some bloody rock music ,, what the hell is that all about ? I’m gonna sub ,, Thankyou so much once again
@vieuxacadian9455
@vieuxacadian9455 3 жыл бұрын
HPDE runners reduce friction . great video , thanks
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 3 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! Thanks!
@donepearce
@donepearce 5 жыл бұрын
Always use the five cut method for squaring your sled. This puts no reliance on the accuracy of any other tool. And that double sided tape means that when you adjust the end of the fence back a bit you end up with a curved fence. Get rid of the tape and use one screw each end. Now when you adjust, the fence pivots around one screw, and remains straight. Once you have got it straight with the five cuts, put all the screws in.
@robertbutler8004
@robertbutler8004 4 жыл бұрын
donepearce this guys method of making the sled square to the saw blade is hit and miss.
@RainDog222222
@RainDog222222 4 жыл бұрын
the whole intro is about how important it is to have accurate cross cuts, then he uses a combo square to declare his cut "perfectly square". no, honey. you have error there. you just can't see it by laying a combo square down next to it. the 5 cut method magnifies your error so you can see and measure it accurately, and then adjust the sled accurately. why make a whole video teaching people to make a cross-cut sled, and then not bother to use the 5 cut method? it's just so substandard.
@thomasgibbons353
@thomasgibbons353 4 жыл бұрын
@@RainDog222222 Time to get the digital caliper out. William gets em to about one thou. And his method is the best out here.
@Josef_R
@Josef_R 2 жыл бұрын
He can't fix it now anyway because he glued the fence down with tape.
@PeterPasieka
@PeterPasieka 5 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the thumb protector at the back of the sled. I'm guessing this was learned the hard way in some wood shop century ago...
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
So true... I really appreciate having that there. I'm the type of person that can get complacent with safety and forget where my hands are on a sled.
@swato59
@swato59 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice video with great information.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DKWalser
@DKWalser 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent content. Very well explained.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@arkansasmountainman
@arkansasmountainman 5 жыл бұрын
Great tips and sleds!
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@normanmerrill1241
@normanmerrill1241 3 жыл бұрын
Really great demo...thanks
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@nelsonmeza7784
@nelsonmeza7784 3 жыл бұрын
Excelente, algo de resaltar es la metodología de los detalles ...Gracias
@joeframer9642
@joeframer9642 6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video....thank you 👍
@turkeycreekknives133
@turkeycreekknives133 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice I subbed and liked also downloaded the plans thanks for posting
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for watching. :)
@craigoxford4613
@craigoxford4613 5 жыл бұрын
Square the fence to the blade using the '5 cut method' as described by William NG using feeler gauge is a a very accurate method. I like the extended table.
@rickgibbon
@rickgibbon 5 жыл бұрын
I used Ng's method to make a sled that cuts to within 0.001" over a 22 inch cut! It makes perfect square cuts every time. Combine this with his miter jig and you're set for perfect 45's too. Also, King's Fine Woodworking made a pretty sweet sled using Ng's method
@rogerdudra178
@rogerdudra178 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@chvydrptop
@chvydrptop 5 жыл бұрын
Do you guys have a video describing the auxiliary fence and how you attached it to the miter gauge as well?
@boobizzy4173
@boobizzy4173 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! :)
@crafts_avenue
@crafts_avenue 4 жыл бұрын
the most simplest sled in the market if I say so my self thnx a bunch
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment! :)
@dleivam
@dleivam 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, you have a new subscriber
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
David L. - Cool! Thanks for watching.
@sawyerrob949
@sawyerrob949 3 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering what brand steel rule you were using to measure with?? I would like one like that... SR
@stevebutler9205
@stevebutler9205 5 жыл бұрын
newbie question here (I just bought a table saw 4 days ago, so really new to this whole thing). You have the stop block on the left side of the blade, which seems wrong to me. Your sled has all that room on the left side to take longer stock, but then you defeat that by putting a stop on that side. What am I missing here?
@adelker4884
@adelker4884 3 жыл бұрын
Good question. No replies!
@inebex63
@inebex63 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic my friend . I gone do it . I’ m in Brazil. Regards , tks a lot . Beni
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
EVERALDO BENI - Thanks for watching... best of luck.
@jeffreydohl6036
@jeffreydohl6036 4 жыл бұрын
I love what you guys do. Now I have a cheap Harbor Freight table saw because at this time I can't afford a better one. Now do you have an idea how to make a crosscut sled when its a partly a T grove?
@jimwiskus8862
@jimwiskus8862 Жыл бұрын
While I’ve never built a sled Jeffrey, I don’t think the T groove will matter. I would use a calipers to get the proper width of the miter gauge slot. You might take several measurements along the length of the slot. I think when I build mine that’s what I will do. I will make a 2nd hardwood runner for the opposite side of the blade. Thank you & Merry Christmas
@kathrynnewton8721
@kathrynnewton8721 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I like your style, especially for the novice like myself! What are the pros and cons of one track over two?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
We’ve done sleds with either one or two runners in the past. Two runners might give a little more stability but it adds another layer of difficulty to get both runners in the correct position and perfectly parallel. One runner seems to work fine and is a little easier to execute.
@garrettswoodworx1873
@garrettswoodworx1873 4 жыл бұрын
@@WoodsmithShowandmagazine Just curious but if the runners fit snugly in their slots, how is it tough to get both runners "in the correct position and perfectly parallel? I'm not trying to be a troll, just don't understand the response.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Captain G - no, it is a good question. It really isn’t an overly complicated process, it’s just another step that we felt wasn’t necessary for this introductory sled. We have put 2 runners on other sleds we’ve made, and they have worked fine too. I think this would actually be a good topic of discussion for a future video. Thanks.
@WasimBarri
@WasimBarri 6 жыл бұрын
Great video but there are better ways to square the fence. For example using a screw as a pivot for initially attaching the fence then clamp/screw the other end and test using the 5 cut method or the dial indicator method or the flip over method. Make any adjustments, drill new holes and screw so the fence wont reset in an old position and test again.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
John Barr - Good suggestions, thanks!
@rodpotts2666
@rodpotts2666 5 жыл бұрын
We know.
@marineman2298
@marineman2298 2 жыл бұрын
@@rodpotts2666, if you knew about the 5 cut method then I doubt you would be watching this video to build a sled.
@PhillipHall01
@PhillipHall01 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Can I ask, will this work just as well for dado cuts? I don't see any reason why not ... thank you very much for posting !!
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
This sled will absolutely work for dadoes... we detail that use in the free downloadable plans here: www.woodsmithplans.com/plan/table-saw-sleds/
@PhillipHall01
@PhillipHall01 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome !! Thank you very much !!
@johnseitz4977
@johnseitz4977 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. How deep will the blade cut with the larger sled? It looks like the max is 1 1/4". Thanks.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 3 жыл бұрын
That is correct. If you use the Kreg flip stop system, it limits the height of the fence. If you choose not to use the Kreg flip stop you could really make the back fence as tall as you want.
@richardvedder776
@richardvedder776 5 жыл бұрын
I like the sleds with two runners.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
We’ve found that it can be a little tricky to get two runners perfectly located and parallel to each other. If this isn’t done correctly the sled will bind and won’t slide smoothly... Using just one runner is simpler and seems to work fine, but to each their own. Thanks for watching.
@thomasbrown7687
@thomasbrown7687 6 жыл бұрын
A dead board on the other side of the blade with a runner attached to hold it in the other slot will prevent the tail stock from falling off the sled.
@leayoung4356
@leayoung4356 5 жыл бұрын
Could you explain what you mean? I'm new at this.
@thomasbrown7687
@thomasbrown7687 5 жыл бұрын
Sam Young when using your sled for longer boards the tail off piece tends to break off at the end of a cut. To prevent that breaking you need a support sled identical to yours only without a fence on the other side of the blade. The support sled just sits there "dead" and keeps the tail off piece from cracking at the end of the cut.
@waynenelson4544
@waynenelson4544 4 жыл бұрын
When and if you have to fine tune the fence after tests cut for true cut. If you loosen screws to make adjustment and retighten doesn't that make it go back to same position or do you re-drill the holes?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
We used panhead screws and washers in oversized, counterbored holes so you can make fine adjustments and tighten them done without returning to the original position.
@felixreali7101
@felixreali7101 5 жыл бұрын
am i right in saying that the fence has to ALWAYS be higher than the highest setting of the blade? or do you use different crosscut sleds for different heights too? great video btw. well explained. can't wait to make my own. not looking forward to the "adjusting" of the fence to get it perfectly straight but I guess I'll just have to knuckle down and get to it sooner or later :-)))
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
That is correct - you wouldn't want to cut through the top of the fence because that is what is holding the 2 parts of the sled together. (Not that I haven't already done that before.) If you plan on cutting really thick material I would plan to have a taller fence, but typically we crosscut pieces that are 3/4" to 1" thick, so it's not a problem.
@mohdidris3164
@mohdidris3164 5 жыл бұрын
Tg u for sharing..*****
@pf5658
@pf5658 5 жыл бұрын
Bravo! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Well done.😊👍🏾
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@franklanders7224
@franklanders7224 6 жыл бұрын
This will be my next project, but I do have one question. What grit of sandpaper on the fence did you use, please? Thank you in advance.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
Frank Landers - Personally, I use what I have laying around that I normally use the least of... probably 180 or 220. (220 or 221, whatever it takes. 😀)
@markw3598
@markw3598 6 жыл бұрын
O K "Mr. MOM"!!!
@draztiqmeshaz6226
@draztiqmeshaz6226 4 жыл бұрын
I like that your muzak is basically Offspring's Self Esteem
@o.w.dobbins6927
@o.w.dobbins6927 3 жыл бұрын
Whaaatttt??
@crusaderb.1901
@crusaderb.1901 4 жыл бұрын
I have a question on why you use the pan head screw instead of a undercut or countersunk head wood screw is it because he shank doesn't provide any contact without threads?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Good question... we used panhead screws in an over-sized shank hole so you could loosen them and make fine adjustments to get the fence set. If you use countersunk screws you are really locking it in to that position, and it makes it harder to make adjustments later.
@rogerdirkx.1679
@rogerdirkx.1679 4 жыл бұрын
Phil, I enjoy your videos.There very complete and I learn a lot. Thanks. I had a question, what kind of double face tape do you use. What is the brand name and where can I buy it. Nothing I’ve seen seems to match what you use. Thanks very much. Keep up the great work.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I believe the brand of double-sided tape we use is from Intertape Polymer Group (IPG). We've had pretty good luck with that brand. Here is one source: amzn.to/2D8oGBB Here is a video we shot with more info: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocCSi5eE1pu9eZs.html
@rogerdirkx.1679
@rogerdirkx.1679 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@jeffsaxvik1294
@jeffsaxvik1294 3 жыл бұрын
This is all good for those that have the expensive equipment shown here. I have just beginning table saw. So can you make one of these for the cheaper table saws?
@TadTheTinker
@TadTheTinker 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. A sled lkke this can help make that beginner saw cut like a more expensive product. Take your time to make the sled and it will help in the long run.
@mrpink7395
@mrpink7395 2 жыл бұрын
It does not matter what table saw you have. You could be rocking an overly priced SawStop or a cheap pile of junk from Harbor Freight. The sled making process is the same for all table saws. 🍻
@researchcapt
@researchcapt 3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how loosening the screws and then tightening them back up change the angle? Wouldn't the board be back to the same angle as before? Thanks
@PRRGG1
@PRRGG1 4 жыл бұрын
I am building this project. TIP! Check your saws factory fence for square first. Then cut the dust rabbet before you move the saws factory fence in for sled assembly using double sided tape. Video shows assembly of the sled base to the runner and the sled fence to the sled. Its at this point the rabbet comes up in the video. Make all your table saw cuts first. Otherwise you have to realign the table saw fence when assembling. If using an older saw, your saws factory fence could be a 64th or 32nd off making the new sled crooked.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent suggestion... I would recommend not only regularly checking your fence alignment but also your blade to table alignment, and miter gauge setup. I've been burned a few times on assuming everything was setup properly because things can shift from time to time - especially in our shop when we have lots of different people using the same tools. :(
@PRRGG1
@PRRGG1 4 жыл бұрын
@@WoodsmithShowandmagazine what's worse is when you mess up your own project! Recently did that with my jointer fence by not checking LOL..
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
@@PRRGG1 - Oh no... about a year ago I was cutting a bunch of parts on the table saw for a dresser and it wasn't until I was about done that I realized the blade was tilted about 1 or 2 degrees off 90. NOOOOOOOO!!!! :(
@PRRGG1
@PRRGG1 4 жыл бұрын
@@WoodsmithShowandmagazine that stinks! And the next thought is "how can I save it?" :)
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
@@PRRGG1 - That seems to be a large portion of woodworking... How to fix the screw-ups. :)
@lmallard3788
@lmallard3788 3 жыл бұрын
The sled in part 3 looks like the riving knife nor a splitter is used. I have some thin kerf blades that the riving knife is too thick to use with my table saw. It looks like I need this sled if I want to use my thinner kerf blades, than I can with my riving knife.
@davidreed760
@davidreed760 4 жыл бұрын
I have a Craftsman table saw and cutting a 90° cross cut has always been a chore. The slides in the table top have tabs built into them as the miter slides (loosely) under the tabs in the groove. How can I build a slide for a sled accurately?
@jwinc7
@jwinc7 3 жыл бұрын
David, I noticed you had not received a reply to your question. I am new to woodworking, so please take this with a few grains of salt and forgive my lack of knowledge. When I was trying to build a sled, I quickly came to realize that wood could expand and cause issues on the sled. I had two slides cut that worked nicely moving easily with little to no play. 3 days later when they were attached to my sled the slides would not fit into the miter grooves as they were too wide. I ended up purchasing metal adjustable slides. The ones I got are the Incra - 25-1/2" GlideLOCK Steel Miter Slider SE. This model has a T tab on both ends to fit into the T groove of the miter groove. There are several aluminum models also available that are a bit cheaper. I don't know if this option would help you or not, but may be worth a look.
@thebigjuggalobowski
@thebigjuggalobowski 5 жыл бұрын
The music in between the parts is undeniably The Passenger by Iggy Pop played like a ballad on a piano.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome... I never really listened that closely.
@ot9180
@ot9180 5 жыл бұрын
Don’t get the part “loosened the screws and moved the fence just a little bit and tightened”. It is not like the screw holes change location. How you can make an adjustment like that?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
The screw holes in the sled base are over-sized (1/4" I think) so there is room around the shank of the screw to make minor adjustments and then tighten the screw back down. We used a panhead screw with a washer to secure the fence. I believe this is shown in more detail in the plans. Good question though... thanks for asking.
@zafardurrani9544
@zafardurrani9544 3 жыл бұрын
Nice information and amazing knowledge, I like it, Although I am not a professional woodworker, I am a retired school, Teacher, But ,I am very fond of woodworking and my age is 60 years, I want to make something but I have no plan, no idea, no guidance , I hope you will help me in this context and will be guide me, It will be great honour for me, Thank you for providing me the best knowledge and beautiful video, GOD BLESS YOU, ZAFAR from Quetta Pakistan
@adelker4884
@adelker4884 3 жыл бұрын
@Zafar Iqbal Greetings from Egypt! There are thousands of Woodworking videos on KZfaq-- for beginners and experts. Type in " Woodworking basics " and "Woodworking safety"....Good luck.
@Follower_of_The_Word
@Follower_of_The_Word 2 жыл бұрын
Would it be a good idea to install a second hardwood runner in the other miter gauge slot?
@agentchodybanks9120
@agentchodybanks9120 2 жыл бұрын
much more reliable and accurate with 2 runners, this is garbage
@woodworkingandepoxy643
@woodworkingandepoxy643 Жыл бұрын
@@agentchodybanks9120 I agree. I wouldn't trust one runner to remain accurate especially using solid wood even with screws
@whopua
@whopua 6 жыл бұрын
If you're making micro adjustments to the outer fence(to square it) while installing and you already have holes won't the screws be pulled back into the incorrect holes or is this video assuming the adjustments are big enough to create new holes?
@JPMc2112
@JPMc2112 6 жыл бұрын
Holes are oversized in the sled allowing adjustment
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
whopua - The holes through the 1/2” plywood sled are larger than the shaft of the screw so you can slightly loosen the screws, make micro-adjustments, and the tighten screws.
@HBSuccess
@HBSuccess 6 жыл бұрын
I always make two sets of holes - the preliminary and the final. Carefully mark the correction with a marking knife- clamp the fence on that mark - then drill/countersink your final holes. Don’t re-use the prelim holes at all.
@ngnaw
@ngnaw 6 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant @Woodsmith ! I never thought of oversizing the holes and i'm going to go redo a new sled with my existing fence and a new base... Thanks!
@davidahart2476
@davidahart2476 2 жыл бұрын
I'm about as green as they come, I noticed that you weren't using a riving knife, Do I need to use one with a table saw sled?
@Zircon_215
@Zircon_215 5 жыл бұрын
Like the poster below, I would be concerned that the long fence in the second sled would (1) not be perfectly straight to begin with and/or (2) would warp over time. What type of wood did you use for it and what process did you go through to make sure it was perfectly straight ,,, at least first?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Those are fair concerns... it looks like the fence is a piece of 3/4" thick hard maple. I'm sure we picked a piece that was pretty flat and stable to begin with and then jointed one face to flatten it and then planed it to thickness. We have a fairly climate controlled shop that doesn't have large swings in temperature or humidity that would contribute to future warping, but that is definitely something to check from time to time.
@terrymelenchuk7639
@terrymelenchuk7639 4 жыл бұрын
You do fantastic work!! Will these sleds work on the inexpensive jobsite table saws that the novice woodworker uses?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely!
@denishumphreys8917
@denishumphreys8917 4 жыл бұрын
@@WoodsmithShowandmagazine The problem I have using one on my DeWalt DW744 is the blade comes up too far to the front which either limits the size of the board that can be cut or balancing the sled that is off the table saw bed. Going to try to build one with a framework to stop a lot of the tilting. BTW great detailed video!
@roncleaver
@roncleaver 6 жыл бұрын
It looks like the blade guard on the back needs to be higher, for the case where the blade needs to be raised all the way. Is that correct?
@FoScoJo
@FoScoJo 5 жыл бұрын
I prefer adding handholds left and right of the blade. No one should ever have their hands going directly over the blade like that. Really bad habit to build.
@ronaldpantalena3023
@ronaldpantalena3023 5 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason that you don't use a second runner on the big sled? It seems that it would provide a little more stability.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if you get any more stability with 2 runners versus one, but I find that it’s harder to set up 2 runners because if they aren’t perfectly placed and parallel the sled will bind and not slide smoothly.
@hairydancer1604
@hairydancer1604 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, can I ask why you don't use 2 guides that run in the table as there are slots either side of the blade?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
We’ve found that it can be a little tricky to get two runners perfectly located and parallel to each other. If this isn’t done correctly the sled will bind and won’t slide smoothly... Using just one runner is simpler and seems to work fine.
@hairydancer1604
@hairydancer1604 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Phil. Males sense. I am a technician in a senior school in the UK. Under health and safety we are supposed to use a crown guard at all times but I really like that sled. There's a lot I could do and justify it's as safe :-)
@rusty0101
@rusty0101 5 жыл бұрын
@@hairydancer1604 I'm not sure it would qualify under H&S, so take with a grain of salt. I would think that adding a bridge between the front and back cross bridges, to allow you to add a Perspex guard on either side of the blade path by half an inch or more, to prevent fingers from getting in the moving blade area, and extending that beyond the far edge of the sled so that the blade is covered from startup to end, would probably be sufficient. The "Engineering" gets complicated if you want to be able to have that perspex drop to the table or the piece of wood you are working on, but I don't think that would be really difficult. I would ad a sled stop to prevent the sled from going beyond the leading edge of te blade (allowing for added blade surround) as Mathias Wandel has done with several of his sleds. (A simple block added to the leading edge of the sled, or in a pocket under the sled at the right point, that slides over the table, then drops at the end of the table and catches on the back rip-fence rail, if you have one, or on the leading edge of an outflow table if that is your setup. The presumption being that there will be a gap that the block will drop a leading edge into to catch the appropriate point after, and that there is either a rail or table to catch the block on.)
@marineman2298
@marineman2298 2 жыл бұрын
Need to back up and add a step. Make sure that your fence is parallel to the blade. If it isn't then your sled fence won't be square to the blade. Using the blade to square the sled fence is another option.
@sum1sw
@sum1sw 6 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done Sir. Thanks for sharing. Any reason why you did not use two runners?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
sum1sw - we’ve found that it can be a little tricky to get two runners perfectly located and parallel to each other. If this isn’t done correctly the sled will bind and won’t slide smoothly. Using just one runner seems to work fine.
@sum1sw
@sum1sw 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice. I'll keep that in mind, but I really like your double sided adhesive tape method, I thought it would work. - regards
@jamesdickson3616
@jamesdickson3616 5 жыл бұрын
Dosnt these saws come with a factory sledge
@CriticalThinker1967
@CriticalThinker1967 2 жыл бұрын
I like it. I can do this. Some are so overengineered i don’t even try to make it
@alpinewhite
@alpinewhite 4 жыл бұрын
6:35. Is there any reason you didn't use a larger (rafter) square for more precision?
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you can use a larger square there if you have something that is accurate. The drafting square we used is pretty precise, but larger carpenter squares can be off sometimes. Also, at that point it is just a starting point to get you close. You will do test cuts and check for accuracy and adjust the fence as needed from there.
@dougsprojects6431
@dougsprojects6431 6 жыл бұрын
Just wondering why you don't dado the base bottom for the runner instead of the tape? A 1/8 in deep dado will lift the runner some and it assures both he runner and base are straight. Also, a framing square and the fence should aline the fence with the base and blade.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
A dado in the base would sure work. You would then make the runner slightly thicker - Something Ill keep in mind next time we're working on a sled. I usually tend to stay away from framing squares - I drop mine too much and I don't trust they're terribly square (although, they're square enough for framing)!
@dougsprojects6431
@dougsprojects6431 6 жыл бұрын
Woodsmith Thanks Bunches for the reply! Though I can't write out the details, there is away to check a framing square and even a way to adjust it with a center punch. My experience is the longer the square, to a certain extent, the better, more square you'll be.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
Yep, i've adjusted a few of mine by punching the inside (or outside) corner with a center punch to pull it back into square! Great trick.
@HBSuccess
@HBSuccess 5 жыл бұрын
​@@dougsprojects6431 That is almost a myth. IF you know what you're doing and have the right kind of punch and a solid place to strike it (like an anvil) you can expand/contract a square that way - but unless you have a machined square to begin with - it's a waste of time if you're looking for a reference surface. All of the steel or aluminum squares sold at home centers are stamped out - they're not machined. The blades/tongues are not truly straight, and they vary in width by as much as 20-30 thou. along their length, and they're not truly all in the same plane. If you don't know what you're doing you're just as apt to knock your square out of plane as you are to open or close the angle. Bottom line, if machinist accuracy matters then use a machined tool (like Woodpecker stuff) - but those are $200 squares not $20 squares.
@bigglesone7673
@bigglesone7673 5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you were lucky to get it perfectly square first time? If you make a cut then reverse the test piece and make a second cut about 1/4" (6mm) in the measure the offcut it will show double the error and make adjustment of the fence easier.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
We are ALWAYS lucky enough to get it perfect on the first try here in the Woodsmith Shop. ;) Yes, typically you'll probably have some adjustment back and forth before it's perfect.
@normanbott
@normanbott 5 жыл бұрын
Or use the '5-cuts' method for even more accuracy and quicker results.
@billgiles3261
@billgiles3261 5 жыл бұрын
Norman Bott I did that and spent a lot of time getting rid of the last thou’ error. So I screwed a small block to the base of the sled with a screw into the near horizontal which allowed me to micro adjust. Being a retired aircraft engineer does not help woodworking. Does anyone need a lot of small wood strips which are parallel apart from an error
@Josef_R
@Josef_R 2 жыл бұрын
@@WoodsmithShowandmagazine Which you can't do because you glued the sled down permanently with the double sided tape.
@biologistangler7901
@biologistangler7901 5 жыл бұрын
This might be the most useful video for anyone buying their first table saw, thank you!
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks - Glad you found it useful!
@arth.4196
@arth.4196 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Woodsmith, 1 ?. Why not duel runners for the larger sled?.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if you get any more stability with 2 runners versus one, but I find that it’s harder to set up 2 runners because if they aren’t perfectly placed and parallel the sled will bind and not slide smoothly.
@dominadorbitoon6858
@dominadorbitoon6858 2 жыл бұрын
what's the name of your glue being used?
@Josef_R
@Josef_R 2 жыл бұрын
14:16 How is it easy to do since you glued the fence down? If you move the end, you will bend the fence.
@jenniferjones1566
@jenniferjones1566 2 жыл бұрын
I like your videos from Woodsmith I just write a letter to you guys and send to you happy holidays and happy New Years to Woodsmith have a great day my name is Terell Jones
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 2 жыл бұрын
Happy holidays!
@blandry021
@blandry021 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the free plans and videos
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
No problem. Let us know how the build goes.
@dennisfahlstrom7422
@dennisfahlstrom7422 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos. I find them really useful. I had a simple sled I’ve used for a year but like the extra flexibility that the second sled (truly the last you’ll ever need) offers. If you were to include links to some of the products like the folding Kreg stop block, the T track and the tape it might save me some time running it down. Not a big deal, I know how to use google. Question: is there any reason for not using a second runner on the larger sled? Seems like it would add to accuracy. Thanks again. Keep them coming!!
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I didn't catch your comment earlier... for some reason it got caught up in the spam filter. I will definitely add some links to sources in the description. One of the questions we get a lot is about sourcing the the double-sided tape we use. It is from Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) and can be found in various widths here: amzn.to/2SUVhQJ ; Kreg Swing Stop Block: amzn.to/2PKLBts ; Kreg Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape L-R: amzn.to/2STk9sj ; Kreg Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape R-L: amzn.to/2JPeX4I ; Kreg Top Trak 48": amzn.to/2RJvIRx ; Kreg Top Trak 24": amzn.to/2SYXJGa
@emilne83
@emilne83 6 жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of similar youtube videos where people build their crosscut sleds using runners in both miter slots. This is the only one I've seen with just a single runner. As a newbie woodworker, I'm curious what might be the advantages of using one runner or two.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 6 жыл бұрын
emilne83 - I don’t know if you get any more stability with 2 runners versus one, but I find that it’s harder to set up 2 runners because if they aren’t perfectly placed and parallel the sled will bind and not slide smoothly. It is an interesting question that I’ll look in to further.
@rusty0101
@rusty0101 5 жыл бұрын
@@WoodsmithShowandmagazine I think what you're describing, and running into with a second runner, is what is called overconstraint. In short as the runners wear, there will be some tendency for the bed to 'rotate' around the blade, and a second runner will add friction to the process, increasing the tendency to rotate, and bind.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
Great explanation... Thanks!
@philipgildea8846
@philipgildea8846 5 жыл бұрын
The Purple ad is the very first one I have actually watched. Normally just skip them but Colin Mochrie is just too funny to skip.
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
LOL... I haven't seen that one yet. I'll keep my eye out for it. :)
@frbize
@frbize 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, can you tell me the brand of your table saw ? Thanks
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine
@WoodsmithShowandmagazine 5 жыл бұрын
It is the Powermatic PM2000 (www.powermatic.com/us/en/c/table-saws/P200/?reset=true)
@frbize
@frbize 5 жыл бұрын
Merci !
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