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  • poolhound
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2006
    • 3195
    • Phoenix, AZ
    • BT3100

    X-cut Sled

    I have been meaning to make one of these for a while and as my next major project is a dining room suite I thought it was about time I had something to make perfect cross cuts.

    Its not quite finished but I thought I would take a few pics as I have just glued up and clamped the blade exit guard.

    I am still considering what to do about a blade guard. If I dont make one now I will be tempted to just use it without. I guess lexan Poly. would be the best bet.
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    Jon

    Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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  • niki
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2006
    • 566
    • Poland
    • EB PK255

    #2
    Hi Jon

    That's a beautiful sled.........(mine looks like prototype)

    Click on my name and than on "Statistics" and "Find all threads started by niki"...

    On the first page you'll see 6 post of "Table saw sled - part I ~ VI"

    If you like, go through the pictures and maybe you'll get some ideas for your sled.

    Regards
    niki

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    • Tom Slick
      Veteran Member
      • May 2005
      • 2913
      • Paso Robles, Calif, USA.
      • sears BT3 clone

      #3
      Look nice! what runners or guides are you going to use?
      Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

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      • poolhound
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        • Mar 2006
        • 3195
        • Phoenix, AZ
        • BT3100

        #4
        Originally posted by Tom Slick
        Look nice! what runners or guides are you going to use?
        There are 2 3/8 thick runners made from walnut. they fit pretty tight but with some wax and wear they should smooth out nicely.

        I was a little concerned about only have the dual slot miters so decided to put runners in both slots. Even though they are both on the same side of the blade it slides true and there is zero slop.
        Jon

        Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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        • poolhound
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          • Mar 2006
          • 3195
          • Phoenix, AZ
          • BT3100

          #5
          Originally posted by niki
          Hi Jon

          That's a beautiful sled.........(mine looks like prototype)

          Regards
          niki
          Not at all Niki, you make some great stuff and help us all with your step by step photos.

          Mine is a fairly classic design. I try to use KISS principles as far as possible.
          Jon

          Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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          • chopnhack
            Veteran Member
            • Oct 2006
            • 3779
            • Florida
            • Ryobi BT3100

            #6
            Poolhound, the sled looks awesome. I too have wanted to build one for awhile now. What plywood? did you use for the base and what kind of wood are the sled handles?

            Thanks.
            Happy crosscutting!

            I think in straight lines, but dream in curves

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            • poolhound
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              • Mar 2006
              • 3195
              • Phoenix, AZ
              • BT3100

              #7
              Originally posted by chopnhack
              Poolhound, the sled looks awesome. I too have wanted to build one for awhile now. What plywood? did you use for the base and what kind of wood are the sled handles?

              Thanks.
              Happy crosscutting!

              The base is made from a piece of baltic birch that has been lying around for a while. The fences are made from 1 1/4 pine that has been sitting in the scrap box for at least a year. I probably should have used something harder for the fences but as they have been in the shop for so long and that means at least 2 Arizona summers, they are about as stable as they will ever get.
              Jon

              Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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              • leehljp
                Just me
                • Dec 2002
                • 8429
                • Tunica, MS
                • BT3000/3100

                #8
                Looks great and mine is the best and most used jig of all the jigs I have. I bet you will use it a lot! Having a well made sled is like having a specialty saw all by itself!
                Hank Lee

                Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted!

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                • poolhound
                  Veteran Member
                  • Mar 2006
                  • 3195
                  • Phoenix, AZ
                  • BT3100

                  #9
                  Originally posted by leehljp
                  Looks great and mine is the best and most used jig of all the jigs I have. I bet you will use it a lot! Having a well made sled is like having a specialty saw all by itself!
                  I am sure you are right. I was getting sick and tired of cross cuts on the SMT or my CMS that were hit and miss if I would get them perfectly square.

                  The other advantage of the sled is the inherent zero clearance. I did a few test cuts before I began to apply some finish and there was virtually no tearout on the back side. I even tried it with a piece of low grade ply and even this had a near perfect crisp edge on the bottom.
                  Jon

                  Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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                  • lrogers
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                    • Dec 2002
                    • 3853
                    • Mobile, AL. USA.
                    • BT3000

                    #10
                    Sweet! That is one fine looking sled.
                    Larry R. Rogers
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                    • thrytis
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2004
                      • 552
                      • Concord, NC, USA.
                      • Delta Unisaw

                      #11
                      Originally posted by poolhound
                      I am still considering what to do about a blade guard. If I dont make one now I will be tempted to just use it without. I guess lexan Poly. would be the best bet.
                      Ignoring safety, i find a guard nice to have as it keeps the sawdust from spraying up at me. I attached it with a couple of knobs to make it easy to remove because i was worried it would be a real pain, but i've only had to remove it a couple of times. I used lexan from Lowes, and since it was thin and drooped, i attached about 3/4" sides using super glue. Just be careful with the super glue on the lexan though, as it will make a mess of it.
                      Eric

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                      • SARGE..g-47

                        #12
                        A really.. really nice job on the sled... Poolhound. Just get it finished by Dec. 24th as it must be used by mid-night that day. Don't want to dis-appoint anyone.

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                        • shoottx
                          Veteran Member
                          • May 2008
                          • 1240
                          • Plano, Texas
                          • BT3000

                          #13
                          Very Cool

                          I think it will work wonderfully to cut up the neat panels, for what ever project you decide on.
                          Often in error - Never in doubt

                          Mike

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                          • RodKirby
                            Veteran Member
                            • Dec 2002
                            • 3136
                            • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
                            • Mao Shan TSC-10RAS

                            #14
                            Originally posted by thrytis
                            Ignoring safety, i find a guard nice to have as it keeps the sawdust from spraying up at me...
                            Yup - 10mm Lexan:

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                            Downunder ... 1" = 25.4mm

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                            • poolhound
                              Veteran Member
                              • Mar 2006
                              • 3195
                              • Phoenix, AZ
                              • BT3100

                              #15
                              Originally posted by SARGE..g-47
                              A really.. really nice job on the sled... Poolhound. Just get it finished by Dec. 24th as it must be used by mid-night that day. Don't want to dis-appoint anyone.
                              Hey Sarge was that a hint, you want me to make you one?
                              Jon

                              Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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