Published On Jun 17, 2022
Building a cross cut sled for your table saw is almost a like woodworkers right of passage.
There are plenty of videos out there showing you how to build the ultimate one but in this video I hope to show you that you can build them at any budget and scale up the features as you can afford.
*Calculations*
Error per unit or EPU (mm or inch)
((A - B) / 4) / Length = EPU
EPU x distance from pivot = total distance to move the fence
positive (+) number = move the fence away from yourself
negative (-) = move the fence towards yourself
Parts used in the sled:
Plastic runners - https://amzn.to/3Qq85fL (If in New Zealand - https://www.carbatec.co.nz/product/28...)
Stop blocks / wide t-track / steel rulers - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Hold down clamps - https://kmtools.com/collections/corne... (Amazon alternative: https://amzn.to/39A61RU)
T-track - https://kmtools.com/collections/stop-...
An alternative stop block that I will use in a future build - https://kmtools.com/collections/stop-...
Some of my tools:
Router - https://amzn.to/39B8vj2
Pocket hole jig - https://amzn.to/3DxARVG
Woodpeckers stainless steel squares - https://www.woodpeck.com/woodpeckers-...
Planer/Thicknesser - https://www.carbatec.co.nz/product/36...
Cabinet Saw - https://www.carbatec.co.nz/product/17...
Jig Saw - https://amzn.to/3j0Eom8
Circular Saw - https://amzn.to/3v9Nrab
Brad point bits - https://amzn.to/3K6rnmK and https://amzn.to/3x7uAie
Right angle clamps - https://amzn.to/3uP9zX8