My 1st Crosscut Sled #3: Putting it all together

First, I put some 1” screws into the front fence to help keep the two halves together. Those smaller holes are the shelf pin holes that were part of the bookshelf I made this sled from.

I then started attaching the rear fence. I put a few 2.5” screws from underneath.

Then I put some 5/8” screws into the runners from underneath.

When I started setting up to put the front fence up I realized that it was so tall I wouldn’t be able to reach the stock I was trying to cut to hold it in place. That’s when I figured out why people trim both ends of the fences for their sleds. I thought it was just decorative before. So I took the jigsaw out and cut it the same as the rear.

That was much better and it looks better too.

I bought a square the other day for the sole purpose of the next step – aligning the fence to the blade.

I used more 2.5” screws for this fence as well.

I decided to add some danish oil at least to add a little color the rear fence.

Then I ran it through the blade. It turned out pretty well for my purposes until I can afford to build one with all real wood. I’m happy with it.

I do plan on adding a blade guard, but I just need to figure out how to go about it.

Thanks for reading.

-- Cliff. Proverbs 16:9