| Project by Greg Wurst | posted 142 days ago | 1336 views | 9 times favorited | 8 comments |  |
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This a crosscut sled design I got out of ShopNotes issue 99. It is adjustable in width for use with dado blades. There is an extension you can add for crosscutting longer pieces. The aluminum fence has a tape measure and stop for making accurate repeat cuts. I also added the box joint attachment. You can make multiple faceplates for different joint sizes. I made a 1/4”, 1/2”. and 3/4” to start. I wrote the exact combination of cutters and shims used for each size on the faceplate. The 3/4”” was used primarily to create the dentil piece you see in the last picture. It has a micro adjuster that allows you to easily fine-tune the width between the slots. I use this all the time now. The adjustable base means you only have one slot to align the fence, which is the only real drawback I see. The bar guide in the slot uses a spring-loaded ball bearing to keep it firm in the slot. If you push it too hard to the right you can knock your cut out of square. I just keep the pressure on the left side of the sled and it works great.
Oh yes, the Sketchup file:
http://cid-258899c12334cc4d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Crosscut%20Sled
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a1Jim
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posted 142 days ago
very cool jig well done
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POPSHOP
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posted 142 days ago
awesome jig and the saw cab is too !
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Brad_Nailor
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posted 142 days ago
Thats a great sled! I like the Kreg flip stop system built in..nice..
Wheres the Sketch up Drawing? ;)
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Christopher
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posted 142 days ago
Very nice, I need one of these.
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Greg Wurst
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posted 142 days ago
Wheres the Sketch up Drawing? ;)
You mean this one?
http://cid-258899c12334cc4d.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Crosscut%20Sled
Depending on your saw you may have to flip the way the sled is constructed.
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tenontim
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posted 141 days ago
Nice design, with many useful possibilities. And, yeah, it should be on the other side of the blade. I don’t know how you right handed guys do anything. Thanks for the post.
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woodman71
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posted 140 days ago
Great sled I really like the kreg system I have one question why is there a adjustable guide our like stop block on the back side of the back fence wondering what purpose it served.
Greg Wurst
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posted 140 days ago
The adjustable block is part of the adjustable base that expands for dado cuts. It allows for a zero clearance cut at any blade width.
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