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Adjustable Crosscut Sled, Box Joint Jig

Project by Greg Wurst posted 128 days ago 1266 views 9 times favorited 8 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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 128 days ago

very cool jig well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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POPSHOP

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posted 128 days ago

awesome jig and the saw cab is too !

-- POPSHOP ,

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Brad_Nailor

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posted 128 days ago

Thats a great sled! I like the Kreg flip stop system built in..nice..

Wheres the Sketch up Drawing? ;)

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

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Christopher

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posted 128 days ago

Very nice, I need one of these.

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Greg Wurst

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posted 128 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 127 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.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

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woodman71

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posted 126 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.

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Greg Wurst

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posted 126 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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