Cross cut Sled for Tablesaw

If I had that thing I wouldn’t use it—it’s too pretty! Wouldn’t want it to get scratched up or anything. I just made one of these, not nearly as nice. Have you got a stop on it somewhere? I have a stop on the left underside of mine that prevents it from travelling too far forward, and a thick block of wood on the back side of the fence center. The stop prevents the blade from being exposed out the back side of the fence. The blade stops instead within the thick wood block, protecting forgetful hands. This is a safety feature I really appreciate since it seems like a good candidate for a surprise otherwise. Depends on your level of absentmindedness of course. Mine is scary high. :-)

-- Neil (so I don't have to remember to sign my name)

Thanks! No, I don’t have a stop on mine; but thanks for the idea, because you can bet I’m going to install one!! The Stupid Stop on the back side of mine was my attempt to stop from doing something stupid. your idea is better!!

-- When I die I want to go like my grandfather did...peaceful, in his sleep...not screaming like the passengers in his car.

I am glad seeing someone else using the same saw I am. I own a cabinet saw (Unisaw) but I do not have 220 in my storage unit so this is what I bought to use in the mean time. I like it.
I also like your crosscut sled and will build one similar. I have some mesquite that is also known for its stability, so that is what I plan to use. As soon as the temperature in my “shop” (aka my patio) drops below 100, I might get to make something again.

-- jstegall

Hey Bull
Looks like a winner .The slide outs are a great idea

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Good idea and nice job I need to make a new one myself.

-- Sell it here> http://woodworkerslist.com

I can’t believe the seasonal growth between the rings on that wood…wow !

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

I love my DW745. Great saw for the size and price. The crosscut sled I made for mine was much smaller, and can ride on either of the two miter grooves. I like the idea of having it on both sides of the blade, though… the cutoffs from my version kind of clunk down and sometimes get nicked. When you remove and reattach the saw’s normal fence, does it stay true to the blade/miter grooves, or does it need re-adjusting? I suppose you could just move the fence way to the right and still use a large sled like yours.

So far, so good…

-- When I die I want to go like my grandfather did...peaceful, in his sleep...not screaming like the passengers in his car.