Table Saw Crosscut Sled

Oh yeah. common sense offset sled. Super job.

-- Router è ancora il mio nome.

I also like the offset as well as the detailed fences : ) Well done.

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

Okay, I’ll admit it, I’m on a crusade.

Please, please, please put a guard of some kind on the backside of the fence that encloses the blade at the end of the cut. It will cost you nothing, and is a lot better than losing one of your thumbs to a moment of inattention.

—Russ

-- My table saw laughs at hot dogs. http://thesorteddetails.blogspot.com/

Safety is good but, once the blade hits the back fence, the work piece no matter how wide is cut. why would any one push the sled until the blade comes out the back is a mystery to me.

-- Router è ancora il mio nome.

Routerisstillmyname , It has to do with the height of the blade and the thickness of the stock you’re cutting. The leading edge of the blade could be through the fence before the top edge is through being cut. While you are paying attention to the cutting of your piece , the blade might be coming to get you.

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

THX Dusty56. I can envision that as a possibility.

-- Router è ancora il mio nome.

To improve awareness, you can also paint a red zone where you do not place your hands or fingers.

Thanks for the kind words and the helpful safety-related comments. Last night I added a small block which acts as a blade guard on the back of the fence. It’s the offcut from the cutout on the right hand side of the rear fence. Thanks for the tip, Russ, and I really enjoy reading your blog!

-- Steve, Pennsylvania

Thanks for the tip, Russ, and I really enjoy reading your blog!

You’re welcome! And I’m glad you liked my blog.

—Russ

-- My table saw laughs at hot dogs. http://thesorteddetails.blogspot.com/