Crosscut Sled upgrade

Nice upgrade! How do you like using UHMV for runners?

Lew, I haven’t used anything other than these, so I don’t have any comparison, but it has worked well over the years.

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

I wondered if it would wear, over time, and become sloppy in the miter gauge track.

If the screws you used to hold the UHMW in place are short enough, if the strip starts to wear, just tighten down the screws a little, and it will cause the plastic to bulge a little and tighten up in the track.

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

Nice job, that should get it done

-- Glenn, New Mexico

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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Thats a nice crosscut sled, Ned.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Great safety addition. And I like the runners made of UHMW. I always called it the “cheap man’s teflon”...

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

I’ve never had a sled before, but a few weeks ago I had a chance to use a sled for a week and it’s the cats meow. It was a full size sled. Equal disances on both sides of the blade. The question I have for you is there a reason for it being shorter on one side than the other?

-- Bud, NY, http://tpww.libsyn.com/

Bud, oof, that’s a tough one… I built that thing so long ago… nearly 4 years ago. HOwever, IIRC it was because I’m right handed, and I hold the piece down with my left, so my stronger hand pushes the sled.

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com