So, I've seen multiple sled build videos. The difference here is some of the finer details you point out in your method. The direction of grain for the runner seems like a biggie to me. Taking notes here!
That business with the shims near the end is absolutely brilliant. I definitely didn't understand it the first couple of times, but it finally sunk in. Thank you so much.
It’s rare to see a video with so much useful information! This is much more than just a great crosscut sled video. It is clear you are a master at your craft.
Greetings from Humboldt County California. As always, very informative. Like your style of instruction, lots of good details plus the reason behind the design. Thanks again.
Thank you for the video. I’ve learned a lot from your crosscut sled setup. Lots of things I didn’t even consider, like using the arbor shims to offset the blade from chewing up the sled or using a single runner vs double runners.
Yes ! Even before the 5-cut calibration, by shear luck, it came out to 0.005" error, which when divided by 4 would be about 0.001" error over length of cut, so I could have stopped right there, but wanted to demo the 5-cut method.
Looks like you were pretty close to square before you went to adjust it. It's only out by .001 and I've noticed that is well within the specs listed by Starett and others that we use as gold standard references. Starrett specs their 12"combo square to be within .001. I would think I'd be chasing a ghost getting it closer. Anyway....I like the build and will probably give it a try.
It is kind of unfortunate, for the video, that the fence was almost perfect square before doing the 5-cut adjustment. I did the 5-cut anyway, to show how it works, but there wasn’t much improvement remaining to take advantage of.
Made it from 1/8” hardboard. Traced a normal size French curve, Took a photocopy of the tracing, then printed on large size paper. I did all three of the standard french curves, to have a set. They are very handy for furniture making, as in this example of a curved bed leg. th-cam.com/video/FSUJczzogXc/w-d-xo.html
So, I've seen multiple sled build videos. The difference here is some of the finer details you point out in your method. The direction of grain for the runner seems like a biggie to me. Taking notes here!
When I take advice I like to take it from someone that knows what they are talking about. I'll take advice from you.
I appreciate the objective no-nonsense approach. Everything we need to know without fluff nor repetition.
That business with the shims near the end is absolutely brilliant. I definitely didn't understand it the first couple of times, but it finally sunk in. Thank you so much.
Thanks. I made and used a lot of sleds before that light bulb lit up in my old brain !
It’s rare to see a video with so much useful information! This is much more than just a great crosscut sled video. It is clear you are a master at your craft.
I’m always in awe of the detail you put into everything you do. I absolutely learn something from you in every video! Just incredible!
That’s a pearler mate! A great presentation and extremely well delivered. Thank you.
👍 Thank You
Looks like this will be the sled I’ll be making for my “new” saw, 1953 UniSaw. With a few modifications
Good choice on the saw and sled. I have half a dozen sleds, and this is the one I like the best.
Greetings from Humboldt County California.
As always, very informative. Like your style of instruction, lots of good details plus the reason behind the design. Thanks again.
Awesome build for a versatile crosscut sled. Learned a lot from this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video. I’ve learned a lot from your crosscut sled setup. Lots of things I didn’t even consider, like using the arbor shims to offset the blade from chewing up the sled or using a single runner vs double runners.
Thanks Garrick. I am also learning. This sled shows all the best practices that I have learned so far.
Making this. This weekend. Thanks for sharing
You will be the first to "validate" the video instructions. Let us know how it works out.
Creative and flawless! Love the shim detail!
Just brilliant!
awesome as usual
Thanks for the good video. As always, you have some good and interesting tips. I’m glad you though .00025 was close enough!
Yes ! Even before the 5-cut calibration, by shear luck, it came out to 0.005" error, which when divided by 4 would be about 0.001" error over length of cut, so I could have stopped right there, but wanted to demo the 5-cut method.
@@steven.woodward I suspected that. You hit it pretty good on that first try!
Genius! I never considered using shims on standard blades…
Looks like you were pretty close to square before you went to adjust it.
It's only out by .001 and I've noticed that is well within the specs listed by Starett and others that we use as gold standard references. Starrett specs their 12"combo square to be within .001. I would think I'd be chasing a ghost getting it closer.
Anyway....I like the build and will probably give it a try.
It is kind of unfortunate, for the video, that the fence was almost perfect square before doing the 5-cut adjustment. I did the 5-cut anyway, to show how it works, but there wasn’t much improvement remaining to take advantage of.
I'm curious where you got that oversize French curve-- very cool
Made it from 1/8” hardboard. Traced a normal size French curve, Took a photocopy of the tracing, then printed on large size paper. I did all three of the standard french curves, to have a set. They are very handy for furniture making, as in this example of a curved bed leg. th-cam.com/video/FSUJczzogXc/w-d-xo.html