Crosscut Sled Plus
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- Ever seen a crosscut sled that will cut tenons and splines? That is unaffected by the sawdust that piles up between the fences? With adjustable guides and fences that can be made perfectly true and square? That enables you to dial in repetitive cuts to the nearest 1/128" or 0.125 mm? This double-sided crosscut sled will do all that and more. Nick reviews some unique designs that you will certainly want to incorporate into your next sled.
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And thank you so much for your time and interest!
At the ripe age of 50, I just acquired my first table saw. Being a novice, this video and your others are great and easy to understand. Thank you.
Most welcome. Be sure to watch th-cam.com/video/vtMoiXS2hWA/w-d-xo.html
I get strong Bob Ross vibes from this dude and im here for it!
Bob ross after work hours and a pot brownie
Best woodworking TH-camr 🏆
“To help keep the blade from molesting your fingers”! This is only video 2 for me and now I’m wondering where you been at my whole life. This guy is great! Thank you sir!
Most welcome.
doggo is worried the owner has lost it… he’s talking to nobody for hours
Loved that extra jig on the sled🙂
I'm off to build me a sled. Thanks so much, this is the least intimidating sled build I've ever seen. Greetings from UK, we love you here too😊!
I’m in the UK too! 🌞
Probably one of the most thought-out too.
I enjoyed the video.
Great to see the use of a blade guard. Nice friendly Hound Dog.
Very thorough explanation. Thank you for sharing
Most welcome.
I’m a sawdust junkie. Nick Engler always puts in the subtleties that only years of making sawdust brings. Thanks Nick.
Most welcome.
Hmmmm. I like the tenoning jig mounted to the sled better than the common fence straddler. Good video!
@@thomasbrubaker4627 Thanks.
Keep on doing what you do, your one of my fav woodworking youtuber.
Will do. Thanks for the kind words.
Bella is obviously a bit of a ham. She loves her cameos.
Damn, I wish you were my grandfather.
Could've learned so much, so much sooner.
Another Gem of a video! Looks like Bella might have learned something too!
Thank you so much for including metric measurements too. A large number of countries, including the one I live in, does appreciate that very much. 👍🏼
Most grateful
Dis look GUUUUD
Long live Nick Engler.
The longer I watched, the more persuasive your arguments for bolted fences seemed!
Let me give you one more push. One-time adjustments are common in manufacturing, and your table saw is a good example. The saw carriage needs to be aligned with the miter gauge slots. Because of the variables in materials and machining, manufacturers cannot make a properly aligned saw each and every time. This adjustment has to be dialed in after the saw is assembled. But it only needs to be done once. The fence on the sled is adjustable for the same reason.
So glad you didn't pitch this as yet another "ultimate" saw sled. This seems like a good, solid design, Nick. And, as usual, a very informative video. Thanks.
Most welcome. Ultimate and other superlatives have no meaning in craftsmanship. One of the takeaways that I have from my career as an author is that we all love plans, but very few craftsman follow them exactly the way they've been drawn. We're all looking for information and ideas that help us create in our own unique ways. Because you and I approach woodworking problems from different viewpoints, your ultimate sled and mine will be quite different. But you may have a few features on yours that I'd just love to borrow.
@@WorkshopCompanionThat was an excellent reply Nick, so accurate. So many TH-camrs think they know it all. I don’t think you would make that claim, but I’m sure you know more than most of them. Keep up the great videos. Nigel 🇬🇧.
Super video and awesome explanation/instructions!
Thanks.
This is still the best channel for woodworking tutorials. Thanks.
Most welsome.
Square'er'er? ? ? ? 😄 Another great video. And always a nice pragmatic approach to the issues. The plexiglass for the rear guards is a lovely idea.
Thanks for saying.
Super Nice. LOVE IT.
Thanks!
Just bought the plan for the crosscut sled. You have earned the money! Competence should be well paid.
Always love watching your videos. Everything is always well explained and informative. I’ve been making sledges and other jigs for 20+ years, but I’m always learning something new everyday 👍
That's probably the most important part of craftsmanship -- continual learning. I once asked Rudy Osolnik, the late director of Wood Arts at Berea College, how long it takes to become a reasonably competent wood turner, and his response was , "About five lifetimes. Four if you're extremely talented."
Good teacher, the numbers of subscribers testify to that. Perhaps i should say VERY good teacher.
Thanks for saying.
Great ideas to make this sled especially helpful!!! Bella was really doing a fantastic job of supervising the whole operation too.......that's probably why it turned out so good!
You hit the nail on the head.
Just like my mainly metalworking shop. Abandon all hope, ye who enter.
I really like the plastic saw guard and the tenon jig. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve been watch many sled videos, and I have to say yours is most elegant. Thanks!
Most welcome.
Fantastic sled design! Our shop needs this!
Thanks.
That is an incredible video.👍👍
Watch over 20 crosscut sleds. This one is #1. Love the safety feature. The tenoning jig makes the cutting easy and enjoyable. Instructions were clear and relevant by a knowledgeable instructor (unlike other narcissists out here). It's too cold in the garage now, but will buy the plan and build this one in the spring.
Thanks for the kind words.
You obviously thought this through very well. Some very good ideas you shared there. Thank you for the time and effort in making this video!
Most welcome.
Excellent sled!
That was quick! Thanks.
You sir, are masterful in your eloquence, knowledge and skill. The way that lovely dog looks at you, says so much. ❤
Thank you!
I shall be purchasing plans! 👏🏼
Great stuff as usual.
Thanks.
missed your content, nice to have you back. Frank from Australia
Thanks from Ohio.
I'm in the middle of building my sled and I am glad I watched this because I was going to glue my front fence AFTER I confirmed 90 degrees on blade cut. Your bolts are a better option for front fence future adjustment. I can tell you are a master of woodworking tricks compared to many other YT wannabees. I am definitely a novice but learning quickly. I'll visit the Workshop Companion store.
Thanks you your kind words, and your support.
Thank you for the video and plans! I made the sled, tenoning jig, and micro adjustable stop block, love them! I also recommended you and your channel to anyone interested in wood working on Facebook.
Love every video!! Thanks
Most welcome.
Damn. I have the basic "glued and screwed" model. But this is really sharp.
Nick always has the simplest, no frills videos out there. Thank you for not using black melamine with Purple Heart inlays. Remember 99.9% of the time you’re the only one that’s going to see these shop projects and jigs.
Funny how those things never seem to work as good as they look. There was a time when I was sure that purpleheart would make the fence square-er to the blade...;-)
@@WorkshopCompanion😥😍😍 16:07
Once again Nick, I thought I'de seen all the best tablesaw sleds, so simple, ( should have checked yours first,.! ) Thanks again, I really enjoy your videos, you are the ultimate woodworking teacher, (in my opinion..) on YT
Most welcome. And thanks for your kind words.
I can really use that adjustable stop for Kumiko .
I'm impressed with the tenoning jig. It looks like that's next on my to do list.
I always laugh while watching your videos, and learning too! This is such a great channel
Thanks for saying...and for watching!
I don’t need plans to build this, but I’m going to buy them anyway because you guys are great.
We really do appreciate the support. TH-cam does not pay all the bills. Be sure to pick up your free books.
Wow, I’m so impressed with the fine detail you put into everything and the depth in which you explain things. You’re a great instructor; thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Most welcome.
You're brilliant 👏 👌 😀
I love my old radial arm saw.
Thanks to my sliding table saw I don’t need it anymore 😊
Very helpful video!
What a great video, thank you!
Most welcome.
i sure do appreciate you taking the time and sharing your knowledge with us newbies!
Most welcome.
Brilliant, Nick! Thanks a lot for all the tips! 😃
I really need to make mine as soon as possible!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Most welcome, and same to you and yours.
Another interesting and useful video. As always, thank you for sharing and I love Bella 😘🌞
Bella says thanks.
A wizard's guide rails are neither skew nor crooked, they align precisely where he means them.
I recently discovered you and I am learning so much. Your video's are filled with so many great little tips.
Thanks. I like your canal very much😊
Minsk Belarus😮
I just discovered your channel, and I'm thrilled. You're very informative, and you present the information in a very understandable way. I only aspire to maybe pick up woodworking as a hobby, but I love learning as much about it as I can. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge with everybody. Your hard work is apparent and certainly appreciated.
Most welcome, and thank you for the kind words.
I love your videos. They make me smile, and they are so damn good.
Nick, you're one of the very best TH-cam woodworking presenters. Your easygoing style is a treasure. This is a sled I'll actually buy the plans for and make.
Thanks for the support.
I love that dog 🐶 😊
Modern day Norm Abram right here
I watched the video. I bought the plans. I would have liked a more detailed explanation of how you used the scrap plywood to line up the dadoes for the runners. That would have helped. Maybe I'm as dense as ebony, but I think that crucial part of the process was glossed over a bit. Other than that, I really appreciate the high-quality videos that you make, Nick and company. You're among the very best. Edit: I finished building the sled a couple of months ago now. I really like that I was able to adjust the accuracy very easily. Thank you for putting this project together.
Great tutorial thanks
I absolutely love watching you work in the shop, keep up the good work. I've gone back and have watched every video available. I've purchased a few plans and found them well written and accurate kudos to you.
You're kind words are much appreciated. We do try.
Great video Nick. Congrats to you for adding the guard features. I believe this is the best designed blade startling sled I have seen.
Thanks for saying.
What a cool dog! Love your channel.
I must admit, I like your presentation style! I make your videos part of my semi-weekly entertainment schedule, and despite my desire for pure enjoyment, I always (accidentally) learn a lot. Thank you!
Excellent video Nick! That crosscut sled with the attachment is fantastic! Great job! 👍👍🔨🔨
Thanks.
Nick, you are doing a great job with these videos. A lot of information per second coming out of your mouth. I love it. Where do you get the energy? The sled is genius, a lot of great ad-ons.
Thanks for saying -- the sled is Travis' design, I can't take any credit for it. All I added was the tenoning jig. As for the energy, I think that's just an allergic reaction to sawdust...;-)
Beautiful. Thank you 😊
Most welcome.
Never seen this channel before but I'm very impressed (by the quality of the presentation and the fact that you talk about both imperial and metric dimensions - music to the ears of this Brit)
I'm currently sketching out a design for a cross cut sled, and I may well steal the "fence on washers" trick - nice. My current plan is that the rear fence, like yours, will not be stuck down, but will be adjustable.
My idea is to have a pivot bolt at one end, and a captive nut attached to the base at the other, and with a adjustment bolt through the base captive nut into another captive nut in the fence - my plan is that the fence angle will be trivial to adjust merely by turning the adjustment bolt - I'll probably have another bolt or two to lock it down after adjustment.
Only a third of our audience are fractionophiles; we'd be committing a mortal sin against the almighty algorithm not to put in something for you meterminds.
You're a wonderful instructor! Seamlessly at one with your shop and your projects. Thank you for posting. My crappy old sled is heading for the scrap pile (it will be turned into other things over time).
God I needed to see this! I'm in the process of building myself a wooden table saw out of a skill saw. (Yes I know it's dangerous. I got plans to make it safer). The biggest issue I'm finding is precision. This should help out loads!
Nice sled design... I like its simplicity & size compared to overtly complex & large designs others produced. Sometimes simple is better and far more useful.
Aside from your knowledge and the way you share it, I love your humor and how you deliver it! Another great video. I'm not usually one to buy plans, as I am able to absorb the knowledge given and either duplicate it or modify to my situation, but I will try to purchase this one. If nothing more than just a thank you for your years of time and effort posting videos.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the kind words, and we are most grateful for any help you send us. TH-cam does not pay half the bills.
Completely dry, dead pan humor. I dig it.
Great video. Thanks so much! Love it.
Most welcome.
Awesome
Indeed nice. However requires much equip that I dont yet have, and expect many dont either. Ill make a truely stimple sled. Thanks for the excellent info!
Most welcome.
Great design! One thing though.....I really like the idea of cross cutting a board and flipping one side to test for square. But one thing.....and correct me if I'm wrong..... you will get a different answer depending on whether you flip the right side or the left side. The gap will either be at the fence or away from the fence depending on which board you flip.....consequently, I think you will need to clarify your CW vs CCW instructions. Again, test it out, I did, and I think this is right, but let me know! 🙂
You are correct. And I explain this in the project plan where I have all the time in the the world. We can't always cover every detail in the video; things often need to be edited or deleted to improve pacing and save time. In some cases, I just have to hope folks will watch what I do.
amazing
A fantastic, entertaining and informative video as always. I will definitely consider building this as my first cross cut sled. Keep up the great work.
Thanks. Will do.
Man your videos are amazing!! So informative and really really well put together. I feel like I’ve hit a gold mine with these
Thanks for saying.
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It is quite an unique idea to have an adjustable fence. I am wondering how often a fence would go out of square if screwed to the base.
One suggestion is to somehow recess those bolts. Then when we push the sled we dont have to worry about our hand placement on the fence.
It's not so much that a fence goes out of square over time. It's that you often don't get it perfect the first time, and you either have to live with a fence that's a little out of square or make a whole new sled.
@@WorkshopCompanion got it thanks. Yes I had to do a lot of tweaking before putting in all the screws. Using the 5 cuts method does help in getting it square faster.
I also use plywood for my fence, I thought it would be dimensionally more stable.
I dearly wish I had the space and the money for a woodshop where I could use this kind of thing. As it is, I mostly have to enjoy the woodworking experience vicariously through these videos. Thanks for putting all the effort into these, you do a superb job of giving enough detail that someone with only a basic understanding of the craft (like me) can understand (all without seeming tired or condescending the way many experts tend to do.)
11:49 Whoa! I never saw anything like your dust removal method! I'm makin' a new fence as soon as my arthritis allows! 😅
Thanks for the kind words. We do try to make it interesting to everyone.
Hope you see this reply. My first woodworking project was a rubber powered stick built model airplane. My took kit consisted of a razor blade and a fingernail emery board for sandpaper. My Mom wrapped first aid tape around one edge of the razor blade so I wouldn't get hurt. My workbench was a folding table and my workshop was my bedroom. That was almost 60 years ago when I was 10. If you don't have the space or money for bigger projects there are still things like the airplanes I built or model ships that don't require lots of space, money and tools. It's still working with wood. Those early airplanes led me to develop manual and problem solving skills that have grown for my entire life. Just do anything with your hands and mind!
@@David-hm9ic An inspiring story, and an excellent point. The stuff that's gotten me interested now is making furniture, which...definitely requires tools more robust than a razor blade and an emery board.
That said, it is still possible - I hadn't meant to go into detail originally, but I can access my dad's workshop. It doesn't meet the standards of maker-tube in terms of looking nice, and its organization system appears to be "it goes where it fits" for the most part, and it's inconvenient to access, but it's definitely a sizable step up from nothing.
And...honestly...I might have to look into models at some point. I definitely have a space I can use for such a project, and it'd be neat to see what I can come up with.
Thanks!
One small tip, the wider the piece of board you cut in half to guage the accuracy of your fence being in square, the more accurate you can dial it in because there is a longer run of surfaces on the board edges to inspect for the gap size. The gap size becomes more magnified as the width of the test board increases allowing more accuracy of dialing it in.
Use as wide of a board that you can get that will safely fit between the fence and the blade.
Good info. Thanks.
My 1956 Yates American saw has miter slots that are only 5/16" deep. To make guide bars, I cut a wood strip ~5/8" wide by 3/16" thick and lay it in the waxed miter slot. Then I lay a bead of glue on the wood strip, and then a column of new clean pennies which are 0.7500" in diameter. Now I have perfect fitting guide bars to glue/screw on the bottoms of sleds. And I'll always know where my last cent is if I need it.
That's a new one. It always amazes me how many ways there are to accomplish the same thing in woodworking. Thanks for sharing.
4:34 HAHAHA! Have you ever tried to wear iron? Love this video. Glad I found your cast! I subscribed.
Welcome!
I’m not into woodworking at all but people like you and black bear forge are starting to get me into the hobby side if TH-cam as of late
Really like the idea of bolting it down. Should make squaring easier.
It does. And it relieves the stress and worry of getting it perfect on one go. It's got dial-in perfection.
This is incredibly aptly timed.
I need to make one of these as the miter gauge on my table saw wobbles and I need to make some straight cuts.
Know what you mean -- tool manufacturers seem to spend a good deal less effort on their miter gauges than they deserve. A dynamite table saw with a lousy miter gauge makes lousy cuts. This should help you.
Thanks Nick. I’ve been eagerly waiting for this new video. I love the idea with that micro adjustment. Magic mate. And keep the metric coming. We need it over here.
Zero chippies in Australia still working understand imperial. I say that because I have arrived at retirement age and I would be the last year when we were fairly comfortable in both metric and imperial, having been taught both at school before conversion.
Any of the under 65s would have only had metric.
Love the humour too.
Thanks for saying. And I imagine that within 20 years, maybe 10, folks watching my old videos will wonder why I even bothered to mention the inches. A global economy is slowly dragging us few remaining fractionophiles towards a metric future.
@@WorkshopCompanion my eldest brother an electrical engineer (mainly computers before there was an actual IT degree in that field) told me when I was still in school that integrated circuits and PCBs were laid out in thousandth of inches and that was the standard, so as long as we have electronics we will have legacy imperial at some level. We shall see if we both live long enough.
I don't even use a table saw (track saw user) but I still enjoyed this video very much :)
Thanks for saying.
Muito bom, parabéns pelo ensinamento. Muito obrigado, Robertson (Brasil)
De nada.
Дуже корисні зауваження щодо такого простого інструмента. Дякую
Ласкаво просимо.