Well, I finished my first project with my new Bosch table saw this weekend. It was a pyramid type trellis for my wife. Thought I would try to finish it for Mothers Day. She loved it. During the process though I came to realize I need a crosscut sled. It would have gone much faster if I would have had one. I thought I had a set of plans for building one but I cannot find it anywhere. Does anyone have a set of plans for a crosscut sled they would care to share with me.

Thanks

Dan

I got this over at WOOD Dan. There are many free cross cut plans available, I will look for some more!

 

Here is a really nice one to build

This one found at American Woodworker Magazine. Click HERE to be sent to the actual article on how to build this cool sled.

Mine looks like John's but the back and front are maple boards.

Thanks John, that is the one I was looking for. I will give it a try.

Dan

Hey Dan, what's the update on the school?

Dan Shuflin said:

Thanks John, that is the one I was looking for. I will give it a try.

Dan

The class I wanted to attend was full as well as several other classes they have. I was told they may have another beginners class in September. I asked them to put me on the list now. I will save a weeks vacation to take this class. It will be held in Port Townsend. September will be beautiful in that area. Looking forward to it. I need to make a few jigs before I start my first piece of furniture. A computer desk.

 

Dan

 

D

Looking forward to following you on your journey Dan, keep up the great work, and please stay motivated! LIke I told you before, it sure has been a pleasure following you on your journey into woodworking, it's exciting for us too!

Dan Shuflin said:

The class I wanted to attend was full as well as several other classes they have. I was told they may have another beginners class in September. I asked them to put me on the list now. I will save a weeks vacation to take this class. It will be held in Port Townsend. September will be beautiful in that area. Looking forward to it. I need to make a few jigs before I start my first piece of furniture. A computer desk.

 

Dan

 

D

Dan, here are a few pictures of one of the cross cut sleds I built and use.

 

Here is a closeup of the stop.

 

There is a slot cut in the top edge for the bolt to fit into to slide across the fence.

 

The fence is oak and the bottom is 3/4" ply.

Looks good John. Thanks.

Cross cut sleds are actually fun to make, because they are so customizable, and you can add at will the jigs you need to the sled, I have seen 100's of variations of cross cut sleds, it all comes down to your style of work, and what it will be used for, they are very versatile.

Here's one I whipped up one afternoon that cuts miters.  By using both sides, the "laws of compensation" take over nicely.

Larry

 

I like that one Larry, I have been meaning for sometime to make one of those and just can't seem to find my "Round ToIt".

 

John

 

Larry Jenkins said:

Here's one I whipped up one afternoon that cuts miters.  By using both sides, the "laws of compensation" take over nicely.

Larry

 

I know people rarely use RAS's anymore, but a fixture similar to Larry's is probably the best way to make miters on the RAS.

Dan Coleman