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Craig Johnson
02-06-2009, 9:45 PM
Hi everyone.
This is my first jig for my table saw besides my outfeed/assembly table.
This is from Shopnotes.
I am really happy with it even though it took me awhile. A little bit of burning of the oak is visible. Also when I cut the kerf I cut too far in to the blade guard. I will fix that shortly.
Cuts are dead on and it was pretty easy to build.
Man Im really diggin buildin stuff.


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Blake Barr
02-06-2009, 9:49 PM
That's one of the nicer crosscut sleds I've seen... nice work
Craig Johnson
02-06-2009, 10:54 PM
Thanks Blake.
BTW its not from Shopnotes its from Wood magazines magazine on jigs, tools and shop organizers.
Bill Huber
02-06-2009, 11:12 PM
Very nice looking sled.

Got everything you need it looks like.

Now you have to use it.....
Salem Ganzhorn
02-06-2009, 11:50 PM
Interesting design. How did you square the fence to the blade? I don't see any adjustment possible. I know if I were building it I would get it wrong the first time :)
Dewey Torres
02-07-2009, 12:12 AM
The extended saw kerf is a warning to watch the blade as it exits the back of the jig. Please keep your hands safe! Nice jig.
Craig Johnson
02-07-2009, 12:20 AM
The Incra miter bars are adjustable from the top. The additional holes visible are for adjustments with an allen wrench.
I checked it several times with my Starrett square and its all good. Test cuts are good too.
JohnT Fitzgerald
02-07-2009, 8:38 AM
Nice work.
Craig T. Smith
02-07-2009, 9:11 AM
Craig, Nice jig. I saw that issue and have been meaning to update mine. You'll really like how it simplifies and speeds up your cuts. + 1 on keeping an eye on hand placement and blade position. Nice jig, Craig
Joe Chritz
02-07-2009, 10:03 AM
The slots in my outfeed table keep my sled from going to far forward and serve as a very easy slot.

The plastic guard is nice and it is considerably fancier than what I have.

It is a handy jig that you will like a lot. Good work.

Joe
scott kinninger
02-07-2009, 10:42 AM
Very nice, I really like the extended blade guard off the back side. I have to re-do mine (because for some reason it's now so tight it wont even slide) and I'm going to have to incorporate that element to my new sled.