Large Tablesaw Sled - In Use

[glenn bradley]

I have shown this before during other threads. Just to stir up some conversation and hopefully provide some value I am posting it separately. I don't use this beast often but it hangs on pegs near the tablesaw and is handy now and again.
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516057&d=1708915426&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516057&d=1708915426)
When you need to cut larger panels the sled comes off the saw quite a bit. To make things less of a juggling act this support tongue is used.
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516056&d=1708915426&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516056&d=1708915426)

https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516059&d=1708915436&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516059&d=1708915436)
I also have a piece of stock that is the same height as the sled base. A couple of rare earth magnets and some plastic dip smeared on for traction support larger panels that extend beyond the sled.
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516058&d=1708915436&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516058&d=1708915436)

https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516061&d=1708915447&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516061&d=1708915447)
The whole affair looks like so.
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516060&d=1708915447&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516060&d=1708915447)
This makes nice, true, larger panel cuts a snap.
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516063&d=1708915465&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516063&d=1708915465)
I often do these cuts with a guided circ saw but I am doing multiple projects right now. There seems to be stuff everywhere. At any rate I get the panels I need and can carry on.
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516062&d=1708915465&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516062&d=1708915465)
It took longer to take the pics than it did to cut the panels https://sawmillcreek.org/images/smilies/wink.gif . My thought in posting is that this puts a large sled example in an easily searchable place for future or returning visitors.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Glenn, I have one of similar size I built using William Ng's demonstrated 5 cut method for squaring the fence. It's my go to for accurate 90ºcuts!

[roger wiegand]

Mine isn't quite that big, but I find it to be quite handy. Best way I have for squaring up relatively large pieces and making accurate repetitive cuts.

[glenn bradley]

Sorry the pictures got lost on this post. I had originally posted with bad links. In the attempt to repair that the pics were lost.

[Mark Gibney]

Lost for good? I was intrigued and am left wondering!

[glenn bradley]

I can re-post the pictures correctly here. I may not get it right but it will be close. Let's try that ;-)


I have shown this before during other threads. Just to stir up some conversation and hopefully provide some value I am posting it separately. I don't use this beast often but it hangs on pegs near the tablesaw and is handy now and again.

516608

https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516057&d=1708915426&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516057&d=1708915426)
When you need to cut larger panels the sled comes off the saw quite a bit. To make things less of a juggling act this support tongue is used.

516601 . 516604
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516056&d=1708915426&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516056&d=1708915426)

https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516059&d=1708915436&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516059&d=1708915436)
I also have a piece of stock that is the same height as the sled base. A couple of rare earth magnets and some plastic dip smeared on for traction support larger panels that extend beyond the sled.

516603 . 516606
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516058&d=1708915436&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516058&d=1708915436)

https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516061&d=1708915447&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516061&d=1708915447)
The whole affair looks like so.

516602 . 516605

https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516060&d=1708915447&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516060&d=1708915447)
This makes nice, true, larger panel cuts a snap.
https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516063&d=1708915465&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516063&d=1708915465)
I often do these cuts with a guided circ saw but I am doing multiple projects right now. There seems to be stuff everywhere. At any rate I get the panels I need and can carry on.

516607

https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516062&d=1708915465&thumb=1 (https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=516062&d=1708915465)
It took longer to take the pics than it did to cut the panels ;) . My thought in posting is that this puts a large sled example in an easily searchable place for future or returning visitors.

[jim sauterer]

Wow that sled is huge. It must weigh 50 lbs.

[glenn bradley]

Wow that sled is huge. It must weigh 50 lbs.


Actually 32 pounds but it sure can feel like 50 some days :D

[Mark Gibney]

Thanks for re-posting the pictures, Glenn. I like the support tongue, think I'll steal that idea.