Crosscut on Jobsite Saw

**John McKissick** · 02-09-2020, 5:52 AM

Due to space shortage I use a Bosch jobsite table saw which is a nice tool for what it is but of course a small table surface that presents limitations for cross cutting. Only 8-1/2 inches of slot in front of blade. Obviously cross cutting is a problem for anything more than 2 inches wide.

I am considering the Incra Miter Express sled to go with my 1000HD miter gauge. Claims 24 width but pretty sure I won't get that much. Getting around 12" or more of xcutting wold be great. Larger widths I can use other tools/techniques.

Would the Miter Express help or should I make a purpose built sled?

I welcome your opinions and thoughts and thanks

**Phil Mueller** · 02-09-2020, 7:41 AM

I rarely use my contractor saw for crosscuts for the reasons you’ve stated. But, I did make a dedicated in-feed table with a miter slot that I can align and clamp to the saw on the rare occasion I need it.

**John McKissick** · 02-09-2020, 7:50 AM

Originally Posted by Phil Mueller

I rarely use my contractor saw for crosscuts for the reasons you’ve stated. But, I did make a dedicated in-feed table with a miter slot that I can align and clamp to the saw on the rare occasion I need it.

Do you have a photo of your infeed table? That is an idea that did cross my mind but haven't figured how to make it easy to assemble.

**Ole Anderson** · 02-09-2020, 7:50 AM

Not a Festool fan, but that Festool crosscut saw looks like it would do the job. A mini track saw. But at $590, not in the cards for most.

**Phil Mueller** · 02-09-2020, 10:34 AM

John, trust me, it’s nothing special...pine, MDF, glue and nails with slots aligned with the saw and height adjusted to saw height. I use it so infrequently (both the saw and the table) that I don’t have a stand. I do it all just sitting on the floor. I should take the time to modify it a bit because once it’s clamped to the saw, it’s not the easiest to get to the saw’s on/off switch, but then again, I might use it once a year. I did put in two slots so I can use my crosscut sled. Your needs may be very different.

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**Steve Rozmiarek** · 02-09-2020, 10:38 AM

Doesn't take a very big chop saw to crosscut 12", and it's a far better tool for the job.

**John McKissick** · 02-09-2020, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Rozmiarek

Doesn't take a very big chop saw to crosscut 12", and it's a far better tool for the job.

True and I have a 12" chop saw but it won't do dado's and other precise depth cuts.

**John McKissick** · 02-09-2020, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ole Anderson

Not a Festool fan, but that Festool crosscut saw looks like it would do the job. A mini track saw. But at $590, not in the cards for most.

I do have a Kreg track saw but it won't do dado's and other precision depth cuts accross the board.
And, yes, I can set up a guide and plunge route but having the abilty to do that on the table saw would be a big time saver not mention all the bench space with another tool to set up.