collinb Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Finally got around to it. Perfect 90° cuts. I made it small for working with small pieces. May make a larger one later for larger pieces. T track coming soon. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Thats should come in handy. What have you been using? Mitre saw? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Miter saw and table saw with various fences. Too difficult to get perfect cuts. This small sled will get lots of use. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 You'll get lots of use out of that. It's on the short list and may interrupt my current build. Very handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Toss in a miter sled, and you are set! You'll wonder how you ever worked without them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Tx all. I could not see making a large sled given my projects. So I went with a functional size. After all the tools are there to serve us. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm not sure of the dimensions but, I wouldn't call that a "baby" sled. I would call it a normal sized and a very useful sled. It looks to be about the same size as my sled and I've never thought about needing a bigger sled.Good work on it. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm not sure of the dimensions but, I wouldn't call that a "baby" sled. I would call it a normal sized and a very useful sled. It looks to be about the same size as my sled and I've never thought about needing a bigger sled.Good work on it. RogI called it "baby" b/c I see a lot of them built to 4 ft wide. This one is only 2 ft wide and about a foot from front to back. It's perfect for trim pieces. As wtnhighlander suggested, a miter version is next. It will also be on this smaller side. Hutch? Haven't been there for years. A number of old college friends in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hutch? Haven't been there for years. A number of old college friends in the area.Well come on down! The state fair is in town next month!I'm sure your friends would like to see you anyway. If you do make the trip, keep in touch and we can meet for coffee or something. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Baby sled? That's the big brother to my sled. Both my 90&45 degree sleds are single runner and about 11" wide. Now that you've got it, go use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted August 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'm thinking about a safety mechanism for it. A grip. Something that I will grab automatically.Why? Because as I look at it, it would be easy to put my fingers in thew wrong spot should I ever get in a hurry. Some sort of mentally automatic solution as I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I just write in thick black permanent marker "DANGER ZONE" and mark it with cross hatching for about 4" either side of the exit kerf. Then before doing any cuts I think - where are my fingers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Crosscut sled with safety device: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 i have an extra piece behind the blade just to keep it covered.that said, i always stand to the left, look where my hands are before the cut and where i expect them to be after. they are always way to the left of the blade on the fence. (well my right hand is on the fence) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Baby sled? That's the big brother to my sled. Both my 90&45 degree sleds are single runner and about 11" wide. Now that you've got it, go use it.I used it almost immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I've glued 80 grit paper to the sled closest to the blade just for a feel if I set my hand there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCV_Woodworker Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I've glued 80 grit paper to the sled closest to the blade just for a feel if I set my hand therenext step is screwing a mousetrap onto the rail... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I've been considering making a "baby" for a while now. I've already built the Super Sled (http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/post/Super-Sled-Crosscut-and-Miter-Sled.aspx), but I really want to make a small one for quick use. I'm thinking I might go with the on from Woodsmithshop (http://www.woodsmithshop.com/media/pdf/403/precisioncrosscutsled.pdf), but flip it and reduce the width. I kind like the idea of being about to open up my slot to accommodate a dado. If it will WORK is another question, but I don't know why it wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeAl Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I've glued 80 grit paper to the sled closest to the blade just for a feel if I set my hand thereGreat idea! Good Tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattIsBuffalo Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) I'm thinking about a safety mechanism for it. A grip. Something that I will grab automatically.Why? Because as I look at it, it would be easy to put my fingers in thew wrong spot should I ever get in a hurry. Some sort of mentally automatic solution as I think.I think there's a phrase "Fingers and thumbs, don't be dumb" Edited September 3, 2015 by MattIsBuffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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