Popular Post Rex Edgar Posted December 19, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 While scrolling thru the various offerings on Crosscut sled construction, I came across a helpful tip. I cannot take credit for it and don't remember the guy. After attaching the runners and the rear fence, make the kerf cut, but stop short of a full cut. Mill and prep the front fence, attach the pivot screw (usually the right hand side). With a framing square, get the fence as 'Kentucky Windage' close using the kerf cut. Clamp the adjustable side and flip the sled over. First drill a 1/8" pilot hole thru the base and the fence. Then chuck a 1/4" bit and drill ONLY thru the base. When you tighten the screw in the left side and make your '5 cuts'. If you are close there is approximately 1/32" of adjustment in either direction. Don't loosen the screw, use a wooden or hard rubber mallet to make an adjustment in the proper direction. It worked well for me and I was able to avoid the 'Swiss cheese' look on the underside. Your mileage may vary....... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 I like it.. I will be remaking one of those at some point. My last one, the fence bowed. And I remember it was definitely swiss cheese-ish on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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