The DIY Crosscut Sled we made a few videos ago needed to take two more steps toward awesome, so a few improvements were needed.
First, we needed to cut down the height of the rear fence a little. At the same time, we need the fence to maintain the strength of the sled. So the middle of the sled, over the kerf, stays at full height while a little ways out, it slopes down to a lower height about eight to ten inches on either side of the kerf. Makes it easier to handle while being able to keep hands in contact with the workpiece at the same time. A necessity if you want to do the finest work you possibly can.
Second, we needed to soften the edges of the fence where we are handling it. Sharp 90-degree angles can dig into your hands, especially the webbing at the base of your thumb. By sanding the corners and the top edge of the fence, we get a cross cut sled that is more comfortable to handle and looks even nicer in the shop. I'm starting to look like real a woodworker.
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4 окт 2024
