How to Make a Cross-Cut Sled

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Important Note -- I messed up! I got the fence adjustment mixed up. In the video, I state that to correct the error measured by the 5-cut method, I would need to push the left side of the fence BACK towards me. That's exactly the opposite of what I needed to do. Instead, the fence needs to go forward on the left side. Because the feeler gauge method of adjustment only works by pulling one side of the fence back toward the user, you can effectively push the left side forward by pulling the right side back. So to sum up, instead of making the adjustment by pulling the fence back on the left side, I should have pulled the fence back on the right side.
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One of the first fixtures I ever made for my shop was a cross-cut sled. Heavily-influenced by David Marks, I modeled it after his design. The sled opened up a whole world of possibilities for not only cross-cutting, but joinery as well. I didn't have a reliable compound miter saw at the time so this versatile fixture really helped me get the most out of my limited tool set. Here's a pic from the old days!
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Now with a full complement of tools, I am finding myself longing for some of the simple solutions I used in the past. And after spending some time at the William Ng School using his cross-cut sleds for various operations, I knew it was time to get my butt in gear and make myself a new cross-cut sled. You'll notice that my sled doesn't have any bells and whistles like built-in stops or hold downs, but you can certainly add those if you feel they are appropriate.
Hip To Be Square!
To square the fence, I use the "5-cut squaring method", which you can see demonstrated in the video and also in this little Flash presentation. Its an incredible method for adjusting a fence down to the nearest thousandth. The final adjustments are made using feeler gauges and a method I learned directly from William Ng himself.
A cross-cut sled can be any size you want. Just keep in mind the bigger it is, the harder it is to handle. So for me, the ideal size was approximately the dimensions of my tablesaw top.
Plywood base: 34″ Wide x 30 " Deep (1/2″ Baltic Birch Ply)
Fences: 4 1/4″ Wide x 30″ Long
Runners: 30″ Long x 3/4″ Wide x 3/8″ Thick
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@woodwhisperer 3 года назад

Please read the note in the description that explains an error I made in the video.

@johnwalters96 3 года назад

This is a great video and it will help me in my work. I have read your comment above explaining the mistake you made in the discussion. I am a little confused though. First, in your explanation I am not sure what is right and what is left. Second, I am not sure exactly what the mistake/error was. You made a correction using the feeler gauge and then measured the error in the fence. You calculate a 0.001" error! Was that right? The correction was to "push" that end back was that the "right end" or the "left end" ? Did you actually improve the fence placement in the video or not. Sorry I am confused here. I get your point that using the feeler gauge is one directional but I am not sure where your original discussion went wrong.

@mikecurtin9831 3 года назад

It's really easy to get confused there. That's why William has a plus and minus in his formula. Easy fix, though. :-) Thanks for this. You added a couple of touches I hadn't thought about. Thumbs up to crush a troll.

@merchantbankers 3 года назад

@@mikecurtin9831 I'm still confused too. If the back end of the test piece was wider than the front, that means that the left side of the fence would need to go forward. But Marc actually moved that side BACK and yet ended up with a more accurate cut. That's what I don't understand-because adjusting the fence in the wrong direction should have produced more error. So why wasn't that the result???

@mikecurtin9831 3 года назад

@@merchantbankers You are correct. He didn't show his proper correction in the video. Also, when you're using the feeler gauge, the further you can get it away from the saw blade (the longer the baseline), the more accurate it will be. The best explanation of the 5-cut method, and funny, to boot, is by William Ng himself. Look on RU-vid for the 5-cut method by William Ng. Using this method, you can get better than most machinist's accuracy quickly and easily.

@ateliergray Год назад

After listening to old episodes of wood talk, the only error I see is all that stubble.

@ellendrew1942 10 месяцев назад

You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice ru-vid.comUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

@robertfinnegan1323 3 года назад

A 9 year old video and it's still the best crosscut sled video that I found, thank you!! Building one tonight!

@mrchava1683 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing, I'll make my sled just like this, easy, simple, effective and overall cheap! Your teachings are highly appreciated!

@2bmade-projects594 2 года назад

Thanks Marc, I've been referring back to this video with every saw I build a sled for. This comment is 10 years later.... Just evidence of a great video! I first saw it maybe 7 years ago. Thanks again brother!

@mahmoudhosny8881 Год назад

Hi , it sounds like you’re an experienced sled-maker that might be able to help a beginner like myself 😬. Instead of cutting the wood from underneath, the blade raises the board (to cut the kerf of the blade in the middle). I tried to add some weight, even clamping the board to the table saw and nothing worked. I tried to go slow but still didn’t work. Am I doing something wrong or do I need to change the blade the table saw came with? I’m using the Dewalt DW7485, so I’m assuming it’s powerful enough? Please help 😂

@spamboli 7 лет назад

i noticed another benefit of the cutouts on the fences - they aid in keeping your hands clear of the blade. a very worthwhile feature!

@TheJosuetico 7 лет назад

HI: I been looking at various videos to learn how to make this cross-cut shed, and by far you have the best instruction. Your detail, clarity and verbal speed is perfect. Thank you so much for taking the time for a well done professional training video. I will be looking forward in seen more videos.

@pmdinaz 4 года назад

love the extra detail on how to use it more effectively! Especially the little pieces that go flying from a miter saw cut. Thanks for sharing!

@johnkelley5093 9 лет назад

I really enjoy watching you at work. I am a retired college professor and have used woodworking to relax for many years. You have taught me many new methods to utilize in my woodworking. Thank you for being a good teacher. John

@BookofIsaiah 8 лет назад

For me, this is the BEST, most thoroughly explained, video tutorial on this subject!!

@Marmit42424 9 лет назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You have a well balanced personality which works wonderfully as a teacher. Not too fast, not too slow, not boring, not jumping all over the place. Well thought out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@normanjohnson6918 2 года назад

@pauladamson4296 8 лет назад

Hands down the best video I have ever watched on reasons for building and the actual build of a cross-cut sled. I feel confident that I can build one now, based on your great video! Thanks for sharing.

@harrykline3998 8 лет назад

Marc, you have an amazing way of explaining the what and the why, and along with the videos it makes for a brilliant learning experience. I'm building out my basement shop now and this is on my "must do" list. Thanks for doing what you do!

@CosmasBauer 12 лет назад

Great video! That really helped to figure some things out like the aligning. Thanks man!

@tazenter66 9 лет назад

Awesome! I will be building this very soon. Great instructions & very nice delivered, very clear & simple. Thanks so much!

@smats88 10 лет назад

I love watching all the of The Wood Whisperer's videos, always informative and well done. Thanks for making these and helping us amateurs out.

@Jay2525Jay 13 лет назад

Mark: Thank you, I’ve wanted to make the most of my table saw, now that I understand how to true up a crosscut sled. I can’t wait to start my next project. Jay Jay

@MrANGELURI 7 лет назад

you are so perfect for tv is not even funny, your explanations are easy and clear, you are very knowledgeable, your voice is perfect and you seem to love teaching, you need your own tv show, let me make some calls for you, you are one of my favorites

@ZappninLLP 8 лет назад

Thanks! Great video. I appreciate very much your very patient, clear narrative.

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@MrShakerms 8 лет назад

Mark I have to say you explained this Sled very well and I love the way you made it. I look forward to watching more videos from you. Thanks a million.

@garonfr 4 года назад

This video is 9 years old but to me yet the best tutorial on the web. GREAT !

@beyondlimitsproductions1468 9 лет назад

This is by far the BEST tutorial Ive found on making a simple tablesaw crosscut sled! Especially the 5 cut method simplified.....Thank you soo much!

@JohnUk65 9 лет назад

yep hes the best....

@oldschoolsmart 7 лет назад

First time the 5 cut method was explained to me AND stuck. Great talk through.

@kbwoodworker6217 7 лет назад

Great explanation of the 5 cut method! I never wanted to use it because it seemed too complicated. Easy peasy now!

@earthslargestdatabaseofwoo724 7 лет назад

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@oldschoolsmart 7 лет назад

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@marthalofton1848 7 лет назад

My husband is wanting to make one of these sleds. so yours is the one I have printed for him.

@pierdolio 9 лет назад

The five cut method that you demonstrated has been a real eye opener for me. Thank you very muchly.

@frankposterello1628 5 лет назад

I even love that your 5 cut test panel was 24" - my goal was to build a sled big enough to cut panels for kitchen cabinets - 24" deep, and you demonstrated that your design is the perfect size.

@salense1 9 лет назад

This wood used in runners is originally from Brazil, here called "Roxinho". Greetings from Brazil.

@lyricderbin1169 5 лет назад

I did some research on it. Apparently it's so common there that you guys use it for construction. Much like we use pine here is the USA. Pretty damn cool!

@zurdo5038 9 лет назад

great vid.. I did all the steps and worked great, I use it for shelves for cabinets, dovetail parts. so they got to be really squere.. but one thing I did find out, is that the wood runners expand with cold temperatures..I'm from oregon. and it gets cold. my sled got stuck and I had to sand the little wood runners..I did not wanted to remove them.but I realized the solution is using some aluminum runners that are sold in woodcrafters. they fit perfectly because they are ment. to be use for feather boards ands and jigs. I have a porter cable contractor table saw.. I just wanted to share this it might help when it gets cold..

@redbach23tube 9 лет назад

Hi there. How did you fix the aluminium runners? Did you glue it then screw?

@zurdo5038 9 лет назад

screw them upside-down into the plywood..has to be at least 1/2 inch so the screw doesn't go through.

@zurdo5038 9 лет назад

yes what I did. I lined up the board. and I drew a line in the middle of the table saw grooves. and drilled 2 holes up and down insert crews. there's some aluminum runners that you have to insert through the groove.(screws not to tight because the board and runners lock.. you'll find out.) good luck

@nohabs15 6 лет назад

Kreg makes a jig fixture bar # KMS7303, its aluminum and is made to work in tracks

@FinalGodSlayer 5 лет назад

Thank you, after a brief hiatus I finished off this project for my table saw today. The calibration took me 4 iterations which was a bit of a drag, cos I moved the fence the wrong way the first time! But it works so well and runs so smoothly now, thanks for the great video!

@mloxton1970 9 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I made my first cross cut sled this weekend following your instructions and it works a treat! I can't believe I was living with a mitre gauge for crosscutting.

@birdbandit9 4 года назад

Honestly, this is one of the most informative and we'll explained videos I've seen. Thank you.

@woodwhisperer 12 лет назад

And character limit preventing me from closing with a thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

@chrisstromberg6527 3 года назад

Hey Mark, 6 years later my crosscut sled is still going strong making perfect 90 degree cuts! Thank you!

@KateStocks 7 лет назад

Best sled video ever! I've watched so many, and yours is the cream of the crop! Thank you! I now feel so much more confident to make my new sled!

@jeremyzietz 7 лет назад

Actually, I think zardiw was correct in their initial thinking - this video seems to have the adjustment direction backwards - a very key aspect. If my calculations are correct, the left side of his fence must move forward - not backward. This small detail is hugely misleading, and actually sent me down a long and confusing path. A second opinion on this is William NG's video, which is inverse from this video. What also didn't help, is that the wrong was is more intuitive. Feel free to check this, or let me know if I'm missing something. Certainly, this would be worth editing the video if true. Thanks for your helpful videos.

@woodwhisperer 7 лет назад

It's also important to read a video's description. :) I recommend doing that before embarking on any build or at the very least, once you confront an issue. And especially on my videos, it behooves you to check out the post on my website for additional information, resources, and discussion.

@jeremyzietz 7 лет назад

Thanks for the tip. Of course, I missed it. Cheers!

@barrytipton1249 8 лет назад

Another great video. And thanks for mentioning/suggesting William Ng. I love his mathematical approach to precision. Keep these videos coming please. The more I learn the more confident I get and the better quality products I am able to produce.

@TheBinaryWolf 3 года назад

I think you are a gifted teacher...clear and concise, to the point. Thank you sooooo much!

@joshthomas7999 4 года назад

I'm going to stop my RU-vid search for how to build a sled. This was the second video I watched.This is a great tutorial. Wreggits.

@burnnfly 9 лет назад

Made a new sled using Williams five cut calibrating system and ended up with .00037 to square -- way beyond what I was hoping for.

@boyabelle3248 7 лет назад

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@BennettPictures 7 лет назад

There is a new master to follow

@markrigoglioso 4 года назад

Thanks for the great professional construction tips for a cross cut sled. Just when it seems all has been said about the topic, you have more depth to the subject in a clear, simple way. Much appreciated.

@Ferndalien 7 лет назад

This is a really clear video. Thank you! I really appreciate the time spent to explain how you check for and adjust the accuracy, which is essential in a jig like this. I've watched a number of RU-vid videos on making a workshop jig and many don't address checking accuracy at all. Yours, for this jig, is the clearest explanation I've seen yet. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.

@Oogaboogafantasys12 8 лет назад

fantastic. 1st time woodworker since high school roughly 60 yrs ago. I can't get enough of these instructional videos. I am presently working on building a shed which is testing me with 30 degree and 60 degree cuts using only a circular saw, table saw and a mitre saw. Could have used the sled to cut those angles right? I'll be a faithful viewer. regards Alfred rules

@Fine_art_aerial 8 лет назад

Excellent video!! Im forsure gonna make one of these.. But why clamp the stop to the fence and add a inch?? Why not just use the fence?

@woodwhisperer 8 лет назад

It's just a safety precaution. Having the workpiece between the blade and the fence could cause kickback. So it's a little safer to use a stopped fence as demo'd in the video.

@MyCubanoLibre 6 лет назад

Because with the stop clamped to the fence by the time the piece to be cut reaches the blade there will not be contact between it and the fence preventing binding.

@jharuni 7 лет назад

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you. I love how you show not just how easy it is, but all the things that can go wrong, how to avoid them and how to correct them. How to correct a screw hole that is less than a mm off is a sore spot for me... thanks for demonstrating that with calibrating the fence. I'm going to use that technique in many situations!!

@devildogdad100 7 лет назад

Built this, and it works great. I always enjoy your vids. As a beginning woodworker, I appreciate the way you make what could be difficult concepts, easy to understand.

@modestmaking5314 6 лет назад

Only you, Marc, can make a 20 minute video about a cross-cut sled interesting. This video is quite aged so it's doubtful that you're even going to see this comment. I'll still post it though because I'm that good of a guy.

@woodwhisperer 6 лет назад

And I'll answer, because I'm that good of a guy! :) Thanks for watching, man.

@modestmaking5314 6 лет назад

HA! This made me laugh.

@zardiw 7 лет назад

Earlier I thought the fence should be moved in the opposite way as in the video. But your video is correct. What was confusing was 'Front' and 'Back'....I had them reversed. Maybe better would be Away and Close, or Back and Fence side....At any rate...I've adjusted the fence.......and you are not gong to believe this, but I can post pictures if you want. After 5 cuts, the Away side is .759 ...and the Fence/Close side is also .759 .......Am going to phone the Pope at the Vatican and report a miracle....I even very lightly sanded the piece cut to make sure they were both smooth.......there is NO Difference in the measurements.....lol......z

@christophergalicki4343 4 года назад

I believe the geometry will show that if the cutoff is narrower at the front than the back the way he marked them that he should have moved the other side of the fence back.

@Meagain921 4 года назад

I totally agree with others in that this is a very helpful tutorial, clear, very well explained and the the jig is excellent. Got my going today ! Many thanks.

@woodyswoodcraft627 7 лет назад

I love the way you explain each step on your video's, very interesting and informative. Thanks

@fishmac2036 7 лет назад

What are your feelings about using aluminum for the track?

@Ferndalien 6 лет назад

I was thinking as I watched the section on friction from the runners that, if you can afford it, steel or aluminum miter bars would work great. There are several companies that sell woodworking tools and parts and aluminum bars for miter track sliders. If you want to get adventurous you could contact a local steel supply and ask about small quantities of 3/4 x 3/8 flat bar. I'm not sure just how close to 3/4" their 3/4 inch flat bar might be.

@gooeytarballs 7 лет назад

Curious - Why not Teflon plastic for the runners given the concerns related to humidity?

@gooeytarballs 7 лет назад

Ooops, I didn't read the written stuff either! e.g. "UHMW runners are awesome"

@franzflores2492 7 лет назад

Gooey Tarballs l

@bigwilly43729 10 лет назад

Love your videos man. Aside from your obvious knowledge, the production value is top notch. I can actually hear you!!!

@rgallagher6829 7 лет назад

Thank you for all the great woodworking videos you have shared with us. I had been using an old radial arm saw for my crosscuts but it's travel was too short for some cabinet work I was doing so I decided to make this sled pretty much as shown in the video. Once I set it up with the five cut method and started using it I was amazed at how much better my projects were fitting together. While I do check the calibration on the radial arm saw it will not cut as accurate as this sled. I used oak for the runners as that was the hardest wood I had. I made the sled in winter when the weather was dry and when summer came sure enough the runners swelled and the sled bound up. Using your marker method I was able to fix it quickly. I live in Florida where the humidity can change dramatically. I plan to experiment some different plastic materials to make runners in the future. I highly recommend the methods shown in this video to anyone planning to make a sled.

@tonymahony4357 9 лет назад

God bless metric system :)) Anyway good!

@TheJoeGrosso 8 лет назад

This has been driving me INSANE for days: After doing the 5 cut test, his 5th cut is thinner at the front (he marked the front as farther away from his body) and wider at the back (closer to his body) and then says "since it was thinner at the front and thicker at the back I need to bring the left side of my fence towards me just a hair"... Shouldn't it be the opposite way????? I just built myself a table saw sled and am at this step and my 5th piece is narrower at the front (farthest away from me) and wider at the back. It seems i have to move the left side of my fence AWAY from me... shouldn't he have to do the same??? I'm soooo confused!!! Help!!!

@woodwhisperer 8 лет назад

+Joe Grosso Hey Joe. The correction was posted in the description. :)

@psimann 8 лет назад

+The Wood Whisperer Thanks Marc

@TheJoeGrosso 8 лет назад

+The Wood Whisperer OMG i'm so stupid. Thanks for letting me know. i should have read the description.. didn't think to do that.

@loloent 8 лет назад

+Joe Grosso mines is the same so do I move the right side of fence or the left standing in front of sled

@andrewbrorherton6898 4 года назад

I'm at this part as well with my sled. I was on my way to get a feeler guage and thought the same thing. Lol

@mbhwhitney 9 лет назад

Great video, Marc. Thank you. Like many, I'd been searching for a while to find a concise approach to a solid sled. I didn't ever feel I needed one until finishing up a top for a Mission-style toy box w/ breadbox ends. It took me a good day to build the sled and then 2 minutes to trim the top ;). Now I have a solid jig. Great tip RE the chamfer to collect dust on the bottom edge of the fence - it's the little things that make all the difference, and I wouldn't have thought of that as a novice. TIP: This is just something I fought with that may save others some grief. When screwing the top down into the hardwood runners, some debris got between the two. This made it so that no matter how tight I screwed the top, there was a tiny space between the two materials. I ended up over-torquing and splitting one runner. For round 2, after drilling the pilot holes, I used the counter sink bit to remove a bit of material from the interior faces of the runner and the platform so any dust etc. had somewhere to go. This allowed the two to snug up. Not sure if this is a newbie problem, but the solution worked for me. Glad to have a great jig in my shop. I was out .002, tried to close in on the difference, chased myself a bit and settled on .002. Good enough for me! Cheers!

@jan-roarbernhardsen7626 8 лет назад

Thank you. This was perfect for a nerwbeginner :) I will use your tips when i build my own Cross-cut sledge Thanks from Jan from Norway

@SisyphusTwo 7 лет назад

This video won you a top lawyer as a subscriber. I just wish you Americans go metric !!

@woodwhisperer 7 лет назад

I wish one of my videos would just win me a top lawyer! You guys are expensive! :)

@dylconnaway9976 7 лет назад

SisyphusTwo Yeah, I think we technically have, but it obviously wasn't binding. It is just such a massive cultural shift. 320 million people have grown up using a system that they are so familiar with, and billions of USD in consumer goods, road signage, etc would need to be changed. Truly adopting the metric system probably won't happen anytime soon here. We will both just have to continue with the conversions.

@iikingsoulvii1447 7 лет назад

I grew up with metric but have worked with both imperial & metric in a professional capacity. The guys on site have always spoken in imperial - the guys in the design office have always spoken in metric. I prefer metric - but get that a 2x2 is easier to say than a 50x50. If I'm roughing it out I talk imperial, if I want accuracy I talk metric. Here in Canada they specify 22mm dia holes for 3/4" bolts - mental.

@Firebat45 7 лет назад

3/4" is 19mm (or near enough).

@John-vm1ou 7 лет назад

The Top Lawyer gives you Top Marks! Toodaloo!

@SilentGloves 6 лет назад

"Here's an item you need and can make yourself when you first start woodworking." *uses thousands of dollars of specialized equipment to make said beginner item* 😜

@DYI 5 лет назад

Agreed. The equipment he used to make it was unrealistic for most people to own so he should have restricted himself to more basic tools.

@theoldoakvideos 5 лет назад

@@DYI he used a table saw,not much point making a sled if you dont have one

@DYI 5 лет назад

The table saw and drill were fine to use, I was referring to the band saw, table planer and huge sanding table. Even using the exotic wood for the rails with really tight tolerance requirements was tough. I found another design that uses simple wood rails that just rest against the outer edge of the table sides instead of using the guides. Maybe not as precise, but easier and quicker to build. Don't get me wrong, this was an excellent video. The design just was not for everyone.

@theoldoakvideos 5 лет назад

@@DYI i know what youre saying but novices like us just have to adapt,i dont have an electric plane but iv various sanders and a straight edge

@kevo1264 4 года назад

I realize this video is 8 years old but you are such a fantastic teacher, I really appreciate William Ng's videos and he is such a genius woodworker but I had issues following his video when he was explaining his 5 cut method and that is probably just because of my limited brain capacity, the way you explained it really made sense to me, thank you yet again sir for teaching me something.

@bryanwelch766 4 года назад

This really is the best tutorial on tablesaw crosscut sleds! Thank you!

@rickwolf3039 6 лет назад

I like that Marc takes the time to explain why he is doing something, what materials he's using, etc. There are so many videos that gloss over details, I don't think intentionally, but because experienced woodworkers tend to forget to mention things they consider second nature. It's helpful to use newbie to hear details. I've written down all Marc's steps from this video and it makes constructing this thing a snap (so far).

@wanderingmoose6192 5 лет назад

Great explanation! I’ve seen lots of woodworkers using the sled and always wondered why. Now for me to get on to making one!

@tracheax 4 года назад

Thanks Nick...this is exactly the crosscut sled I've been looking for! I'm going to start building this beauty today! Thank you for taking the time to make this very useful video. Can't wait to start using this in my shop.

@markdundon62 10 лет назад

dude you rock!!!! I have learned more in two hours than I have in six woodworking classes!!! I was beginning to think I couldn't do this, but now I am gaining much more confidence! Thanks!!!!

@Manalyve99 6 лет назад

Just made a sled using his teaching. This guy is a great communicator/teacher. Not only can he teach but he can produce fantastic furniture pieces!

@ArtisanShopCA 3 года назад

I thought I was losing my mind until I read the mistake you mentioned in your description. Thank you for clearing that up. Great video!

@woodwhisperer 11 лет назад

Definitely a good idea. I usually just use clamps and that works quite well but I can see the value in a built-in clamping system.

@Natedoc808 6 лет назад

Thank you from myself and the rest of the noobs out there for the comprehensive and clear video on how to fabricate, calibrate and use the cross cut sled. I am used to framing but am very interested in stepping up and into finish work fab and furniture so I'm doing some research to determine which skills to start polishing and which to start learning.

@bevanstuart9013 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for a really great learning experience. I particularly appreciate the moveable stop block at the end. That makes me much more comfortable with that kind of cut. Have a great day.

@deej19142 8 лет назад

Love it! I need to make one of these for the tablesaw at work. Every tip was new to me, thanks a million man!

@hochbob 13 лет назад

Marc, I have learned more from you than David, Norm, Tommy, and all the rest put together! Your generousity is matched only by your talent to build and teach. Thanks for all you do for the woodworking world.

@mdaley3102 Год назад

GREAT video. I watch all your latest stuff and when I watched this old one, you haven’t changed all that much. I really enjoy your instruction and appreciate you sharing things like this. This will be a new project for me. Thanks

@bigviper64 6 лет назад

“Excellent!”...very good and clear instructions! Well Done.

@tomkelly5867 9 лет назад

Best build video online. Thanks man! Love your videos

@MrKeithGallagher 12 лет назад

Thanks for your prompt reply. I must say I have enjoyed watching all your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all. I find woodworkers and woodturners are renowned for the way they freely share their ideas. Keep up the great work.

@davidstanden480 4 года назад

Love the 5 cut method. Being and X mechanical designer, I could chase after those last few thousands of inch for hours. Your .00125" per 20" length was remarkable or crazy good as you said!

@g.fortin3228 5 лет назад

I've watched a few crosscut sled vids and this has the best explanations of how and why!.. great stuff! Ready to build one now ! I am going to try the milled uhmw strips for runners so summer-winter humidity swing wont affect it. Your tutorial are still great. I started with the big cutting board some years back.. and still a fan!

@Captblue715 11 лет назад

love this sled you built. Your inspired me to try one. It did take me three tries at adjustments, but it was truly worth the extra effort. Thank you Mark

@gopherholehotel 7 лет назад

I don't usually comment on videos but I want to say yours is the best and easiest to understand on building things. I am a bit of a greenhorn, in carpentry , but I built the sled using your video and some specs from a book, and your instruction made it so easy to follow. I made a few test cuts and they look perfect. I am now excited to try some projects knowing that my cuts will be square. Thanks for your video and the time you spend making them.

@MrBgwolf 4 года назад

Just started watching your videos. I don't have any one to bounce ideas off, so I have been checking how others have been doing things. I am still setting up my shop. I like the way you have set up your shop.

@salmilan7458 7 лет назад

It is very important in a tutorial to be able to explain the process clear and to the point and you have done so perfectly. thank you

@timcooper9907 9 лет назад

Best one so far, straight forward and simple with some extra stuff ....... many thanks.

@robd38 8 лет назад

Thanks for the great explanation for your cross cut sled. the extra examples really help. Thanks

@tlreed1 8 лет назад

Thanks for all the great tips! I learn so many new things every time I watch your vids. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

@davidsoller6140 8 лет назад

Great video! I made my sled a while ago- and incorporated a sliding stop block in the fence. I dialed the angle to be +-0.002 of a degree to 90. I'm glad I remember trig from high school

@elisabethcrowe7462 7 лет назад

Thank you so much! That was a great tutorial, and I'll certainly be building one. Looks very helpful. Thanks again, Liz (Australia).

@jimstoe1565 5 лет назад

Very Impressive! Don't need to go elsewhere.... Excellent Job in presenting going into every detail & tricks of the trade with actual examples. Jim

@orestolesky8865 6 лет назад

This is an excellent tutorial describing the construction of a crosscut sled. The 5-cut method is thoroughly explained is great. The added bonus is is useful techniques on the use of the sled.

@TheAbledGardener 8 лет назад

What a great instructional video on making a sled for my table saw. Mine will be for using a dado blade and cutting edges for bee hives so I'll have to add a few extra pieces, but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this video and I'll be using it to make my sled for sure, thanks again, Kim

@lvsfineartssurvey 5 лет назад

your explanation of the cuts to make the cross cut perfect was done well.

@rumnahal 7 лет назад

Love the tutorial, thank you. I love the way you have engineered the queef sound in your design. Off to make my own.....that's a sledge not the sound

@wjvlodek8769 3 года назад

Dude...I know you made this 9 years ago...but that was a great instructional video. THANKS!!

@silentscribes 8 лет назад

thank you, I could never understand others explanation of the five cut math until now from you.

@albertshilton5336 7 лет назад

Great presentation. Informative and easy to follow.

@asmith1124 7 лет назад

Gotta love the 5 cut squaring method. That could be a lesson video all in its self. I can honestly say I became a better and more accurate wood worker the second I was shown that trick.

@Scodiddly 4 года назад

Very nice tutorial, thanks. When I need a really accurate square I sometimes use a sheet of office paper. It’s made to very close tolerances and is the best square you can get for under $20.

@woodfinchcrafts7267 4 года назад

Excellent idea - I have a precision machinest's angle - and the paper is a lot easier to use and just as accurate for woodworking purposes

@conniegarrett178 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I just used your 5-cut/micrometer method to calibrated my new sled fence. Ironically I was also off only 1.25 thousandths. I got lucky to be that accurate the first time. This is the second sled I've made and I couldn't agree more that there is no more useful jig a woodworker can make.

@sayo9394 6 лет назад

Really easy simple to follow, definitely the best video on building a crosscut sled (I've watched so many!) Great simple explanation.

@JohnSmith-qv3db 7 лет назад

Great Video. Informative without being boring or condescending and kept simple enough to make even a wood butcher like me think about having a go. Many thanks.

@daveweigle4090 7 лет назад

I used your video to make a small cross cut sled (I do mostly scroll work and use only small pieces of wood). I used the 5-cut method for calibration and after 1 adjustment, the error was zero. Thanks for an extremely clear, concise, and helpful video.