The jig has two main parts.
Cross cut jig for table saw.
At 50 long that provides a bit more than 36 crosscut capacity which i think is the practical limit for a stand alone jig like this.
Simple table saw jig diy crosscut sled table saw upgrade.
Joining the fence halves 1 drill countersunk holes through the sled base to attach the fences to the sled later in this step.
The base and the clamping bar.
Its advantage over a traditional crosscut sled is the ability to make a full depth cut as there s no bottom sled panel raising the workpiece.
Build the base photo 1.
I ripped the edge off to use as the guide bar that fits in the miter slots in my saw and fastened that to the edge with glue and pins.
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Add a thin line of glue to.
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Put the sled halves in position on the table saw and lightly clamp them together so the runners are.
This handy jig which is basically an oversized miter gauge with a large fence and double runners for better workpiece bearing and stability lets you crosscut large workpieces with accuracy and ease.
Mount the base on the runners mark the center of the base.
Clamp the front fence in position.
I used 1 2 thick baltic birch that was 6 wide that i cut down to 50 long.
Not only will it be more accurate than using the miter gauge it will also make cross cutting easier and more importantly safer.
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