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.
Cross cut jig for table saw.
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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.
The base and the clamping bar.
I used 1 2 thick baltic birch that was 6 wide that i cut down to 50 long.
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.
Build the base photo 1.
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.
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Mount the base on the runners mark the center of the base.
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A cross cut sled for your table saw is an essential addition to your table saw jig collection if you are any way serious about your woodworking.
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Clamp the front fence in position.
Not only will it be more accurate than using the miter gauge it will also make cross cutting easier and more importantly safer.
Put the sled halves in position on the table saw and lightly clamp them together so the runners are.
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Add a thin line of glue to.