How to make a simple cross cut sled for your table saw - DIY
In my opinion a cross cut sled is the first thing one must make for his / her table saw. It is really useful in many woodworking situations.
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The way you purnacate the word "saw" makes it sounds like such an elegant tool! Classy!
This is the first actually simple and accurate build for a crosscut sled I've seen, thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to share. Making one today.
This video is much better than those on the famous woodworking channels. Just keep it simple !!!
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thanks for posting this. I'm planning to make a 'simple' sled, so have been watching several videos. You obviously understand what the word 'simple' means!
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@paulcarmody7529
2 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly. They say simple then they proceed to use 30k worth of tools. 🤣
@dalepres1
Жыл бұрын
@@paulcarmody7529 And many also make their "simple" video 30 or 40 minutes long. There are many things that can be done to make a simple sled more useful, and less simple, but this guy nailed simple and, thankfully, short on the video.
@joy9073
Жыл бұрын
@dalepres1 exactly. I've been watching lots of sled making videos for 2 mo, most of those "simple" sleds require tracks, stops, planers, sanding belts, routers and many more tools, and it becomes a huge project. I'm not a carpenter, I'm not going to use it to build a house, I just need to crosscut couple pieces of wood.
the first SIMPLE cross cut sled instructional video in YT. Thanks and subscribed!
First thing you should make, after a push handle! 100% agreed. Great video!
Thank you for a simple sled. Most are too complicated. Well done.
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
Gracias hermano. At last a workshop that looks like mine! Messy, odd containers, loose tools. Many KZread videos look as sterile as a hospital! You make us feel so tranquil
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
lol, nice to hear that! :)
Awesome. Simple, straightforward and really easy to follow. Thank you for sharing.
Nice full respect ✊ thank you
@ScrapwoodCity
Ай бұрын
Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial with everyone, I really learned a lot and I think it's a great addition to anyone's table saw.😄😇
@ScrapwoodCity
6 ай бұрын
Indeed it is. Thank you.
I like that you didn't use any fancy tools to make this. I watched another video and the guy used a bandsaw and thickness planer.
@ifollowjesus1667
3 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy...lol
@albertobarragan8079
2 жыл бұрын
I saw another guy pulling some math formula to make it square ...
THANK YOU! Just what I was looking for !
I made a close copy of this over the weekend and look forward to using it this evening
Absolutely love this
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
First time I've seen your videos, Dimitri. Very heartening to see a Greek woodworker take such a prominent position on KZread.
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Ευχαριστώ αδερφέ να σαι καλά
@mohdalimat1502
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScrapwoodCity what does that mean?
Very easily understood instruction manual on how to make a table saw sled. Thank you sir.
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thank you, God bless you
Great design - thank you!
Very simple and useful jig. Compliments!
I'm beginner and I've watched a lot of films about easy sledge for my table saw but your's the easiest. Thanks!
Literally just made one as I was watching.. Thanks very much
Easy, simple, good. Thank you very much
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Nice simple design, easy to build - and includes safety and useability features that many of the others don't have . Thanks for posting !
Nice and simple. Thanks for uploading
I agree it is the first thing you should make when you get a table saw and that's what I'm going to do
Having checked out numerous KZread videos for ‘ simple cross cut table saw sled’ most if not all were so totally over complicated, over engineered just for a knocked together cutting jig. It is not cabinet making just simple joinery and yours is absolutely the best. No unnecessary chat, no stupid back to front caps, no background music ( why the need ?) . Excellent video and a lesson to the other would be makers out there
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Excellent video and instructions!
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
I like it. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to make one for myself. Thanks
The best part is the sound effect of the nail gun
good instructions, easy to follow,really like this sled
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Nice...thanks.
Best simple plan I have seen. Thanks Off to build it!
@mikemadasafish
3 жыл бұрын
Took just over 2 hours, works perfectly. Total cost so far: Nil. Used scrap/free wood
Happy to see that you were able to replace the old tablesaw. Great project with it!
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes fortunately
Really nice video!
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Excellent video! To-the-point, simply explained with every step shown nicely, and only essentials.
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thank you, made a very similar one. Salute from Spain
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Greetings from Greece
Clear and simple insturctions. I will make one tomorrow
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Great video! So simple and functional… 👏🌹🇦🇺✌️
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
You’re right! This should’ve been the first thing I should’ve made! Part of me wonders why these aren’t mass produced for table saws🤷🏻♂️
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps because they are pretty simple to make
This is probably one of the most used and beneficial jigs for any table saw. 👍 Good work, mate. 👌
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Brilliant. Thank you for making the video. I’ve just made mine and it works fantastically well 👏👏👏
Thank you for the instruction...i build some in next days!
Brilliant and simple to follow. I will be making one this week. Thank you.
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@lynjermey6423
2 жыл бұрын
@@ScrapwoodCity I made one this week following your video. So simple. Thank you.
Επειδή το δισκοπρίονο που αγόρασα είναι ένα τιποτένιο έινχελ, το έλκηθρο ήταν βασικά το τρίτο αξεσουάρ που έφτιαξα. Το πρώτο ήταν ένα πρόσθετο τραπέζι και το δεύτερο ένας παράλληλος οδηγός. Ευχαριστούμε για τα πολύ ωραία βίντεο!!!
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Ευχαριστώ πολύ φίλε μου. Κι εγώ ένα τιποτένιο Einhell είχα πριν. Μην ανησυχείς μια χαρά είναι κι αυτό για αρχή.
@JEYD220699
5 жыл бұрын
Όντως καλό είναι για αρχή! Δύναμη έχει αρκετή. Το τραπέζι του, η στήριξη του κινητήρα και ολα τα περιφερειακά του όμως σε κάνουν να λες" γιατί, τι έκανα;" ;)
Thanks for sharing.. Great job....
Very good example to lean from 👍
The best video for newbies like me.
Nice work! Thank you
I am working on my first sled myself. Thanks for the great video!
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear that!
Hi. YES I AGREE WITH THE OTHER CHAP YOU MADE IT SIMPLE AND IT LOOKS REAL GOOD THANKS FOR THAT...... DAVID..N.S.W. AUSTRALIA..
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Greetings from Greece
Terima kasih atas tutornya. Saya baru mau memulai 7saha furniture
New sub. Thanks 🙏
Super easy and super useful - a great video! Thanks
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
Very simple 👌
Perfect!
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Awesome! I was looking for one of these now i get to make one!
Nice! That's a much better table saw than your previous one. Next thing to make is a zero clearance insert and you are all set.
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes indeed it is. Much more accurate and much quieter as well! I have ordered a zero clearance insert when I got it. So for now I am covered!
Beautifully done my man 👍
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
How to make a simple cross cut sled for Dummies 😀 Great job! I am planning to build one soon and saw many videos about building one! Many get kind of complicated, however, with your video, I can start the building sooner, and if I need more features, I can implement them on your model. Many thanks! Muchas gracias!
Lovely to see so many videos with Greek titles in your channel. Where is scrap-wood-city?
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am Greek luving in Athens.
@Starman3539
Жыл бұрын
@@ScrapwoodCity I am Greek too, living near London. I wish you tons of luck with your channel.
Great! Thanks
Awesome tutorial. Gonna make that now.
Cool!!! Now I have a video to come back to when I get a table saw one day!!! Awesome video, keep up the great work!!! :D
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
I loved the simplicity of it, The one I made came out awesome as per your instructions, looking forward to seeing other projects, thank you very much
@ScrapwoodCity
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the video man! Very helpful and no bullshit....perfecto!
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Lovely neat work and very informative vid. Thanks Dimitris!
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark
This is great. I was wondering how you'd make sure it was square... As a semi newbie, I hadn't thought of cutting halfway through it and squaring up from the cut ;)
@ScrapwoodCity
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thanks for this man! This can help me on the next projects. Keep up the great Woodwork!!
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
nice to hear that
If you put Turtle Wax, or any other type of car wax on the table of the saw and on the bottom of your jig it will glide even better. I do that anyway to keep rust at bay. Great video.
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I will try it out
Excelente…, gostei de algumas dicas, tenho um que fiz já a algum tempo e terei que refazer o talvez fazer outro, deu um pequeno problema…, vamos ver !❤️ Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷
Very good auxiliary tool !
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
thank you
I've been looking for long time to make a simple sled, you've made it so simple, nice piece. Αν μου πεις ότι είσαι κι Έλληνας θα χαρώ πάρα πολύ. Your accent is sooooo Greek. 🤗 And yes, this is the first thing we should make when purchasing a table saw. My table saw manual says it too, and my the woodworking book 📖 .
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. I am Greek indeed
@joy9073
Жыл бұрын
@@ScrapwoodCity just bought the plywood, I'll make it this week. Παρακαλω 🤗
Hm I see a new table saw and I'm happy. The jig though is also cool 😀
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes new saw new jig
Very smart👍👍👍
Okay, just bought a De Walt DW7485 - I guess I really need to get on and build your simple sled!
👍👍👍
I didnt know Zizek was into woodworking
Esencial este acesorio para la sierra se adelanta mucho con el. Saludos.
@ScrapwoodCity
4 жыл бұрын
thank you
Nice and simple build. I build one myself but it is not finished yet. I already use it and it is a great help to work very accurate. When it is finished i will also make a video of it! It was fun watching you make it.
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, can't wait to watch it!
@christofix
5 жыл бұрын
@@ScrapwoodCity normaly it is something for in a few weeks, first i have to finisch some other projects. I have to much ideas hahahah LOL
Απαραίτητο για το παγκοπρίονο. Ωραία κατασκευή.
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Ευχαριστώ Βασίλη!
Ωραία παρουσίαση. Όπως πρέπει να είναι. Απλή και πλήρης.
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Ευχαριστώ
Does it detract from sled at all if you leave rails a little longer in front?
GooD)))))))
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Νομίζω ότι είναι αυτός ο οδηγός είναι πάρα πολύ χρήσιμος . Ελπίζω και σε κριτική για το παγκοπρίονο !!!!!
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Ευχαριστώ Κατερίνα. Δεν νομίζω να κάνω κριτική στο πριόνι. Πάντως μέχρι στιγμής μου αρέσει πολύ!
yes , indeed nice and must project but first hoping for table saw 😧 .
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Indeed
DONT glue the back board support. Screw on only, allows for adjustment. Also cut a a small chamfer on the bottom of the rear board to allow for any dusk
Looks good! I could possibly use such a device :)
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
cool and simple, but why no pivot point instead of full glue/screws?
Do I need to make a cross cut sled if I just have a small 8 1/4 in portable table saw? I only use it in my garage but all the cross cut sleds I have seen on KZread have been for very large shop table saws?
Can you use vassaline to lubricate it instead of bees wax
I get that not everyone is concerned about kickback and losing fingers because they feel they have the skill to never make a mistake, but even with that confidence, why not use a riving knife? As far as I know, it'll never interfere with a cut and can only help prevent kickback.
What saw bank do you have ?
My table saw is a ryobi and I’m guessing it’s a small one cause I only have one track. How can I make a cross cut sled
Nice guid! Building myself one atm! One question, is there some disadvantages by making the rails a little bit higher? so the sled is just abow the table saw for less friction? Sawdust get trapped under there maybe?
@ScrapwoodCity
Жыл бұрын
Maybe. And also you lose some height from the cutting capacity of the blade
Nice one. At 1:13 I bring over the fence
@ScrapwoodCity
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
would you please share the dimensions if you wont mind...thank you...its so simple... i want to make the same
What is the saw table, please? (Brand and model)
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