Mini Table Saw Crosscut Sled

Ever since I let my buddy use my older table saw in his shop, I’ve been meaning to remake a sled for my new one. As mentioned in the video, I have a larger sled. It’s a nice one from Rockler , the problem is it’s big and take up space when not in use. Not to mention, it’s usually not as easy to get to. To cut down on the hassle of taking it out for smaller parts, building this smaller version will allow me to have it close to the table saw.

Materials Used

• 3/4in plywood
• T-Track Kit – https://amzn.to/2RCt6Ze
• Wood Glue https://amzn.to/2RG92Fd
• Shellac https://amzn.to/2Rjy3H9
• Right to Left Measuring table https://amzn.to/2SSU78g
• Threaded inserts https://amzn.to/2M42o6u
• Screw for the T-Track https://amzn.to/2H87AYl
• 1/4-20 x 1-1/4″ Pan Head Screws

Tools Used

• Saw Stop Table Saw https://amzn.to/2M3x3km
• Rockler Sled https://amzn.to/2RFWnCl
• Clamps https://amzn.to/2RFVBoV
• Empire Speed Square https://amzn.to/2SOOLe2
• Cordless Sander https://amzn.to/2VLe6Hv
  

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This sled is made entirely of ¾ in plywood. Here you can see the see all of the measurements.

To cut out the section for the t-track will need, you can go about this a number of ways. I find it easiest to do it on the table saw.

To make the fence sturdier, I beef it up by doubling the plywood. One part of the fence is smaller than the other, so keep that in mind when gluing these two parts together. You can use a few brad nails and or clamps to hold the two to gather as the glue set up.

Locate the base and the fence, and then apply glue to the connecting point on the fence. Now, connect the two then add clamps. Finally, Check to make sure the base is squared to the fence

Check to make sure the miter gauge is squared with the saw blade. Then, line up the sled to with the miter gauge. I know not all table saws come with a good miter gauge. In this case, you can make a miter bar. I gave a great example in the older table saw crosscut fence video on how to do this. The placement is optional, but the end of the sled (the short side) is placed 6in away from the blade. Honestly, there is a great chance this entire side will be cut off in the future.

Since my gauge has the slots for the bolts I marked and installed a threaded insert . These are greats for shop jigs and furniture. I highly recommend them.

After attaching the sled to the miter gauge double check to make sure it’s still squared to the blade. Now make your first cut into the sled.

To make the stop, locate the two pieces. Attached smaller part to the end of the larger piece. Then Drill out a 5/16’’ hole at the location of the T-Track.

After Sanding down the sled, I applied two coats of Shellac and sanded after each coat.

I cut each T-Track down and placed them in the slot. Next, I screwed the tracks in place.

Adding the adhesive measuring tape is totally optional. It just makes things convenient having it in place.

Finally, make a few test cuts and see if you need to fine-tune anything. I hope you find this post helpful, for more projects like this subscribe to my website blog and follow me on youtube and Instagram .