How to Build a Cross Cut Sled for Your Table Saw

Here is a basic crosscut sled you can make for your table saw. This build is within the reach of a woodworker at just about any level. Just take your time and be deliberate with your work. If your rails become loose or you sand them a little too much during the fitting, you can replace them. If your not quite getting 90 degree cuts, you can adjust the rear fence. Measure twice.

A simple crosscut sled for your table saw is one versatile piece of equipment. It can easily handle sticks and panels. It can even perform many of the cuts you might prefer to make using a sliding compound miter saw. Well, not everyone has the room or the budget for that kind of saw. That is where the cross cut sled comes into play.

What are some of the benefits? In addition to cross cutting sticks and panels, you will make those cuts clean. That’s right. Your cuts will be better because you will reduce tear out. The sled will act just like a zero clearance insert and support all the fibers in the wood you are cutting. That is going to make your work look better and save time finishing.

You can also add guides to the cross cut jig so angle cuts can be made. Or box joints. Dadoes. Rabbits.

Simple sleds can really take your table saw to the next level while not taking up valuable space in your shop. More advanced sleds will take you even further. A crosscut jig should be one of the first builds you do to improve your table saw.

The sled I built uses a two foot by four foot piece of 3/4” plywood. Four feet might be a little long but that is what I had to work with. I used 5/4” for the front and back fences and 3/4” ripped down to a little less than 3/8” to act as the guide rails for the table saw slots. Other dimensions will have to be made based on your specific table saw.

Use caution when operating power tools. This video is for entertainment only. It is not a substitute for training and experience. Your safety is your responsibility.

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