Create a Crosscut Sled on the Cheap!

[Norbury53]

I am not so concerned about the "safety aspects" of this video, but the " under $5.00 tag is just misleading. The hardboard itself would cost $5 and "a really straight 2x4"?? even if such a thing existed it would cost much more than $5. The hardwood runners would cost around $5 alone.

And, of course, like so many of these table saw sled videos it makes the assumption that the mitre slots are of a particular size and shape...

[axa88888888]

i see the point of this vid is simplicity.. for i image anyone using a table saw and needs this video for help in making a simple sled is not sophisticated user in any way

But the idea of a sled is not only for improved useability, but improved useability with making the tool SAFER to use

And as ndktube points out, this design is rather on the unsafe side...

Dont forget why you are making the sled in the first place.. to cut and hold pieces better, else just use an extended miter gauge fence

[98MustangMike]

Simple design... love it. Will build one tomorrow, but incorporate a block in the rear for safety. Thanks!

[harrypottersucks12]

what kind of sled is this.. is it for the snow?

[TeamZulu1]

i thought this would be for a real sled....for the snow.... oops!

[scouselad2010]

same

[ctl46]

Thanks for sharing such a great tip.

[ndktube]

The blade at max height is higher than that rear 2x4 on its side, so is going to be exposed at the back after you push it through. That's not safe. You should put a thicker block of wood at the back center to house the blade, as well as a stop on one side, so that the blade won't be exposed on the back side after you're done pushing through.

The first one of these I made I didn't add the thick block and stop, and saw that I could easily have put my hands in the path of the blade without them.

[InsomniacReader]

I shall name my sled ROSEBUD...lol