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5 Cuts to a "Perfect" Cross-Cut Sled

William Ng
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The cross cut sled is probably the most important jig in your shop. Here, William will explain the theory and calculations to enable anyone to get a sled dead on square. He will show his tips and techniques for constructing the sled. Formula for calculating Error: (A-B) ÷ 4 ÷ Length of 5th cut x Distance between pivot point and the point of adjustment = Error Material List: Runners: 5/16" x 3/4" x 30" Base: 1/2" x 34" x 30" Front Fence: 1-1/2" x 5" x 30" Rear Fence: 1-1/2" x 5" x 26" ...more
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Introduction

0:00

How it Works

2:20

Error Ratio

3:37

Use a Large Board

6:21

The Formula

9:04

Pitfalls

11:02

Measuring Angle

12:16

Using Fence as Stop

12:42

Choosing Runners

14:38

Measuring Miter Slots

15:41

Cutting Runners

16:19

Test Pieces

17:14

First Cut

18:14

Second Cut

19:33

Attach Runners

21:33

Position Base

22:08

Offset

22:34

Fence

23:56

Straight Edge

25:29

Pattern Bit

25:50

Back Fence

26:25

Adjust Fence

27:06

Install Fence

27:38

Calculate Error

29:22

Adjusting Fence

30:08

The Fifth Cut

31:41

Router Bit Position

33:36

Cutting the Rabbit

34:00

Glue

34:41

Glue Up

35:25
5 Cuts to a "Perfect" Cross-Cut Sled
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2012Feb 28
The cross cut sled is probably the most important jig in your shop. Here, William will explain the theory and calculations to enable anyone to get a sled dead on square. He will show his tips and techniques for constructing the sled. Formula for calculating Error: (A-B) ÷ 4 ÷ Length of 5th cut x Distance between pivot point and the point of adjustment = Error Material List: Runners: 5/16" x 3/4" x 30" Base: 1/2" x 34" x 30" Front Fence: 1-1/2" x 5" x 30" Rear Fence: 1-1/2" x 5" x 26"

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William Ng

173K subscribers