Hi Terry, I noticed in this video the riving knife is missing most of the time. Do you not use it when cutting generally or have you removed it to make the cross cut sled?
Hi Paul, I always use the riving Knife, but I had to remove to for this build, but I use it nearly all the time, especially after a follower on Instagram pointed out to be the dangers to of not using one.
I found your original video of the cross cut sled a while ago, very happy to see a video making the new fence , top job 👍. Will be copying this especially as I just brought that table saw. Do you have a video on how you made the exstentions for the DeWalt table saw please? I can see that being very functional, and would like to copy that excellent idea. Thanks 👍
Hi James, I’m afraid I don’t have a video on it. Easy enough to do though I already had the bench made, but I then glued another sheet of ply on top to make it extra sturdy. I first cut out the gap just the size of the narrowest part of the table saw top, I then dropped the saw into it and drew around the table saw wings with a pencil onto masking tape, I must admit I checked this about 10 times before cutting, then went for it with a fine tooth handsaw. Go for it mate ! 👍🏼
Hi again Terry, you are correct I did take the riving knife out from the top and after putting it back together the little nut only turns a certain distance (certainly not all the way up the thread). Will I have to put little washers to take up the gap? Any ideas of how I can get over this?
Great sled. I too have the same saw and keeping an eye out for jigs. Yours is very simple and practical to make. I have seen ones with a safety block at the back to avoid cutting thumbs. Can I ask what width of track is that?
Hi, I’m not sure about the T track width , I bought it from Axminster, it’s the UJK Range, but didn’t think to check the width as I thought they were fairly standard. I have since added a safety block which you can see on my Instagram 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker thanks for the quick reply. I was watching your bench video at the same time. That’s awesome. You have inspired me to stop watching and start making something.
Hi Matt, spot on, I got a bit too excited when sanding and made it a tiny little bit too loose, so I added a bit of frog tape which worked a treat, I must admit I forgot I had done that, thanks for subscribing 👍🏼
Hi Terry, I took out my riving knife but did it arse about face really. I totally undone the little nut and removed the riving knife completely ignoring the mechanism on the other side of the bolt (hope this makes sense). After replacing the riving knife and turning the little nut as tightly as possible there is some play on the riving knife itself. is that normal?
Hi Paul, I must admit I have no play on my riving knife at all, it sounds you took it out from the top where the top yellow insert plate is? I normally put my hand underneath the saw and undo that nut that releases the riving knife it sounds like you’ve done it from the top. I’m afraid I can’t check on mine as I’ve had to put my saw into storage, but that’s another story and hence no recent projects. Sorry that’s not much help mate
Hi Terry, the sled it’s self is approximately 520mm across 480mm deep, the fence is also 520mm in length from left to right, about 88mm high and 51mm in depth, I hope that makes sense 👍🏼
What make / model are those t track clamps please? And what size t track did you use please, as I noticed they come in different sizes. Many thanks 👍 Ps you should upload more videos your a very good craftsman 👍💯🍻
I James I bought these from Axminster Tools, they have a whole range called UJK , I think I ordered 915mm, you can buy it with clamps and it works out cheaper too 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker I'm just ordering up the bits I need from Axminster, please could you tell me the length and width of your sled ? Thanks for introducing me to that company/website. Great range of products 👍 Ps: sorry for all the questions.
@@JimJimpmjj I James, I just made to match the size of the table top 👍🏼, I did post the dimensions recently for someone else but can’t remember them of the top of my head.
Nice sled, thanks for sharing. Just got that table saw so this’ll be my first project for it then a jig for making 45deg splines for box corners. What make of hold downs do you use? I’ve been using routers for years but saw a vid the other day when someone was reviewing a 1/4 one with a split fence like yours and he said the first thing he’d do was attach a piece of mdf along its length to stop the router moving as you come off the end of the wood you’re routing. Obvious really but never done it and noticed you having the same issue as you came off the end of the fence. Might be worth doing?
Hi Russel that’s a really good point and I will give the router trick a go. This is the beauty of this hobby we all learn from each other and pick up like hacks and tricks from each other. The hold downs are from Axminster Tools, they are from the UJK range, they offer a nice range of tools. That’s assuming you are in the UK 🇬🇧
Hi simon, I’m still using the blade it came with, I have to say I have no reason to change it, it’s perfect, I don’t understand why people rush out and change blades as soon as they get a new saw. regards 👍🏼
Unfortunately I designed and got 1/2 through making your original design with the front mount instead of top mount t-track. Is there a way for you to put a disclaimer or note embedded in the original design when you update?
Hello, point acknowledged & will definitely consider this if I upload a video that follows or is similar to a previous video. However I still believe this video is still relevant when cutting thin pieces of material!
Hi, great video! I have a Dewalt table saw just like yours. I really like how you integrated your table saw into your work bench, particularly how you shaped your bench to the indentation to the table saw surface on the left. Did you build your own bench? Thank you.
Hi, thank you for your comments, you I did build my own bench, in fact I built two, the other one is for my mitre saw and there is a video on this. Unfortunately I didn’t record my build on the table saw bench, but I wish I had now. I have tons of photos of the build so I must try to put them into a short video.
@@adamaspinall thanks Adam, unfortunately I didn’t record or video the built of this bench, but I took a ton of photos so I might try and edit them into some sort of video in the future 😊
Hi jack, to be honest I don’t actually know, it’s the standard blade that comes with the DEWALT DWE7485, it’s a great all round blade. I’ve never felt the need to change it. 👍🏼
Brilliant sled…. Definitely worth the changes you have made. Slightly off topic now though I’ve noticed the bottom course of bricks below the damp and above the floor have been painted am I right in thinking they were releasing moisture in to your workshop? I ask because I’m Having this issue myself at the moment
@@Terrythemaker i don’t think there is anything wrong in that… I was hoping it could be the solution for me. The brickwork in my own shop seem to wick ground moisture up through the wetter months subsequently the bricks are then trying to dry out into my workshop for months at a time making it damp and no good for woodwork
Good to see this modification :) And i do love to see how you keep clean of your working area.
Thanks 😊 I do love to work in a tidy environment.
Beautiful job
Gut gemacht!
Hi Terry, I noticed in this video the riving knife is missing most of the time. Do you not use it when cutting generally or have you removed it to make the cross cut sled?
Hi Paul, I always use the riving Knife, but I had to remove to for this build, but I use it nearly all the time, especially after a follower on Instagram pointed out to be the dangers to of not using one.
I found your original video of the cross cut sled a while ago, very happy to see a video making the new fence , top job 👍.
Will be copying this especially as I just brought that table saw.
Do you have a video on how you made the exstentions for the DeWalt table saw please? I can see that being very functional, and would like to copy that excellent idea.
Thanks 👍
Hi James, I’m afraid I don’t have a video on it. Easy enough to do though I already had the bench made, but I then glued another sheet of ply on top to make it extra sturdy. I first cut out the gap just the size of the narrowest part of the table saw top, I then dropped the saw into it and drew around the table saw wings with a pencil onto masking tape, I must admit I checked this about 10 times before cutting, then went for it with a fine tooth handsaw. Go for it mate ! 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker ok thanks 👍
If you ever re build it definitely film it.
Great stuff 👍 subbed to you 👍 keep up the great craftsmanship 👌💪💯👍🍻
I asked the same question also in the other video!!
We've lost you again Terry, very sorry to hear that. Hope it's not for too long.
I will be back in action soon mate 👍🏼
Hi again Terry, you are correct I did take the riving knife out from the top and after putting it back together the little nut only turns a certain distance (certainly not all the way up the thread). Will I have to put little washers to take up the gap? Any ideas of how I can get over this?
I’m afraid that without looking at mine I can’t say, I would check the user manual if I was you
Great sled. I too have the same saw and keeping an eye out for jigs. Yours is very simple and practical to make. I have seen ones with a safety block at the back to avoid cutting thumbs. Can I ask what width of track is that?
Hi, I’m not sure about the T track width , I bought it from Axminster, it’s the UJK Range, but didn’t think to check the width as I thought they were fairly standard. I have since added a safety block which you can see on my Instagram 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker thanks for the quick reply. I was watching your bench video at the same time. That’s awesome. You have inspired me to stop watching and start making something.
@@patchezza1 that’s excellent 👍🏼 yes start making, that’s all I do, I’m self taught, through practicing and trying builds, I love making stuff 😊
I noticed what looked like green tape on the runners beneath the sled. Did they shrink over time and you had to improvise?
Hi Matt, spot on, I got a bit too excited when sanding and made it a tiny little bit too loose, so I added a bit of frog tape which worked a treat, I must admit I forgot I had done that, thanks for subscribing 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker Thanks! Great work!
It would be nice if you included build plans for your projects.
I’m afraid I don’t work from plans, I normally have an idea in my head and just go for it. Thanks for watching 😊
Pleased to hear it, what part of the country are you Terry?
Hi Terry, I took out my riving knife but did it arse about face really. I totally undone the little nut and removed the riving knife completely ignoring the mechanism on the other side of the bolt (hope this makes sense). After replacing the riving knife and turning the little nut as tightly as possible there is some play on the riving knife itself. is that normal?
Hi Paul, I must admit I have no play on my riving knife at all, it sounds you took it out from the top where the top yellow insert plate is? I normally put my hand underneath the saw and undo that nut that releases the riving knife it sounds like you’ve done it from the top. I’m afraid I can’t check on mine as I’ve had to put my saw into storage, but that’s another story and hence no recent projects. Sorry that’s not much help mate
Hello, great job! Can you please give us the dimensions of the new fence? Thanks
Hi Terry, the sled it’s self is approximately 520mm across 480mm deep, the fence is also 520mm in length from left to right, about 88mm high and 51mm in depth, I hope that makes sense 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker thanks a lot!
@@Terrythemaker Excellent, thanks!
@@TyzackTerry I’m now watching your videos, you have been to some beautiful places. 🏍😊👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker yes, indeed (I love my Ducati, as you can imagine)
What make / model are those t track clamps please?
And what size t track did you use please, as I noticed they come in different sizes.
Many thanks 👍
Ps you should upload more videos your a very good craftsman 👍💯🍻
I James I bought these from Axminster Tools, they have a whole range called UJK , I think I ordered 915mm, you can buy it with clamps and it works out cheaper too 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker excellent thanks very much for the information and your time 👍👌🍻
@@Terrythemaker I'm just ordering up the bits I need from Axminster, please could you tell me the length and width of your sled ?
Thanks for introducing me to that company/website.
Great range of products 👍
Ps: sorry for all the questions.
@@JimJimpmjj I James, I just made to match the size of the table top 👍🏼, I did post the dimensions recently for someone else but can’t remember them of the top of my head.
@@Terrythemaker I thought so. Excellent cheers Pal 👍 looking forward to building the sled. Thanks 👍
Nice sled, thanks for sharing. Just got that table saw so this’ll be my first project for it then a jig for making 45deg splines for box corners. What make of hold downs do you use? I’ve been using routers for years but saw a vid the other day when someone was reviewing a 1/4 one with a split fence like yours and he said the first thing he’d do was attach a piece of mdf along its length to stop the router moving as you come off the end of the wood you’re routing. Obvious really but never done it and noticed you having the same issue as you came off the end of the fence. Might be worth doing?
Hi Russel that’s a really good point and I will give the router trick a go. This is the beauty of this hobby we all learn from each other and pick up like hacks and tricks from each other. The hold downs are from Axminster Tools, they are from the UJK range, they offer a nice range of tools. That’s assuming you are in the UK 🇬🇧
Hello, can I ask what saw blade you use?
Hi simon, I’m still using the blade it came with, I have to say I have no reason to change it, it’s perfect, I don’t understand why people rush out and change blades as soon as they get a new saw. regards 👍🏼
@@Terrythemaker is it 210mm 60T?
@@FuzzFPV it’s 210 x 2.4, I’m not sure on the teeth, it’s exactly as I came from the shop, I will try and find out.
Unfortunately I designed and got 1/2 through making your original design with the front mount instead of top mount t-track. Is there a way for you to put a disclaimer or note embedded in the original design when you update?
Hello, point acknowledged & will definitely consider this if I upload a video that follows or is similar to a previous video. However I still believe this video is still relevant when cutting thin pieces of material!
Bel lavoro complimenti, ho il tuo stesso banco sega che lama monti?
Thanks 😊
@@Terrythemaker ciao mi puoi dire che tipo di lama hai montato al banco?
@@salvatoregigliola3814 I’m using the original blade that came with the DEWALT saw 👍🏼
Hi, great video! I have a Dewalt table saw just like yours. I really like how you integrated your table saw into your work bench, particularly how you shaped your bench to the indentation to the table saw surface on the left. Did you build your own bench? Thank you.
I agree! Terry- can you add photos or a video tour of the workbench?
Hi, thank you for your comments, you I did build my own bench, in fact I built two, the other one is for my mitre saw and there is a video on this. Unfortunately I didn’t record my build on the table saw bench, but I wish I had now. I have tons of photos of the build so I must try to put them into a short video.
@@adamaspinall thanks Adam, unfortunately I didn’t record or video the built of this bench, but I took a ton of photos so I might try and edit them into some sort of video in the future 😊
Great video! Very helpful! What kind/size blade do you have in the table saw?
Hi jack, to be honest I don’t actually know, it’s the standard blade that comes with the DEWALT DWE7485, it’s a great all round blade. I’ve never felt the need to change it. 👍🏼
Brilliant sled…. Definitely worth the changes you have made. Slightly off topic now though I’ve noticed the bottom course of bricks below the damp and above the floor have been painted am I right in thinking they were releasing moisture in to your workshop? I ask because I’m Having this issue myself at the moment
You are probably right about the bricks, I must admit I didn’t think about that. Whoops! I guess there isn’t much I can do about that now ?
@@Terrythemaker i don’t think there is anything wrong in that… I was hoping it could be the solution for me. The brickwork in my own shop seem to wick ground moisture up through the wetter months subsequently the bricks are then trying to dry out into my workshop for months at a time making it damp and no good for woodwork
@@jasonwood5602 oh I see what you mean,
@@Terrythemaker would I be right in guessing they are painted along exterior walls
@@jasonwood5602 yes, basically a detached double garage