39 - Extreme Crosscut Table Saw Sled with Perfect Miter & Dado & Removable Zero Clearance Insert

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
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    I needed a crosscut sled to replace the ones that I keep ruining because I turn them into dado sleds every time a have to cut a quick dado. Doing this makes the saw blade opening in the bottom of the sled too wide to be zero clearance for the sawblade. And just as bad is when I have to switch sawblades out for one with a thin kerf.
    I needed a way to make my cross cut sled have change-able zero clearance inserts for each different thing that I use. I figured if my table saw can have an insert plate, so can my cross-cut sled!
    In addition, I wanted to have a miter sled. I don’t like pulling out my Incra Miter 5000 each time I want to make a 45 degree cut, like for a picture frame. So I designed a system that allows for absolutely perfect miters. I used the rules of geometry to cut and make a PERFECT 45-45-90 triangle. Anyone can do it, and I show you how. After I made that, I cut a perfect picture frame in less than 2 minutes.
    And I not only cut dados with my dado blade, this Table saw sled combined with my dado blade makes a perfect tenoning jig, with flawless shoulders. I will show you exactly how to accomplish that with this sled. I hope you enjoy.
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  • @KingsFineWoodworking
    @KingsFineWoodworking  4 роки тому +110

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - SUBSCRIBE! It really helps us out.
    Thank You ~James

    • @johnrobinsuyo7185
      @johnrobinsuyo7185 4 роки тому +3

      qy

    • @elvara4976
      @elvara4976 4 роки тому +1

      Búinn ;)

    • @bjorndeistung7609
      @bjorndeistung7609 3 роки тому +1

      Done, Greetings from germany :)

    • @paulevans3385
      @paulevans3385 3 роки тому +1

      Done!!!

    • @yvettewisniewski6888
      @yvettewisniewski6888 3 роки тому

      Hi, I'm a novice wood worker and I'm self taught. I absolutely love this sled but I'm not skilled enough to create this sled even if I were to buy the plans😞. Would you consider building this and shipping it to me?

  • @pawpawstew
    @pawpawstew Рік тому +5

    Five years later, and this is still one of the best table saw sled designs out there.

  • @angelvegasantaella3886
    @angelvegasantaella3886 2 роки тому +1

    My name is Angel I started to view your woodwork projects they are so nicely organized and well done I myself like woodworking but of all the family time that you have with your family that really touch my heart and soul thank you for your art

  • @Katsoup98
    @Katsoup98 3 роки тому +14

    James, I just want to say that as a fellow girl-dad, I really admire how your kids hang out in the shop and help you with projects. Mine are a little bit too young for that right now, but they like doing the "hanging out" part. Also, this sled is awesome. I might make an attempt at it at some point when I feel confident.

  • @brianjordison2910
    @brianjordison2910 5 років тому +2

    I built the sled and it works really well. It adds a huge safety factor when using the saw. I drilled a hole in the block on the back of the closer fence to accommodate the vacuum cleaner attachment and solved a huge dust issue. I used a sacrificial fence for dado cuts taking care not to cut into the main fence and losing the register marks. I keep it well waxed. BRILLIANT design...thanks .

  • @geekazoid
    @geekazoid 5 років тому +37

    I really enjoyed the precision adjustment of the fence with 5-cut method.

  • @cwett100
    @cwett100 3 роки тому +1

    I purchased your plans for this today and I have to say they are very good and easy to read. I purchased a set for the same thing from a National woodworking supplier that most of us buy from and they were so confusing and I am a retired Commercial Contractor of 40 years, threw them away and got yours. Thanks for sharing good knowledge and common sense work value.

  • @DiHandley
    @DiHandley 7 років тому +44

    Definitely one of the better Woodworking channels on UA-cam

  • @MrLeram12
    @MrLeram12 Рік тому +1

    You must be a shop teacher. Your explanations are just on point. Thanks for your lesson.

  • @gworxtaiwan402
    @gworxtaiwan402 4 роки тому +5

    Well this changes my plans for tomorrow big time. I like how this dude cites the folks who gave him ideas. Class act.

  • @fasteddie1241
    @fasteddie1241 4 роки тому +2

    Some folks are great woodworkers. Some are great videographers. You are both. Keep up the good work and thanks!!

  • @chuckhanson5607
    @chuckhanson5607 3 роки тому +11

    Great sled, well explained and easy to follow. Built the sled and it is true and wonderful to use. I made two changes. I used adjustable miter tracks that were top mounted to allow precision adjustments if necessary and I left a 1/4” gap at the end of the T-tracks so the clamps can be completely removed for some types of projects. Thanks again, really love your channel!,

  • @SuperZmeister
    @SuperZmeister Рік тому

    I’m very happy to find this video on your ultimate sled. A few years ago I started building your extreme miter station but due to unforeseen family circumstances had to stop 3/4 way through construction. Now, with more time on my hands I decided to finish it but wanted to construct the many drawers with box joint corners. After cruising UA-cam for a workable jig, I found yours. As usual you made the build using simple explanations for each step - like you did with the miter station. I’ve ordered the plans and I’m beginning my own sled to make the drawer box cuts. Thank you so very much for those instructions. I hope to provide you with a finished version before spring.

  • @vokey310
    @vokey310 7 років тому +8

    I've seen a few of your videos now. gotta say you're a lucky guy to have your kids spending so much time in the shop with you, not just to hang with your kids but to impart the knowledge and skills you've acquired...it's like the epitome of parenting. also doesn't hurt to groom them into taking over the family business ;)

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +1

      Thank you very much! I am blessed to have them with me all the time.

    • @panamafred1
      @panamafred1 5 років тому +3

      This is how I started out. I have a vivid memory of being about five years old (1953?). My retired grandfather had a small shop in his basement outfitted with some Delta-Milwaukee Homecraft brand tools that included a drill press, a band saw, and a small table saw with a 4-inch jointer on the side. I still have his drill press and use it frequently. Using mostly 1/2- and 1/4-inch pine, he made napkin holders, salt boxes, spoon trays and such. At Christmas he would produce a number of small sleighs that you could put a candle and some greenery on. I worked in the hand-sanding department on the production line. He sold his items at a local gift shop to make a bit of walking around money. But I digress. My best memory of my childhood is my grandfather taking the wheel/blade covers off of the band saw and having me clean the sawdust out of the tool with a small paint brush. I've worked wood all my life and am always upgrading my shop and believe that he pointed me in the right direction in life.
      Oh, about the Delta-Milwaukee Homecraft brand, it has been interesting to see how the companies have bought and sold each other over the years and how the brands have changed in quality. In the '70s I had a Black and Decker Super Sawcat circular saw with an electric brake. It lasted more than 25 years with daily construction use. Now when I see the Black and Decker name I think of toasters and homeowner-quality tools. In the '50s, my father had a military surplus DeWalt radial arm saw in the basement. It was a Navy gray and was a beast. My mother said the lights would dim in the whole neighborhood when he would push the ON button. She said said she held our first aid kit in her hands whenever he used the thing, said the whine of the motor was blood curdling. DeWalt has had an interesting progression of owners (read Wikipedia) since 1923 and is indicative of the frequent changes of ownership of these tool companies.
      I didn't mean to write a book here, but just to say that I think it is wonderful that you have apprentices/helpers in the shop. Thanks for a great video.

    • @garyhome7101
      @garyhome7101 5 років тому

      @@panamafred1 My dad had an old Craftsman table saw he bought in '62. I retired it this year for a Bosch portable. I feel much safer now, and the breakers aren't tripping. :-)

    • @panamafred1
      @panamafred1 5 років тому

      @@garyhome7101 I hate retiring old tools, but it is usually for the best if I buy good quality. I do a bit of metalwork too, and just bought a Milwaukee metal cutting circular saw. Should have bought it fifty years ago! My Bosch contractor's table saw is going strong after gee, perhaps nearly twenty years now. Remember to count your fingers before and after using the table saw! :-O

  • @lanegustafson929
    @lanegustafson929 Рік тому

    What a wonderful video. I've had a table saw for ages and have heard of crosscut sleds but never saw a use for them till recently. I'm retired now so have more time for fine woodworking with more detail and refined features, like picture frames. I've seen several instructions for making a crosscut sled, but I like this one the best. Thanks for a very good video.

  • @davekimball3610
    @davekimball3610 7 років тому +7

    Best explanation of the 5 cut fence set up method ever. Thanks for the details.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      Hi Dave, thank you! That is tough to explain, I was hoping it was clear.

  • @beedarwin9058
    @beedarwin9058 3 роки тому

    Been watching a bunch of kumiko UA-cam videos...this lead to watching a bunch of table saw sled construction videos. This guy is the best teacher, with the least ego in his voice. His sled is the most expensive in materials, the most versatile, and the most exciting one I’ve seen. Never built a table saw sled. Making accurate cuts on table saws has always been a challenge for me...probably mostly because my saws aren’t shop grade(expensive, ginormous, and super heavy), and I haven’t built enough jigs for table saws(a sled is a super jig). Thanks James, been a house carpenter for 26 years, cheers.

  • @sledgehammer7998
    @sledgehammer7998 7 років тому +5

    I just stumbled upon your channel, I must say that I do love how you explain and narrate your videos (it is crystal clear). Good to see everyone helping out, I have never seen a video like that before.

  • @jimsmith4374
    @jimsmith4374 2 роки тому

    Thank you James, I've used this video several times to refresh my memory. It works flawlessly.

  • @GeeksWoodShop
    @GeeksWoodShop 7 років тому +24

    Your 45-deg method is killer James, you sir, continue to rock it!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +2

      Haha, thanks Tyson! I hope to see you again at the next meet-up. :-)

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 5 років тому +1

    Your videos encourage me to do higher quality work. Example: T-tracks and the associated clamps etc. The more wood work I do, the more I want to spend a little more money to do things right. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @secretweaponevan
    @secretweaponevan 5 років тому +33

    The "A-ha moment" of using 2 feeler gauges together to get your exact distance (@26:00) was brilliant.
    Great video, thank you!

    • @krisstoops1851
      @krisstoops1851 4 роки тому +6

      European reply: I learned the Aha moment by a passionate simple math teacher. Though it's the passion of that teacher that made that moment. Taking your hat off is simply appropriate. In any case, whether it be math, or woodworking, or anything else: that persons passion empowers other people. Nice video.

    • @gworxtaiwan402
      @gworxtaiwan402 4 роки тому +1

      EXACTLY why I paused to comment here!

    • @mcswain69
      @mcswain69 3 роки тому +3

      Will have to dig out my old feeler gauges from the automotive repair days :-)

    • @Tracker7266
      @Tracker7266 3 роки тому

      @@mcswain69 LOL Right? Who uses feeler gauges these days.

  • @qmoonwalker3847
    @qmoonwalker3847 2 роки тому

    Retired....just got a table saw....THANK YOU!! Great video and great explanation of the 'why' you do what you do. Will buy these plans. Guess I better check to see if there are any updates to your sled since this is an older video. Thank you sir.... you are a MASTER!!

    • @qmoonwalker3847
      @qmoonwalker3847 2 роки тому

      also....danger Will Robinson....great memories!!!!!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  2 роки тому +1

      Hi! No updates. I still use the identical sled every day.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @Jcarr62
    @Jcarr62 7 років тому +20

    By Far the BEST well thought out sled I have ever seen right down to the 45* block GREAT Job And Thanks You for sharing it with us!

  • @bobsteckbeck6493
    @bobsteckbeck6493 4 роки тому

    Watched the video twice, purchased the plans and built the sled a year ago. This is an excellent sled. I've used the hold-down clamps on several projects requiring small parts. And just received a free update to the plans this morning via e-mail with download link. Thanks for the well thought out projects and well made videos. Always good, useful information, James.

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr 6 років тому +7

    Love the 5-cut and Geometric 45-45-90 systems, I'll have to remember those for sure. Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulhess5363
    @paulhess5363 4 роки тому +2

    I purchased the plans and just finished making the sled. It is the best sled ever!! The only addition I am working on is adding dust collection to it using plexiglass. Thanks again James!!

  • @fusiondon
    @fusiondon 4 роки тому +15

    I've been planning a new sled and just when I heard, "dado'ed the sled", I said A-ha!
    REPLACEABLECLEARANCEINSERTS
    That was the best idea I've been missing,
    Thanks!

  • @markk4015
    @markk4015 3 роки тому

    I've watched a bunch of videos on the crosscut sled and 5 cut method including William Ng's. You did a great job of explaining the steps, so much so that even a mathematically challenged person such as myself can understand it. Thanks for posting.

  • @thenorwegianmaker
    @thenorwegianmaker 7 років тому +7

    As always a very good video! 44 minutes went by in a flash! And I love the way you and your daughter are in perfect sync when you are working.

  • @samd3676
    @samd3676 Рік тому

    Love that you have your little girl helping you. That's beautiful!!

  • @haciendadad
    @haciendadad 5 років тому +3

    Best video I've seen for making a sled. I'm a newbie and this video was just perfect.

  • @MadMonk67
    @MadMonk67 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic demostration of the 5-cut method. I'm going to make one of these and this is very helpful. Thanks!

  • @johnklein4558
    @johnklein4558 6 років тому +4

    James you’re amazing buddy.
    I’m learning math along with Woodworking and ENJOYING IT!
    You should bring this video to teachers so they can show their students that geometry and math DO have practical applications outside the classroom.

  • @donmcconnell4304
    @donmcconnell4304 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on youtube. I appreciate your work here!

  • @labrat7357
    @labrat7357 6 років тому +7

    Without any doubt the absolute best crosscut sled and cross cut sled build on youtube. Congrats. I will be purchasing the plans and building one.
    Only one possible safety improvement on your "death block", fit a stop on your outfield table. Mine is a 1/2 inch diameter bolt with the thread cut off and a large round rubber bumper fitted. It is positioned so that the saw blade is into your death block to the max depth for any piece you are going to need to cut without it coming through the back of the block. Your dado will also need its own hole due to differing diameter. It can be stored on a rare earth magnet under the edge of the table saw top so it is always at hand. I've seen too many of those Safety blocks with saw kerf slots cut all the way through. All the best.

  • @MrGrundle
    @MrGrundle 5 років тому +2

    I like that you and your daughter are working together on projects. I also like the concept of a replaceable insert.

  • @gpd387
    @gpd387 7 років тому +4

    Amazing, discovered your channel while trying to figure out how to make an entry level table saw sled. Love your sled, and someday I hope to have a table saw worthy of such a sled.

  • @oclaser
    @oclaser 2 роки тому

    Making your 45 degree jig is the best I have ever seen. Can't mess with world of math and that was perfect solution. Thank you for sharing

  • @billedis5482
    @billedis5482 7 років тому +5

    A very thorough and clearly explained cross cut sled. I love the zero clearance inserts. Thank you Bill

  • @robbosls
    @robbosls 10 місяців тому

    Wicked! I love the ideas here. Removable ZCIs and the 45deg mitre, picture frame jig is genius. Awesome, thanks.

  • @lduplago
    @lduplago 4 роки тому +4

    Just enjoyed almost 44 minutes of your video and I don't even own a table saw. Gotta love the craftsman!

  • @markpearson1989
    @markpearson1989 2 роки тому +2

    Ah young grasshopper - you have mastered the ancient kung foo glue down technique. :-)

  • @williamstromberg8108
    @williamstromberg8108 7 років тому +5

    This has to be the go to woodworking channel on you tube, so much detail. None of that fast forwarding and tada the project is done. Looking forward to your next video.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +1

      Hi William! That is so kind of you to say. Thank you very much!
      ~James

  • @buddys1702
    @buddys1702 2 роки тому +1

    james ........ after watching many many youtube "greatest cross cut sled of all time" videos, i purchased your plan for as i refer to it "the goldilocks sled". in my humble opinion it does what a cross cut sled "should" do, not everything "possible". thanks much for a great video and a great set of plans.

  • @oleanderson3693
    @oleanderson3693 5 років тому +3

    One important item I did not notice being covered in the video is that the fence must be straight with zero bow. This can be achieved by clamping the fence to a known straight edge while squaring and adding screws up through the sled into the fence at quarter points. Very good video and it gave me some good ideas to improve mine. I love playing with the five cut method.

  • @brentfowler2317
    @brentfowler2317 5 років тому +1

    Your channel is the best. I can't tell you how much I learn every time I watch one of your videos. Your channel and one other, are my 2 go to channels. When I'm about to build anything from wood, I check your channel and my other go to before I start. And I always find useful into. So my point is to say, thank you so much, for what you and your crew (daughter's) do!! Great channel.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  5 років тому +1

      Hi Brent, thank you very much. That’s very kind of you to say.

  • @joshl90
    @joshl90 7 років тому +7

    That's a phenomenal sled!! That 45 degree block is money!!!!!!! Talk about a perfect 45

  • @brentjenkinsdesigns
    @brentjenkinsdesigns Рік тому

    Lol. I just learned something new... "The Slap & Spread" technique of glue application. Haha. I always love your content James. A big thank you to you & your family.

  • @DeaconFrancis
    @DeaconFrancis 4 роки тому +3

    Awesome sled, James. Very informative video. After watching, I actually used the 5 cut method to square up the fence on my old radial arm saw. ( I didn't want to reset the 90 degree stop which is a pain) The method worked perfect and resetting the fence was relatively easy. I do not move the RAS out of the 90 degree position but rather use jigs and fixtures to make perfect miter cuts. Thanks again for all your informative videos.

  • @countrycraftsman5110
    @countrycraftsman5110 4 роки тому

    Its late mom said its bed time. But i just learned a TWO AWESOME TRICKS from you. The 1 thru 5 square cut method and the dead on 45° trick. I have fought it for 40 years. Oh by the way i just subscribed and am looking to MUCH more. Thanks for your time.

  • @pierceit8667
    @pierceit8667 6 років тому +19

    This is the best sled i've seen yet - love the dado option! I wish I could just buy one from you and then true it to my saw so I can spend my time making projects instead of jigs all the time... But now I gotta make this thing - love it!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  6 років тому +5

      Thank you!

    • @manuelpena3151
      @manuelpena3151 4 роки тому +3

      When have you NOT brought home a new tool and NOT "tweeked" it? This thing out-classes my pos.

  • @bobandrews705
    @bobandrews705 6 років тому

    James, At 76 I have witnessed a lot. Each time I watch this video I am impressed and inspired. Plans purchased, design size mods for my table saw in process. I can't wait to start making sawdust. Thank you!

  • @kamac1980
    @kamac1980 5 років тому +14

    Beautiful sled, I particularly liked the reference to demolition man on your safety block!!! Nice touch

  • @ben12079
    @ben12079 5 років тому +1

    This is the first video of yours I’ve watched. I enjoyed it very much and it was nice to see you working with your family. You’re a gifted instructor. The “Danger Will Robinson” on the thumb saver was laugh out loud funny. Thanks for the video.

  • @brianwarner7523
    @brianwarner7523 7 років тому +4

    wow; I've watched at least a dozen videos on crosscut sleds, including a couple with removable inserts, but this is the most well-thought out design yet. And as I've commented before, you explain things incredibly clearly. Thanks for all the quality content!

  • @donniewisenbaker9517
    @donniewisenbaker9517 4 роки тому +1

    By far the best explanation of the 5-Cut Method I have seen. Begins at 19:37. Followed it and it worked like a charm. Thank you James!!!

  • @ericnewcomer
    @ericnewcomer 3 роки тому +5

    Made this sled last week and really like it. One interesting thing about using replaceable inserts is that you can use it to effectively be a multi-purpose jig. I put a box joint finger on one of my inserts and can reuse the rest of the sled. This means I don't have to create / store two separate jigs for this. Pretty cool. Curious to see what other inserts we can come up with. Cheers!

    • @deek1638
      @deek1638 Рік тому

      I am new to having a table saw and want to get a sled, can you point me to what this one is?

  • @benjaminh5243
    @benjaminh5243 6 років тому +1

    I've watched your miter station and now your extreme cross cut sled video, I have learned alot watching these videos. Just purchased the cross cut sled plans and will use your amazon links to purchase the goods. Keep doing what you're doing, thank you!

  • @rolandharrison5651
    @rolandharrison5651 5 років тому +3

    That is great I just ordered the 1st large machine for my new shop. A Jet II table saw w/50” rip capacity. This sled is going to be my first project.
    Thanks for putting all the hardware links. Keep on doing what you love, you and your girls are great at it !!!

  • @DavidGunter
    @DavidGunter 3 роки тому

    I spent the last two days making this after buying your plans. It is simply amazing. I used my carpenter square to set the back fence initially and after all was done, following the 5-cut method, my adjustment came out to be 0.0013 inches. That was plenty good enough for the work I do (and the smallest blade on my feeler gauge was 0.001").
    Thanks for this video and all the great work you've done.

  • @paulkelly1702
    @paulkelly1702 7 років тому +26

    I'm old enough to remember watching "Lost in Space" and hearing the robot say "Danger Will Robinson"!

  • @jessielacson
    @jessielacson 5 років тому

    I watched all your videos . I luv you and your daughters share the wood working experience. I'am retired US ARMY soldier with 20 years active duty . Now I am enjoying my woodworking hobby. I currently lived in Tacoma, Washington. God Bless take care of those finger. Lol

  • @MrSawdust85222
    @MrSawdust85222 6 років тому +29

    James, when you installed the runners you drilled and tapped them, you then ran the screws into them from underneath. The holding power by doing this will be minimal at best. If you would have brought the screw through the plywood and then into the runner the holding power would be greatly increased.

    • @RageDaug
      @RageDaug 2 роки тому +3

      Thought the same. When watching my first thought was "oh, that's a good idea, drill all the way through and tap the metal so you can countersink the wood on the top side and drive a machine screw down. But yeah, those screws are basically doing very little to hold the metal to the wood.

    • @acerjuglans383
      @acerjuglans383 2 роки тому

      I thought maybe he'd use rivets.

    • @mj.sorrondegui
      @mj.sorrondegui Рік тому

      Can you please explain why this is? Why is the holding power low and why would it be better to screw from the plywood side? Thanks.

    • @pawpawstew
      @pawpawstew Рік тому +1

      ​@@mj.sorrondeguiThere are a couple of reasons. First, aluminum has far more strength to hold machine threaded screws than plywood does. Second, wood expands and contracts, meaning those screws could come loose over time. In either case, it's probably a good idea to wick thin CA glue into the wood to prevent too much compression.

  • @j.j9232
    @j.j9232 6 років тому

    I think you are much better than my math professor, you explain very clearly and simply. You always make good videos. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

  • @thedrizz1913
    @thedrizz1913 7 років тому +6

    This is the perfect crosscut sled! I am going to have to try my hand at this...gulp. Phenomenal video James.

  • @stormman8393
    @stormman8393 3 роки тому

    I had to stop the video to get out the popcorn and drinks I was so thoroughly entertained. One of the best and informative video's I've seen. Kudo's to you and your family my friend.

  • @GarryPrater
    @GarryPrater 4 роки тому +6

    Great tip on making the miter guide!
    Also a great explanation of the 5-cut method. There is one slight error on adjusting the fence. Instead of dividing by the length of the fence, you should measure the length to the pivot screw since that is the point that stays in place. In your case, the dimensions are close so your method is pretty accurate but it might have been even more perfect. It would make more difference if the screw was not near the end of the fence.
    Subscribed. Thanks.

    • @dwayneford1990
      @dwayneford1990 10 місяців тому +1

      Actually, James mentioned that in the video. Take a closer look. You will see he did indeed measure from screw to screw.

  • @loufricke9124
    @loufricke9124 4 роки тому +2

    HOLY STINK’N COW THAT WAS TERRIFIC!! Thank you for taking the time to share your MUCH appreciated and intelligent insight!! I would like to both purchase your plans for this sled plus donate some money to your family but I don’t do social media and prefer to avoid having to agree to Patreon’s “cookie policy.” That said thanks in advance for your patience in getting back to me on how I go about getting you a check that you may cash then send me the above plans. On a side note, I have two daughters that love to help in my shop for decades and I LOVE seeing you with your girlies! Blessings, Lou

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  4 роки тому

      Hi Lou!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful and kind comment!!
      James

  • @stevegronsky8904
    @stevegronsky8904 7 років тому +4

    Excellent video and explanations James. I am a subscriber and I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. Well done!!!

  • @andrewknots
    @andrewknots 3 роки тому

    I’ve enjoyed making this. Had to do a few tweaks, as I have a Makita table saw with ½ in mitre track, so I bought 12mm aluminium bars instead of the standard mitre track, and then as one who uses a 7mm grooving blade vs a dado stack I found I had to replicate the zero clearance replaceable plates on both sides of the blade. This also lets me have plates for bevel cuts. Very satisfying build. Thank you

  • @jeremyspecce
    @jeremyspecce 7 років тому +4

    Great job as always but that 45/45/90 method is incredible. And that frame you made at the end speaks for itself as to the accuracy of the method.

  • @danhuskey2496
    @danhuskey2496 7 місяців тому

    Thank you,well-spoken,you explaining concepts difficult for me to grasp,and really made an excellent sled

  • @TedHopp
    @TedHopp 5 років тому +4

    Nice project! I really like the removable inserts. I do see a couple of problems, though. One is the extra thickness of the base. This really limits the depth of the dado cuts you can make. It seems to me that the insert (and the entire second layer) could be much thinner without compromising anything. The other problem is that once you make a dado cut, the fence no longer has a zero clearance slot to back up the workpiece for normal cuts, which can lead to chipping on the trailing edge. I don't have a suggestion to fix this, but some sort of removable insert for the fence would probably be needed. Maybe your next design iteration could address this issue.

    • @joeprior7311
      @joeprior7311 2 роки тому +1

      Had the same thought about zero clearance on the fence. Think flipping the sled 180 degrees and using the other fence for dados would work?

  • @stewartsmith9720
    @stewartsmith9720 2 роки тому

    You are so interesting to learn from. Thanks showing us these great techniques. I watched a different YT on how to square the front guide on the sled and wasn't really feeling like I understood it. I will watch this again before I build my sled.

  • @baldeagle1546
    @baldeagle1546 5 років тому +4

    Awesome video. It would be good to separate out the "perfect 45deg" triangle and "how to make tenons quickly." This is great information hidden in this video. Keep up the good work!

  • @33brianmorris
    @33brianmorris 2 роки тому

    I followed along at home and after 3 adjustments got to 0.00011” per inch of error. Wow! Thanks a hundredth thousandth!

  • @MakeBrooklyn
    @MakeBrooklyn 7 років тому +6

    That's fantastic. If I ever acquire a table saw, that is the sled I'll build for it!!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +2

      Okay, I'm gonna hold you to it. Haha. Thanks for watching!
      ~James

  • @carldoucet
    @carldoucet 2 роки тому

    Thanks, on a lot of other channels they talked about the five cuts method without explaining it, you did!

  • @PAJ706
    @PAJ706 5 років тому +8

    Brilliant - This sled replaces 3 or 4 sleds in my shop!

  • @devinduhn5751
    @devinduhn5751 4 роки тому

    Nice job. Consider yourself lucky to have the shop helpers you have. they're always one step ahead of you and anticipating your next step.

  • @NASTYcraftX
    @NASTYcraftX 7 років тому +6

    This was extremely well detailed.

  • @stevenzawalick49
    @stevenzawalick49 5 років тому

    Great video and design. What a WONDERFUL shop helper you have there. She's thinking ahead, anticipating your next move, and making your job quick and easy. Nice!

  • @bartwallace833
    @bartwallace833 7 років тому +5

    I'm in the process of making an outfeed table for my Delta contractors saw. I noticed your slots in your outfeed are wider than your table saw's slots. This got me thinking as I was wondering how to precisely line up (width and parallel) the outfeed slots with my table saw. After seeing your table, maybe I don't need precise slots, but rather just relief slots. Comments? btw, Really like the sled with the changeable inserts.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +2

      Yes, really all you need are relief slots. Just something that won't interfere with the miter bar when the sled pushes past the end of the table saw.

  • @woodworkchannel3353
    @woodworkchannel3353 4 роки тому

    nice that your family is spending time with you at the shop

  • @PEZ4949
    @PEZ4949 7 років тому +7

    Nice! Only issue is were a dado knocks out the zero clearance were the blade exits the cut. Perhaps, when using a dado, add a sacrificial board to the rear fence.

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому

      Brilliant idea!

    • @corkyhowell9814
      @corkyhowell9814 6 років тому

      I learned a great deal from this video. Thank you for sharing.

    • @KVASavannah
      @KVASavannah 5 років тому

      PEZ4949 how would you attach the sacrificial fence to guarantee it does not change the sleds accuracy?

  • @billr4283
    @billr4283 6 років тому

    All the information was presented logically and clearly. Well done! I built a cross-cut sled several months ago...it will be replaced with one like yours. Your 'assistant' did great as well :)

  • @mattlewandowski73
    @mattlewandowski73 4 роки тому +4

    Why do I have the feeling your daughter was in charge of warning labels :)
    On a more serious note. I have seen a lot of instructions on the 5 cut method, but yours was by far the most in depth I have seen to date.

  • @markrussell910
    @markrussell910 5 років тому +2

    I'm happy to see that you are accepting of an apprentice in your workshop. Start young and the knowledge continues.

  • @1LeggedAdventures
    @1LeggedAdventures 6 років тому +7

    Hi James. i don't often question your methods but i did have a question when you attached the miter bars. being as wood doesn't hold machine threads real well, why did you not choose to counter sink on top and screw into the miter bar? As always its great watching you and the kiddos build amazing things. stay safe.'

    • @gregt5996
      @gregt5996 5 років тому

      my thoughts exactly

    • @veritasestveritas8646
      @veritasestveritas8646 5 років тому

      I didn't see him specifically do this, but if you wick thin CA glue into the wood threads, then re-tap them, you get some pretty solid threads. When I flew R/C years ago, this is how I'd finish the threaded wood blocks for the wing hold-down bolts, and they endure some pretty wild G's. I never had one fail.

  • @donwyates
    @donwyates 4 роки тому +1

    Nice work! As a father to a daughter that likes to make things, I appreciate that you have your daughter helping you out. I think it's very important to pass along our creative passions to our children - good for their mental well being.

  • @crappo8459
    @crappo8459 5 років тому +2

    Beautifully done I'm going to build that sled ,great job

  • @haxificality
    @haxificality 4 роки тому

    More than the idea of this jig, I think what we need more than this is that other hand helping out in every process. Hope everyone gets that hand :)

  • @rodfauth1280
    @rodfauth1280 Рік тому

    Great video. I especially liked your explanation of the five cut method. Thanks!

  • @mcka-si7fb
    @mcka-si7fb 7 років тому +42

    "Advanced kung fu glue technique" lol...i laughed way too hard at that!

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @jacksonupton8214
      @jacksonupton8214 5 років тому

      I didn't

    • @poseyk01
      @poseyk01 4 роки тому

      I'm waiting for the Kung Flu "Glue OFF" motion LOL

    • @wolfeaglet1
      @wolfeaglet1 4 роки тому +2

      @@jacksonupton8214 Your lack of a sense of humor is irrelevant. Thanks for wasting our time time on your obtuse comment,

  • @bigsabertoothbunny5986
    @bigsabertoothbunny5986 5 років тому

    Yep, I just got a Delta commercial table saw and once I get it fully restored to proper working order this will be the first thing I make. Awesome video with the detailed instructions, your plan for this sled is going to be one plan I do buy. Thanks for the video.

  • @WoodenCreationz
    @WoodenCreationz 7 років тому +4

    Dead sexy sled James!!! It was a blast chatting with you on live chat the other night!! So awesome your family is involved with you during Woodworking and filming!!! Peanut butter and jealous buddy! -Brian

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +1

      Hi Brian! Awesome chatting with you as well, thank you very much! I've been checking out your channel, and I have subscribed. I'm looking forward to watching all of your CNC videos. I want to get one of those for myself someday soon.
      ~James

  • @lawrencealtergott2108
    @lawrencealtergott2108 4 роки тому

    Built this pretty much the same as the video. Only change I made in the process was to route the top pieces for the T track BEFORE gluing them to the base. This way I didn't have to remove the fences to route out the channels for the T-Track. Appreciated the math to get the fence square. First time it ever made sense to me!!!

  • @eketelon
    @eketelon 7 років тому +4

    Couple things James....1. I like that you finally spoke on cam it really adds to your presence (IMHO). 2. Murder, death, kill on the block of the sled...did you pull that from the awesome movie Demolition Man??

    • @KingsFineWoodworking
      @KingsFineWoodworking  7 років тому +2

      Hi, thank you very much! I really need to get a proper camera and portable microphone so that I can speak on camera. Of course that was from Demolition Man! 10 points for recognizing that.

    • @jamesfoskey2804
      @jamesfoskey2804 7 років тому +4

      Just make sure you remember how to use the three seashells.

    • @eketelon
      @eketelon 7 років тому +1

      James Foskey Thank you for the attitude readjustment, info assimilated. Be well!

  • @judithmcreynolds8418
    @judithmcreynolds8418 4 роки тому

    I saw you demonstrate the 5 cut method some time ago but foolishly failed to note where I’d seen it. This morning this episode was presented as a suggested video and I rediscovered your great tutorial. Good job and very helpful. Steve (Judy’s husband)😀