The first thing any table saw owner should build is a crosscut sled.
They make using a table saw safer, easier, and they skyrocket the repeatability and accuracy of your woodworking.
There’s a million and one guides to building this essential jig — some with all the bells and whistles.
That’s not what you’ll find here.
This guide explains how to build a simple and solid crosscut sled that’ll give you dead-nuts accurate cuts time and time again…
Meaning you can build it in a couple hours — and move on to making the fun stuff.
We’ve also created a 5 Cut Method Calculator you can use to dial in your sled to perfection (without having to do any math at all).
Justin
February 08, 2023
Finished my first sled with this build. I was convinced I wasn’t doing something right. After the VERY FIRST 5cut calculation, I had -.002!! Is that mind blowing to anyone else? Never moved the fence! I still can’t believe it. Had to share that here, my wife just rolls her eyes…
Thanks JKM!