Accessories for Cross Cut Sleds
I’ve been using crosscut sleds for many years but never bothered with fancy stuff like flip stops. As I had to make new sleds for a new saw, decided to give accessories a try, and found they are helpful. I made the fence height the same on both of my sleds so that same accessories could be used on both sleds.
The accessories I made are shown in photos. There is a video as well but the photos tell the story:
1. Flip up stop blocks with magnets to hold the blocks up and magnets to hold the blocks down.
2. Bolt on fence extensions so that the stop blocks can be used for cutting pieces longer than the crosscut sled.
3. A sliding stop for cutting pieces too small to hold or clamp.
I am interested in other sled accessories that you have found helpful.
Video https://youtu.be/QhJCVaw-jXA
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I think rail- or dovetail clamping concept is a very good "accessory" for any cross cut sled. Superior for holding parts as well as attaching temporary stops or angled reference parts. (Scroll down). https://www.finewoodworking.com/2019/11/07/improve-your-jigs-with-track-clamps
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