I made my first crosscut sled using the Incra Miter Slider as the runners. I now have a new (used) different model saw and the miter groove spacing requires me to make a new sled. As I’m giving my old saw and sled to my son, I will need runners for the new one. What seems to be the consensus as to the best material for runners? I was happy with the Incra, but if hardwood or plastic is better, I’d like some Knots opinions…
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I can't say what's better, having never used anything other than a shop made sled, but I've used hard maple and oak slides with butcher's wax and have had no problems to speak of.
Lostcreek,
I've tried the maple, plastic alternative and found the Incra far superior because it holds its tolerances regardless. However, I use single runner sleds only and am, therefore, perhaps more sensitive to any sloppiness.
I think the Incra slides are really nice but on all my cross cut sleds, tapering jig etc I always use the high density plastic. I have found it remarkably stable and if I go to the plastic supplier in person I can get cut offs and waste for free.
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