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1. 
   byhammerandhand | Dec 03, 2007 12:42am | #1

   I had a class with Kelly Mehler just before this article came out.
   http://www.taunton.com/back-issues/fw_toc_089.asp

   I built it right away and use it for ALL crosscuts, big and small, one off and repetitive. I think the only time I've used my miter gauge since is to cut some angle like 30 degrees I also have a 45 degree sled that I use for 45 miters.

   The thing I like about it, perhaps the most, is that it has a boxed Lexan blade guard:
   * Keeps my fingers away
   * Keeps dust out of my face
   * Serves as a "Hold down" for really short pieces

   
   

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   Edited 12/2/2007 6:24 pm ET by byhammerandhand

2. 
   saschafer | Dec 03, 2007 01:42am | #2

   You can find a simple one here:

   http://www.plansnow.com/tablesawacc.html

   -Steve

    

    

3. 
   Redwoodie | Dec 03, 2007 04:30am | #3

   you should get a good idea of a simple one from the photo here:

   http://www.djmarks.com/woodworks/crosscutsled.asp

   I've seen him use this jig on several of his shows, and it seems to be an adequate jig.  I don't recall any hold-downs or stop blocks on this.

   If you really need a set of plans, you might consider new yankee workshop.  There is one included in a set called "jigs".

   HTH

4. 
   DonC | Dec 03, 2007 07:25am | #4

   I made a duplicate of a commercial sled called "Dubby." Surprisingly, the mfg suggests a sled runner that is slightly less in width than the table saw slot for the miter gauge. This allows the user to apply pressure towards the blade when making the cut and then pulling the sled and workpiece away from the blade when returning the sled to the front of the saw. This prevents the blade from touching the pristine cut you just made. I have used this Dubby with perfect results for many years. There are also many/several good competitors for this sled. Incra makes one to that accomodates angles as well as 90 degree  cutting. A google search will give ya lots of ideas but remember the tip about sled runners maybe 1/64" less in width than the saw' miter slot and use this in the design you decide on making.