John McCormack’s article includes plans for an adjustable sawhorse. I’m thinking of building two of these with roller bearings on top. They’ll be handy for using the giant TS sled and I think they will be superior to roller stands for supporting stock on the bandsaw. It’ll also be a chance to practice M&T joinery on a project where mistakes are not critical.
It appears one could build this from 2×4 and 2×6 construction lumber and that’s what I’d prefer to do, except that a number of the parts are shown at 1 3/4″ thickness instead of 1 1/2 thickness. It would not break the bank to glue up three 2x boards to 4 1/2″ thickness, cut them in half and mill them down to size, but it just seems like a waste of time and wood. I suppose I could use 8/4 lumber but I had not planned on using expensive hardwood for a project like this. My inclination is to change all of the 1 3/4″ parts to 1 1/2 and adjust other dimensions accordingly.
I’m wondering whether anyone else has built these and if so, how you dealt with the apparently odd dimensions?
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Jack,
I made a smaller version of the sled < approx. 3' square> and basically changed all the dimensions from those in the article, including the material for the bed <Used 1/2" Baltic Birch vs 3/4" MDF>.
As to the structural elements I really don't see where that extra 1/4" would make a significant difference. I say go ahead and change as needed.
I am enjoying the accuracy and versitility of mine. It gets used a lot and am thinking about adding more capability to it.
You can see two versions on the FWW Home page <Tale of Two Tablesaw Sleds> and is also in the Woodworking Life blog section here also.
Regards,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
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