Cross Cut Jig For Table Saw

This handy jig which is basically an oversized miter gauge with a large fence and double runners for better workpiece bearing and stability lets you crosscut large workpieces with accuracy and ease.

Cross cut jig for table saw.

The base and the clamping bar. I ripped the edge off to use as the guide bar that fits in the miter slots in my saw and fastened that to the edge with glue and pins. I used 1 2 thick baltic birch that was 6 wide that i cut down to 50 long. Mount the base on the runners mark the center of the base.

Its advantage over a traditional crosscut sled is the ability to make a full depth cut as there s no bottom sled panel raising the workpiece. Welcome to reddit the front page of the internet. Simple table saw jig diy crosscut sled table saw upgrade. At 50 long that provides a bit more than 36 crosscut capacity which i think is the practical limit for a stand alone jig like this.

Build the base photo 1. Not only will it be more accurate than using the miter gauge it will also make cross cutting easier and more importantly safer. The jig has two main parts. And join one of thousands of communities.

Simple table saw jig diy crosscut sled table saw upgrade in this video i continue upgrading my new table saw making one of the most useful table saw ji. Joining the fence halves 1 drill countersunk holes through the sled base to attach the fences to the sled later in this step. Diy clamps for woodworking homemade bar clamps. Add a thin line of glue to.

Clamp the front fence in position. A cross cut sled for your table saw is an essential addition to your table saw jig collection if you are any way serious about your woodworking.