Glad to see a new video, it's been a while! I subscribed after seeing one of your kumiko videos a while back and have been patiently waiting for some new content. Well worth the wait I'd say. You're very clear with your instructions, the production quality has been consistently great, and it's awesome to see some very unique woodworking content done well. Thanks for the DIY sled plan, can't wait to try this out and assemble some beautiful kumiko works soon!
Thanks for your question! I only use a single pitch of 2" because if I go much smaller, the infill pieces get really small and hard to work with. Technically, your pitch can be anything you want, and my last sled (you can see it in my mini kumiko lanterns video) had about 4 or 5 pitches cut into the base. However, I always found myself coming back to the 2" pitch so I just cut that one in my new sled.
I'm curious why you would make such a nice sled with a warped piece of plywood? I really like your designs by the way. Why dado in the runner? Also. I started using these runners a few years ago. UHMW is an amazing component to make smooth running jigs. I double stick tape the UHMW and use the fence as a guide to set the sled onto the runner. The run screws in. That way, if I ever need to move it, easy peasy. Keep on making sawdust!!!! I love your work. Subscribed.
I didn't actually realize this was very warped; The fences end up adding some bracing so I wasn't super concerned. And yes, I started to use UHMW in this video ruclips.net/video/7UJvMey6BdA/видео.html and never went back. Really appreciate the kind words!
The first cut has the fence behind the piece to prevent blowout. The second cut has the fence in front of the piece being cut. I would expect with blow out with many woods. Your thoughts please.
There's a little bit of blowout like you said, but it isn't bad. Thankfully you can definitely use the front of that fence. I just don't like to have my fingers where I can't see them, and feel like that when I use the front part of that fence.
@@BikeCityWoodworks Thanks for the info. You're right, the far fence could be a bit of a reach unless you're really tall, and I'm not. We can always use a second piece as a backer board and save the skin.
Hi there! Pitch is just a different way to measure. Instead of measuring "on-center" like you might with house framing, it's just measuring left-side to left-side. I'm not sure it's all that important, but it's how most of the books outline their processes. Hope this helps!
@@BikeCityWoodworks Different? How so, please clarify. Pitch was a measuring method used by typewriters in the past. Framing is laid out from one side to the other at 16" centres.... where a 2x4 is nailed. It seems unimportant to you.... please send some book titles please. Does not help much.
It's good to see a new video from you. The sled came out great!
Thanks Johnny, more is on the way!
Awesome work, thank you.
This is super helpful! I just got my own table saw and I've been thinking about giving kumiko a try. I'll have to add making this sled to my list.
Glad it was helpful! It's worth a try for sure.
that's awesome
Great video man! Really broke it down well!
Thanks Ethan!
Glad to see a new video, it's been a while! I subscribed after seeing one of your kumiko videos a while back and have been patiently waiting for some new content. Well worth the wait I'd say. You're very clear with your instructions, the production quality has been consistently great, and it's awesome to see some very unique woodworking content done well. Thanks for the DIY sled plan, can't wait to try this out and assemble some beautiful kumiko works soon!
Awesome! Thank you! And thank you so much for your kumiko kit order as well 🙏
Great video my dude, commenting to help the ~algorithm~
This is really great work, keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Good job
Thanks! I hope you try to make it sometime :)
@@BikeCityWoodworks Yes
A good clear video. How did you decide on the pitch for the 60-degree cuts? Do you only use one pitch?
Thanks for your question! I only use a single pitch of 2" because if I go much smaller, the infill pieces get really small and hard to work with. Technically, your pitch can be anything you want, and my last sled (you can see it in my mini kumiko lanterns video) had about 4 or 5 pitches cut into the base. However, I always found myself coming back to the 2" pitch so I just cut that one in my new sled.
I'm curious why you would make such a nice sled with a warped piece of plywood? I really like your designs by the way. Why dado in the runner? Also. I started using these runners a few years ago. UHMW is an amazing component to make smooth running jigs. I double stick tape the UHMW and use the fence as a guide to set the sled onto the runner. The run screws in. That way, if I ever need to move it, easy peasy. Keep on making sawdust!!!! I love your work. Subscribed.
I didn't actually realize this was very warped; The fences end up adding some bracing so I wasn't super concerned. And yes, I started to use UHMW in this video ruclips.net/video/7UJvMey6BdA/видео.html and never went back.
Really appreciate the kind words!
Hola
Podrias hacer un video de hacer un kumiko hexagonal
Saludos desde CHILE
Thanks! I will try to make one soon.
The first cut has the fence behind the piece to prevent blowout. The second cut has the fence in front of the piece being cut. I would expect with blow out with many woods.
Your thoughts please.
There's a little bit of blowout like you said, but it isn't bad. Thankfully you can definitely use the front of that fence. I just don't like to have my fingers where I can't see them, and feel like that when I use the front part of that fence.
@@BikeCityWoodworks Thanks for the info. You're right, the far fence could be a bit of a reach unless you're really tall, and I'm not.
We can always use a second piece as a backer board and save the skin.
What if the point doesn't sit in the middle.... how do you adjust?
Can you modify this sled to produce square kumiko as well as hexagonal?
Absolutely!
bonjour je me permet une question quelle epaisseur les baguettes ??? meme epaisseur que la lame de scie je suppose merci de votre reponse
Hi BCW: What is "pitch" new term to me? why is the fence used to set the angle? why not the blade or kerf to set the angle? Hope you can answer Cheers
Hi there! Pitch is just a different way to measure. Instead of measuring "on-center" like you might with house framing, it's just measuring left-side to left-side. I'm not sure it's all that important, but it's how most of the books outline their processes. Hope this helps!
@@BikeCityWoodworks Different? How so, please clarify. Pitch was a measuring method used by typewriters in the past. Framing is laid out from one side to the other at 16" centres.... where a 2x4 is nailed. It seems unimportant to you.... please send some book titles please. Does not help much.
What is the kerf of the blade you used to make the main kerf? Looks like 1/8 inch from video.
That's right, it's 1/8". But it can be anything, as long as your strips are the same thickness :)