An extremely clear and useful demonstration on how to produce a sliding panel sled. Your explanation of the 5 cut process to ensure incredible accuracy was most informative. Thanks so much for providing such knowledge alongside tips during its making.
You make something that’s complicated seem a lot easier with how you relay your information both verbally and physically. You are a natural born teacher! Thanks again!
You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice ruclips.net/user/postUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.
Was about to remake my cross cut sled with a plastic runner and I think I’m going to copy this design and take the time to make a stop block with tape measure. That subtle tip of adding shims behind a dado blade to keep the kerf the same as a standard blade is pure gold!!
Consider making the runner with Teak wood as shown in this video. Teak has low change in dimension with humidity. ruclips.net/video/3qRyBiNbXX4/видео.html
Steven, after I watched one of your videos I can see with so much clarity how enjoyable simple precision and problem solving can enrich our lives. And how much fluff is in the more popular woodworking entertainment vids here. Even your replies to some of the comments here are such a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for cutting through the unnecessary and giving us such a wealth of useful info in such an accessibly short time. I watched one of your videos . . . then all of them right afterwards. It is clear that if a person adopted your mindset, problem solving in the shop would be an absolute pleasure. If only we all had father figures and teachers with your experience and solid skills to so calmly and plainly explain the path to making things. We may all be making the things we want and need like a-lot of our forefathers were doing. Even my dad recently told me he wishes he had a mentoring father in his life to teach him how to make things. And so you are letting us all watch your wisdom over and over. If only the algorithm was geared for finding these kinds of peaceful solutions we may all be a bit more humble and simultaneously a bit more satisfied with the works of our hands. God bless.
Great compliment with regards to the shop teacher. Thanks. I really admire those guys who moved from working in a trade to teaching, sharing their knowledge with us kids who were only half paying attention.
Could have used this when trying to put 3 dados in 12 79” long boards this weekend. Ended up making a router jig. Would have rather listened to my table saw for the afternoon than my router screaming. I tried using a very similar set up but without the sled. It gave me that queazy going to loose a finger feeling. So I made the router jig.
Hi Steven, you explain these Problems perfectly, in such a great and clear form, like Bob Ross, even i with a not so perfect understanding of the english language learned a lot. Keep up the great work. 👍
Very proud of you and started following to learn from professional like you Sir. I'm a beginner, former Police Officer looking forward into new horizons.
Woodworking can be a satisfying activity. Can also be expensive to buy many tools, which is why I like to make any tool that can easily be made. I have learned a lot from RUclips and Facebook groups, as well as Fine Woodworking magazine. A good book, that I read, to get started, and still reference today is: "Tage Frid teaches Woodworking" series. The first two books are the most useful. They can be found second hand for a much lower price than new. shepherd.com/book/tage-frid-teaches-woodworking
You remind me of my partner who complimented my suggestions of what to build with his specific expertise. He was an inside machinist and I was an outside marine mechanic for nuclear submarine repairs!
very well done and explained. I will be making this. I slid the front and back bars of my DeltaX5 table saw to the left about 20 in so I could install a router table to the left and use the saw fence. I'm keeping the saw tight to the right of a wall. I have no need for a 50-inch table to the right. I will make a custom router fence that slips over the table saw fence. So this should provide enough support to the left for this sled design.
Thanks. As you may have noticed in the video, I have a SawStop Table saw. The sliding table accessory from SawStop cost CDN $ 2,255 ! Other brands cost less but are still well over CDN $ 1000. When I check discussion groups, some people like these attachments but many complain about accuracy etc. I often find that purpose designed, shop made fixtures, perform better than even the most expensive purchased fixture.
The problem with a sliding extension is that it's a quasi permanent thing. I know right, I have one and it's in my way more often then I would like to.
Nice work! Appreciate the lesson. I'm going to try and build one. I struggle with accuracy and this project might help a newb like me. Weekend Woodworker, Plumber by Trade. Thanks again.
I have half a dozen sleds (as you may have noticed from my other videos) but am finding this is my favourite because of its versatility. I plan to make a small version of this panel sled for the many situations when the big one is not needed. The small one will be easier to lift off and on the table.
That's a really terrific design and execution, meticulous and precise, and perfectly explained. You are clearly a very fine craftsman. Thanks for doing these videos -- to which you have clearly applied the same thoroughness and thoughtfulness as your work in the shop. You are an excellent communicator and teacher. I've subscribed, and will check out your other videos.
This is a smaller but similar sled thst I made after the panel sled. Some improved ideas, so you may want to watch it before building yours. ruclips.net/video/3qRyBiNbXX4/видео.html
Nice sled. Very good instructional video. You did not show how you made the sled base though. Did I miss something about how you did that? The rest of the instruction was quite clear. 👍👍 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
You are right, I did not show how the base was made. I used a jig saw to cut the base, out of a sheet of 1/2" MDF. To cut the little openings, which are handy for carrying, I drilled a hole at each end and then cut away the centre with jig saw.
@@steven.woodward The hand holds were so well done I thought you might have done the base on a CNC. I also thought it was 3/4 not 1/2. Thanks for the additional information. BTW nicely done setting up the fence. I've seen the 5 cut method before but you made it easier to understand.🙂🙂
II've watchted this video a few times and each time I pick up an important detail. At the end of the video when you are talking about using a dado blade it's important to note wh
Dam tablet keyboard and fat fingers It's important to note which side you build the dads stack on to prevent cutting into your nice new sled. If the dado stack is built from left to right install the sled to the left of your blade. If the stack is built from the right to your left install the sled to the right of your blade. Or install a changeable zero clearance plate on the cutting edge.
Thankyou for the video mate, excellent and well thought out design, I did notice the very clever length of wood fixed to your table saw wing, very smart, I have a Laguna fusion 3 table saw which I do like but the corners of the wings are sharp and often it does catch me while within my workshop, I will follow your method of the small shaped wood fixings, thankyou, Louie UK
After adding that strip of wood, to avoid cutting myself, I realized it is a handy clamping edge when using table saw as a bench. I would have made it more like 2” wide for easier clamping.
@@steven.woodward hi Steve, it's a clever idea, I think i will machine up a trim about 2inchs, I have some oak in the shop so that will do nicely, stay safe, regards Louie
Did you consider just buying a used commercial panel saw like an alterndorf? Nice that you effectively implemented the same system fully DIY but a lot of effort. I've seen those go for as little as 1000usd equivalent
Great design and best illustration of the 5 cut method. I was wondering about the actual sled you built. I did not see any instruction on the build. Anyway of getting it?
Sled show in this video is made with a 1/2" MDF base measuring 34 x 48 inches. The fence is about 2-3/8" x 1-3/8". Adjust dimensions to suit your needs. Links to hardware are found in description under video. You may be able to access a similar design by JOHN MCCORMACK in July/Aug 2008 FWW magazine: www.finewoodworking.com/2008/06/04/ultimate-crosscut-sled
How do you know if the jig support(I think you called it the workmate?) is achieving 90 degrees to the blade and do you have to check when you change each blade?
Good question. I adjust the workmate support so that there is no gap between the table saw top and the underside of the MDF sled base. The thick fence on the sled keeps the sled flat, at least flat close to the sled fence. Farther away from the sled fence the sled is kept flat by the table saw surface. Perhaps not a perfect solution but seems to work OK. I do not make adjustments when changing blades, but usually stick with my favourite blade which is Freud P410 full kerf.
There are three gauges shown in the video. One is a Mitutoyo 2416S-10 dial indicator that I used to set the fence in the 5-cut method. The Mitutoyo is mounted to a piece of wood and used for other measurements in the shop. Another gauge is the tape measure strip and flip stops on the wooden fence. Kreg KMS7723 1/2-Inch Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape, and Kreg KMS7801 Standard Swing Stop, and Kreg KMS7714 48-Inch Top Trak. The tape and track remain on the wooden fence. The flip stops are easy to slide off and use on other jigs. A third gauge is the Wixey DRO for the table saw fence. www.wixey.com/fence/
Hi Steven, Thank you for the great video. One question: Are the cutouts along the front of the bed for weight reduction or do they have another purpose?
Very well thought out and explained. Two questions - What is the model of the clamp that you ended up using? And who makes the single blade dado that you showed? Thanks!
Single blade dado: www.infinitytools.com/8-flat-top-dado-saw-blades Clamp is Bessey STC-VH50: www.bessey.de/en-US/BESSEY-Tools-North-America/Products/Clamping-Tools/Auto-adjust-toggle-clamps/Vertical-toggle-clamp,-flanged-base
Nice Steven,btw i would like to ask on the video you change the shelix helical head on the planer.i had a similar planer to your but its has a little cup in the middle about 0.023’ ,would you give some advice how to solve that please
Could you explain the cup a little more. Is the cup in the middle of the metal bed of the planer ? or is the cut in the middle of the wood after it has been planed ? or something else ?
@@steven.woodward sorry my mistaken,it was actually a dip in the metal planer bed between the 2 rollers.the left side about 0.051 mm,middle section 0.229 mm,right side 0.559 mm gap
Bed not being flat is a common problem with older planers that have been used a lot. I don’t have a solution to suggest, for flattening the bed. If the rollers are still flat, and spin ok, then set them flush or slightly above the highest point of the bed, and that may give a flat “surface” for the wood to ride on.
@@steven.woodward Thanks,can i ask another question,when you set up the outfeed roller,you set the carriage 1mm above the wooden block.where exactly the carriage? Did you mean by the cutterhead ?could you correct me if im wrong thanks
@JM-kx8sn 0 seconds ago Very impressed with your presentation. You are clear and concise in your approach. I also like that your shop looks like a shop and not a soundstage. I will be subscribing.
An extremely clear and useful demonstration on how to produce a sliding panel sled. Your explanation of the 5 cut process to ensure incredible accuracy was most informative. Thanks so much for providing such knowledge alongside tips during its making.
Great video and clear instructions without annoying background music. Your precision is better than Hermann Schmidt Tools.
You make something that’s complicated seem a lot easier with how you relay your information both verbally and physically. You are a natural born teacher! Thanks again!
You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice ruclips.net/user/postUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.
Your video is the clearest and consise explination of any video I have seen on RUclips. Thank you for sharing.
Was about to remake my cross cut sled with a plastic runner and I think I’m going to copy this design and take the time to make a stop block with tape measure. That subtle tip of adding shims behind a dado blade to keep the kerf the same as a standard blade is pure gold!!
Consider making the runner with Teak wood as shown in this video. Teak has low change in dimension with humidity. ruclips.net/video/3qRyBiNbXX4/видео.html
Steven, after I watched one of your videos I can see with so much clarity how enjoyable simple precision and problem solving can enrich our lives. And how much fluff is in the more popular woodworking entertainment vids here. Even your replies to some of the comments here are such a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for cutting through the unnecessary and giving us such a wealth of useful info in such an accessibly short time. I watched one of your videos . . . then all of them right afterwards. It is clear that if a person adopted your mindset, problem solving in the shop would be an absolute pleasure. If only we all had father figures and teachers with your experience and solid skills to so calmly and plainly explain the path to making things. We may all be making the things we want and need like a-lot of our forefathers were doing. Even my dad recently told me he wishes he had a mentoring father in his life to teach him how to make things. And so you are letting us all watch your wisdom over and over. If only the algorithm was geared for finding these kinds of peaceful solutions we may all be a bit more humble and simultaneously a bit more satisfied with the works of our hands. God bless.
Curtis. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback.
I agree 100%!
great job, Steve... Good explanation, no background music or noise, and clear speech. thank you. You sound like my old wood shop teacher..👍👍
Great compliment with regards to the shop teacher. Thanks.
I really admire those guys who moved from working in a trade to teaching, sharing their knowledge with us kids who were only half paying attention.
Best explanation of the 5 cut method I have seen. Great idea on the use of c clamp and dial indicator. I’m inspired to try it again.
Could have used this when trying to put 3 dados in 12 79” long boards this weekend. Ended up making a router jig. Would have rather listened to my table saw for the afternoon than my router screaming.
I tried using a very similar set up but without the sled. It gave me that queazy going to loose a finger feeling. So I made the router jig.
This is brilliant..... I only have a job-site table saw and don't have the right tools (track saw) for circular saw rips..... I get a lot of tear out.
If you build this style of sled for job-site table saw, let me know how it works.
Hi Steven, you explain these Problems perfectly, in such a great and clear form, like Bob Ross, even i with a not so perfect understanding of the english language learned a lot.
Keep up the great work. 👍
Very kind words. Thank you.
Outstanding!
What a highly under rated YT channel. Keep making videos.
Very proud of you and started following to learn from professional like you Sir. I'm a beginner, former Police Officer looking forward into new horizons.
Woodworking can be a satisfying activity. Can also be expensive to buy many tools, which is why I like to make any tool that can easily be made. I have learned a lot from RUclips and Facebook groups, as well as Fine Woodworking magazine. A good book, that I read, to get started, and still reference today is: "Tage Frid teaches Woodworking" series. The first two books are the most useful. They can be found second hand for a much lower price than new. shepherd.com/book/tage-frid-teaches-woodworking
Amazing technique and meticulously executed.
How does this not get more attention? I love your videos and how you go through your process! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind feedback.
It is interesting which RUclips video get the most views. Sometimes they are well deserving, but often disappointing.
You remind me of my partner who complimented my suggestions of what to build with his specific expertise. He was an inside machinist and I was an outside marine mechanic for nuclear submarine repairs!
Excellent tutorial, I need a way to crosscut large panels for cabinetry. This is just the ticket!
very well done and explained. I will be making this. I slid the front and back bars of my DeltaX5 table saw to the left about 20 in so I could install a router table to the left and use the saw fence. I'm keeping the saw tight to the right of a wall. I have no need for a 50-inch table to the right. I will make a custom router fence that slips over the table saw fence. So this should provide enough support to the left for this sled design.
This is really clever, its a great compromise from getting a sliding table saw, which is out of the question for me.
Thanks. As you may have noticed in the video, I have a SawStop Table saw. The sliding table accessory from SawStop cost CDN $ 2,255 ! Other brands cost less but are still well over CDN $ 1000. When I check discussion groups, some people like these attachments but many complain about accuracy etc. I often find that purpose designed, shop made fixtures, perform better than even the most expensive purchased fixture.
The problem with a sliding extension is that it's a quasi permanent thing. I know right, I have one and it's in my way more often then I would like to.
wow beatifull thank u really neat and learned some stuff I was looking for !
Beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to teach us!
Good to hear and see that there is still someone who know how to deal with the wood.
Like the technical explanations!
Brilliant!
Great video I love the sliding panel sled and way more affordable than one bought from the manufacturer.
Excellent Idea and Design. Video doesn't miss a single part of construction and is the best I've seen.
Nice design and well made. Thanks for posting your video
Very nice sled and bed! 👍👍
Wow Steven. Your pace, clarity and attention to detail is impressive. We're all lucky to have your videos to learn from. Thank you + Subscribed!
Thanks Steven, great video! I will make a sled like this!!!
Thanks, Great sled! I am in the process of building a 6 ft. sled to be used with my Delta cabinet table saw.
Your 6' sled can likely handle a full 4 x 8 sheet, if you have enough supports around the table saw.
Great video. Officially learned 1000% more than any other video. Subscribed, and many thanks
Just Amazing! Information, Visuals, Explanation, Creativity... this video has it all :) Much Appreciated!
Spectacular, I subscribed
Thank you gor clarity on 5 cut method, I finally have clarity and confidence in setting my fence. Like a a follow from me friend!
Nice work! Appreciate the lesson. I'm going to try and build one. I struggle with accuracy and this project might help a newb like me. Weekend Woodworker, Plumber by Trade. Thanks again.
great video Steven. Thanks for sharing.
Meraviglioso, bravo!!!
Steven, this is a verry well explained video. I really like your design. Thanks for sharing!
I have half a dozen sleds (as you may have noticed from my other videos) but am finding this is my favourite because of its versatility. I plan to make a small version of this panel sled for the many situations when the big one is not needed. The small one will be easier to lift off and on the table.
@@steven.woodward I am in the middle of reorganizing my shop. That sled is on the top of my list now :)
That's a really terrific design and execution, meticulous and precise, and perfectly explained. You are clearly a very fine craftsman. Thanks for doing these videos -- to which you have clearly applied the same thoroughness and thoughtfulness as your work in the shop. You are an excellent communicator and teacher. I've subscribed, and will check out your other videos.
Nice sled!
Great sled, I got to make it.
This is a smaller but similar sled thst I made after the panel sled. Some improved ideas, so you may want to watch it before building yours. ruclips.net/video/3qRyBiNbXX4/видео.html
Even slicker than paste wax on the workpiece support is PVC pipe. By comparison, the PVC is like greased ice.
Your detailed description of the 5 cut method was easier to understand than William Ng (the inventor) made. (Prononced Ing)
Great video! You are a really good communicator and videotographer. I live your design and will make one for my table saw. You rock! 🫵😎👍
Nice sled. Very good instructional video. You did not show how you made the sled base though. Did I miss something about how you did that? The rest of the instruction was quite clear. 👍👍 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
You are right, I did not show how the base was made. I used a jig saw to cut the base, out of a sheet of 1/2" MDF. To cut the little openings, which are handy for carrying, I drilled a hole at each end and then cut away the centre with jig saw.
@@steven.woodward The hand holds were so well done I thought you might have done the base on a CNC. I also thought it was 3/4 not 1/2. Thanks for the additional information. BTW nicely done setting up the fence. I've seen the 5 cut method before but you made it easier to understand.🙂🙂
II've watchted this video a few times and each time I pick up an important detail. At the end of the video when you are talking about using a dado blade it's important to note wh
Dam tablet keyboard and fat fingers
It's important to note which side you build the dads stack on to prevent cutting into your nice new sled. If the dado stack is built from left to right install the sled to the left of your blade. If the stack is built from the right to your left install the sled to the right of your blade. Or install a changeable zero clearance plate on the cutting edge.
Bruce, your comment seems to have been cut off at the end. Curious to see the rest of the comment
I carried on with my comment in the second post.
Thanks!
Thankyou for the video mate, excellent and well thought out design, I did notice the very clever length of wood fixed to your table saw wing, very smart, I have a Laguna fusion 3 table saw which I do like but the corners of the wings are sharp and often it does catch me while within my workshop, I will follow your method of the small shaped wood fixings, thankyou, Louie UK
After adding that strip of wood, to avoid cutting myself, I realized it is a handy clamping edge when using table saw as a bench. I would have made it more like 2” wide for easier clamping.
@@steven.woodward hi Steve, it's a clever idea, I think i will machine up a trim about 2inchs, I have some oak in the shop so that will do nicely, stay safe, regards Louie
Very nice.
Did you consider just buying a used commercial panel saw like an alterndorf? Nice that you effectively implemented the same system fully DIY but a lot of effort. I've seen those go for as little as 1000usd equivalent
👏👏👏👏 Bravo
very nice
Great design and best illustration of the 5 cut method. I was wondering about the actual sled you built. I did not see any instruction on the build. Anyway of getting it?
Sled show in this video is made with a 1/2" MDF base measuring 34 x 48 inches. The fence is about 2-3/8" x 1-3/8". Adjust dimensions to suit your needs. Links to hardware are found in description under video. You may be able to access a similar design by JOHN MCCORMACK in July/Aug 2008 FWW magazine: www.finewoodworking.com/2008/06/04/ultimate-crosscut-sled
How far away from Ohio are you? I would love to come for some classes. Fantastic video, as always.
Sorry no classes. You will have to learn from the videos. A good book that I learned from is: Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking
you craf4y bugga ❤❤
How do you know if the jig support(I think you called it the workmate?) is achieving 90 degrees to the blade and do you have to check when you change each blade?
Good question. I adjust the workmate support so that there is no gap between the table saw top and the underside of the MDF sled base. The thick fence on the sled keeps the sled flat, at least flat close to the sled fence. Farther away from the sled fence the sled is kept flat by the table saw surface. Perhaps not a perfect solution but seems to work OK. I do not make adjustments when changing blades, but usually stick with my favourite blade which is Freud P410 full kerf.
In addition to that you could place a dumbbell on your workpiece closest to the blade. It will help flatten it completely.
Great Video. Thank you! Is the digital gauge for adjusting your fence part of the fence or is that a product that can be added to any fence?
There are three gauges shown in the video.
One is a Mitutoyo 2416S-10 dial indicator that I used to set the fence in the 5-cut method. The Mitutoyo is mounted to a piece of wood and used for other measurements in the shop.
Another gauge is the tape measure strip and flip stops on the wooden fence. Kreg KMS7723 1/2-Inch Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape, and Kreg KMS7801 Standard Swing Stop, and Kreg KMS7714 48-Inch Top Trak. The tape and track remain on the wooden fence. The flip stops are easy to slide off and use on other jigs.
A third gauge is the Wixey DRO for the table saw fence. www.wixey.com/fence/
Hi Steven, Thank you for the great video. One question: Are the cutouts along the front of the bed for weight reduction or do they have another purpose?
Good question. The cutouts make it easy to lift the sled.
Very well thought out and explained. Two questions - What is the model of the clamp that you ended up using? And who makes the single blade dado that you showed? Thanks!
Single blade dado: www.infinitytools.com/8-flat-top-dado-saw-blades
Clamp is Bessey STC-VH50: www.bessey.de/en-US/BESSEY-Tools-North-America/Products/Clamping-Tools/Auto-adjust-toggle-clamps/Vertical-toggle-clamp,-flanged-base
Nice Steven,btw i would like to ask on the video you change the shelix helical head on the planer.i had a similar planer to your but its has a little cup in the middle about 0.023’ ,would you give some advice how to solve that please
Could you explain the cup a little more. Is the cup in the middle of the metal bed of the planer ? or is the cut in the middle of the wood after it has been planed ? or something else ?
@@steven.woodward sorry my mistaken,it was actually a dip in the metal planer bed between the 2 rollers.the left side about 0.051 mm,middle section 0.229 mm,right side 0.559 mm gap
Bed not being flat is a common problem with older planers that have been used a lot. I don’t have a solution to suggest, for flattening the bed. If the rollers are still flat, and spin ok, then set them flush or slightly above the highest point of the bed, and that may give a flat “surface” for the wood to ride on.
@@steven.woodward Thanks,can i ask another question,when you set up the outfeed roller,you set the carriage 1mm above the wooden block.where exactly the carriage? Did you mean by the cutterhead ?could you correct me if im wrong thanks
@@solococo6071 please provide time stamp in the video that your question is referring too.
🤯16 thou? You work for nasa?
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Очень роучительно
Спасибо
How to make a simple job into a difficult job.
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Very impressed with your presentation. You are clear and concise in your approach. I also like that your shop looks like a shop and not a soundstage. I will be subscribing.
Thanks for the feedback. My aim to to share solutions without wasting viewers time. I have done my best to stop RUclips from posting advertisements.