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10-01-2006, 09:41 PM
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I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
Name: John Reeves
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
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10-01-2006, 09:41 PM
I made the fences out of a board I got out of a trash pile. Do'nr know what kind of wood it is but it looks nice. The bottom is 3/4 mdf.
I put stops for both directions to save the fences
The rounded edge is for a miter fence that I have not figured out how to mount yet. I made the sled too narrow and I can not clamp a miter fence from underneath.
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10-01-2006, 09:43 PM
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Name: John Reeves
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
This is the blade guard.
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10-01-2006, 09:44 PM
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Name: Dave Tenhoeve
City: Aspers
State: PA
County: Adams
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
Hmm a functional jig that is nice to look at too. Nice!
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10-01-2006, 09:49 PM
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Name: John Reeves
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
Thanks,
I am so vain that I am actually proud of it.
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10-01-2006, 10:14 PM
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Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
That has got to be the most unique and cool looking X-cut sled I've ever seen. It's like the Volkswagen Beetle of sleds. Spending time making a quality tool that will help you make quality projects over and over again, is time well spent.
Dave 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
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10-01-2006, 10:21 PM
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Name: Pete Davio
City: Hope Mills
State: NC
County: Cumberland
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
nice sled, time well spent!
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10-01-2006, 11:11 PM
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Name: John
City: Hickory
State: NC
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
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10-02-2006, 12:13 AM
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Name: Monty
City: Hickory
State: NC
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
I really like that handle placement - keeps the hands out of harm's way! What are the slots on the right side (as you're facing the sled) for?
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10-02-2006, 03:55 AM
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Moderator
Name: Cathy
City: Forest City
State: NC
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
Great looking sled! I know that LOML has found his to be invaluable - can't spend too much time making something that makes your life easier!
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10-02-2006, 06:57 AM
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Name: Roy Hatch
City: Horse Shoe
State: NC
County: Henderson
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
That's really a beautiful sled! I think I need to put mine out of sight.
Roy
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10-02-2006, 08:24 AM
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Name: D L Ames
City: Fayetteville
State: NC
County: Cumberland
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
Cool looking sled John.  What finish did you use on it?
D L
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10-02-2006, 09:56 AM
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Name: John Reeves
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
The blade guard was becessary to keep my large belly from geting in the way. The two slots are for hanging the sled from the ceiling. I used two of those plastic coated hooks that have screw threads on then to put into the ceiling. The finish is BLO two coats of clear gloss varnish and one coat of satin varnish.
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10-03-2006, 10:31 AM
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Name: Travis
City: Wake Forest
State: NC
County: Wake
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
Very cool looking. Spent a lot of time, but I am sure you learned a lot, and better to practice on shop fixtures than a furniture project.
Very ergonomic.
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10-03-2006, 08:00 PM
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Name: Chuck
City: Rocky Mount
State: NC
County: Nash
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
Your beautiful sled is the exception to the rule, "Garbage in, Garbage out". You've transformed one man's trash into a real treasure.
I really like the hand holds. I need to follow your lead and build a better sled.
Chuck
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10-04-2006, 10:03 AM
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Name: John Reeves
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
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Re: I spent too much time on my cross cut sled
It is my way of learning. Kind of like the old time woodworker/cabinet maker tool boxes where the quality of the tool chest was an advertisement of his ability.
Now, I have to "produce for LOML, marital maintenance stuff. "Honey, you spent two weeks making your pretty sled. When are you going to finish my book cases? It would be really nice if they were ready when my Mother comes to visit."
What LOML does not know is that I am finishing a work bench top that I can also put a mattress on. More comfortable than the "dog house. We have small dogs. I told her that I needed a large flat surface so I can finish the bookcases which is true.
Thanks guys!
J
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