RETCW4AV8R said:
How do you drill this stuff to fasten your jigs to it? I am going to guess you are going to say with a drill press which I just happen to not have.
But I am a little leary about trying to cut something so small with my rip fence. I guess I will have to get a better rip fence first, then fix my miter gauge and jig problems.
Its really quite simple. Set the fence slightly more than 3/4" and rip. If you don't feel comfortable making the second cut thin. Set it up to be on the waste side and cut it out of larger stock. Sand or plane to fit.
Drilling is done on the saw with a hand drill. Position the sled part on the saw where you want it with one side against the fence with it in it's furthest position square to the blade. Make a cut far enough so the sled lays on the saw not all the way through the board. Turn off the saw and slide the rails in place. drill pilot holes through the sled and into the runners. Temp screw the runners to the sled. Remove the sled from the saw and finish attaching the rails with screws and nuts making both flush on top and on bottom. Don't glue them. Don't try to screw them on without drilling.
Put the sled back on the saw and install the fence closest to you making it perfectly square to the blade. Square it,clamp it,and and screw it to the sled base. Remove the sled and add a small fence/brace on the far side.
Don't wait to build one of these sleds. It's the best and safest way to cut wood on a table saw. It will greatly improve your work and make cutting many pieces much more accurate. Google it and find a plan or drawing you like.
Lastly. You don't need fancy plastic or steel runners. Sometimes guys on this site forget who they are talking to and offer advice only a professional can understand. Build it, you won't regret it and you'll wish you had done so sooner.
Al B Thayer
Friends don't let friends use stamped metal tools sold at clothing stores.