Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 16 minutes ago
If you’re going to make a table saw sled, it needs to produce cross cuts that are very close to 90 degrees. William Ng took this to the next level with his 5-cut table saw sled method. This method starts after you’ve added two screws to your sled, one of which will act as your pivot point. You’ll test the accuracy of your fence using a piece of sheet wood, a feeler gauge, and some simple math.
First, we’ll label the edges of the wood 1, 2, 3, and 4 in a counterclockwise direction. On the first edge, we’ll mark point A at the top and point B at the bottom. After cutting each face, we’ll rotate the wood. Once we’re back at the first edge, we’ll trim a thin strip off the side and measure the difference in width between points A and B. Divide this difference by four, then divide that result by the length of the wood you cut. Finally, multiply that by 22. From the pivot screw, measure 22 inches and make a mark. If the number is positive, move the fence toward you; if it’s negative, move the fence away. Both adjustments should be made carefully using a feeler gauge and the corner of a piece of stock.
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If you’re going to make a table saw sled, it needs to produce cross cuts that are very close to 90 degrees. William Ng took this to the next level with his 5-cut table saw sled method. This method starts after you’ve added two screws to your sled, one of which will act as your pivot point. You’ll test the accuracy of your fence using a piece of sheet wood, a feeler gauge, and some simple math.
First, we’ll label the edges of the wood 1, 2, 3, and 4 in a counterclockwise direction. On the first edge, we’ll mark point A at the top and point B at the bottom. After cutting each face, we’ll rotate the wood. Once we’re back at the first edge, we’ll trim a thin strip off the side and measure the difference in width between points A and B. Divide this difference by four, then divide that result by the length of the wood you cut. Finally, multiply that by 22. From the pivot screw, measure 22 inches and make a mark. If the number is positive, move the fence toward you; if it’s negative, move the fence away. Both adjustments should be made carefully using a feeler gauge and the corner of a piece of stock.
Check out my other channel! → @makethingswithrob
Check out Ng's video on this method! → youtube.com/watch?v=UbG-n--LFgQ
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Jerry Adams
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Mike Lornitis
Les N.
Gary G.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
Doug F.
#MTbitesize
