How To Use A Rockler Crosscut Sled On a Jobsite Saw
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- I Show you how to use a Rockler crosscut sled on a jobsite saw. A Rockler cross cut sled is a great addition to your jobsite saw but modifications need to be made to make the use more safe. I have a Dewalt 745 jobsite saw. In my case, I added a side wing to my saw cabinet. The added side wing stabilization is required to use this sled. Please make your own decision as to the safe use of this crosscut sled on your jobsite saw. Saftey first please!!!
How I made my portable jobsite saw stand:
• DIY Rolling Table Saw ...
This video just earned my subscription. I'm really looking forward to some binge watching your content. Your outstanding attention to detail is quite refreshing. Thank you kindly.
Thank you very much Brent. You made my day!
Same here. He really is very good. I was looking at the reviews and he cleared up what most said was wrong with it. I am buying one.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad I found you. You were on point with everything I need. I’m definitely a fan
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video!
For a while I thought about building my own sled or potentially just getting a miter saw so I can increase the accuracy and consistency of my cross cuts. After seeing the rockler had a "pre-made" sled that is adjustable and comes with t slots, I realized I'd probably spend more making what I want than I would just buying theirs. I'm like you, I like to research a product a lot before I buy it. I'm glad I stumbled across this video, it answered all the questions I didn't even know I had yet.
For what it's worth, I may still get a miter saw some day given the amount of times I'd use it for more of a jobsite application but for more fine woodworking, I think this sled will be a much better solution for me for the time being.
Thank you for your kind words Logan. I use the sled quite often instead of getting my miter saw out. You may want to check this video out as well. czcams.com/video/8q0v23lGY0s/video.html It shows how to cut wider boards with the Rockler sled. Be safe with your tools!!
Thanks for showing me why a miter sled that works on large table saws might not work on a job site saw. Now, I can consider buying this sled. I would rather buy than make in the hopes that it will be less trouble and be more accurate.
You’re welcome Jeff. I use mine all the time. Here is my other video about how I modified my stand to allow me to cut even wider boards. czcams.com/video/8q0v23lGY0s/video.html
Just brought one home, had the same issue of tipping. My table saw had an arm lower than the table top, so I built a saddle out of wood which is removable when I store my saw. I liked your storage shelf and will make one for my rockler sled. Thanks!
I’m glad the video was helpful. Sounds like you came up with a good work around for the tipping issue.
You are my kinda guy- great presentation and super informative. Obviously you have experience and even more importantly, common sense and creativity! thanks
Thank you Robert. I appreciate your comment!
Great video, thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you. I appreciate that! I put off buying your crosscut sled for too long. I really like it. Also, you have a great group of employees at your St. Louis location on St. Charles Rock Road.
My girlfriend just got me this for my birthday and I have a dewalt table saw. She didn’t know and better but I really like the sled. So thank you so much for this video !
That’s a great girlfriend. I really like the sled. Is your saw in a cart?
Here is a link to an update to my saw stand that I just did. Enjoy!
czcams.com/video/uB6g0BmMJB0/video.html
@@Ray_Here sorry I thought I replied to you! She is really great! I really like the sled too! Yes my table saw is the 10” dewalt jobsite saw. I bought it with the portable stand. I’m gonna watch the link you just sent and thank you very much!
Just ordered this sled for my Dewalt Table saw. Thanks for the pointers!
You’re welcome. I’m glad it was helpful. I bought the drop off table as well. It’s pretty inexpensive on sale and has its uses.
thanks for sharing your experiences! I have the same saw and therefore its interesting to see! Normally these kind of US-tools are shown on larger saws!
Greetings from germany!
Thank you for commenting! I will be in Germany this June on a River Cruise. Have been there once before so I’m excited to see more of your beautiful country.
I got the same saw. Thanks for the tips. I going to watch your other video on extending the top.
Thanks for the comment. Watch my most recent video about my saw stand updates. I posted it a few months ago. It’s a real upgrade and worked great.
I have to use a table saw like this for my small shop for now so I'm interested.
Sorry to take so long to respond. I use the Rockler sled a lot. I put an extension on my cart that makes it much more effective. Check out the video. czcams.com/video/8q0v23lGY0s/video.html
Excellent video on a sled I am looking at. As far as the concern about the stop adjusting screw maybe moving on you after dialing it in, you can wrap the threads with plumbers teflon tape to eliminate any "slop" and tighten up the fit. I learned this trick from a plumber friend when I asked him why my shower water on/off handle kept coming loose. The screw has not backed out in years.
Awesome idea Brian!!! I use the sled a lot. It replaces some of the things I used to do on my miter saw. Now I can sometimes do a project and get one less power tool out. Thanks again for the useful tip!
There is also a "LocTite" that you can buy that allows forced movement but not involuntary movement. That is, it is lock a little not totally.
Thank you! I just bought mine, will add tape measure, and thanks for the idea on storing the sled!
You’re welcome. I’m glad it was helpful.
Rockler even added a notice in red on their website on the product description for this:
"Notice: Not compatible with DeWalt 7491RS jobsite saw (54738). 3/4 of the platform should be supported by your table saw."
I have the sled and a much bigger table saw and it is usable on it, but I think it's still too big IMO. Make your own sled to fit your saw and you'll be better off. Not to mention the price on the Rockler sled is stupid high. $200 for this is too much. I kick myself for buying it.
Thanks for your feedback!
Love these videos, thanks so much! Just curious on how accurate the angle cuts are with the curved gauge on the sled.
Other than 45°’ I haven’t really tested the angles. The 45 is good though. Thanks for watching!
I have a DWE7491 and also have the same sled you have. I too added a custom support for the left side, although not as elegant as yours. I really like the sled but wondered about the stop block moving. I’m gunna check that out next time I’m in the shop! Thanks for pointing this out!
Thanks for the comment. Let me know, if you have a different conclusion with the stop block. If you don’t have a ruler like I do, it may be more difficult to line up the block accurately. I will be dropping a video next week with an improved version of the side wing and out feed table. I’ll let you know when I do.
@@Ray_Here
Thanks! Please let me know about the improved side wing. Where did you get the ruler? I like that!
@@stevesiefken6432 I bought the ruler from Rockler when I bought the sled. You can also find them on Amazon. You need to make sure you get one that reads right to left. I was using the sled again the other day. The ruler is very accurate. It’s a time saver!
Here is the improved out feed table and side wing video.
czcams.com/video/uB6g0BmMJB0/video.html
Outstanding
Thank you Carlos!
You should get a kickback from Rockler because I can see that many of us are buying this sled after listening to you.
No kickbacks. I appreciate you saying that!
Great information! Thank you!
You’re welcome. Thanks for the comment!
Thank-you
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the video. I was not familiar with this product. The addition of the tape on the top surface is a great time saver. I have factory scales on saws but I don't feel they are accurate and always set via alternate methods. How do you measure distance to three decimal places? Caliper? (digital, dial or vernier). Great product introduction!
Thanks Pete. I did use a digital caliper to measure the cut piece.
Thank you just purchased Rockler sled and made your upgrades! Very thankful. Have you made a box joint jig for the Rockler sled? If so would appreciate seeing your video. Again thank you.
Thanks for the kind words. I have not made a box joint jig.
Can you show how you made the toggle?
Sorry Don, I don’t know what toggle you are referring to. Give me more information and I’ll try to help you out.
@@Ray_Here It is holding the Crosscut sled against the wall. For storing the crosscut sled.
I’ll look at what I did and let you know tomorrow.
Don, I just took a 1x2 block about 3” long and attached it to the wall with two 3” screws. I predrilled holes through the block. The screw length allows it to grow through the block and the drywall and anchor into the stud. I attached the block just above the top of the sled when its in it’s tray. I took a second block about 4 1/2” long and predrilled a hole in the top center that would allow the block to rotate on the screw. Then I screwed the second block into the first one just tight enough that I could rotate the second block to hold the sled. The block sizes are pretty arbitrary so make them whatever size works for you. I’ve used this technique in other applications ad it works well.
That’s .0044 of a degree…..come on u can get closer to 0 than that. Jk awesome results
Ha!! I was pretty happy with the setup. Thanks for the comment!