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   Andy_Maas | Dec 15, 2000 08:09pm | #1

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   Frank, if your homemade jig works, why buy something that will only cost more and do the same thing. If it makes you feel better, stencil "Delta" on your jig.

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   Steve_Merrette | Dec 16, 2000 07:24am | #2

   *Andy, ROFLMAO thanks!

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   Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Dec 16, 2000 02:46pm | #3

   *Andy,The end of your post is quite hilarious; however, I'd like to point out that with even the largest home built crosscut sled (even with " Delta " carved on the front) you will only be able to crosscut sheet goods up to about 25" from fence to fence. Anything wider would let the sled fall off the front end of the saw table.Delta's attachment, and some others allow for crosscutting wider widths, which presently has to be done with a circular saw and straight edge. Just looking to cut down shop time and still have accuracy. Therefore, if anyone can tell of the accuracy of this product and whether or not it maintains it, I'd be interested in hearing about it.

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   chuck_a_crawford | Dec 16, 2000 06:21pm | #4

   *Sorry Frank, I dont have any experience with the Delta attachment but you might want to check out an Excalibur attachment as well. They make three different models with more capacity than the delta, up to 60" or so. I've sure thought about getting one, I use a shopbuilt sled like you do, though I admit I hadn't thought about stenciling anything on it to increase the capacity, accuracy,safety or ease of use. Might have to try that.

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   Don_Hamel | Dec 16, 2000 06:30pm | #5

   *MD, I recall seeing, some years ago, an oversize crosscut sled that was supported off the front and rear of the table by rollers on stands. I didn't see it in action but it had a well-used look to it.

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   Gary_Weisenburger | Dec 16, 2000 07:06pm | #6

   *Mad Dog,I'm waiting delivery of a Felder KF700Pro to replace my funky Exaktor sliding table which replaced my 4 1/2-foot by 5-foot sled. That sled was a bear to handle, but it very accurately squared the unsquare 4-ft-wide material I get from suppliers. The Exaktor isn't worth the price and installation labor. The Delta slider, in my opinion, isn't much better. I made my monster sled from a 5-foot by 5-foot Russian birch plywood. It still hangs in my shop as a reminder of my Neanderthal days. When the Felder arrives, I'll cut up the sled to make drawer sides. If you were nearby, I'd give it to you. I use formica top, rolling infeed, outfeed and side tables to support workpieces and sled jigs.Gary

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   Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Dec 17, 2000 05:19pm | #7

   *Is Exactor and Excaliber the same company? Your 5x5 sled sounds interesting do you have any pictures or plans?

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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Dec 17, 2000 08:43pm | #8

   *I just saw a recent model Unisaw at an auction with a Jet after market sliding table mounted on the side of it. Looked like it bolted right on. Might be worth looking into. I'm still using a Mag 77 and a straight edge.

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   JRS | Dec 18, 2000 02:03am | #9

   *Jim,You just can't resist any chance to plug that Mag 77, can you? ;-)John

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   Gary_Weisenburger | Dec 18, 2000 04:59am | #10

   *As I understand it, Exaktor (Phil Humphries) split from Excalibur. The two sliding tables are nearly identical.No, I don't have photos of my sled, and it'll take a while to shoot film and then have a cd with a photo to post. But a sled is a sled with fences on either side and runners to fit the saw table grooves. My big sled has a long fence on the user's end and a short fence on the saw end, to keep the two halves together. The saw blade is about a foot from the righe end, and there's about 4 feet of sled to the left of the blade. That end of the sled usually rode on one of my roll-around, formica top tables, which are the same height as my Unisaw. There is about 50-inches available to crosscut panels. I also rigged up a pivoting fence to allow me to cut panel ends at an angle. I think the thing weighs about 50-60 pounds. Only place in my shop to store it, out of the way, is from a hook up near the ceiling. I can walk under it. When I was using it often, it stayed on the shop floor, always in my way. It's yours. My Felder arrives in late January.

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   jim_"crazy_legs"_blodg | Dec 18, 2000 05:07am | #11

   *...hadn't thought of that...hehehe...are you sure you're the REAL JRS?

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   Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Dec 18, 2000 02:32pm | #12

   *Gary, What will you do with your Exactor when your Felder arrives?

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   Gary_Weisenburger | Dec 18, 2000 07:25pm | #13

   *MD,I think I have it sold for half what I paid. I'll know in January. If the guy doesn't want it, I'll drop you an email.Gary

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    Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Dec 19, 2000 04:54am | #14

    *Okay, Thanks, I'd appreciate that.

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    JRS | Dec 20, 2000 12:08am | #15

    *Yes indeedy!Svenny

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    Joe_Hennessey | Dec 20, 2000 02:08am | #16

    *Frank, don't spend any of your dog bisquits 'till you've checked here http://www.woodweb.com/There's all kinds of stuff here, some of it is factory size & some is small shop stuff. Free to advertise too. Joe HYou could probably do something like this--

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    Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Dec 20, 2000 04:35am | #17

    *Thanks Joe, but already been there, and done it.

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    Martin_Kircher | Dec 20, 2000 07:46pm | #18

    *Hey Mad Dog,Check out this guy's story. He's hopped up his Unisaw.I've got the slider on my saw. Works fine just have to check it after I replace it each time. Peace,Martin

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    Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Dec 21, 2000 03:02am | #19

    *Thanks for the link Martin. Lots of good info there.

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    Ron_Teti | Dec 30, 2000 06:38pm | #20

    *Frank, Ive read your post for quite a while and I am tickled pink that i can finally comment on one of your post. I bought the silding jig that your talking about(if its the one made out of 3/4 melamine) and i took it back. I didnt like it. it was heavy remember 3/4 melamine and a bit awkward to use. it did have some nice features. however nothing that couldnt be shop made. I like i said took it back made a nice one out of baltic birch and maple. just used a rear fence only (one on the edge thats on the front of the t/s. i made a hold down by using a piece of maple and clamping it to the fence over the wood in the jig can can cut a 8' long piece and up to 30" wide and i made it all out of scrap. for 45's i clamp my speed square to it and it works fine. but all in all use the one you got. but if you have some cash burning a hole in your pocket joint tech has a nice jig for sale/ havent used it but saw it at the wood show.

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    Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Dec 31, 2000 05:41am | #21

    *Ron, From your description it sounds like you are describing Delta's Sliding mitre jig No. 36-205 which is a little different from the sliding crosscut attachment which actually fits in place of the left extension wing of the saw table and actually rides on bearings.From what I've gathered so far is that the sliding crosscut attachment isn't as accurate as I'd like it to be without doing some modifications. I'm considering maybe an Exactor or Excaliber crosscut table, though I've heard mixed opinions on those brands also. Just today I processed all the panels I needed for all of the upper cabinet casework on a job I'm doing and I crosscut all the panels with my homemade crosscut sled that I always use which at least cuts my panels square.

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    Ron_Teti | Jan 03, 2001 11:17pm | #22

    *Yea i was thinking of the one that rides in the mitre gage slot on your ts

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    Jeff_J._Buck | Jan 04, 2001 01:32am | #23

    *Anyone ever make a panel cutter...like the ones at the lumber yards for sheet goods? I've seen a few kits, where you mount a circular saw and it rides on two pipes for vertical cuts. Then, i guess you turn the baseplate 90 deg. for the horizontal cuts...and run th material thru on rollers. I have no room for one at the moment, but would be nice to have on hand if ya had a spare wall. Then I could play Home Depot guy! Jeff

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   Frank_"Mad_Dog"_Maglin | Jan 04, 2001 01:32am | #24

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   Up til now,I've always crosscut my sheetgoods useing a shopbuilt crosscut sled. I've been considering purchasing the Delta 34-555 slideing attachment, but have heard equally good, and bad comments about it. Does anyone know about the accuracy of this product? Thanks in advance.