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Quickie wedgie sled
- Thread starter Webb Willmott
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One thing to consider, placing the strip to be cut on the back side of the fence is unsupported and a catch will produce forces you cannot sustain with your fingerlits. There are several folks on YouTube doing this but it is not safe especially when the strip is short.
Webb, did you install threaded inserts into the sled, or are those wood screws biting into the sled? If the former, it should last indefinitely. If the latter, the plywood may not tolerate threading-unthreading over time.
Great idea for the sled, but I'd agree with Jerry as well for supporting the stock through the blade.
Great idea for the sled, but I'd agree with Jerry as well for supporting the stock through the blade.
The other thing I’ve noticed with the forces working against you is that the strip will tend to walk along your fence during the cut. It can create a curved cut, inconsistent joints etc as well as increasing the chance of a catch. You could just as easily screw 2 strips of wood to your sled and use your triangle as a wedgie?
Jerry, thanks for the safety warning. I don’t cut short pieces for the obvious reasons. I installed some clamps which should keep the piece securely in place.
Steve T, since it’s plywood, if the screws get wonkie, I’ll just screw in a different spot.
Steve B, no sliding now so cuts will be straight. I didn’t have an issue before but now it firmly in place.
One day I’ll make an adjustable sled when I get an accurate set of wedges and this took care of my immediate needs. I only needed a 12 segment jig. Thanks guys for the replies and watching out for me.
And Jerry’s videos are so helpful on cutting segments.
Steve T, since it’s plywood, if the screws get wonkie, I’ll just screw in a different spot.
Steve B, no sliding now so cuts will be straight. I didn’t have an issue before but now it firmly in place.
One day I’ll make an adjustable sled when I get an accurate set of wedges and this took care of my immediate needs. I only needed a 12 segment jig. Thanks guys for the replies and watching out for me.
And Jerry’s videos are so helpful on cutting segments.
